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The Galaxy S25 have forgotten the best technology of the year

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

A sublime integration with Geminiinteresting news in the photographic section, the more powerful processor of the industry and a new design that we had been waiting for years for the most advanced model. These are some of the improvements that have made the Unpacked 2025 and that Samsung has shown as the main assets to buy one of the new Galaxy S25, S25+ or S25 Ultra. But, like everything in this life, you cannot get everything right in each section, and There is one that the Korean company has completely forgotten about. What is the great lack of the Samsung Galaxy S25? The battery. The company has not moved a single figure from one year to the next, and maintains the same mAh in each of the models. The design and dimensions hardly change in the new devices – beyond the new Ultra – which could justify the lack of news in this section. Samsung has gone too far when it comes to talking about its batteries, autonomy and fast chargingimplying that it is a section without much room for improvement. Is this true? Are there any relevant milestones in the industry? Has Samsung been left behind? The Galaxy S25 forgets the most important novelty in the battery industry in recent years We are not exaggerating in the slightest. During the last quarter of 2024, the battery industry—specifically those for mobile phones—has achieved a very relevant milestone: the marketing and distribution of silicon-carbon cells. Not only are they fully developed, but there are already several smartphones on sale that integrate them. A good example is the Xiaomi 15a device that was presented in China a couple of months ago with a increase of almost 900 mAh compared to the previous generation. The most interesting thing? Its thickness has only increased by 0.1 millimeterspractically nothing. All thanks to the higher energy density of silicon-carbon. Even much more modest models are betting on this technology. In the mid-range is the Honor Magic7 Litea newcomer to Spain that we have been able to test and that boasts of 6,600 mAh in a 7.98 millimeter body and 189 grams of weight. To put this data in perspective, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery that is 8.2 millimeters thick. With these figures on the table, it is impossible not to think that Samsung has missed a good opportunity to make a difference. Opting for silicon-carbon batteries in the Galaxy S25 series would have been a true revolution and a very important leap compared to the previous generation. Only time will tell if Samsung is wrong with this decision, although one thing seems quite obvious: the competition, especially that which comes from China, wants to revolutionize autonomies by 2025 and make mobile phones with huge batteries that are not limited by a thicker or heavier design than normal. It’s a shame that Samsung hasn’t jumped on this boat. Fast charging, but not too fast This 2025 we not only have identical batteries to the 2024 generation, also a fast charge that does not move a single watt (W). Samsung is once again betting on 45 W in the Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra, while at the bottom of the list is the Galaxy S25 with a power of 25 W. It is another section that leaves us with a bittersweet taste. Samsung and Apple are fighting a lonely battle for slow fast charging, and while the market is not asking for abysmal 200W powers, it is supporting brands that choose to raise the level a little and allow 80 or 90 W recharges. The figures of the new mobile phones, without being considered slow – the 25 W of the Galaxy S25 yes, everything must be said – They are at the bottom of the industrysomething that does not quite add up when we talk about three mobile phones that intend to reign in the high-end for much of 2025. The Samsung Galaxy S25 are great devices, they come with a good dose of AI, several of the best cameras of the year and unparalleled power for gaming, but they have not managed to finish off and justify the generation step when we talk about battery and fast charging. Using silicon-carbon would have been the culmination, but Samsung wanted to reserve this technology for later.

