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UAE and Saudi Arabia seek to be the new strength of AI

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Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have been engaged in a particular war: that of burning money. While in other parts of the world that means bringing AI into the conversationin this battle we are talking about two countries that compete to see who builds the tallest skyscraper… wave most ostentatiously unnecessary megaconstruction. Now they have engaged in another fight: that of hyperconnecting. And, curiously, they share the goal of being the hub between East and West in the age of artificial intelligence. SilkLink. It’s funny how things work. If one of the countries announced a skyscraper, the other unveiled a larger one. Both countries have the money for punishment and are focusing efforts on improving their digital infrastructure. Saudi Arabia made its move first by revealing the project SilkLink next to Syria. This is a 4,500-kilometer-long fiber optic network worth about $1 billion that will aim to position Syria as the ideal route for data to cross between Asia and Europe. The name is a nod to the Silk Road, that historic ‘silk road’ that China is reviving with another objective: dominate the world market. WorldLink. But of course, if Saudi Arabia opted for the homage name with SilkLink, the Arab Emirates directly pursues its ambition with its project. Something more humble in costs, “only” 700 million dollars, but ambitious in name: WorldLink. Like its neighbors’ project, it is a fiber cable that will have two phases: a submarine one from the United Arab Emirates to the Iraqi peninsula of Al-Faw, and then another land section to Iraq. The money comes from private entities and it is estimated that it will take about four or five years to complete. Once done, it will be one of the arguments for the UAE to become one of the most important centers of AI and digital infrastructure in the Middle East. The same thing that Saudi Arabia is looking for, wow. An unexpected actor. These cables also share something: they will alleviate the load that already built cables support because, in this excessive rise of AI and data centerscomputing power is as important as the speed at which everything is transmitted. And something curious is that Iraq, with these facilities, is positioning itself as a stable corridor after decades of conflict. If until then the most famous road was the ‘highway of death‘, they are now building one to connect Al-Faw with Türkiye. In a development plan of more than 17 billion dollars are also other efforts to improve connections, such as the Al Faw port which will allow the country to increase its loading and unloading capacity in the Persian Gulf. Middle East 🤝🏼 AI. The project website itself emphasizes the benefits that WorldLink they will have as much for Iraq as for the region and for the world. The improvement in regional integration stands out, but above all being a tool to attract investment. What investment? The one you are imagining: OTT platforms, hyperscalers and… data centers. If a region has space and energy to unleash plans to build gigantic data centers (apart from China, of course) is the Middle East region. It is a goal that is not new and it has already been spoken of billion-dollar investments by companies like NVIDIA or AMD, and this commitment to new transmission cables is one more step to build that future. Middle East 🤝🏼 all. But it is no longer just artificial intelligence: it is anything. WorldLink’s ambition is to be the catalyst for other segments such as cloud servicesthe digital economy and entertainment. In fact, like almost everything in the technology sector, there is no stitches here and an improvement in communications in this regard is in line with what Emirates is following. What are we referring to? For example, the billion-dollar purchases they are making recently to position itself as a major player in video games. First it was Electronic Arts for 50,000 million, now they negotiate by the creators of one of the most successful MOBAs for mobile phones for another 7,000 million. We will see if they achieve their goal, but as we said a few lines ago, in the competition to burn money, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have no competition. And on the cables, the two shake hands pointing that all the investment made in this sense will be beneficial for both. Images | Maritime, Francesco Bini In Xataka | 99% of the internet travels through submarine cables. Now there is a much more ambitious plan underway: linking the electrical grid

With half of Europe debating recovering the military, in Spain there is a phenomenon that is gaining strength: military camps for young people

