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Hunting Bargains in the first week of June with offers on Xiaomi and Google mobile phones, discounts on Sony headphones and more

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June has begun with the official announcement of the exact date of the Prime Day 2026and also with the launch of a huge assortment of offers by this and other stores. In it first Bargain Hunting of the month We are going to review the best bargains that we have seen these days. Do you need a cell phone? Well, be careful because there are several to choose from. Xiaomi 17T by 499 euros with coupon, the brand’s new mobile phone that stands out in (almost) everything. Sony WH-1000XM5 by 202.99 eurosone of Sony’s best headphones with one of the best prices we’ve seen to date. Google Pixel 10 by 699 eurosa very reasonable price (and one of the best) for the 256 GB storage version. Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank by 29.95 eurosa very thin and very light portable battery that can help you if your phone runs out of battery. iPhone 16e by 504 eurosthe lowest price we have seen to date on Apple’s mobile. Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi 17T Xiaomi has already launched the new generation of one of its star mobile phones, especially in terms of quality-price ratio. He Xiaomi 17T It has arrived strongly due to the changes it has undergone with respect to the previous model (Xiaomi 15T), as well as the many offers that we are seeing in the different stores. MediaMarkt, for example, has it 499 euros. Of course, to buy it at this price, you have to follow these steps: If you log in to MediaMarkt, the price drops from 749 euros to 549 euros. If you enter the coupon 50XIAOMI17TMMthe price drops from 549 euros to 499 euros. If you are a student, you can get an additional discount of 50 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 They were launched quite some time ago, so it is logical that we have been seeing very varied offers for some time. However, it is now that we are seeing more and more historical minimum prices, especially in the version that includes a soft case. After a few weeks of varying the price a little, it has finally dropped a lot at PcComponentes. You can now buy them for 202.99 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10 He Google Pixel 10 The one that is most often on sale is the 128 GB one, but right now there is an exception: MediaMarkt (and other stores) has lowered the price of the 256 GB configuration to 699 euros instead of the usual 999 euros. It is a mobile excellent both for its screen and for its photographic section. Plus, your operating system will be up to date for many years. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank Now that the heat is approaching, if you plan to take the odd trip, a portable battery or power bank can come in handy so that we don’t end up without a mobile phone battery. If you are looking for something light, the Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank It is on sale at Powerplanet for 29.95 euros. It stands out mainly for its thickness of 8.7 mm, its weight of 122 grams and for having wireless or wired charging. The bad thing is that its nominal capacity is 3,000 mAh; It won’t give you enough to charge your phone, but it will give you a little extra autonomy. Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank The price could vary. We earn commission from these links iPhone 16e He iPhone 16e It continues to be sold in many stores, and from time to time we see such attractive prices that they make us reconsider making the leap to the current generation or staying with the previous one. Right now, for example, it is on Amazon for 504 eurosthe tightest price we have seen to date. It is an ideal mobile phone to make the leap to the Apple ecosystem, Its screen is 6.1 inches and is compatible with Apple Intelligence. 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 | Xiaomi, Sony, Google, Apple In Xataka | After testing them, Xataka experts agree: these are the best mobile phones of 2026 In Xataka | Best power banks in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and seven recommended models

