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Thousands of Spaniards are obsessed with Hyrox. So Amazfit has launched two smart watches for them

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Crossfit is dead long live Hyrox. The other day a colleague asked me what the hell is that, and I had a hard time answering him in a simple way. So that we understand each other, it is basically a mix of running and seasonal exercises. You do one mile, move on to a station (sled pushing, burpees, rowing, weighted lunges), you do another mile, move on to another station for a total of eight. A boom that already brings together thousands of participants in competitions. Such is the Hyrox boom that one of the most relevant smart watch manufacturers in the world, Amazfit, has released two especially oriented for sports measurements of this discipline. Let’s take a look at the new ones Amazfit Balance 3 and Balance Ultra. Technical sheet of the Amazfit Balance 3 and Amazfit Balance Ultra amazfit balance 3 amazfit balance ultra DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 47.5 × 47.5 × 12.5mm 48.6 x 48.6 x 13.3mm MATERIAL Grade five titanium for the case Stainless steel and grade five titanium versions for the case SCREEN 1.5 inches AMOLED technology Resolution 480×480 3,000 nits peak brightness Supports glove mode sapphire lens 1.5 inches AMOLED technology Resolution 480×480 3,000 nits peak brightness Supports glove mode Sapphire Lens STRAP SIZE 22mm 22mm CONNECTIVITY Dual band GPS Bluetooth 2.4GHz WiFi Dual band GPS Bluetooth 2.4GHz WiFi SENSORS BioTracker PPG biometric sensor (supports blood oxygen measurement) temperature sensor Acceleration sensorGyroscopic sensorGeomagnetic sensorbarometric altimeterAmbient light sensor BioTracker PPG biometric sensor (supports blood oxygen measurement) temperature sensor Acceleration sensorGyroscopic sensorGeomagnetic sensorbarometric altimeterAmbient light sensor ENDURANCE 10ATM 45 meters diving 10ATM 45 meters diving processor ZPS3044S ZPS3044S memory 64GB 64GB BATTERY 780mAh 780mAh COMPATIBILITY iOS and Android iOS and Android SOFTWARE Zepp OS 6 Zepp OS 6 PRICE 349 euros for the steel version 449 euros for the titanium version 599 euros, unique titanium version Born for Hyrox Amazfit Balance Ultra vs Amazfit Balance 3 The most notable thing about the new Amazfit Balance Ultra and Amazfit Balance 3 is that they are specifically designed for Hyrox. It’s not that they have just one specific way to practice this sport, it’s that they have an entire library of hybrid training plans to prepare ourselves when making one. They are able to create strategies depending on the actual length of the track we are going to compete on, and even the size of the ROX Zone (the transition area between the running track and the exercise stations). The degree of analysis during Hyrox training is more than precise: We will see the weather in each of the stations in the apptarget pace, completed pace and average pace. In addition, a monitoring system called Hybrid Chargein which not only a measurement of physical parameters is made objectively: the watch will also ask us about our subjective sensation to track our recovery even more completely. These measurements will also analyze how we have performed in our training, to tell us if we have done better in the strength or resistance stations, with the aim that we are clear about the points to improve. Two great clocks with all the letters Beyond the specialization in Hyrox that Amazfit has wanted to provide to its Balance 3 and Balance Ultra, we are faced with two watches with more than interesting specifications. The panel is both 1.5 inches, AMOLED, with sapphire coating (it is quite difficult to scratch us due to the physical properties of this material), and with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Don’t you know if this is a lot or a little? It is the same brightness of a iPhone 17 Pro Maxwithout going any further. The main differences are in the battery. The Ultra model has 780mAh and lasts up to 30 days of typical use according to Amazfitwhile the Balance 3 has 658mAh and up to 21 days of typical use. Although in real use with GPS the figures go down, Amazfit is well known for offering one of the most complete autonomy in sports watches. There are also slight differences in the finish: The Ultra model is finished entirely in grade five titaniumwhile the Balance 3 has grade five titanium and stainless steel versions. Of course, the steel Balance 3 is not completely metallic (just the frame), the casing is plastic. These watches have something that their competition does not usually include: a Dual band circular polarization GPS antenna. This curious name refers precisely to how many GPS satellites transmit signals (circularly), which allows the signal to reach widely and with less interference. By the way As Amazfit usually does, there are dozens of sports modes, measurement of blood oxygen, heart rate, sleep and stress (among others), all through the app Zepp Lifewhose data can be synchronized with third-party apps such as StravaAdidas Running, Apple Health or Google Health. If you have never tried an Amazfit, it is worth knowing that incorporate ZeppOS 6. It is a hybrid between a simple java system and a complete system like WearOS either WatchOS. It has its own “application store” (a small repository), countless watchfaces (both official and third-party), and it works quite correctly. Besides, It is a system that allows callswith hardware that incorporates a microphone and speakers to be able to respond from the watch, just as we would do in the most advanced systems. Versions and price of the Amazfit Balance 3 and Amazfit Balance Ultra The Amazfit Balance 3 and Amazfit Balance Ultra are from the company’s most advanced watchesand they will arrive in Spain at the following prices. Amazfit Balance 3 in stainless steel case | 349 euros Amazfit Balance 3 in titanium frame | 449 euros Amazfit Balance Ultra in Titanium Case and Frame | 599 euros With the Ultra, Amazfit begins to look closely at the heaviest rivals on the market, looking for a niche in the Hyrox athlete that has not yet been covered. 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five deals on headphones and watches from AliExpress