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Moncloa has said it clearly: (at least today) there is no question of following in the footsteps of other neighboring nations, like germanyand recover military service. Not even on a voluntary basis. That does not mean that in Spain there is a type of initiative that is gaining strength: youth camps that emulate (in part) the old ‘military’ and promise a cocktail based on military discipline, sport, nature and survival lessons worthy of the preppers. And that tells us a lot about Spanish society. A percentage: 42% a few months ago a YouGov study generated debate with a percentage: 42%. According to their calculations, that is the proportion of Spaniards who welcome young people having to undergo compulsory military service, the old ‘mili’a benefit that disappeared in our country almost 24 years ago. The percentage is lower that of other neighboring nations, such as France (68%), Germany (58%) or Italy (49%) and also reveals that there are 58% of Spaniards who either oppose the return of the ‘military’ or do not have a firm opinion on the matter; but it yields another reading that is equally unquestionable: there is a considerable number of Spaniards (especially among the conservative party voters and older citizens) who are recognized in favor of compulsory military training. Don’t say military, say camp. Today the Government he doesn’t seem very willing to recover the military (Pedro Sánchez came to admit which for him was “a waste of time”), but that does not mean that there are initiatives and businesses that are prospering in the heat of this renewed military push. I confirmed it a few days ago The Confidential in a report in which he puts the thermometer to the interest that camps with military echoes are awakening in our country. There are two pieces of information that corroborate this. According to the newspaperright now these courses mobilize more than 2,000 young people each summer and account for around 5% of the turnover of the summer camp sector, a wide range that includes urban camps and those oriented to languages ​​and sciences. It may not seem like much, but a decade ago they barely existed. “Detect weak points”. A quick Google search is enough to find military camps in Madrid, Castile-La Mancha wave Valencian Community. Its activities focus on summer, they give a key role to young people and, although there may be differences Among them, they share a series of ingredients: uniforms, nature, sport, a discourse very focused on discipline and training in basic notions aimed at survival, which includes everything from lessons to orient yourself with the help of a compass to how to stop bleeding. In some the equation even adds weapons airsoft. “Our camp is military, not military. We are not the entrance hall to the army nor do we prepare young people to enter any other body such as the National Police or the Civil Guard,” explains José Gómeza 54-year-old former military man who has promoted a summer camp in Sigüenza aimed at young people. “It seeks to detect each person’s weak points and help them improve.” The bet doesn’t go badly at all. It started four years ago with just 14 children and in the last edition it exceeded 200. “In a week the kids leave here hardened.” “15 days do not change life”. The camps stand out for their discipline and “values ​​such as loyalty, sacrifice and teamwork”, such as stands out the person responsible for one of these facilities. Not everyone shares his optimism, however. In 2024 elDiario.es echoed from the opinion of some experts who questioned its effectiveness for parents seeking to instill discipline in their children. “You shouldn’t think that taking (a child) to a camp that works at the drop of a hat is going to give him back changed. 15 days doesn’t change anyone’s life,” reflected Mónica Nadal, from the Bofill Foundation. The Youth Institute (Injuve) also has shown his suspicion before this type of camps. Does it only happen in Spain? No. In fact there are other countries in which military camps for youth have been established for some time, such as USA, Russia either China. Again the details may vary, but there are certain elements in common, such as discipline, paramilitary echoes and patriotic discourse. The phenomenon is not foreign to Europe either and goes beyond young people. In the midst of the debate on the increase of defense spendingwith the war in Ukraine as a backdrop, an emboldened Putin and Trump sowing doubts about the future of the US in NATO, in the EU there are countries that have reopened the debate about the military or they have directly begun to recover it. One of the last has been Germany, which has reinforced its Armed Forces with a voluntary military service. The example of Denmark. Denmark leaves another interesting example. There the National Guard (Hjemmeværnet or HJV) is experiencing a real boom, with recruitment data that has not been seen since the 80s, in the middle of the Cold War. During the first trimester something more than 1,700 Danes They filled out and confirmed the form to register in this body made up of volunteers trained to intervene in an emergency and provide support to the country’s army. As a reference, during the first quarter of 2024, just over 1,000 had registered and in 2023 the figure did not even reach 700. The members of the HJV are volunteers, people who in their daily lives work in offices, stores, factories, schools… but receive training to, for example, collaborate during surveillance work, searches or in weather emergencies. With the focus on Gen Z. The phenomenon does not only coincide with a turbulent geopolitical scenario. As pointed out recently Elisabeth Braw in a column of Financial Timesalso connects with some obsessions of the youngest cohort, precisely the one that is now reaching recruitment age. “An epidemic of loneliness and Generation Z’s obsession with physical exercise could help Western countries strengthen civil defense,” … Read more