non-alcoholic beer capable of getting drunk

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Friday. Eight in the afternoon. You are on a terrace in the center with your friends and you want to have a drink a couple of rods (maybe a couple of cupping) to take advantage of the sun of a retreating summer, but the mere idea of the Hangover of the next morning and having alcohol ruin a good part of your weekend puts you back, so you end up ordering a ‘without’ beer. Another one. But… What if there was an IPA or a ‘without’ liquor capable of giving you a touch of euphoria and disinhibition, all without a single drop of alcohol, hangovers or the risk of ending up developing an addiction? That is the curious promise that a British laboratory has launched. What has happened? That at a delicate moment for the alcohol industry, marked by the demand drop in key markets, a generational change clear in the consumption of drinks and a growing interest For ‘without’ beers or wines, there are those who already want to go several steps further and reach the ‘holy grail’ of the drink. Which? Neither more nor less than squaring the circle: liquors and beers that are alcohol-free but capable of intoxicating. Or at least to give those who consume them that point of disinhibition and euphoria that is sought in the bottles. Who is behind? The key name in that race is David Nutta neuroscientist with extensive research experience who has spent decades exploring how drugs, addiction and anxiety affect the brain. Nutt recognize that the drink offers certain advantages on a social level, but hopes that people can enjoy their drinks in a safer and healthier way, avoiding risks such as addiction, cirrhosis or aggressive behavior. Convinced that it can be achieved, years ago he co-founded GABA Labsa firm that starts from an ambitious promise: “Give social drinkers what they want from alcohol without the alcohol.” The team is working to bring a patented molecule called Alcarellean odorless, tasteless, colorless compound that acts as “an ingredient designed to promote socialization and relaxation.” Its purpose, clarify from Bloomberg, is to amplify the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter that transmits chemical messages to nerve cells to tell the brain to relax. The company has also proposed another ambitious goal: that your creation surpasses traditional alcohol without being addictive. Not only that. In the interviews that Nutt usually talks about effects similar to those of spirits without the hangover the next day. And how are they doing? In your website GABA Labs specifies that its goal is for Alcarelle and derived products to be available in the US starting in 2028, although in an interview granted a few months ago to Bloomberg Nutt confessed that he hopes the compound will be commercially available before the end of 2027. Last January Independent influenced on the same schedule: the idea is that Alcarelle completes its FDA tests this year and can be exploited in 2027. Since it was founded almost a decade ago, GABA Lab has been searching for molecules capable of acting on GABA receptors of the brain to achieve the desired results (and avoid the unwanted ones), which has led them to develop dozens of different options. “It’s about testing and refining,” the scientist acknowledges. Right now the laboratory has three ‘finalist’ molecules and hopes to soon opt for the most promising to advance its research and development. Your work is already generating a huge expectation. Statista chart. Have they released anything yet? Yes. To check the results of GABA you won’t have to wait that long. In 2021, the company launched a drink in small quantities in the United Kingdom and some time later in the United States. Your name: I felt. The brew does not include still the molecule that GABA is pursuing, but it is made with natural ingredients that aim to offer a preview of Nutt’s plans. Its creators they present it as an alternative for customers “tired of choosing between alcohol or non-alcoholic who are looking for a functional beverage that enhances their social connection.” A different ‘without’ beer? That’s the latest promise from the Nutt team. In 2025 the EFE agency echoed of the launch of a ‘without’ beer capable of generating in those who drink it a disinhibition similar to that of the traditional drink. Your business name: Gabyr. “It provides the same effects that people look for in a drink, relaxation, sociability, but with a much lower impact than alcohol,” claims the co-founder of the laboratory from Hemel Hempsetad, on the outskirts of London, which is where the drink is manufactured, according to the agency. The team is also already working on a whiskey and a wine. Why is it important? For several reasons. First, because of what it promises. Although at the moment it is basically about that (promises and declarations of intent), in your interviews Nutt insists that his goal is ambitious: he is pursuing a range of ‘without’ drinks that offer what many social drinkers look for in their drinks: disinhibition and a touch of euphoria. Everything, he insists, with an alternative not addictive neither hangovers. It is drunk and in theory the effects arrive after 20 minutes. That of course leaves some interesting questions raised in different areas. How to deal with it at a regulatory level? How would it influence driving? And how could authorities monitor its use? with breathalyzers? Does it have side effects? In an interview with BloombergKenneth Sher, a professor at the University of Missouri, admits that it is difficult for him to imagine a substitute for alcohol “based exclusively on GABA.” Another academic, Jim Cook, is also wary of possible side effects, such as drowsiness or memory loss. Is there more? Yes. Behind Nutt’s proposal there is more than just scientific interest. The lucrative alcohol industry has experienced important changes over the last decades, and although the trend it’s not the same (not even equally intense) in all markets, there are certain patterns … Read more

“Neither jogging nor walking fast, just taking a grandpa walk five days a week will burn 78,000 calories a year”