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These days we are seeing a very large volume of technology offers, thanks in part to the AliExpress Summer Promo. Just yesterday we gave you several very interesting options if you wanted change mobile phone either renew your old consolewith some of these offers still available. However, today we are going in another direction and we are going to focus on smart watches and headphones. But first, the discount coupons for this AliExpress promo. Of course: some of them may be out of stock. Discount minimum purchase coupon 1 coupon 3 coupon 4 COUPON 3 euros 15 euros XATAKAES03 WEBEDES03 ESSS03 SSES03 6 euros 39 euros XATAKAES06 WEBEDES06 ESSS06 SSES6 10 euros 69 euros XATAKAES10 WEBEDES10 ESSS10 SSES10 20 euros 139 euros XATAKAES20 WEBEDES20 ESSS20 SSES20 30 euros 209 euros XATAKAES30 WEBEDES30 ESSS30 SSES30 45 euros 319 euros XATAKAES45 WEBEDES45 ESSS45 SSES45 65 euros 459 euros XATAKAES65 WEBEDES65 ESSS65 SSES65 110 euros 650 euros XATAKAES110 WEBEDES110 ESSS110 – Among all the options that exist right now, we bring you a selection of five watches and headphones that are at a very good price: AirPods 4 by 134 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES30’, in its version with active noise cancellation. Garmin Forerunner 165 by 122.31 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES10’, an economical option if you are looking for a Garmin watch. Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro by 114.21 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES10’, one of the best smartwatches of 2025. Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones by 254.74 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES30’, some of the best over-ear headphones out there. Garmin Forerunner 255 by 160.90 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES10’, a very light watch with a battery for about 14 days. AirPods 4 Among all the headphones on sale in this AliExpress promo, the AirPods 4 They are one of the best options in their version with active noise cancellation: they come out 134 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES30‘. They are very comfortable to use and have an autonomy that goes up to 30 hours. Furthermore, its audio quality, although it does not reach that of the AirPods Proit’s quite remarkable. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Garmin Forerunner 165 Among all Garmin smartwatches, this Forerunner 165 is one of the most affordable options: it costs 122.31 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES10‘. It has a 1.2-inch screen and weighs just 39 grams, making it ideal for playing sports and going for a run. In addition, it offers autonomy for up to 11 days in its smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours with GPS. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro Although its successor is already in stores, this is a good time to get the Huawei Fit 4 Pro: it comes out 114.21 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES10‘. It is a device that stands out for offering a 1.82-inch screen with a very high peak brightness (ideal for outdoors), with a battery that lasts up to 10 days and all in just 30.4 grams of weight (without strap). The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones If we talk about over-ear headphones, it is difficult to find a better option than the Sony WH-1000XM6. These headphones have one of the best noise cancellations we have tested from Xataka and outstanding sound. In addition, they have a very good microphone system to make calls with them and can offer around 30 or 35 hours of autonomy. They are leaving right now 254.74 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES30‘. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Garmin Forerunner 255 We close with another Garmin, this time with the Forerunner 255: it comes out 160.90 euros with the coupon ‘XATAKAES10‘. It is another sporty smartwatch that stands out for offering a very comfortable and light experience with autonomy for approximately 14 days. It is very resistant (its glass uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3) and has 5 side buttons, which makes it very comfortable to use. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Garmin, Apple, Huawei, Sony, Xataka In Xataka | DDR4 or DDR5? What RAM to choose so as not to pay even more than necessary in the middle of the price crisis In Xataka | Best smartwatch in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and seven recommended models