Stop importing gas and turning your subsoil into the new energy strength

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While Europe monitored its gas deposits at the beginning of September –at 76%, a breath to the winter that is coming-, at the other end of the Chinese world he wrote another story. Far from the preventive mentality, the Asian giant is extracting gas at an unprecedented rate. It is not just about filling warehouses, but about rewriting the rules of your energy safety. The awakening of a gas giant. China was already a power in energy matters: storing oil and An undisputed leader in renewables. But now a new identity is carved: being a gas axis. In just twenty years, Beijing has achieved what few believed possible: turning from an almost absolute dependence on imports towards unstoppable rising domestic production. According to analyst John Kempinternal gas production has not stopped growing at a rate close to 10% per year since the beginning of the century. The provinces of the Northwest –xinjiang, Shaanxi, Interior Mongolia– They have registered Even more vigorous increases, 13%, while the Sichuan basin, more mature, maintains a remarkable 9%. Three main levers. The first bet has been the riskiest: getting where few arrive. The big state companies –Sinopec, Cnooc and Petrochina– They have reoriented their efforts towards wells up to 10,000 meters deep and the development of the complex shale gas in Sichuan. . It is not just a technical issue; It is a political strategy with a clear objective: to reduce the dependence of foreign gas, although that means drilling in hostile geological formations and a high cost. The second lever has been geographical. Secondary regions on the Chinese energy map, such as Xinjiang or Interior Mongolia, They have become the new gas engine in the country. With the determined support of Beijing, these areas now concentrate conventional and unconventional gas projects, backed by a logistics network that connects them with the east consumption centers. The third play has been geopolitical. China and Russia They signed a memorandum For the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, an infrastructure that could inject up to 50,000 million cubic meters per year from Yamal to northern China. Although the price and calendar details are still on the table, the message is clear: Beijing ensures long -term supply, at probably lowered prices, and shields against the volatility of the global LNG market. The numbers do not lie. Official data collected by the Xinhua agency They reflect this turn. Between January and June 2025, China produced 130.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas, 5.8% more than in the same period of the previous year. In June alone, production reached 21.2 billion cubic meters, with a growth of 4.6% year -on -year. The International Energy Agency (AIE) Recognize that gas Win weight in the Chinese energy mix for its flexibility and lower emissions against coal, although it warns that the country must redouble efforts to meet its climatic goals. Meanwhile, liquefied natural gas imports (LNG) sink. According to the data of the KPLer consultant collected by BloombergLNG Chinese purchases will fall in September 22% year -on -year, up to 5.4 million tons. It is the eleventh consecutive month of descents. Reuters anticipates That total imports of 2025 could be reduced between 6% and 11%, weighed by a faster internal demand, the increase in local production and the largest flows by gas pipeline from Russia and Central Asia. Infrastructure for Independence. China is not only extracting more gas; also has woven a colossal network submarinto consolidate its autonomy. The Asian giant already exceeds 10,000 kilometers of underwater pipes, a web that connects gas platforms, wind farms and refineries with the terrestrial network. Emblematic projects such as the Bay of Hohai or the Deep field No. 1 symbolize this new energy border. These pipes transport gas and raw, and in the future they are called to carry hydrogen. The goal is not just technical; It is strategic: to ensure national supply and reduce exposure to international fluctuations. Forecasts The IEA provides that Chinese gas consumption reach its peak by 2035, before stabilizing with electrification and renewables. In the short term, the demand will remain moderate: the lazy industrial growth and the impulse of domestic production could maintain the imports of minimums also in 2026. Meanwhile, investments in deep perforations, the offshore network and the Russian gas pipelines consolidate China as self -sufficient actor and strong negotiator against traditional producers such as the US, Qatar or Australia. The new board. Europe keeps gas to survive winter. China, on the other hand, cava deeper to not need it. In just two decades, the country has gone from depending on metaneous cargoes to negotiate from abundance. If the plans are fulfilled – more national production, pipes until 2030 and Power of Siberia 2 operation in the next decade -, the global map of natural gas could definitely turn to Asia. And the old continent, which today breathes relieved with its full reserves, could soon discover that the next energy crisis will not be decided in Moscow or in Doha, but among Beijing’s offices. Image | Freepik Xataka | The new maritime record of China is shaped like a floating gas plant: 376 meters long and Africa destination

Mark Zuckerberg is transforming an idyllic neighborhood of Palo Alto into his personal strength