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He has put words to it Hector Leiro in it podcast from ADH Fitness Talks, but the numbers are clear and solid. It is true that caloric expenditure is somewhat inflated and that the annual count somewhat distorts its real impact. However, the underlying message is good: in exercise, consistency is better than intensity. So we’ve asked ourselves, are we valuing walking less than we should? What do the coaches say? Leiro’s message was quite clear and sensible: “I’m not saying jogging or walking fast, but taking a grandpa walk five days a week (…) that translates into 78,000 calories a year, or what is the same, ten kilos of fat.” “The important thing is to build the habit. Not (…) a superhuman effort, it is a habit.” In the same line, insisted the fitness instructor Susane Pata in Infobae that “walking 30 minutes seven days a week generates 700–1,400 kcal per week.” And what do the figures say? To begin with, the accounts are a little inflated if we take into account that energy expenditure not only takes into account intensity and time, but also weight. The more weight, the more expense. This, translated into manageable figures, means that for a 70 kilo person, an hour of “grandfather’s walk” produces an expenditure of between 140 and 200 calories. It is far from the 300-350 that Leiro manages to reach 78,000. To achieve that we would have to go at a more intense pace or weigh more (about 120 kilos). These are estimates, of course, but it allows us to get an idea of ​​what exactly we are talking about. But let’s admit 78,000 calories, what does that mean? Not too much, really. If we look at it in perspective, we are talking about something like three pieces of fruit a day. By “annualizing” it, the expense appears larger than it really is. It is not a problem in itself, of course: as with the famous milestone of 10,000 steps a day, they are ’round’ figures that help guide goals (as long as we know that they are not ‘exactly’ true). Okay, but 78,000 calories are 78,000 calories. “We’ll lose some weight, right?” And the answer is curious. The problem is that the body is not a piggy bank. The Hadza, an indigenous people of about 1,300 people living in northern Tanzania, They do not burn more calories than any Western office worker despite walking 12 km a day. It is a good example because they are one of the last hunter-gatherer societies left in the world and they allow us to get a different idea of ​​what we are talking about. 78,000 calories a year continuously does not translate into 10 kilos of fat. It is true that in certain contexts it could happen, of course. But stating it cheerfully can generate excessive expectations. So, why walk daily? Because weight is not the only (nor the most important) thing that is gained through the practice of andurrear. And walking daily improves cardiovascular health, glycemic control, bone density, mood and reduces mortality. As I said at the beginning, consistency matters more than intensity. And that is an excellent message. Image | Juliane Liebermann In Xataka | Twenty years ago, researchers got a group of young women to walk together. And they discovered something unexpected

Boeing needs the 787 Dreamliner to run like clockwork. Two problems threaten his plans