the most useful will be the one that watches us the most

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Google just launched Personal Intelligence. Connect Gemini with your Gmail, Photos, YouTube and your search history “with just one touch.” The promise is that this way you can receive personalized responses without having to explain your context every time. The promotional example is striking: you are in a tire store, you need to give your license plate and Gemini infers it from the photos you have taken of your car. It’s not the best example because how many people don’t know their own license plate. But the idea is understood. Anthropic launched cowork a few days ago and it has already gone viral: you give him access to the files on your computer and Claude can view, edit, create or delete them. Organize them, modify them. OpenAI bought Sky a few months agoa macOS app that “sees your screen and acts on your apps.” There are already three products that converge towards a similar architecture: have full access to your information in exchange for giving you maximum utility. The investment is total. For this century, the mantra has been “more privacy = better product.” It didn’t always work in practice, but on paper everyone seemed to agree. Apple has made privacy a sales argument, Meta has been beaten for not taking good care of it, there are companies like Proton, Internxt, Mega or pCloud that were born precisely with that concern in their DNA. Now the equation is reversed: we perceive greater utility the greater the intrusion. And it does not bother the user. On the contrary, he asks for it, gives more information because he knows the answers will be better. The competition is in the AI ​​models, but also in the levels of consented access: Google doesn’t need its models to always be better than GPTs, it needs you to connect more applications. Anthropic does not need to surpass in benchmarks Gemini needs you to give it access to the files on your computer. And OpenAI didn’t buy Sky for its technology, but because of how refined and practical it has made the intrusion as core of your product. The difference is more psychological than technical. No one says “give us full access to your entire digital life”, they say “personalize your experience”, “connect apps with a tap”. Or “Claude may take potentially destructive actions,” a protective adverb against the fact that his AI can delete your files. Three years ago, a product with these permissions would have been presented as dystopian. Today is the end. What happens is simple: Rearranging downloads manually is a pain. Search for an email among thousands too. Walk to the parking lot to look at the chassis number, another. Giving up privacy to avoid those small frictions seems reasonable. And it is. Nobody has deceived us. But he timing also counts. Because? Because the change is not only technical, it is also cultural. First we had to normalize the “copilot” and then add “the secretary who sees everything.” Each permit prepared us for the next. Analyze this document → Access my Drive → Connect everything with one touch. And it works because it pays off, a lot. AI that only knows what you tell it is, objectively, less useful. Josh Woodward, VP of Gemini, He gave a very good explanation: When you went to change your tires, Gemini suggested specific models based on the trips it detected in Photos. Climates, types of terrain… No AI does that without that total access. The uncomfortable question is what happens when the most useful tool is the most invasive, we know it, and yet we prefer it. When immediate convenience meets abstract privacy, the former always wins. These tools warn us of their risks, but most of us are deciding that we don’t care. Or that it’s worth it. This happened with Google Maps, YouTube, Spotify or Instagram. The difference is that before the product was the map, the music, the social network. Now the product is an assistant that really needs to know everything to really work. And it’s going to work. In a couple of years, AI with full access will be so superior that it will seem absurd to have ever hesitated to give it permissions. Just as now it seems absurd to us to use our mobile phone without geolocation for privacy. When we ask ourselves how we normalize this, the answer will be very simple: we ask for it. The alternative was having to go look for the information. In Xataka | We couldn’t tell you if the image at the top of this post is real or generated by AI: we are in the era of permanent doubt Featured image | Anthropic

The Google Pixel 10 Pro cheaper than ever, the Nintendo Switch 2 in a pack with two games, offers on watches and more. Hunting Bargains

