Month: September 2025

They also share mental illnesses, according to science

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“Two that sleep in a mattress, become the same condition,” is a quite heard Spanish saying with its many variations and the reality is that they are right. Or at least in the part of mental illnesses. This has been determined A great scientific study that has made it clear that couples share psychiatric disorders. A matter of probability. A team of researchers has discovered that people with a psychiatric disorder are more likely to marry someone who suffers from the same pathology as with someone who does not have it. A pattern, previously observed in Nordic countries, which has now been confirmed to a larger scale with data from Taiwan, Denmark or Sweden with different cultural contexts, which has been reflected in a study published in Nature Human Behaviour. What was analyzed. The study analyzed data of more than 14.8 million people in Taiwan, Denmark and Sweden, examining the prevalence of nine psychiatric disorders in pairs: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressionanxiety, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (TOC), substance consumption disorder and nervous anorexia. Clear results. When one of the couple’s members was diagnosed with one of these conditions, the other had a significantly greater probability of being diagnosed with it or with another psychiatric condition. According to Chun Chieh Fan, co -author of the study and researcher of genetics and populations in the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, Oklahoma, “the main result is that the pattern is maintained through countries, cultures and of course, generations.” The trend is to share diagnosis. Another relevant point of this study is that the observation revealed that, for most disorders, the possibilities that couples share a diagnosis increased slightly with each decade from the 30s to 90, especially in disorders related to substance consumption. However, some cultural differences were found. For example, in Taiwan, married couples were more likely to share a diagnosis of TOC than couples in Nordic countries. What’s behind the trend. The first theory that arises in this case is the attraction for similarity. In this case, people could be attracted to those who look like them, surely because they are the ones who can better understand a suffering that is shared. But it also points to the possibility that a shared environment could make couples become more similar with time. Or even that the stigma associated with psychiatric disorders causes the options to be reduced by a person. The environment also contributes. Other experts, such as Jan Fullerton, a psychiatric geneticist at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, add that social and environmental stress factors could contribute to a new diagnosis in a previously not affected couple, especially if they already had milder and non -diagnosed symptoms. There are genetic implications. Since genetics plays a role in the development of psychiatric disorders, the tendency to choose a couple with similar psychiatric symptoms increases the risk that these disorders appear in future generations. In fact, the study found that the children of parents who share the same disorder have twice as probabilities to develop the same condition compared to children who only have an affected parent. Images | Brooke Cagle In Xataka | Today couples get less and later. Now we know that they also form much more resistant marriages