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There are times when an industrial program is no longer measured only by the number of units it can manufacture. At Boeing, that role is now occupied by 787 Dreamlinera family of wide-body aircraft characterized by its efficiency and long-haul versatility. We are not talking about a plane pending release: Boeing completed the first delivery of the 787 to All Nippon Airways in September 2011and the Japanese airline operated the model’s first passenger flight a month later, between Tokyo Narita and Hong Kong. What is at stake now is not to prove that the Dreamliner can fly, because we already know that, but that Boeing can manufacture it and deliver it regularly. The objective that Boeing has set for this year is clear: to increase production of the 787 from eight to ten aircraft per month at its North Charleston plant, as explained by its CEO, Kelly Ortberg, on May 27. at an investor conference. The problem is that this leap depends on two fronts that still do not advance at the pace the company needs. FlightGlobal points outOn the one hand, delays in engine deliveries GEnx from GE Aerospaceone of two engine families available for the 787 along with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000and, on the other, delays in the certification of business class seats with doors, which are blocking some deliveries. A plane that Boeing needs to deliver, not just manufacture That nuance is important because Boeing does not arrive at this phase in a vacuum. The company continues to drag the shadow of the 737 MAX, a program marked first by a global safety crisis and then by the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug incidentwhich brought back to the table a very damaging conversation about quality controls, documentation, supervision and industrial culture. The NTSB investigation Regarding this latest episode, he pointed to internal failures at Boeing and pointed out deficiencies in “adequate training, guidance and supervision.” The FAA, for its part, toughened pressure on the manufacturer after detecting systemic safety and quality control problems. That history does not directly affect the Dreamliner, but it does change the reading of any new instability: Boeing needs the 787 to be a test of order. To understand why this increase in pace matters so much, you have to look at the recent history of the Dreamliner itself. The inspector general of the US Department of Transportation remember that Boeing paused deliveries of the 787 in 2020 due to quality problems in manufacturing, with delays that ended up accumulating almost two years. In addition, those problems led to rework valued at more than $5.8 billion for Boeing and its suppliers. Jammed seats are easier to overlook, although they have a very concrete effect. Some business suites with doors require more complex certifications, and Boeing and its suppliers miscalculated approval times. According to FlightGlobal, there are 787 already built and with those seats installed that still cannot be delivered because the documentary authorization is missing. Another element is added to this pressure: 777XBoeing’s next big widebody plane, has yet to enter commercial service. The 777X family is set to occupy the top of the company’s long-haul catalog, but its schedule has been shifting due to certification delays. AP reported in October 2025 that Boeing had delayed the first delivery until 2027 and that this postponement implied a charge of $4.9 billion in the third quarter. And the pressure is not just internal. Boeing has improved its deliveries, to the point of reaching 600 aircraft in 2025, its best record since 2018. But Airbus is still ahead in deliveries: the European manufacturer reported of 793 commercial aircraft that same year and a record total portfolio of 8,754 orders, with a specific maximum in wide-body aircraft. For Boeing, the 787 has to be one of the pieces that helps reduce that competitive pressure. If the Dreamliner has demand and orders, the challenge is no longer in convincing the market, but in transforming that traction into constant deliveries. Images | Tienko Dima In Xataka | Brazil has achieved something more historic than its sixth World Cup: being the first in Latin America to have its own supersonic combat aircraft

be the first in Latin America to have its own supersonic combat aircraft

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In 1969, Brazil made a decision that many considered excessive for a developing country: create a state company called Embraer to manufacture their own aircraft. More than half a century later, that bet has given rise to third largest manufacturer aerospace industry in the world, only behind Boeing and Airbus, and already one of the most advanced aerospace industries outside of the traditional great powers. A milestone beyond defense. Brazil has celebrated the output of the production line first supersonic fighter assembled in its territory, an event that far transcends the military sphere. What is truly relevant is not only the arrival of a new aircraft to the ranks of the Brazilian Air Force, but the fact that a Latin American country has reached an industrial level which for decades seemed reserved for a very small group of powers. In a region accustomed to importing advanced combat systems, Brazil has managed to join to an extremely exclusive club in which the ability to manufacture supersonic aircraft is as important as ownership of the aircraft themselves. The road to the Brazilian Gripen. The Gripen program began with contract signed in 2014 between Brazil and the Swedish Saab for the acquisition of 36 aircraft, but from the beginning the objective went far beyond purchasing airplanes. The agreement included technology transfer, training of engineers and direct participation of Embraer in the manufacturing and assembly of the devices. A decade later, the result is visible in Gavião Peixoto, where the first Gripen E has left the factory built on Brazilian soil. Although the design remains Swedish, the process has allowed the development of industrial capabilities that did not previously exist in the country and that would hardly have been acquired through a simple purchase of foreign material. Enter the most difficult club in aeronautics. Building a commercial airplane is a complex task. Building a modern fighter aircraft is one of the industrial activities more demanding of the planet. In fact, only one small group of countries has the ability to design and manufacture supersonic fighters from scratch, including the United States, France, Russia, China and Sweden. Brazil is not yet part of that circle of independent designers, but it has achieved something that no other Latin American country had achieved: locally produce a fighter front-line capable of operating in the most advanced scenarios of modern aerial warfare. That difference may seem subtle on paper, but it represents a gigantic leap for the region’s technology industry. Much more than a plane. The Gripen also represents a bet for technological sovereignty. The ability to assemble, maintain and modernize devices within the country reduces external dependencies and strengthens the operational autonomy of the Brazilian armed forces. At the same time, the project has promoted the creation of specialized knowledgenew supply chains and an industrial base capable of participating in increasingly sophisticated aerospace programs. The same impulse is behind other Brazilian strategic projects, such as the transport plane KC-390 or naval programs developed with foreign technology but growing national participation. Aerospace power. The true meaning of this program It is not measured solely in the number of aircraft or military capabilities. It is measured in the position that Brazil is beginning to occupy within the global industrial map. While much of Latin America remains dependent on the export of raw materials or the import of advanced technology, Brazil is building an industry capable of participating in some of the most complex and profitable sectors in the world. The departure of first assembled Gripen in Brazilian territory symbolizes precisely that: the moment in which the country stops being only a buyer of defense technology to become one of its producers. There is no doubt, it may never arouse the same passion as a football World Cup, but for the industrial history of the region it will probably be an even more exceptional achievement. Image | Embraer In Xataka | We tend to assume that the Wright brothers invented the airplane in the United States. In Brazil they believe they have evidence to the contrary In Xataka | A Brazilian has shown that having Internet in mid-flight is possible with Starlink. It has also shown that it is a real danger