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Grow PRK is an opulent neighborhood of Palo Alto in California, which for decades has been the dreamed home of lawyers, executives and renowned teachers. A place where wooded streets and single -family houses made up a quiet and community stamp. Until Mark Zuckerberg moved. The arrival of the founder of Meta to the neighborhood was noted. As He has reported The New York Times, ended this idyllic peace. The billionaire, whose fortune is estimated Right in 270,000 million dollars, it has invested 110 million dollars in the purchase of at least 11 properties, creating a residential macrocomplex that has brought with them pharaonic works, extreme surveillance and a deep discomfort among the neighbors who still remain. A monopoly in real life. What was previously a normal neighborhood has become the Zuckerberg personal monopoly board. Since 2011, it has gone acquiring the houses surrounding their main residence in a staggered manner In Englewood Drive and Hamilton Avenue. The offers, often of the double or triple of their market value, have caused one family to leave the neighborhood. To maintain a low profile, purchases were made through limited liability societies, with natural theme names such as ‘Pine Burrow’ or ‘Seed Breeze’. The result is that Zuckerberg now has an entire apple, with several empty properties in the middle of the worst housing that crosses California. The construction of a small city. Zuckerberg’s plan was not simply to accumulate houses, but to create a great complex to have all the comforts available. That is why five of the properties they acquired have merged into an enclosure that includes: The main residence where the goal CEO lives with his family. Guest houses. Gardens extensive and a pickleball track. A pool with a ‘hydrosuelo’ that allows it to be covered by complex to make parties. But its great residential complex also reaches the depths. And it is that underground, the project is even more ambitious. The work permits speak of basements, but the neighbors describe it as ‘bunkers’, or what colloquially already seems to name it as the “Batcueva of the billionaires.” And logically everything has meant having works almost uninterrupted for eight years, Filling the quiet streets of this noise neighborhoodmachinery and debris. This is something that has not only done in California Zuckerberg, but is also doing in Hawaiiwhere you are building mansions on land of almost 400 hectares in total. But when knowing the reason for these, the confidentiality of the plans is what we are. Zuckerberg is seen as an invader. The presence of the Meta CEO feels daily. Surveillance is one of the most conflicting points. There are security cameras that point to neighboring houses and a private security team that constantly patrol the streets of the neighborhood. And they even tell how the members of this team question people who simply walk down the street, as if they were intruders or suspects of something. One of the most affected people, Michael Kieschnick, a neighbor whose house is surrounded by all three sides by Zuckerberg properties, is one of the most critical voices when pointing out that “no neighborhood wants to be occupied.” Although this is precisely what he feels with the presence of the Meta CEO. “The billionaires are accustomed to creating their own rules” is the feeling that this neighbor has to see how the City Council initially rejected the initial construction plan. But then it has been slowly developing to be able to raffle the refusal that was given in 2016. The Zuckerberg family doesn’t see it that way. One of the spokesmen that has been authorized to talk to the press defends that the couple strives to be modelic neighbors. He ensures that intense security is necessary due to “specific and credible threats”, that cameras do not point to the properties of other people and that the events that are developed are notified with time. They even try to compensate for discomfort. In one of the last parties that took place in this complex, an ice cream cart was sent to the neighbors. And even when the works were developed and the noise could become very annoying, those affected with foamy wine, chocolates or donuts were presented. And even giving away headphones with noise cancellation. It is a new fashion among Millionaires. Zuckerberg is not the only one who has taken this path. Others like Jeff Bezos too has invested billions in mansions, ranches And even on an island as it is Billionaire Bunker who presented as ‘little’ problem the Not knowing how to manage your excrements. Of figures admired to “villains of the 21st century”. We are seeing precisely as the great technological figures that were highly respected by marking a turning point in our vision of the entire world, it is changing. Elon Musk himself has also caused the IRA of neighbors with a house in Texas which was supposedly modified without permits. Images | Goal The New York Times In Xataka | Larry Page wants to get lost on an island, but it is not decided which. So you bought five

We had supplements to live more, improve our strength and sleep better. Now we have one to get less angry