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Christmas will be over, but The offers continue to arrive, standing out not only in quantity, but also in quality.. Stores like Amazon, MediaMarkt and many others have added tons of discounts on a huge variety of devices. If you are looking for the Nintendo Switch 2 at a good price or want to renew your mobile, keep an eye out for this week’s Bargain Hunting offers. Google Pixel 10 Pro by 749 eurosthe best price we have seen to date. Even better than Black Friday. nintendo switch 2 by 509 eurosa pack that includes two exclusive Nintendo video games. Bit F7 by 448.99 eurosa pack that in addition to the mobile phone includes a tablet. OnePlus Watch Lite by 159 eurosa smartwatch in a pack that includes the brand’s Bluetooth headphones. PocketBook Era Color by 213.90 eurosan e-book reader with a color screen. Google Pixel 10 Pro One of the best offers of the entire week has fallen on the Google Pixel 10 Proa mobile phone that, although it is true that it has received many offers in recent months, now has the best one we have seen to date: Amazon has it for 749 euros. It is a small mobile (6.3 inches) that comes with 16 GB of RAM, its battery supports wireless charging, its software will be updated for many years and Its photographic section is a delight. Google Pixel 10 Pro (128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links nintendo switch 2 There are not a few offers that we have seen in the nintendo switch 2 since its launch. After a Christmas full of discounts, MediaMarkt now has a special offer on a pack put together by the store itself: the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the official pack that includes the ‘Mario Kart World‘, but also for the same price you can select the video game ‘Pokémon ZA Legends‘ totally free. In this way, the console is left with two games per 509 euros. If you prefer, MediaMark has the Nintendo Switch 2 for 469 euros. It does not include ‘Mario Kart World’, but it does come with ‘Pokémon Legends Z-A’. In both cases, To select these packs assembled by MediaMarkt, you must select them a little further down in the store. Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Pokémon ZA Legends The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Little F7 From time to time Xiaomi launches the odd pack on offer. We see it a lot on the phone, and this time it was the turn of the Little F7 that, for a price of 489.99 euroscomes along with the Redmi Pad 2a tablet with good build quality and a screen and sound combo perfect for consuming multimedia content. As regards the Little F7it is a mobile phone that incorporates a good 6.83-inch screen that offers 1.5K resolution. Its processor is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and Its battery is 6,500 mAh. It is also waterproof (IP68) and comes with 256 GB of internal storage. Poco F7 (256GB) + Redmi Pad 2 (128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links OnePlus Watch Lite There are no two without three. He OnePlus Watch Lite It arrived recently and the official store not only has it on sale with a good discount, but also has it in a pack with the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProBluetooth headphones with adaptive cancellation that are valued at 79 euros. The watch pack with the headphones remains in 159 euros. As for the OnePlus Watch Lite, it is a smartwatch that has a 1.46-inch AMOLED screen. It has 4 GB of internal storage, Its theoretical autonomy reaches a week with typical useincludes GPS and comes with more than 100 sports modes, as well as a good assortment to monitor physical activity. OnePlus Watch Lite + OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro The price could vary. We earn commission from these links PocketBook Era Color If you didn’t get to take advantage of the numerous deals we saw on Kindle and Kobo readers over Christmas, we can still find plenty of discounts on other brands. During the El Corte Inglés Sales, you can buy the PocketBook Era Color by 213.90 euros. It is an eReader with a 7-inch color anti-glare screen that allows you to access eBiblio from the browser. It plays books and audiobooks and is compatible with a wide range of formats. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Google, Nintendo, Xiaomi, OnePlus, PocketBook In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | The best smartwatches (2026): their analyzes and videos are here

We still have deals available on mobile phones, tablets, watches and more

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The last week of November comes the final fireworks of the Black Friday. It is true that many outstanding offers have already flown, but that does not mean that we have already lost the opportunity to take home bargains in technology. In fact, AliExpress still has quite a few of them. in his latest promoa which will end next November 28. We also have coupons available to save a little more, although some of them may no longer be available. Discount minimum purchase coupon 1 COUPON 2 3 euros 18 euros BFES03 ESBF03 4 euros 26 euros BFES04 ESBF04 9 euros 59 euros BFES09 ESBF09 14 euros 89 euros ESBF14 – 15 euros 89 euros BFES15 – 20 euros 139 euros BFES20 ESBF20 30 euros 209 euros BFES30 – 35 euros 239 euros ESBF35 – 40 euros 279 euros BFES40 ESBF40 50 euros 329 euros BFES50 – 60 euros 379 euros ESBF60 – 70 euros 499 euros BFES70 ESBF70 As we always tell you, these types of promotions are perfect for renewing our old device, to advance Christmas shopping or even to treat ourselves. There is a lot to choose from in this marketplace right now, but below we leave you a selection of offers that we find very interesting. Xiaomi Pad 7 by 211.65 euros with the coupon ESBF35, a very balanced tablet with a great quality-price ratio. Realme GT 7 Pro for 440.22 euros with the coupon ESBF70, a high-end phone with a monster battery. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra by 256.53 euros with the coupon ESBF40, one of the best smartwatches there is. nintendo switch 2 by 421.13 euros with the coupon ESBF65, the new console from the Japanese company along with ‘Mario Kart World’. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 by 111.99 euros with the coupon ESBF14, a very economical mobile phone ideal for the tightest budgets. Xiaomi Pad 7 If we are looking for a tablet with good quality-price ratio, this Xiaomi Pad 7 It can fit us very well. It is compact and has an 11.2-inch screen with 144 Hz and Dolby Vision compatibility. In addition, it does not lack power thanks to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 and its 8 GB of RAM is more than enough for normal tasks or for studying. We can get it right now for 211.65 euros with the coupon ESBF35. Xiaomi Pad 7 (8 + 128 GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Realme GT 7 Pro A high-end phone at a mid-range price: that’s what this one offers Realme GT 7 Pro. It is a phone that has one of the best processors there is, such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite, as well as a very good 6.78-inch screen with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits. What stands out most about it, however, is its battery. It is a huge 6,500 mAh battery that also charges in a breeze thanks to its 120 W fast charging. 440.22 euros with the coupon ESBF70. Realme GT 7 Pro (12 + 256 GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra If we talk about watches and we are looking for one with Wear OS, one of the most powerful options is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. It is a very complete and resistant device that comes with a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen with 3,000 nits of maximum brightness, so we can see it without problem even outdoors. Its performance is great thanks to the Exynos W1000 and it has all kinds of sensors to monitor our health and our workouts to the millimeter. Costs 256.53 euros with the coupon ESBF40. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links nintendo switch 2 AliExpress Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to get a new console. We have available nintendo switch 2 right now for 421.13 euros with the coupon ESBF65, a great price if we take into account that it is the version that includes ‘Mario Kart World’. A great console that allows us to enjoy its catalog at 4K and with good performance if we use its mode docked with a television. And if not, we can use its portable mode to play wherever we want. Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Not all users always look for the best of the best. For all those looking for an affordable phone that allows them to make normal use between messaging apps and social networks, this Redmi Note 14 It’s ideal. It costs right now 111.99 euros with the coupon ESBF14 and has a 6.67-inch screen with AMOLED technology, MediaTek chip, 5,500 mAh battery and a triple rear camera system that more than meets the requirements if we take into account that it costs just over 100 euros. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8+256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Xataka, Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung, Nintendo In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best tablets. Which one to buy and 8 recommended models for all pockets and needs