What North Korea is a global threat by land, sea and air

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It happened a few hours ago. Kim Jong Un revealed A plan to develop a new intercontinental ballistic missile of solid fuelthus showing the advances of your arms program just before traveling to Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping and Putin in the framework of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Because North Korea has gone from being a possible threat To confirm as a challenge to international order. The new axis and an impulse. The weekend, The Washington Post dissected the latest advances by Pyongyang. Since 2021, when Kim Jong a presented a five -year plan to develop nuclear capabilities of great powers, North Korea has made unexpected advances thanks to a favorable international context and the direct support of Russia. We have gone counting. The war in Ukraine opened a Cooperation channel Strategic: Pyongyang He provided artillery and troops to a moscow eager for ammunition, I have already received Technological transfermilitary assistance and economic support. This turn reduces North Korean dependence of the United States as an interlocutor and reinforces Kim’s ability to challenge the West with a more diverse and modern arsenal. Progress in eyelets and deterrence. One of the recent milestones has been the presentation of the HWASAN-31a miniaturized tactical eye that reflects progress in the adaptation of nuclear weapons to missiles. Although it has not yet been tested in detonation or atmospheric reentry, its mere existence suggests that Pyongyang advances towards a more flexible and difficult arsenal to neutralize. At the same time, Kim maintains the ambition of completing the development of a bomb high -power hydrogensupported by continued production of highly enriched uranium, which reinforces the threat of an increasingly varied repertoire of weapons. Missiles, satellites and saturation. In the last four years North Korea has tried Intercontinental Balistic missiles with reach to American continental territory, in addition to tactical missiles for Japan and South Korea. After several failed attempts, he managed to put a Military Recognition Satellitea long -distance strategic objective. The current challenge lies in the development of multiple reentry vehicles (MIRV), which would allow a single missile transport several heads nuclear towards different targets, complicating the American antimile defense. An essay in 2024, although failed in its propulsion phase, confirms the seriousness of the project and anticipates more evidence in the immediate future. Nuclear and hypersonic submarines. It We also count. The regime has shown the structure of what it states will be its first submarine of nuclear propulsiona technology reserved for a small world club. Although experts believe that it is far from operability, the Russian experience in this field could accelerate the deadlines, as already happened with India in the 1980s. At the same time, Pyongyang has tried hypersonic missiles and a new generation planning vehicle, The Hwasong-16bwith an alleged flight of 930 miles at speeds superior to Mach 12. Although doubts persist about the veracity of this data, the continuous effort suggests that North Korea wants to enter the most advanced technological career of contemporary weapons. Drones and the lesson of Ukraine. The use of drones has become A plan pillar North Korean. Pyongyang has deployed recognition models and is producing armed devices capable of launching GPS guided bombs. His direct learning of war in Ukraine, together With Russian cooperation In manufacturing of geran drones (Derivatives of the Iranians Shahed), has allowed a qualitative leap. Russian instructors They train to North Korean pilots, consolidating a new dimension of the Technological Alliance. The slowness of Seoul to develop an equivalent strategy reinforces The tactical advantage of Kim in the Korean Peninsula. Satellite image that shows the Operational Base of SinPung Dong missiles in North Korea on August 12 The magnitude of the program. Had a few hours ago The CNN that the discovery of the secret missile base of Sinpung-Donglocated just 27 kilometers from the border with China, confirms the existence of strategic facilities that Pyongyang has never declared and that are part of a hidden network of between 15 and 20 complexes of storage and deployment of ballistic missiles. The report The Center for Strategic and International Studies warns that from there they could deploy to nine intercontinental nuclear capacity missiles with their respective mobile pitchers, configuring a direct threat not only for East Asia, but also for much of the United States continental territory. Location and base size. Raised in a mountainous valley and crossed by a stream, the base occupies an area of 22 square kilometerswhich makes it more extensive than, for example, the JFK International Airport in New York. The first evidence of its construction date back to 2004, and satellite images point out that it has been fully operational since 2014. Since then, it has remained in good condition, with continuous extensions that reflect the modernization of North Korean Arsenal. The site also gives a Geopolitical advantage: By being so close to the Chinese territory, any military operation against the base entails the risk of triggering an incident with Beijing, a strategic calculation that reinforces the deterrent value of the complex. So that. Although it is not known with certainty what type of missiles are stored in Sinpung-Dong, analysts consider it likely to be The Hwasong-15 or Hwasong-18both intercontinental and with nuclear capacity. The complex would also be equipped with Mobile transport units And launch, capable of leaving the enclosure in crisis situations, meeting with nuclear eyelets and executing shots from previously prepared scattered positions. This operation scheme increases the survival of arsenal and the difficulty of neutralizing it with a preventive attack. Camouflaged infrastructure. There are more, since The study details The existence of control stalls, warehouses, command buildings and small homes inside the complex, some of them camouflaged under thick trees and thickets, invisible in most satellite images except in winter. In other words, this degree of concealment seems to reveal a dispersion and deception strategy that seeks to guarantee the operational continuity of the program. The base fits what experts call The “missile … Read more