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We are likely to associate the name “Omega-3” for the beneficial effects that these fatty acids have on our cardiovascular health. However, over time we have discovered that these compounds They have more advantages. Let’s not lose the papers. For example, Now we know That the consumption of omega-3 fatty acid supplements is related to less aggressiveness. It is the conclusion reached by a group of experts after reviewing almost thirty studies on the subject published between 1996 and 2024. Omega-3. Surely we have heard on numerous occasions about the Omega-3 but what are they really? It is a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that we often obtain through fish consumption (especially species such as northern bonito or white tuna, mackerel, salmon, sardines and trout), but which we can also find in other foods, such as nuts, flaxseed oil, soybean or chia seeds. We usually associate these fatty acids with better cardiovascular healthand for good reason: they reduce the presence of triglycerides (other types of fat present in our blood, these not so beneficial), as well as decrease the possibility of developing arrhythmias or the accumulation of plaque in our arteries. These fatty acids can also help us reduce blood pressure. Body and mind. But the studies carried out around the physiological benefits of these compounds have been complemented with analysis on the psychological and neurological impacts. Studies like a decade ago He detected a relationship between these nutrients and schizophrenia, or clinical trials that began establishing their relationship with aggression levels. 29 randomized essays. The team responsible for the new analysis compiled 35 independent samples extracted from 29 studies (including 3,918 participants) published between 1996 and 2024. From this exhibition, the team conducted a meta -analysis, a quantitative study of compiled essays. This served to detect modest but statistically significant effects in the relationship between Omega-3 and aggression. The team estimated a reduction of almost 30% in the levels of aggression, apart from gender age, diagnosis, duration of treatment and dose. The analysis found evidence that these fatty acids could reduce both reactive aggression (in response to a provocation), such as provocative (planned) aggression. The details of the study were published In an article In the magazine Aggressive and Violent Behavior. Continue investigating. Those responsible for the new study indicate that the fact that Omega-3 fatty acids are a normal component of our diet that we can find in a simple way in the form of supplement makes them a harmless treatment when reducing aggressiveness. Therefore, although there are important limitations regarding what we know about its effectiveness, they recommend their use, even as a complement to other measures. “The Omega-3 is not a magical bullet that will solve the problem of violence in society. But can it help? Based on these findings, we firmly believe that it can, and that we should start acting based on the new knowledge we have,” pointed in a press release Adrian Raine, co -author of the study. Despite this, the limitations that can be considered. For example, we do not know the biochemical mechanisms that could justify the casual relationship between Omega-3 consumption and the reduction of aggressiveness. In addition, according to Raine himself, analyzed studies focused mainly on short -term effects, so the task of evaluating them in the longer term is still pending. In Xataka | What food supplements really work and which are not, in a great graphic Image | Medieservice / Alesia Kozik

Yonaguni’s Japanese island was known for its beauty and Bad Bunny. Now it is a military strength because of Taiwan

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It is possible that until recently the vast majority of the population did not know what it was Yonaguni. In 2021, the picturesque Japanese island appeared in the “map” of millions of people when the artist Bad Bunny dedicated him A song (Singing it in Spanish and Japanese, in addition). However, the enclave, very much, will possibly be more famous over the months. Is found in the center of a war Between the United States and China, and has in front of Taiwan. Paradise in the conflict. Yonaguni, the westernmost island in Japan, is usually remembered as an idyllic corner of Crystalline waters and almost empty routes between cane fields. However, its strategic location only 110 km from the Taiwanese coast has placed it in the center of the growing tension between China and Taiwantransforming his image of tourist paradise into an expanding military enclave. The Japanese government has announced the Base extension From the self -defense forces (SDF), as well as works to extend the airport, build a port for large boats and create underground evacuation shelters. These developments have left their only 1,500 inhabitants trapped between the growing militarization and the latent threat of a regional conflict. A military bastion. As AP explained In a recent report, while some residents and local authorities such as Fumie Kano dreamed of promoting commercial links with Taiwan through direct sea routes, but the plan was set aside In favor of militarizationwhich offered government subsidies and security promises. Since 2016, the island houses a unit of 160 members coastal surveillanceequipped with radars, to which electronic war units and potential deployments of long -range missiles. Today, the military and their families already They represent 20% of the populationa constantly increased figure that begins to reconfigure the economy and social structure of the island. Division before the threat. The possibility of a Taiwan Yūjian emergency caused by a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan, worries residents, who fear that the island will become a military objective or refugee receiver. Not everyone, of course. The Guardian told A few weeks ago cases such as that of the Shoko Komine restaurant, where they do not believe that the conflict is imminent, although they are afraid of its immediate impact on tourism, the main economic engine of the island. The militarization, in the opinion of its owner, has displaced the efforts to promote Yonaguni As a tourist destination. Even those who voted in favor of the base in 2015, when it was approved by little margin, seem to express their concern today at the possible missile installation, which would make the island blank in case of hostilities. Yonaguni Geopolitics in the Pacific. The reorientation of the Japanese defense policy, which for decades focused on the Soviet threat in the north, has displaced its focus to the south and the growing pressure of China. We tell it A few weeks ago, Yonaguni is part of the Nansei Islands chain, whose strategic importance It has been redoubled In a context in which the United States It demands from Japan a more active role in your own defense. Under that framework, the American ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, recently visited the island in a symbolic sample of American support. In addition, other nearby islands, such as Miyako and Ishigaki, already house missile units (and comes A broader package), increasing the Pressure on Okinawa Prefecturewhich welcomes most American troops in Japan. Defense or provocation. The people are divided. For example, the mayor of Yonaguni, Kenichi Itakazu, support military expansionconsidering it essential to protect the island and access part of the record of 43 billion yen (276,000 million dollars) in defense expense planned for 2028. He argues that, given the experience with Hong Kong, Xi Jinping’s peaceful promises cannot be trusted. However, critical voices such as councilor Chiyoki Tasato warn that the deployment of troops and missiles does not deter, but that attracts danger. Tasato considers inevitable that Japan will be involved if a war in the Taiwan Strait due to the United States Security Treaty, which imposes bilateral military responsibilities. The 2015 law Approved under the mandate of Shinzō Abe authorizes Japan to exercise collective self -defense in case an ally is attacked, which reinforces that vision. An island in transformation. Yonaguni, like many remote regions of Japan, faces a complicated depopulation process. Of the 12,000 inhabitants he had in 1947, today There are hardly 1,500 civiliansmostly older people. A figure that contrasts with 160 SDF troops and its 90 relatives, whose presence begins to transform the social structure. According to calculations of the Tetsu Inomata residentby 2026 the military “base population” will exceed 40% of the total number of inhabitants. Although soldiers have tried to integrate, for example, participating in schools, shops and cultural activities, many islanders feel that a military enclave is being configured that could eventually displace the civilian population. Historical and strategic memory. Some inhabitants, such as local politician Mizuho Chidacome in the Evacuation drills that we have counted before an undercover preparation for an armed conflict. Others, like Tasato, advocate Strengthen the links economic and cultural with Taiwan, a country with which Yonaguni shared business relations at the time of the Ryukyu kingdom. Despite the geographical proximity, there are currently no direct routes between the two regions, although maritime crosses are foreseen soon. This vision contrasts with the perception that the island has been alibuated by external interests, particularly those of Washington, with Tokyo’s complicity. The weight of the story. The past also plays an important role in the perception of the premises. The memories of the Okinawa battlewhere about 200,000 people died during World War II, still resonate among residents. Many fear that, as then, the islands of southern Japan are sacrificed In the name of national security. Today Central Okinawa house more than half Of the 50,000 American soldiers deployed in Japan, and the new bases in Yonaguni and neighboring islands such as Miyako and Ishigaki expand that geostrategic burden on a historically marginalized region … Read more