La Perla arrives in LA with its vibrant rhythmic, feminine and combative fusion

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

It doesn’t seem to be a coincidence. In recent weeks, we have announced the different avant-garde cumbiera groups that have been visiting Southern California, which seems to indicate the existence of a renewal movement that is not limited to a single Latin American country. And although Son Rompe Pera -who performed at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach after passing through Coachella-, Black Rooster Sound -which was presented at the same Alex’s on December 31- and Karen and The Remedies -which was at the Lodge Room on January 18- came to our shores representing Mexico City, what is coming from the same musical side tips the balance towards the original territory of the genre, that is, the Colombian nation. The most immediate corresponds to the show that will be offered on March 9 at The Echo (1822 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026), and which will be headed by La Perla, a Bogota combo made up of Karen Forero, Giovanna Mogollón and Diana Sanmiguel who, despite respecting traditions, has chosen to combine them with modern contributions that reflect her own identity. Placing themselves within the topic of “new Colombian music,” the members of the combo claim to have been in contact for a long period of time with the teachers of the school they practice through the informal folklore meetings that take place in their city, and which are usually called “wheels”. After winning the prize for the amateur category at the National Bagpipe Festival that takes place on the Colombian coast thanks to the interpretation of classical pieces, and having thus become the second all-female band to triumph in the prestigious contest, Forero , Mogollon and Sanmiguel began to create their own songs, maintaining the percussion format (using drums and seeds) and adding elements of hip-hop and beatboxing. The preparation was long, but finally, in 2022, after publishing several singles, they managed to release their first album, “Callejera”, which also includes contributions from merengue and champeta, and which, unlike cuts of rural origin, cater to urban themes that, in many cases, are connected to social interests worthy of consideration. Another photo of the band. (Maria Alejandra Villamizar) That is the case of “Bruja”, which achieved notoriety after being included in the Netflix original series “Siempre Bruja” (“Always a Witch”), and which seems to speak of the unfair persecution suffered by women who have decided challenge conventional norms; from “El Sol”, which is dedicated to the farmers who are experiencing hardships in our countries, and from “La Selva”, which demands the respect that the Amazon deserves. It is, in the end, a proposal that is as vibrant on the rhythmic and vocal level as it is combative on the level of messages, and that you will be able to appreciate live if you attend the aforementioned concert by The Echo, where the three Bogota natives will share the stage with Susobrino, an electronic artist and DJ of Bolivian descent who appeals to the sounds of his ancestors in order to generate a unique style. The next visit to the coffee country that is going down similar paths is that of Los Piranas, the celebrated instrumental supergroup made up of Eblis Alvarez (from Meridian Brothers), Mario Galeano (from Frente Cumbiero and Ondatrópica) and Pedro Ojeda (from Romperayo and Sidestepper). This presentation will take place on April 11 at The Lodge Room (104 N Ave 56, 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90042), and there will be an opportunity to talk about it in more detail.

Today’s horoscope for Aquarius for January 23, 2025

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

The stars say that they expect many responsibilities and a great effort to reach a more prominent position. However, don’t worry, you will have the necessary resources and you will know how to use them effectively to achieve your most important goals. Love horoscope for Aquarius If you are more irritable than usual and find it difficult to be sensitive to those you love, seeing only flaws where previously there were none. Remember that the people you care about know you well but they can’t know what’s going on in your head. Go easy on them, you may regret later what you say today. Money horoscope for Aquarius You are completely realistic when it comes to money, you have good instincts to make the right decisions. This will give you confidence to listen to your good instincts. This way you can find new business partners who will soon be grateful to you. These contacts may be useful in the future. Sex horoscope for Aquarius You and your partner can’t help but have more of each other and it shows. There will be no boring moments, not in bed or anywhere else. Do you feel like making a group of three? Tell your partner about your secret fantasy, they might want to do it too and surprise you with who they suggest to tempt you!

The Google Pixel 8a that Amazon sells for less than 400 euros in Spain and that you cannot miss

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

Google is preparing the year and is already starting at launch very tempting offers for some of their best mobile phones as is now the case with the Pixel 8a launched last year in Spain and which has proven to be one of the best in its price range. Range that is now considerably reduced with this incredible offer on Amazon Spain. The technological giant of online searches demonstrates year after year that its Pixels are becoming the users’ favorite mobile phones who are looking for a more special experience than those provided by Samsung and other Android manufacturers. Above all because it has accustomed its users to receive news with regular updates and thus the purchase of the Pixel 8a has more value, especially because it is a mobile phone that has one of the best experiences in photography thanks to Google’s achievements in computing; capable of covering hardware shortcomings by mounting lower capacity sensors to achieve incredible results in captures. A photograph that stands out in hardware for a dual system composed of a 64 Mpx main (dual pixel PDAF, OIS) and a 13 Mpx ultra wide angle. On the front it has a 13 Mpx more than enough for magnificent selfies and video recording. The screen is 6.1 inch AMOLED with 1,080 x 2,400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection to protect the panel and resistance to water and dust thanks to IP67 certification. Google Pixel 8a Chema Flores The Free Android With a large screen and very special photography, Google’s Pixel 8a can be purchased on Amazon in Spain for a price of 399 euros and thus enjoy a 27% discount (its usual price is 549 euros) for the 128 GB variant. If the 256 GB storage option is preferred, it is available for 449 euros (regular price 609 euros) with a 26% discount. In his bowels runs the Tensor G3 chip designed by Google itself and that year after year it shows more power and better management of energy efficiency. It is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and 128/256 GB storage. Chema Flores The Free Android Mentioned about energy efficiency, battery is 4,492 mAh with 18W fast charging and 8W wireless charging; one of the lowest specifications of a mobile phone that reaches the day of autonomy without any type of problem. The Google Pixel 8a moves away from the dimensions of other larger ones: 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm with a weight of 188 g. But there is more to the Pixel 8a with details that should not be ignored such as Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6e stereo speakers and on-screen fingerprint sensor. And if it is characterized by its computational photography, it also does so in software with a great novelty: Circle to searcha of the new experiences of the technological giant last year to make direct queries of everything that is generated on the screen by making a quick gesture.