What is and how your “practice” option works to help you learn languages

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Let’s explain what it is The new function Practice of Google translatorwith which the app aims to compete with Duolingo and other tools to learn languages. It is a new evolutionary leap fed by artificial intelligence, and that gradually comes to some users. We are going to start the article explaining what this tool is to know its concept. Then, we will explain in a simple way the basis of its operation. What is the way Practice of Google Translate The Google translator is an application with several functions. The main one is that you write one thing and the app translates it into other languages, but over time functions have been added such as translating the text of an image or translating a conversation between two different languages. Practice is a new function that is beginning to arrive To the application. It is a button inside the app, just like using the camera or entering the conversation mode. And its goal is to help you practice a language. This option allows you practice a language with real language and daily usejust what you would need to establish a conversation with someone. Of course, the application will not teach you from scratch, and you will need to have a basic knowledge of the language to start perfecting it. Although in the future they will add the possibility of learning from scratch. The Google translator It will generate personalized lessons with artificial intelligence depending on the needs you have. Come on, you tell him what context you want to learn, and lessons will be shown to practice the language. The function of Practice It has not yet reached all usersand will do it little by little for the next few weeks and months. The normal thing is that you do not have it yet, so if you are looking forward to trying it you will have to look every time the app is updated. How to use this mode The first thing you have to do is enter the application of the Google translator, and configure it to translate texts of the language you want. For example, if you want to practice English, configure the app to be the language from which you make a Spanish translation. Now, click on the button Practice that will appear below at all if you have the function activated. This will take you to a screen where You must say what motivates you to learn The language. Here, you will have to say What is your goalif you want to learn the language to travel, to work or chat with friends or family. This will cause lessons to adapt to this context. After writing this, click on Start practice. This will take you to a screen where you will see Several cards with recommended situations optionseach of them with a different practice. It can be a practice of confirming keys of a reservation, or another situation based on the needs you have set up before. Choose the card you want and click on the button Practice. When you press on the practice button on one of the options, you will go to the lesson. Here, you will see that Each lesson has several exercisesbeing able to listen and understanding what you tell you or saying something with your voice in a conversation. If you get stuck, the app will offer clues when you don’t know what to say. In the exercises we talk, the Google translator will recognize what you say, even if you pronounce things slowly or clumsy. There are also other exercises from other styles, such as Recognize words in phrases you hearand much more. And if there is something that does not convince you, you can generate the exercises again. Captures | Eduardo Marín In Xataka Basics | Best translator: 22 tools to translate texts, websites, pdfs, conversations or photographs

Crocs’s is one of the most epic stories in industry

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Crocs has managed to strain rubber closures In catwalkshave collaborated with luxury brands and some are sold for authentic barbarities. No one seems to care about the obvious: they are very ugly. Comfortable? Definitely. Nice? Not even. This is the story of how a brand of shoes designed for navigators has become a global fashion phenomenon. The beginnings: a fishermen shoe Founded in 2002, the company began selling the Crocs Beach. They are the classic crocs that we all know; of rubber, soft and non -slip, perfect for navigators. Their comfort made other workers begin to use themmainly who spent many hours standing (I bought some when I was cashier in a store). The thing could have stayed there and the Crocs would continue to be comfortable footwear to work. We know that it was not so. In 2006, Crocs went over and managed