New LG Micro RGB evo AI MRGB96 2026, features, price and technical sheet

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If we look at a premium television today, we find a map that is increasingly difficult to read. OLED, Mini LED, the very expensive MicroLEDRGB MiniLED, Micro RGB: many names sound similar, but they don’t mean the same thing or promise to solve the same problems. And that difference matters, because we are not just talking about marketing, but about how the screen lights up, how color is reproduced and what viewing experience we can expect when we bring the TV into the living room. In this increasingly populated terrain now appears LG with the MRGB evo AI. The interesting thing is that the brand arrives when Micro RGB has already begun to move in the market. In Xataka we have seen it up close with the Samsung R95Hthe company’s first Micro RGB. The underlying idea is that the high-end LED range also begins to compete because of how the light behind the panel works. In other words, the fight is no longer just about having more inches or more brightness, but about better controlling how the color is generated. That’s where LG’s latest move for Spain comes in. The company has announced a family of premium LED televisions in sizes of 75, 86 and 100 incheswith the focus on color, brightness and large format. In its communication, LG insists that this proposal is based on the experience accumulated over years with its OLED televisions, especially in image processing and precision. Technical sheet of the LG Micro RGB evo AI MRGB96 2026 LG Micro RGB evo AI MRGB96 2026 panel 4K Micro RGBMicro RGB Backlight120Hz nativeVRR 165Hz inches available 75, 86 and 100 inches resolution 3,840 x 2,160 pixels image processor Alpha 11 AI 4K Gen3 with Dual AI Engine hdr Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG sound 2.2 channels40 wattsDolby Atmos connectivity 1 x Ethernet2 x USB 2.01 x digital optical output2 x RF input4 x HDMI with 4K 120 Hz support, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS and QFTeARC on HDMI 21 x IC slotSimplink HDMI CEC wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.3Apple AirPlayApple HomeGoogle CastLG ThinQGoogle Home operating system webOS 26 CONSUMPTION IN STANDBY Less than 0.5W dimensions 75 inchesWithout base: 1,673 x 963 x 44.9 mmWith base: 1,673 x 1,040 x 370 mm 86 inchesWithout base: 1,925 x 1,105 x 46.1 mmWith base: 1,925 x 1,174 x 370 mm 100 inchesInformation not available weight 75 inchesWithout base: 40.5 kgWith base: 48.7 kg 86 inchesWithout base: 56.1 kgWith base: 64.3 kg 100 inchesInformation not available price According to the LG Spain page:75 inches: 2,696.10 euros86 inches: 3,564.86 euros100 inches: 11,480.03 euros The high-end LED has changed: LG also wants to play with light and color To understand the proposal, it is advisable to separate the pieces well. LG’s Micro RGB technology continues to work on an LED base, but changes the way the panel is illuminated: instead of relying on a more traditional LED backlight, it uses a backlight made up of independently controlled red, green and blue LEDs. These LEDs, they promise, are smaller than the company’s own Mini LEDs and are designed to expand color reproduction. The key, therefore, is not in each pixel emitting light on its own, but in fine-tuning the lighting that comes from behind much more. Here appears the bridge that the brand wants to build with its most recognizable territory. The company claims that MRGB uses “OLED precision” to control each of the RGB LEDs on the backlighta way of presenting this technology as heir to part of its image experience, although applied to another family of televisions. The technical protagonist of this idea is the 3rd generation α11 4K processora family of chips associated with LG’s most ambitious televisions. The promise of the image relies, above all, on color. According to LG, this model is the first Micro RGB TV to obtain the triple certification of 100% TriColor color coverage by Intertek, with full coverage of BT.2020, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. We are talking about three color spaces that serve to measure how far a screen can go when reproducing different tones, from audiovisual standards to more demanding image uses. Added to this, always according to official information, are up to 13,104 Micro LEDs, 5,184 independent zones and a peak of up to 3,000 nits. The manufacturer also talks about Anti-glare Pro with a reduction of up to 98% in controlled conditions, a promise designed for those who watch television during the day or in brightly lit rooms. To that are added Dolby Vision for compatible HDR content, Dolby Atmos for surround sound and a design ready to stay against the wall. It is a less striking part than the backlight, but important to complete the audiovisual experience without limiting it only to color and brightness. Anyone who has used a recent LG television knows very well that webOS It is the basis of your interface. Here the difference is in the accompanying package: search with Gemini and Copilotvoice control, recommendations, virtual assistant and updates planned until 2031. LG also includes Shield to reinforce privacy, data security and system integrity. Operation relies once again on the Magic Pointer Remote, the remote control with a wireless pointer that allows you to move around the interface with a motion sensor and scroll wheel. If we buy a television of this type, we probably won’t do it just to watch movies or series with the highest quality possible. We also expect it to respond well when we connect a console, use a PC or access a cloud gaming service. There LG places several pieces on the table: VRR at 165Hza variable refresh rate that allows the screen to adapt its rhythm to the game signal to gain fluidity and avoid image jumps. Add to that Motion Booster up to 330 Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium and compatibility with GeForce NOW. Price and availability of the LG Micro RGB evo AI In the commercial section there is an important nuance. LG has not included prices in … Read more