the five best offers on Apple watches from the MediaMarkt outlet

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Although MediaMarkt has an outlet area on its own website, it also sells many refurbished devices through eBay, and with the guarantee of the main store. Among all these offers there are many discounted Apple Watchesso in this article we are going to review the five best bargains. Apple Watch SE by 119 eurosone of Apple’s cheapest smartwatches, now at a better price. Apple Watch Series 8 by 194.65 eurosa good price for the watch from a few generations ago. Apple Watch Series 9 by 339.15 euroswith a more vibrant screen than in its previous generation. Apple Watch Series 10 by 379 eurosa gem for your GPS + LTE configuration. Apple Watch Ultra 2 by 549 eurosa much more affordable price than what it normally has new. Apple Watch SE If what we are looking for is an Apple smart watch and we don’t want to spend a lot of money, the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) is for 119 euros in the MediaMarkt outlet found on eBay. It is a used model that works perfectly and that stands out mainly in its screen, which looks great even in broad daylight, in the finish and in its excellent rotating crown. Apple Watch SE (2023), GPS, 40mm The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Apple Watch Series 8 On the other hand, if what we want is a smartwatch from Apple’s main line, another of the models that have a very good price is the Apple Watch Series 8which is found by 194.65 euros. In this case, we are talking about a watch opened, unused (exhibition item) that has a perfect integration with the brand ecosystem and that offers a multitude of customization and metrics recording options. Apple Watch Series 8 (2022), GPS, 41mm The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Apple Watch Series 9 A generation leap later we find the Apple Watch Series 9a good watch in its 45mm configuration found around 339.15 euros. Again we are talking about a model opened, unused (exhibition item)which in this case improves screen brightness compared to its previous generation. It doesn’t vary in design, but it’s still premium and has an excellent rotating crown. Apple Watch Series 9 (2023), GPS, 45mm The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Apple Watch Series 10 With a slightly higher price, we find one of the best purchase options on this list: the Apple Watch Series 10whose offer price is 379 euros. It is a smart watch in good condition opened, unused (exhibition item) which comes with a larger screen and slimmer body over the Series 9, has improved fast charging and impeccable performance. Apple Watch Series 10 (2024), GPS + LTE, 46mm The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Apple Watch Ultra 2 He Apple Watch Ultra 2 It is currently one of Apple’s most expensive smartwatches (along with the Apple Watch Ultra 3) and you don’t usually find good discounts. However, MediaMarkt has it reconditioned for 549 eurosin state opened, unused (new item with damaged packaging). Its screen is excellent, the autonomy improves compared to its previous generation and in general terms it is the most complete. Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2024), GPS + Cellular, 49mm The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | MediaMarkt and Compradicción (header), Apple In Xataka | The best smartwatches (2025): their analyzes and videos are here In Xataka | Best smartwatch in quality price. Which one to buy and 14 recommended smart watches

The French Revolution proposed dividing the day into ten hours. It didn’t catch on, but an artist has created watches that respect that idea