the injury that sows doubt after the two titles he won ‘touched’

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

Novak Djokovic faces this Friday a new semifinals of grand slamin search of his eleventh crown of the Australian Open and the 100th title of his career. Your rival will be Alexander Zverevbut all eyes are still on the detail that marked their victory in the quarterfinals against Carlos Alcaraz: the injury he suffered in the first set. Was it legitimate? The situation has generated controversy. During the broadcast of the match, John McEnroe hinted that the Serbian’s physical problems might not be entirely true: “This is not the first time we have seen this. Don’t be fooled,” said the winner of seven majors during the Channel Nine broadcast. Even Alcaraz himself expressed his doubts about it. The truth is that Djokovic has already won his last two titles in Melbournein 2021 and 2023, surrounded by injuries that raised questions: an abdominal injury and a tear in the thigh, respectively. Now, the question is whether history will repeat itself. Djokovic took the day off this Wednesday after spending 3 hours and 37 minutes on court in his victory over Alcaraz. During the match, he felt discomfort in his left thigh and needed to be bandaged after the ninth game of the first set. “I’m not going to go into details because I’m still in the tournament, but it’s a similar feeling to 2023,” said the Serbian, recalling the three-centimeter tear suffered in the days prior to the tournament two years ago. That injury would not prevent him from lifting his tenth title in the Rod Laver Arena. Given the doubts about the veracity of his physical problems, Craig Tileydirector of the Australian Open, already had to come to his defense in 2023. On that occasion, Djokovic declared: “When others get injured, they are victims. If it’s me, I’m pretending. I don’t need to prove anything to anyone. I have the resonance this year and the abdominal one. They will be in my documentary if I feel like showing them. In 2021, when he won his ninth Australian crown, controversy was also present. Djokovic mentioned an abdominal tear that occurred in the third round against Taylor Fritzbut that did not stop him from winning the remaining four games to win the trophy. This is how he ‘played’ with Alcaraz The most recent case, that of Alcaraz, shows how Djokovic’s mental games can throw his rivals off balance. Despite having shown physical problems at the beginning of the match, the Serbian ended up winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 and 6-4. After the match, Djokovic explained on the court: “If I had lost the second set, I don’t know if I would have continued playing. I started to feel better. When the medications stop taking effect, we will see what the reality is tomorrow.” Later, at a press conference, he admitted that his behavior during matches can affect his opponents: “I understand that it is not comfortable playing against someone who you don’t know if he is going to retire or not. Is he moving? Is he running? What is happening?” For his part, Alcaraz did not hide his discomfort with the situation. “In the first set it was already seen that he was having physical problems, that it was difficult for him to move. When I won the first set, I was thinking about attacking the second, not letting him breathe,” explained the Murcian. Carlos Alcaraz laughs next to his box during the match against Djokovic EFE Less innocent, the pupil of Juan Carlos Ferrero He emphasized that the Serbian’s problems disappeared as the match progressed: “Everyone has seen the problems he had in the second set and then they disappeared, and in the end we played a great third and fourth set.” Alcaraz hinted at his doubts about Djokovic’s statements: “Someone who was thinking about retiring if he had lost the second set would not have played that way.” Although he did not want to go into details, he added: “I’m not going to go into details.” In that same press room, minutes later, Djokovic spoke about his injury in a huddle with the Serbian press: “Now I have a lot of work to do with Miljan (Amanovic, his physiotherapist). And it is necessary because we have to evaluate the situation of the injury to work as much as possible immediately. That is my main concern for the next game: to be physically fit, because a victory like this lifts you up emotionally and mentally,” said the Serbian. This Thursday it will be tested. Djokovic’s history is full of ‘miraculous’ recoveries. In the past Roland Garros, for example, he left the tournament and just two days later he underwent a small intervention on his right knee. That put his participation in the Paris Olympics in doubt, but he competed and ended up winning gold. Seamless. Now, with the eyes of the world on him, Djokovic will look to write another chapter in his story in Melbourne. If anything has become clear over the years, it is that his physical and mental strength makes him one of the biggest challenges for any rival, even when he seems to be ‘touched’. Let Zverev tremble and Jannik Sinner.