Apple’s folding sounds more and more strength. It is a golden opportunity to change the smartphones market

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We have been with the cantinela for years that “next year, Apple will present its folding smartphone.” And no, there is not always water in the river When it sounds. However, this start of 2025 starts with increasingly solid tracks About this project. The last They are related to Chinese manufacturer Lens Technology, who will supposedly manufacture the ultrafine glass that will supply 70% of Apple’s orders. Some of the company’s plans are also detailed to improve existing products. The problem? We have been with folding phones on the table for years, and they still do not be mature. Apple’s plan. Rumors are increasingly lighter, and everything indicates that in the first half of 2026 the company will make its folding iPhone known to the world. Apple would like to lose the closest part of the hinge, to achieve a greater thickness in the ultra -laced glass sheet and improve the durability of the product. Lens Technology would be the main glass manufacturer, with Samsung Display as a screen supplier itself. Technology to create a product that aspires to be the maximum reference in its territory. A little mature market. Foldables still do not democratize today. The price might seem the main reason, but we are strict, a Galaxy Z Flip6 it costs practically the same as a Galaxy S25+ And less than a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The problem of folding, despite the fact that manufacturers promise thousands of folds, is that they continue to throw durability doubts. A quick walk by Reddit shows Samsung mobile problems, Huawei either Xiaomi. In fact, in my own particular case I have suffered the wear and tear of the occasional folding … in just one week of use. A Chinese crown. If they ask you who is the king of folding phones, Samsung may come to mind, but it is not. Huawei It is, by far, the most folding company sells worldwide, well above Samsung, Honor and Motorola. The success of its folding range in China will not be easy to replicate for Apple, who may seek to settle in Europe as the main reference and popularize this telephone concept. Despite these figures, the folding market is still a minority. The question is whether Apple’s proposal will continue to be a niche product or if it will make the turns change. Image | Xataka In Xataka | The dream of mass folding mobiles remains distant. They are still expensive and fragile

In a town in Badajoz they have encountered a strength of 5,000 years ago. And a Roman with a suspicious burial