to raise 208 million dollars, The largest initial public offer of a footwear company to date. The same year, They bought Jibbitz for 10 million dollarsthe company that created the first ornaments that are placed in the holes of the clogs. The crocs They began to be known worldwide And they left the workplace to sneak into everyday life. Joy lasted little and The financial crisis of 2008 hit the company strongly, getting to be On the verge of bankruptcy. In the following years, the company had to close many stores and reduce its catalog to survive. The culprits that the crocs become cool The cheapest of these costs 795 euros. Image: Balenciaga The change did not happen overnight, but perhaps the turning point It was marked by designer Christopher Kane in 2016when He put on his models with Crocs at London Fashion Week. They were not normal crocs, they had marbled colors and were decorated with crystals. But they were still Crocs, and on a catwalk. What seemed like a punctual provocation was only the beginning. A year later, the controversial firm Balenciaga said “hold me the cubata” and left in Paris fashion week with some 10 centimeter platform crocs. Suddenly crocs was daring, it was cool. It was putting comfort above all. We have seen it with Other fashions like Labubu: the Celebrities They played a key role in the massive acceptance of the crocs. The celebrities They started going out with their crocs And many launched collaborations. The first was Drew Barrymore in 2018shortly after Post Malone followedthat exhausted all pairs in a single day. There have been many more since then: Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny, SZA … Suddenly Crocs was daring, it was cool. It was putting comfort above all. Much more than comfort: a form of expression Collaboration with Animal Crossing. Image: Crocs Carrying crocs became An act of rebellion. Yes, they are ugly clogs, and what? In This great article They speak of the human need to differentiate ourselves from the mass and the crocs offered just that: to be the rare, the one who does not fit the rest. Collaborations with brands or celebrities were a great impulse, but Crocs’s success goes much further. Jibbitz’s purchase was a master play when introducing The customization component: Not only do you buy your product, you also do it with those little pins. Not only is they very comfortable, they are a form of expression. Not only is they very comfortable, they are a form of expression. To collaborations with artists or designers, others such as the newly announced with Nintendo and his game are added Crossing animalthat of Barbie or that of Pokémon To name just some examples. This is how CROCS establishes an emotional connection and loyalty to its customers. The shoe that resurfaced from its ashes That Crocs were on the verge of bankruptcy makes its history more epic if possible. In 2020, already recovered from the coup, 1,390 million dollars entered, which is not bad, but it was nothing compared to what was coming. Pandemia pIt was rotated that a more informal lifestyle was adopted and In 2021 Crocs had explosive growthreaching 2,310 million dollars of income, or what is the same: a growth of 67%. They did not stop there and in 2022 they rose to 3,550 million, 53% more. In 2023 the trend stabilized with 3,960 million and in 2024 they have installed above the 4,000 million dollars. Another key growth factor is the diversification of its catalog. When we think of crocs, we all have the classic model in the mind, but in recent years the brand’s catalog has grown a lot and, although they maintain the essence of the original, they have managed to expand their audience and reach more public, thus increasing their sales. And let’s not forget another key factor: the profit margin. According to the latest results, The margin amounts to 61.7%. That is, for every 100 dollars they earn, they stay 61.7. Not bad. The most expensive crocs for sale in stockx. Crocs not only managed to survive, he managed to prosper until he became a footwear brand accepted by all; From the general public to the one who seeks the most exclusive. Today, resale stores such as stockx have extra rare pairs that They are sold for more than 1,000 eurossome even for more than 2,000. But without a doubt the greatest achievement of Crocs is that it has become a fashion icon without changing its design. In any case, it has been the fashion industry that has been adapted to them. That is the magic of these ugly clogs: being the discordant note, a GLitch in a world they do not belong. Cover image | Melike B, Pexels In Xataka | Labubu Humanity Bags are being small. So its creator already knows how to sell even more