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Apparently it is a normal clock: its division by hours, its two hands (yes, we already know that if you are from Generation Z it is very possible that you do not know how to read time in this device, but let’s start from the fact that it seems to all of us that this looks like a traditional watch)… However, as soon as you look closely you will see that there is an extraordinary difference: the dial is divided into ten spaces instead of the usual twelve. In the name of Lewis Carroll, what the hell is this. Ruth Evans, provoking. The clock is the work of artist Ruth Ewan and is part of a series of similar creations, called ‘We Could Have Been Anything That We Wanted To Be’, originally presented at Folkestone Artworks in 2011. It is a triennial of urban art works that, in its latest edition, includes 91 works by 52 artists. Ewan, a Scottish artist whose works always contain a social message, has retouched for the occasion some of the watches she created almost fifteen years ago for the contest. How they work. The strange arrangement of the numbers is not an aesthetic decision, but rather we are looking at clocks that divide each day into ten hours, each hour into one hundred minutes and each minute into one hundred seconds. Midnight takes place at ten and noon at five. Currently, you already know: a day has 24 hours, each of which has 60 minutes, each with 60 seconds. From there we also use decimals: a second has ten tenths of a second, one hundred hundredths or one thousand thousandths. But Ewan’s is an absolutely rational division of time that is not capricious: it has a historical basis. Making history. As we already said in its day, The ten-hour system was officially implemented in 1793 as part of the radical reforms spurred by the French Revolution. This decimal system was intended to simplify calculations and break with the past, aligning itself with other revolutionary aspects such as the republican calendar that divided the year into 12 identical months, of 30 days each and 10 days per week. The use of decimal time was mandatory from the end of 1793 until April 1795, when its use was suspended after only 500 days, due to great popular resistance and the difficulty of adapting daily life and existing clocks to this new system. Some watchmakers attempted to create watches with dual numbering (decimal and traditional) to help the transition, but the change clashed with customs and business needs that depended on the traditional system. What does it mean? Ewan’s intention with this watch is to show how changes in the organization of time can also symbolize profound social transformations, and proposes a new way of perceiving the world and questioning current systems. Let us remember that revolutionary France sought to introduce reason, equality and efficiency in all aspects of social life, including the measurement of time. With something as simple as reminding us that time can be perceived very differently with a simple change in the artifacts with which we measure it, Ewan proposes a possible new social order, and an invitation to imagine alternative futures. The work questions the rigidity of capitalist chronological time, and that is why Ewan prepared and distributed some pamphlets that spoke of the utopian concept of time in the Revolution. In Xataka | Physicists do not know precisely what time is. Still, they suspect it’s just an illusion.

We have found the “Kriptonite” of the youth of generation Z: analog watches

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A scene from the Academy of Operation Triunfo 2025 It has gone viral With more than one million views, but did not do it for the vocal talent of the participants: several contestants between 19 and 20 years did not know how to read What marked the needles of a clock Wall “I will have to pretend that I know how to read that,” said one of the participants. “Literal, I still” replied another of the participants. How curious it may seem, none of those present during breakfast time at the OT academy knew exactly What was the hand of the hours and which of the minutes. “The little girl is the one who marks the time and this is the one who marks the minutes. So it will be 10 because here is 11 and here is 12,” said Salma, 19 years old. “How do you know that? I don’t know that, “Olivia replied, with the same age. Noemí Galerathe head of the formation of the contestants of this edition of the reality musical sponsored by Prime Videohe had to make an appearance and, not without some narcotics, explain how that strange gadget with needles that hung from the wall worked. The generational gap of technology What seemed an anecdote is, in fact, a sign of how The lack of exposure To elements that the previous generations consider common, causes that Familiarity is lost With them. Be unable to Read the time on an analog clock It’s just an example of this. The most curious thing is that the scene they collected OT cameras They are not an increasingly younger case around the world are unable to read the time if it is not in a digital clock, in the same way that they do not understand the relationship between A cassette tape and a bic pen. The rise of electronic devices has made it much easier Find digital watches What analogical You have them on the mobile screen, on the smartwatches, On the computeron televisions, in public transport and even in the marques of the street. On the other hand, doing an exercise exercise, would you know how to say how many times have you read the time on an analog clock today? In fact, this exposure has been reduced so much that even Academic trials have been published of the Complutense University, the University of Alcalá and the Metropolitan University of Education Sciences in which it is questioned if the teaching staff should make a greater school effort in the teaching of the Concept of time and including reading analog watches. Science puts numbers A study Developed by Israel neurologists, he asked young people from generation Z (born after 1997) to draw a clock marking a specific hour that they indicated, in a usual test in the cognitive assessments called test of the clock drawing or CDT (CLOCK DRAWING TEST). Although most successfully got it, the average score was 8.1 out of 10 and the youngest of the group were the ones who made the most mistakes. The authors suggest that the lack of practice could be behind that lower ease when representing something that, in theory it is so basic for anyone over 30 years. Reading the time on an analog clock requires identifying two hands, interpreting its position and translating it into a number. However simple it seems is a Small cognitive and mathematical challenge. On the other hand, look at a mobile and read “14:37” does not require any viso -spatial process or its conversion to a numerical format as an analog watches require. With the format of digital clockthe brain obtains the data without intermediate calculations, which explains why digital watches are easier to use and intuitive for those who use it daily and does not require a certain cognitive training to read it and interpret it fluently. Outside the academy they don’t know the time either This situation is not exclusive to the participants of this 2025 edition of Operation Triunfo. In the US, A Yougov survey He revealed that 83% of those over 45 can read the time on an analog clock immediately, compared to 43% of young people under 30 who had this ability. 45% of these young people took a few seconds to do so and 12% or were not able to read it or took more than a few seconds to get it. In the United Kingdom the data is not much better. According The published by The Telegraphsome schools were replacing the analog watches with digital in the exam classrooms because the students did not know how much exam time they had left. This does not mean that generation Z “does not know” reading watches, but does it less fluently. The ability does not disappear, but it becomes something accessory, little practiced and less present in your daily life. The scene lived in the Academy of Triunfo more reflects a cultural and generational change than an individual failure. The loss of ease with needle watches is the logical result of digitalization: we use what we see more. And today, what we see more is The time on screens. In Xataka | The second -hand luxury watches market was in crisis. The US tariffs are reviving it Image | Amazon / Unspash (Malvestida, Rodolfo Barretto)