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The Spanish territory is is filling with solar panels. Whether it’s Taking advantage of the roofs of industrial estates or in huge Photovoltaic plants in the middle of the fieldenergy are clear that we must take advantage of the country’s solar potential. What happens is that, from time to time, they run into unforeseen events. Such as, with a huge strength of copper age. Photovoltaic archaeologists. This was precisely what happened in 2021, when Action was inspecting an olive grove to lift the Extremadura I-II-III photovoltaic complex. The plan was to have an installation that, together, provided 125 MW of renewable energy, enough to satisfy the annual consumption of more than 65,000 families. Then, I know They encountered With a wall. Or what should have been a wall 5,000 years ago. Cortijo Lobato. Near the municipality of Almendralejo in which Actiona was carrying out the works, the plant appeared of what, at some point, must have been an imposing fortification. As they tell The countryin the baptized as a Cortijo Lobato site, a fortress composed of three concentric walls, 25 semicircular towers and three grave with four meters wide and two depth was erected. The total area was about 13,000 square meters with a single entrance of less than a meter wide. The most important tower rose on a hill of more than 300 meters above sea level, a strategic point from which to control the surroundings. Around it, adobe walls between 1.3 and 1.5 meters wide that were reinforced with the aforementioned concentric exterior pits and walls. You can see the silhouette of the towers and the walls Undermining morality. César Pérez is the director of the excavations, belonging to the Archaeological Research Team of Tera, and argues that this intricate defensive complex not only had as its objective to be a physical barrier, but to discourage whoever wanted to cross it. The problem is that, although it was raised at some point 5,000 or 4,800 years ago, it seems that, 400 years, then it was destroyed. The culprit: a fire. And it is estimated that it was caused, because the wooden doors would be strategically placed outside any flammable material. In addition, numerous arrow points have been found, suggesting that, either it was an enemy attack, or an act of internal rebellion. The result was the same: the destruction of the complex. Three years of work. At the time of discovery, the archeology team focused on protecting the surroundings of Cortijo Lobato. Cease commented A few months ago, during the first three years, “it has been possible to delimit, conserve and it is now when it is being known in depth. We have the possibility to document it to make it known to society, which is to whom the site belongs. ” At the same time, energy continued with its plans to lift the complex, but adapting to the situation. “We had to modify the project as a kind of ‘tetris’ to adapt the configuration of the panels to the different areas of the deposit. In the end, we have managed to preserve the generation capacity at the same time that it was possible to protect all the areas of archaeological interest that have been discovered, ”said Jenifer Andreu, from Actiona. Roman mystery. However, the story had a little girl, which gave the discovery of a mysterious grave. Montserrat Girón is the Coordinator of Archaeological Teams of Tera and comments that they have focused on giving a first sweep to pave the way to following investigations. And it turns out that they have not only found the remains of the inhabitants of the 2800 BC, but also of the 5th century DC Specifically, an almost superficial tomb that had the remains of a male between 25 and 35 years old who lived in the time of the low Roman Empire. He was face down and with a military dagger on his back. You cannot know if nailed or not, but Montserrat jokes saying that, although it is a mystery, it does not look good. Face down and with a dagger on the back. It may be that of that person and be buried with him as a tribute … or who was killed The reason is that, beyond the dagger, the body was whole, except the feet, which seem to have been cut, and the grave had much smaller dimensions than necessary for a body of that size, indicating that it was a Hurd burial. As much as it may be, the efforts at this time is to continue investigating the area of ​​this huge bastion in which they have appeared multitude of vestiges such as loom plates, plates, flint arrow tips, chisels and even ornamental and religious elements. Images | Tera Act In Xataka | We have found new vestiges of the Roman era. We are not very sure what they did in a cave of the Pyrenees

Patric Gagne, psychologist: “The antisocial traits of politicians are confused with strength and people are attracted to it” | Health and well-being