The most important of the day in technology in a single mail

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An email, five news and the most relevant readings of the day. Welcome to the New Newsletter Daily Xatakawhere every afternoon we will send you a complete compilation of everything that has happened within the technological and scientific news of the day. The summary that will allow you to close the informed day. The bulletin will be prepared by a servant, María Gonzálezand other editors of Xatakapreparing a handmade selection, with love, humans for humans. Without noise, without filling, that you have enough with yours. Simple, direct and at the foot, promised. To subscribe, you can do it directly from Our replacement profile introducing your email. You can see there too yesterday’s edition To get an idea of ​​what you are going to find every day. And, of course, You can get us Any suggestion of what would be useful that we include that we still do not. This newsletter adds to our weekly newsletter, which will continue to exist and without changes and in which we offer you every Sunday a complete summary of the week. If an email a day is too much, you can also subscribe to this one from The form that is on our cover. Link | Xataka in replaceck (daily newsletter)

The bride and groom have always aspired to share their lives under the same roof. Until the Til and Latin Couples arrived

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The schedule was very clear: a certain age one was looking for a relationship, lived a more or less long courtship and then (with a ‘yes I want’ through) The couple was going to live together. Today it is no longer about the bride and groom to cohabit before getting married (Many never do), but there are directly couples who do not even consider sharing. They do it starting from such a curious as challenging question for the fee: Do you have the love to bring yes or yes to coexistence? Is it true that ‘Casado, Casa wants’? What happened? Than couples They are changing. It is no novelty. Times change and with them society does, Demographybirth, labor opportunities, vital projects, the way of relating and concepts until not so much immovable as marriage or home. The INE is a good reflection of that transformation. Throughout the last years he has registered the increase of de facto couples and Unipersonal homesthe growing weight of those who They do not live With their ‘loves’ or The descent In the number of links, a phenomenon that arrives accompanied by a delay In weddings. Today the Spaniards married on average with 39.6 years. And the Spanish with 36.9. Three letters: Til. The term may not sound you, but reflects the reality of many Spanish relations (and other countries). Til are the acronym for Together in Life (“Together in life”), a label that serves to identify those couples that establish a mutual bond and commitment, form a common vital project, make future plans … but do not sleep under the same roof. The first is millimetrically adjusted to the traditional couple pattern. The second, no. Til couples break the fee in a fundamental aspect: coexistence. “The classic coexistence models are redefining and what a few decades ago could be seen as an exception, now socially accepted,” Explain Ana Domínguez, couples therapist, Welife. “Now they call it Til, but it is true that in consultation we see couples who, for different reasons, do not live together but maintain an affective bond and a deep level of commitment.” What characterizes them? The details may vary depending on the source that is consulted, but usually the TIL couples are characterized by two key features: the first is that their members do not share a roof; The second, that this lack of coexistence is not the result of a weaker level of commitment than those who wake up, eat and do their routine in the same house. In fact, often, the lack of prolonged coexistence is not even the result of a decision or a vital plan, but rather a ‘quo’ status established by couples to adapt to certain conditions or needs. And of course that lack of coexistence does not mean that the couple makes decisions for the team in team. “These types of couples do not choose non -coexistence as a permanent form, but assume it as a transitory or inevitable situation, maintaining a strong emotional connection, mutual support and joint planning of the future,” insists The expert. There is link and there is commitment, but there is a common roof. Different yes, simple no. Domínguez acknowledges that, as well as coexistence entails their challenges for couples, til relations face their own challenges, such as “the lack of shared daily life.” “Coexistence allows routines, small gestures and day to day, strengthens the connection. By not living together, those spontaneous moments are lost,” The therapist reflects. In fact, to compensate him encouraged to create rituals that can be kept at a distance. Of course, not everything is challenges. “When they are together, these couples spend quality time and are dedicated to enjoying each other without the disagreements of coexistence undergoing the relationship,” They point to The world From the Center for Psychology Mess Sana, which warns: “When this model of coexistence is not a free choice or born of fear and reserves, the relationship does not last long.” Another key term: Lat. To understand the phenomenon well we must become familiar with another concept: lat, acronym for Living Apart Together, “Living separate, but together.” The difference Between the til and lat relationships it is subtle and not all The definitions They draw it equally, but it is still important and above all it helps us to understand how relationships are being diversified. Both realities share a common feature, the lack of coexistence, but they differ in the vital approach of its members. There is who says That in Latin couples the commitment is more flexible, but its main characteristic is that the two parties live with an autonomy to which they do not consider renouncing. Without that, of course, suppose the couple having to break. Coexistence is simply not sought, even if there is nothing external that prevents it. “We look forward to it”. As an example is always understood that a definition is good to take an eye to the report What a few weeks ago dedicated The Sydney Morning Herald To Latin Couples, relations formed by people who have decided that a romance does not have to derive yes or yes in coexistence. Among others, its author chatted with Judy Wolff and Alex Ruschanov, who have been without cohabitation for about three decades, except in the occasions in which they have had to take care of each other by convalescences. “Every time we meet is like an event. It’s something we expect with illusion and something beautiful.” Both are around 70 years. She is a retired library. He a former merchant who shortly before knowing her, about 30 years ago, has just divorced and lived with two children who still went to school. “I remember telling Alex: ‘Look, you’re dating with me, not with my children.’ I wanted that to be apart,” He tells him. She had also shared a roof with an ex -partner for more than a decade, an experience that came out without wanting to repeat. Love = coexistence? That is … Read more