These are the best offers on televisions, watches and more

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It is always a good time to renew or buy any device, but the most interesting thing we can do is expect some kind of offer or promo to save to the fullest. With the Black Friday on the horizon, this September we have already begun to have some interesting event, as is the case with the technoprecios of El Corte Ingléswhich will last until September 17. To make you a little easier to find the best offers of this promo, we leave you just below some of the most prominent: Samsung Galaxy Watch7 by 219 eurosthe 44 mm version of one of the company’s best watches. SYY BRAVIA SMART TV by 899 euroswith 4K resolution and a design almost without edges. Xiaomi Redmi Pad Tablet by 149 eurosan excellent quality-price option ideal for the return to school. Portable Samsung Galaxy Book4 by 549 eurosa powerful portable but very light and easy to transport. SMART TV NEO QLED SAMSUNG by 999 eurosof 65 inches and one of the best models of the brand. Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Betting on a device of a previous generation is a good idea for two reasons: it remains current technology and much more interesting prices than launch. That is what happens with this Samsung Galaxy Watch7who arrived last year, But now we can find much cheaper. The English Court has its 44 mm version per 219 euros. This version, which is the largest of the two that Samsung launched, has a 1.5 -inch screen protected by sapphire glass, which gives it good resistance to blows and scratches. Besides, You have the best company processor for watches32 GB of storage and good autonomy thanks to its 425 mAh battery. Galaxy Watch7 (44 millimeters) The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links SYY BRAVIA SMART TV If we want to renew the television we have at home, this Sony Bravia may fit us. This model, 55 incheshad a launch PVP of 1,439 euros. However, on the occasion of the technoprecios of El Corte Inglés, we can do with it for 899 euros. A very interesting price. What will offer us? It is an ideal model if we are gamer And we have a PlayStation 5 or one Xbox Series xsince it has HDMI ports 2.1 (essential to play 4K and up to 120 fps). In addition, it stands out for having a superfine frame that will give us that feeling of “Allpantalla” that feels so good when we are seeing some content. TV 55 “Sony Bravia KD-55x85L LED, Full Array, 4K HDR, Google TV, Smart TV, Design Without Borders The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links Xiaomi Redmi Pad Tablet Now that school and university begin, having a tablet is ideal (or also to work, of course). Not all models that we can find in stores are expensive, but there is one that stands out for its great value for money This is Redmi Pad Se. Normal is quite economical, but this offer leaves it for alone 149 euros. This Xiaomi tablet stands out for offering an 11 -inch screen with a good peak shine and a Snapdragon 680 processor that yields quite well. In addition, it is quite manageable (it weighs 478 grams only) and rid an 8,000 mah battery with which we will have very good autonomy. It also works great at the multimedia level thanks to its quadruple speaker and its compatibility with Dolby Atmos. Tablet Xiaomi Redmi Pad Se 27.94 cm (11 “) 4 GB + 128 GB The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links Portable Samsung Galaxy Book4 If in this return to the routine we prefer to opt for a laptop, the technoprecios of El Corte Inglés also have quite interesting options. One of them is this Galaxy Book4, A light team with a fairly balanced configuration which is perfect both to study and work. We have it available for 549 euros. This laptop has a 15.6 -inch screen and an Intel Core i5 processor of 13th generation. In addition, it comes with 16 GB of RAM and an SSD of 512 GB. A point to keep in mind is that It comes with Windows 11 as standardsomething that is not so easy to find in other teams, which require us to get an operating system separately. Samsung Galaxy Book 4 NP750xgj-KG2es, I5-1335U, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, 15.6 “, W11, W11 The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links SMART TV NEO QLED SAMSUNG We close this selection of offers with another television, in this case one of Samsung that is of this same 2025. It is a neo Qled 4K model, one of the best lines that the company has, Specifically its 65 -inch version. It cost 1,799 euros of launch, but the technopoes of El Corte Inglés leave it for 999 euros. Samsung Mini LED technology provides outstanding image quality, so we can expect to get a great experience playing or watching movies. Besides, comes with vision aiSamsung’s artificial intelligence that allows automatic subtitles or even improving the screen on screen automatically. TV NEO QLED MINILED 189CM (65 “) SAMSUNG TQ65QN80FAUXXC 4K MINILED VISION AI SMART TV The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Buying, Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which to buy and seven recommended 4K 4K In Xataka | BEST TABLETS IN QUALITY PRICE. Which to buy based on use and recommended models