Quelian Sanz | Hypertextual

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

The wait has come to an end. A few minutes ago Samsung presented all the new features of its new flagship phones for 2025. At Hipertextual we have been lucky enough to be able to test them, learn in depth about their AI functions, detail all the prices for the different models and, in addition, take a good look to your section (…)

Man City signs Brazilian defender Vitor Reis for $36 million

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City signed a second defender in two days by confirming on Tuesday the acquisition of Vitor Reis, a 19-year-old Brazilian. Reis arrives from Palmeiras after a payment of 35 million euros (36 million dollars). Abdukodir Khusanov, Uzbek defender for Lens in France, signed with City on Monday for four and a half years. The length of Reis’s contract was not provided. “When there was a knock on the door and it was Manchester City, I knew there was nowhere else to go,” Reis was quoted as saying by the club. “I think it will be the biggest challenge of my life, but any player who wants to play elite football has to come here.” “Everyone has seen the incredible achievements of the last few seasons. “I want to leave my mark as we look for more titles,” he added. The champions of the last four Premier League seasons have been very active in the January transfer market after an alarming poor run of form before Christmas. City is fifth in the standings, 12 points behind leader Liverpool. Those led by Pep Guardiola are also suffering to qualify for the round of 16 of the Champions League. Another player in their sights is Omar Marmoush, Egyptian striker for Eintracht Frankfurt. According to press reports, the operation could cost 75 million euros (77 million dollars). Reis played in the 2023 U17 World Cup with Brazil and played 22 games in the Palmeiras first team. “Vitor Reis is one of the most promising young defenders in the world and we are delighted to have been able to bring him here,” said City director of football Txiki Begiristain. “He is excellent with the ball and outstanding in the air. “He has all the necessary qualities to be one of the best.” The signings of Reis and Khusanov, also a centre-back, come after injuries to several City defenders, including Ruben Dias, John Stones and Nathan Ake. The most important injury has been the one suffered by Spanish midfielder Rodri Hernández. The Ballon d’Or winner will miss the rest of the season after damaging the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his right knee. Guardiola recently admitted that his squad was not deep enough to cope with the schedule. Traditionally, City have preferred to close big signings for the summer months, but Guardiola has chosen to bring in reinforcements now. City will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday, with both teams in danger of being eliminated.

Today’s horoscope for Pisces for January 23, 2025

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

You will feel the desire to study something that promotes your personal growth. It is an ideal time to reflect on your vocation and enhance your innate talents. In the process, you will learn to value yourself, strengthen your self-love and fully trust your abilities. Love horoscope for Pisces You have opportunities to meet new people. Your charm and self-confidence are perfect for creating a good impression. Happy and playful, your infectious humor is enjoyed by everyone. You can’t help but flirt, but don’t be so obvious, if you’re still in a stable relationship, give your partner the respect he or she deserves. Money horoscope for Pisces Today is extremely promising for new major acquisitions. You have the right instinct for a good deal and are not easily intimidated. Your friends will give you honest advice if you need it. Invest any extra money profitably. Things will go smoothly and you’ll be sure to find the right kind of deal. Sex horoscope for Pisces You and your partner know exactly what you like and what you find exciting and stimulating about each other. When it comes to sex, your partner knows exactly how you like it! Tell him how you’d like him to do it a little differently or suggest some unusual places for those lovemaking moments. You’ll be surprised how imaginative they can be!