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“I’m not bad, it’s just that they have drawn me like that.” The ex-therapist Patrick Gagne (Los Angeles, USA, 49 years old) paraphrases Jessica Rabbit—a cartoon character from Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Robert Zemeckis, 1988)—when recounting his criminal activities, such as stealing Ringo Starr’s glasses, breaking into homes or taking other people’s cars for night getaways. This UCLA student and doctor in clinical psychology recognizes that she does not feel like others, it is difficult for her to empathize and she must make an effort to tell the truth. If feelings were colors, Gagne would only have the basic ones, such as sadness or joy, but not the complex ones, such as regret, guilt, jealousy, nor love in its conventional form, although she is married to the love of her life and has two children. With his memories, Sociopath (Planet)seeks to promote empathy towards those who suffer from psychopathic and antisocial disorders, although it warns that the term that gives it its title is outdated and is confused with antisocial personality disorder. In the US, it is associated with serial killers, while in Spain “psychopath” is more used. According to the writer and journalist Álex Grijelmo, “sociopath” carries in English the idea of ​​“misfit”, a nuance that does not exist in Spanish. But as some psychologists understand, labels only indicate one direction and the essential thing is to understand the person as a whole. The interview takes place by videoconference on January 20, just after the return to the Oval Office of a president with characteristics similar to those described in the book. Ask. How do you define sociopath? Answer. Sociopathy, psychopathy, and antisocial personality disorder (ASD) are related, but different. The term sociopath, which is no longer used clinically, is now included within psychopathy, which is divided into primary (biologically determined, lacking social emotions such as guilt and empathy) and secondary (caused by the environment, capable of learning social emotions). Sociopathy is associated with secondary psychopathy. APD is a broader diagnosis that can encompass both sociopathy and psychopathy, although not all people with APD are sociopaths or psychopaths. Q. It is so complex that diagnoses can vary depending on the therapist. R. The challenge lies in the etiquette. Words like “psychopath” and “sociopath” are highly stigmatized. I heard one therapist suggest reclassifying sociopathy as “low affect disorder” to reduce stigma and better address the behaviors. A common misunderstanding is that sociopaths and psychopaths cannot feel, but we experience basic emotions, such as happiness and fear. The challenge lies in social emotions, such as love, empathy and compassion, which are learned, not intrinsic. Q. What did your doctoral studies teach you about the connection between sociopathy and anxiety? R. Primary psychopaths cannot experience social emotions or anxiety, while secondary psychopaths or sociopaths do feel anxiety. Treating anxiety can help sociopaths learn social emotions. In my case, the anxiety came from fear of rejection due to my lack of emotion. As a child, I hid my true self to fit in, but once I accepted that I didn’t need to be like everyone else, the anxiety disappeared. Although I still feel apathy, I no longer force emotions, and it is important to be surrounded by empathetic people. As a therapist, I learned that understanding others, even just intellectually, is key. Humanity is diverse, and mutual understanding benefits everyone, regardless of emotional capacity. Q. As if having full access to emotions could magically solve everything… R. Look, from my perspective it doesn’t sound that great (laughs). Q. So does treating anxiety to address sociopathy offer hope? R. Absolutely, I wrote my book to show that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Sociopathy exists on a spectrum, with most cases being mild to moderate. Focusing only on the extremes ignores these milder forms, which could escalate to more severe cases. It’s like only recognizing stage 4 cancer, ignoring stages 1, 2 and 3; Something similar happens with psychopathy. In our society emotions are often heightened; I encourage more acceptance and less anger.” Q. His difficulties in feeling emotions have not implied lacking a moral code, like when he chose “not to hurt anyone.” R. Correct. I am often asked what stops me from murdering someone if I feel no guilt or remorse, and my answer is: I hurt people all I want, but that amount is zero. It seems crazy to me that people believe that guilt and shame are necessary to prevent harm or crime, implying that human beings would always want to harm without these emotions. It is a self-destructive argument. Q. Is there hypocrisy in a society where people without diagnoses of mental disorders do not have to justify their bad actions? R. People with psychopathic and antisocial disorders are criticized for lacking empathy, but most neurotypical people deny it to them. Empathy is often learned through parenting, and a child who struggles in this regard usually doesn’t get much of it either. It is hypocritical to expect psychopaths to show empathy when it is not extended to them. Q. He says feeling accepted is liberating, but accepting those who don’t follow social norms is rare. R. Historically, those who are different are not easily accepted. My emotional difficulties don’t mean my feelings don’t matter. Psychopathy, sociopathy, and APD are often labeled as aggressive disorders, but we should focus on behavior, not emotions. I challenge the idea that children who lack social emotions like guilt are “bad.” They should learn to experience these emotions in a way that works for them, which could prevent destructive coping mechanisms. “Antisocial or narcissistic personalities thrive in professions where emotion can be an obstacle, such as politics.” Q. Unwanted loneliness has been his greatest suffering, but despite the difficulty in making friends, he managed to do so. How did he get it? R. When I accepted my differences and acted authentically, I found people who accepted me for who I am. This is true for anyone: self-acceptance leads to finding … Read more

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