It’s called ‘Kill Him Now!’ and can be seen for 4.99 euros

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It can be said that he true crime It’s my guilty pleasure. If it’s good, it grabs you and doesn’t let go until it’s over. This not only includes the specific case on which the true crimebut it also matters (a lot) how it is told and how it is shown on the screen. And there, few better than Carles Portawhich has several of the best documentaries of this genre that I have seen so far. The best? Today his new one is released true crime: It’s called ‘Kill Him Now!’ and comes to Movistar Plus: you can see it with its Free Film and Series Plan for only 4.99 euros. Without permanence and whatever operator you are. Monthly subscription to Movistar Plus – Cinema and Series The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A lot of true crime, but also a lot of original series This new documentary by Carles Porta arrives on M+ today, June 4. It focuses on a real case that occurred in July 2017 near Albacete and promises to follow the line of the last true crime by Porta himself, such as ‘Missing in Murcia’, ‘Muerte en el hotel’ or ‘Peregrina’. All, by the way, are available on the platformtogether with others like the series ‘Crímenes’ or ‘Tor’, one of my favorites. There is a lot to see on the platform if you like the true crime and, since it has no permanence, you can try it for a month to see how they are. In addition, in Movistar Plus there are also a lot of series that are original to the platform and that are very worthwhile, as is the case of the recently released ‘Many people have to die’ or ‘Celeste’, to name just two examples. To all of the above we must add that you can share the account with a friend or family member without problemseven if they do not live at the same address as you. You can also download one of these true crime to watch it offline when you travel this summer by plane or train. 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 | Movistar Plus In Xataka | Movistar Plus activates its Free Plan with complete programs and a lot of content, regardless of which operator you are In Xataka | Movistar Plus for non-Movistar customers: what it is, how much it costs, channels, additional services and how to contract it