NFC reaches its watches with an alternative that remembers Revolution

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Huawei continues to reinforce its catalog of smart watches, And this year he does it with a more solid proposal than ever. He Watch Fit 4 It is an affordable option below 200 euros Designed for those looking for a light partner to run. The Watch Fit 4 Pro stands out for its good finish and its battery of up to a week of normal use, while The Watch 5 bets on health With the new X-Tap multisensory sensor, which promises to go further in advanced monitoring. But beyond its design and their sensors, there was a lack that affected the entire brand of wearables of the brand: the absence of mobile payments. An already standard function in many competition models and highly valued by users. That has begun to change. Huawei has announced that NFC payments are already available in the Watch Fit 4 series in Spain, through an integration with the app Quicko Wallet. NFC on the wrist: a highly anticipated function From this June 3, the users of Huawei Watch Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro They can already pay with the clock in physical stores, without the need to carry the mobile. Simply configure the service, bring the clock to the dataphone and confirm the operation with a safety pin. According to the company itself, the system allows “processing payments without contact quickly and safely”, and does even the commercial restrictions imposed from the United States. Instead, the aforementioned Quicko Wallet, a European Fintech who had already worked with Huawei in other markets, is supported. The user gets a virtual card with European Iban, recharges balance from their usual account and makes payments directly from the clock. It is a system similar to services such as Revolution or N26, with the advantage that it integrates with the smartwatch. Of course, for the moment it is only available for paired watches with Android devices or Harmonyos. Huawei says that payments will arrive at Watch 5 and iOS devices in a “near future”, Although a specific date has not been offered. How to activate payments with Quicko Wallet step by step The process to start paying with the clock is not complex, but includes several important steps. Next, we explain it in detail, as shared in the company’s official materials: Create an account in Quicko Wallet from the mobile Enter your device’s application store. Look for “Quicko Wallet” (developer: Quicko sp. Z oo) and download it. Open the app and create an account with your email, mobile number and a password. Choose a 4 -digit pin to protect access. Confirm your email through the activation link. Log in and choose your currency: EUR (euros). Enter your personal data and accept the terms and conditions. Indicates the origin of the funds and your occupation. Declare if you are a fiscal resident in the USA. (If you are not, select your country). Upload a front and rear photo of your ID. Get a selfie holding the ID, clearly and visible. Once this process is completed, the verification may take a few hours. After approval, you will have access to two accounts and two virtual cards within the app. Load money to Quicko Wallet There are two methods available: By bank transfer: In the app you will see the Iban of your Quicko account. Estte e case, you must make a transfer from your bank as you would normally. By bank card: In the “Presentation Card” or “Payment Card” section, slide to the side to add your card. Enter the data manually or scan the card with the camera. Select the account in euros and click “Recharge”. Enter the quantity and confirm with “Recharge”. Attention: This method can have a commission, which is detailed in the terms and conditions of the service. Install Quicko Wallet on the clock Open the Huawei health on your phone. Go to “devices”> “appgallery”. Look for “Quicko Wallet” and clicks on “Install.” Configure NFC and quick accesses on the clock On the clock: Go to settings> more connections> NFC> application of default payments. Select “Quicko Wallet”. Create a safety pin from settings> Pin> Configure Pin (6 digits). Then activate direct access: Settings> Below button> Press twice and select Quicko Wallet. Match Quicko Wallet with the clock Press the lower button on the clock twice. On the mobile, enter your virtual card and select “Enable NFC”. Click on “match” and then “continue.” A welcome function, although still with improvement margin This launch represents an important first step for Huawei in mobile payments. The company states that it will continue to expand compatibilities and work with more financial services. Although he still cannot compete with equality with giants such as Google or Apple, he has managed to dodge limitations with a functional and safe proposal. According to Huawei, each transaction “uses Advanced encryption technology and unique authentication codes, “which adds a safety layer against fraud and cloning. In addition, since it is a prepaid card, the user controls how much money he has on the clock, which can be an advantage in terms of security. Images | Huawei In Xataka | Tiktok was not born from a master plan: it arose from a question that nobody else was asked in Silicon Valle

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