A mobile that falls in love with the naked eye

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It is very difficult to surprise in the design of smartphones, when it seems that everything is invented and all models have almost the same format. Of course, in recent years, there is a brand that has managed to emerge. This is nothing and, recently, launched its latest model, the Nothing Phone (3)which is high -end. Although it takes a short time in the market, you can already buy reduced, by 699 euros In Amazon. * Some price may have changed from the last review If you want a different mobile from the rest, this nothing monopolizes the looks Like all models of the firm, this Nothing Phone (3) comes with the call Glyph Matrix. This is none other than a circular screen composed of a LED system that reports on some aspects the mobile such as the battery percentage. Another of the remarkable things of this Nothing Phone (3) It is your screen. This is flexible 6.67 inches and has FullHD+resolution. Its soda rate is 120 Hz, it reaches a maximum brightness of 1,600 nits and is compatible with HDR10+. This mobile has plenty RAM of 12 GB and 256 GB of internal storage. It also stands out for its photographic system, composed of a Triple 50+50+50 MP camera and a 50 MP front. Of its battery, it can be noted that it admits wireless load at 15 W and rapid by cable at 65 W. The operating system under which it works is Nothing os 3.5 (which is based on Android 15) and the updates are guaranteed for five years. Finally, highlight its connectivity apparisal, since it has Bluetooth 6.05G, WIFI 7, GPS, NFC and USB-C. The accessories that may interest you to protect this Nothing Phone (3) FDHYFGDY FUNDA FOR NOTHING PHONE 3 * Some price may have changed from the last review Geemee 2+2 pieces for Nothing Phone 3 * Some price may have changed from the last review 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 | Ricardo Aguilar (Xataka) and Nothing In Xataka | The best mobiles, we have tried them and here are their analysis In Xataka | Nothing Phone (3rd) vs nothing phone (2a). What a mid -range mobile choose according to your tastes and needs

has integrated it into its new induction plate

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Open kitchens have conquered many European homes: less cabinets, large islands, spaces without barriers. But cooking in these environments is not always as idyllic as it seems. Traditional bellswith their constant noise, they force the volume of the voice and to live with a large apparatus suspended on the work table. That vision contrasts with the warm and orderly environment that some seek. Samsung has devised a different alternative. The extraction ceases to be on your head to integrate directly into the plate, capturing the smoke rings. An idea that, it is promised, combines aesthetics and functionality so that open kitchen is a place where everything flows, without visual or sound interruptions. When the extractor hides in the countertop and the kitchen breathes The South Korean company will present in the IFA 2025 one of its most interesting bets in integration appliances: An induction plate with “bell” built -in. The Turbo fan, hidden inside the surface itself, extracts the air through a duct that is installed under or behind the countertop. In this way, the fumes and smells will be eliminated at the same point where they are generated, without the need for visible structures on the work area. As we point out above, it is designed for open kitchens and spaces that seek visual continuity. Eta solution avoids adding unnecessary volume and makes the countertop into the protagonist. Flex Zone Plus is one of the keys to this proposal. By incorporating four coils in each areathe plate allows you to use small containers to large casseroles, with uniform heat on the entire cooking surface. It has been manufactured with “scratch -resistant” materials and an antihuellas coating. The integration of extraction into the plaque itself reinforces that idea of ​​continuity. With this approach, the upper cabinets disappear from the scene and the central countertop wins prominence, creating an environment more similar to that of a modern cafeteria. It can occur as a step forward towards open kitchens that do not compromise the design or experience of those who cook. This plate adds to Bespoke philosophy, the Samsung line focused on integrating design and technology into appliances that land in households with style. It is not just that the products mimicate with the furniture: they also incorporate advanced functions, as demonstrated by the Bespoke Ai Laundry Combo, that even allows you to call calls. Samsung raises this plate as a flexible solution: it can be installed with recirculation system or by extraction, depending on the distribution of the kitchen. This versatility is compatible with island designs, although in some cases specific accessories will be needed. Therefore, the company recommends consulting distributors previously to guarantee the correct installation. It can be installed with recirculation system or by extraction. Although the concept is promising, there are still many details to be confirmed. Samsung has not facilitated specific data on the extraction flow, noise levels or the exact measures of the plate. Nor is the final price known beyond that its launch is planned in the First semester of 2026. IFA 2025, which will be held in Berlin from September 5 to 9, will serve as a showcase to know its performance first hand. Until then, the product is presented as a commitment to integrate advanced technology in the kitchen without breaking the aesthetics of space. What Samsung poses goes beyond a new appliance: it is a vision of the kitchen as a fluid and orderly space, where each element fulfills its function without highlighting more than necessary. Total integration becomes a design argument and a practical advantage. Images | Samsung In Xataka | The supreme clarifies all doubts about placing gunshot with camera at home. It all depends on whether they record and where it points

A certificate that converts any car into a luxury

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In the city-state of Singapore, it is not uncommon that A Toyota Yaris Cross comes out for more than 120,000 euros. And it is that at the purchase of the car you have to add a certificate to circulate through its streets that It has become a luxury object. This certificate can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and it is mandatory to go through the hoop if we want to drive our own car through its streets. The most restrictive system in the world. Since 1990, Singapore forces its citizens to acquire a Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Before you can buy any vehicle. This certificate, which is obtained for auction every fifteen days, can reach 100,000 euros for vehicles with more than 1,600 cubic centimeters or 130 hp of power. The little ones require a certificate of about 72,000 euros. With this, the government intends to keep the car park below 950,000 vehicles throughout the country.