The renaissance of nuclear energy is underway. And the microreactors are preparing to give it a boost

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

The physicists and engineers involved in the development of fourth generation nuclear fission reactors They are working to propose new designs that conceptually may be very different from those of previous generations. Of course, the requirements that these new nuclear power plants must meet are clearly defined. The first of them consists of achieving the maximum possible sustainability, so that the fuel is used to the maximum to produce energy, the amount of radioactive waste resulting from the process is minimized and its management is as efficient as possible. The second requirement concerns the economic investment that must be made to start up and maintain the nuclear power plant, which must be as low as possible so that it can be compared to the expenditure required by other sources of energy, thus reducing the risk. financial. And the third and final requirement stipulates that safety and reliability must be high enough to minimize the probability of damage to the reactor core. Besides, if an accident occurred It should not be necessary to take emergency measures beyond the nuclear power plant facilities. Westinghouse and Radiant working on the world’s smallest reactors The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) published a very detailed report in September 2024 entitled “Energy, electricity and nuclear power estimates for the period up to 2050”. In it, it analyzes the short and medium-term future of nuclear energy and delves into its role as a means of generating electricity that can contribute to the achievement of global climate objectives. However, the most interesting thing is that this organization predicts that global nuclear power will increase by 2.5 by 2050. Microreactors use uranium-based isotropic tristructural particles as fuel Compact and modular nuclear reactors play a crucial role in achieving that vision, but microreactors will also likely play a very important role. As their name indicates, they are compact and modular nuclear reactors much smaller than conventional fission machines. As we can predict, they produce less energy than the latter, usually 50 megawatts or lessbut thanks to their size they can be installed in remote places where it is not possible to set up a traditional nuclear power plant. However, nuclear microreactors have more advantages. On the one hand, its installation is relatively simple and much faster than that of conventional reactors. In addition, they do not require large water cooling systems, they operate in an automated manner and their maintenance is simpler than that of a traditional nuclear plant. And, interestingly, the eVinci and Kaleidos microreactors being developed by the American companies Westinghouse and Radiant use uranium-based tristructural isotropic particles (TRISO) as fuel. The particles of this fuel are the size of a poppy seed and contain uranium, carbon and oxygen encapsulated in a carbon-ceramic shell that is capable of withstanding extreme temperatures. On paper this nuclear fuel is the most robust ever developed to date. An interesting note: Radiant uses helium as a coolant, while Westinghouse uses a passive heat duct system. These two companies have the financial support of the US Department of Energy (DOE) and plan to place their microreactors on the market in 2030 as long as, of course, they obtain a license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Image | Westinghouse Electric Company More information | IEEE Spectrum In Xataka | Bill Gates has an ambitious nuclear energy project. And now it also has an associated Spanish company

without changes, Samsung assumes extra costs

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

At the beginning of the year, the possibility of the Korean company applying a significant increase in the price of the Galaxy S25 series. A small scare that in the end will come to nothing, since this game of bringing some prices or others to different regions, at least in Spain and Europe it will not affect the user who wants to purchase one of their mobile phones. These leaks were based on the increased manufacturing costs of the new Galaxy S25 series, so an increase in the series with the best specifications of the Korean company could be partly understood. It seems that Samsung’s proposal is to reduce the profit margin for each unit sold so that the new user of its Galaxy S25 does not assume them. Which means that Samsung is going to go behind its back the increase in the cost of production of its new mobile phones. A crucial moment for the manufacturer, since the new series will arrive with an important renewal in the hardware specifications as will happen in the software with One UI 7 and additions like the Now Bar on the lock screen. It is very clear that Samsung’s intentions are to bring the best possible Galaxy S25 into the hands of new owners without they have to scratch their pockets more than necessary, and it is practically nothing according to the prices that have been leaked both in Korea and in Europe. The possible prices of the three mobile phones that will be presented in two days have been leaked, since the Galaxy S25 Slim moves to the month of May. In Europe the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra can be purchased from 909, 1,159 and 1,459 euros respectively, according to 9to5Google from GizmoChina. Case with stand for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra The Free Android They go on par with the prices of the Galaxy S24 series which was launched in Spain just a year agoalthough with some change in one of the models. The Galaxy S24 was launched at 909 euros, while the Galaxy S24+ started at 1,159 euros and the S24 Ultra at 1,479 euros. It is unknown if the prices are from Germany or another country European, since they tend to fluctuate somewhat, although not much, so it fits perfectly and it can be said that Samsung leaves everything as it was for the next Galaxy S25 that will be presented this Wednesday at Galaxy Unpacked. In just over 48 hours the doubts will be cleared up. Evan Blass The Free Android A series that will not be missing anything and that will arrive again with AI as its flag and the great protagonist to achieve new goals in the user experience; which the Korean company announced a few days ago to anticipate the arrival of its trio of smartphones with One UI 7 as another of the big releases based on Android 15.

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