20 euros for the most anticipated game of the year

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With ‘Silksong‘We have gone through all phases, if not the duel, yes of the excessive expectation before the launch of one of the most commented titles of the year: six years after its announcement, we have lived the illusion, denial, we have converted it In a memewe have regained hope, and finally, in the Gamescom We receive the news that There was date: September 4. And it was only the first of the two major news related to the sequel to ‘Hollow Knight’. 20 euros of the wing. Team Cherry, knowing that he had one of the most anticipated titles of 2025, could have risen to the parra and ask for a higher price for his game. But no: fans have gone mad to knowing that The game will cost only 19.99 euros. And it is not an intelligent commercial play, but after seeing how fans spent months talking about the high precious of the AAA Games, it is a declaration of intentions. Why not pass. The decision to maintain ‘Silksong’ in 20 euros reflects a development and marketing philosophy that prioritizes access to the game of the greatest possible number of players about the immediate maximization of benefits. This approach is not new in the indie world, but it is remarkable for the magnitude of the expectations deposited in this sequel. 20 euros is a usual price in independent productions, but the honesty of maintaining low cost can generate a very interesting expansive wave in the industry. It is not the only one. We must not go to the productions made by three people, such as ‘Silksong’, to find cheaper games than usual. The French ‘Clair Oscur: Expedition 33‘, Without a doubt, one of the most acclaimed games of the year, and with an overproduction finish, it went on the market around 50 euros. And China has twisted the usual prices with its last success, ‘Wuchang: Fallen feathersr‘, which arrived at stores last week also around 50 euros. We do not speak in these cases of high profile games like a ‘Call of Duty‘or a’Assassin’s Creed‘, But of international games and very high sales (‘ Clair Osccur ‘reached 3.3 million copies in 33 days, and some analysts estimate some Total sales around 8). In the case of ‘Wuchang’ that price brushing the unusual for a production of that caliber has a lot to do with the intentions of Chinese studies to break the international market in the international market, but commercial strategy or not, it is still remarkable: it is clear that it can be done. With this perspective, it is clear that planting 80 euros from PVP to a game can begin to be received as an excess. Indie world. At this point, say that a good part of the best games that come out every year are Indies, there is nothing provocative: you just have to have eyes on your face. Digital stores are full of games already considered masterpieces (‘Celeste’, ‘Cuphead’, ‘Dead Cells’ …) around 20 euros. ‘Balatro‘, the game sensation last year, costs 14 euros. ‘Blue Prince‘, The best puzzle of recent years, 24.’ Vampire Survivors’, my personal favorite of recent times, just five. And the list is endless. The two recent deliveries of ‘Shinobi’ and ‘Ninja Gaiden’, for example, sensational independent cutting games, move in circles that in no case exceed 30 euros and are two of the most commented and praised games of the moment. ‘Silksong’ rides this wave that gradually introduces a viral thought in the heads of the players: cheap does not equals bad, expensive does not equivalent to good. Once the contrary! Nintendo, now what. The panic seized the players a few months ago when Nintendo announced the exorbitant price of His new ‘Mario Kart’, 90 euros. His ambition did not seem to have limits: even for a title that looked like a technical demo of switch 2 like ‘WELCOME TOUR‘I demanded to go through a box (in exchange for a small price, yes, but the comparison with the free’Astro’s Playroom‘PS5 was flagrant -for the same way: Astro Bot’s complete adventure cost less than 60 euros). Thus began the rumor that the price close to 100 euros for the next AAA was inevitable. And that rumor has not been extinguished: with ‘GTA 6 ‘on the horizon It is inevitable to think that Rockstar can exceed the feared psychological border of the three figures. With ‘Silksong’ to twenty euros we would not talk about a brutal pricing contrast. We would be speaking, almost, of means that circulate at two different (financial) speeds. In Xataka | 51 short games (and essential) for people who have little time

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