drinking alcohol is for old people

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We knew that it takes years expanding strongly throughout Spain and which attracts more and more people, but the great proof that the ‘late’ has become a massive phenomenon just arrived now. And in the form of report. The trend has grown so much that the nightlife employers’ association has dedicated a study to it that analyzes its impact and clientele in detail. Among all his conclusions there is one eloquent one: he already moves 26.5% of the billing of leisure venues. And there are no signs that that will change. From the bars to the office. There are several signs that reveal to us that a trend has become a business with a future: people begin to talk about it on the street, it grabs headlines, it generates noise on the networks… All this ‘lateness’ been doing it for years. Now it adds a new clue that confirms that it has stopped being a passing fad and has become a real gold mine for the hospitality industry. The National Federation of Leisure and Entertainment Entrepreneurs (‘Spain at Night’) has just dedicated its first sector studya comprehensive report that answers some key questions about a trend that basically involves advancing a leisure offer that until recently was limited to nighttime hours: How and when did it emerge? What audience does it move? And how much money does it generate? The key data: 58.8%. There is who places the origins of ‘tardeo’ in Albacete at the beginning of the 2000s, from where it first made the leap to the Levantine coast and later (thanks to the changes in habits brought about by the pandemic) to the rest of the country. Whether or not this is the case, the undeniable thing is that the ‘lateness’ has had a deep impact on the sector. The study concludes that they have opted for it close to 58.8% of leisure and hospitality venues, which explains why it accounts for 26.5% of their turnover. They are not the only percentages that give an idea of ​​the extent to which hoteliers have been jumping on the bandwagon of evening leisure. The same report shows that 62.2% of the clubs hold afternoon sessions every weekend. If we talk about cocktail bars, they are 41.4%; and 24% among restaurants. Who late? That’s probably the most important question the study answers. The public that usually moves the ‘evening’ in Spain is on average 39.4 years old, significantly above the average nightlife clientele, which is around 29. It may seem like a minor or even obvious fact, but it is essential to understand other peculiarities of the trend. The increase in age is also accompanied by greater spending: if the average ticket for night owls is 20 euros, in the case of late-night regulars the average rises to 25. This is not bad at all if we take into account that for years bars have been dealing with another phenomenon: a generation Z that seems less interested in alcohol than his predecessors and is changing the way of drinking. New format, new offer? That profile millennial or generation the leisure offer of the afternoon sessions. Customers order mixed drinks with vodka, gin, rum or whiskey, although they also drink beer, soft drinks and glasses of wine. As for music, it is not strange that people look for songs that were played during their youth. “Until recently the favorite music was the so-called ‘remember’. Now we are in ‘afternoon 2.0’. We started to see afternoon ‘indie’ sessions for people who went out at night 10 years ago,” explains to The Newspaper Vicente Pizcueta, from Spain by Night. Partying yes, but conciliating. The success of ‘afternoon’ cannot be understood without taking into account the pandemic and how it altered our leisure habits, giving more relevance to the evening offering. However, there is another factor that explains why we are increasingly opting to go out in the afternoons: Spain gets older little by little. In 1975 the average age was 33 years, today it is over 44.5. This makes it clear that the weight of a more adult client profile who still wants to party, but who at the same time has other obligations, such as dependent children, has increased. The vast majority of the ‘afternoon’ offer continues to be concentrated on Saturdays (84.9%) and 63.4% of those surveyed recognize that what leads them to go out is to enjoy with their friends, but there is another data that is equally revealing: 38.9% look for options that are compatible with their family life. “It is true that the issue of conciliation is fundamental,” confirm Pizcueta. “You go out in the afternoon, leave the children with the grandparents, pick them up at dinner time, go to bed early and the next day you can get up early to go to the countryside.” Do we know anything else? Yeah. The reportin which Coca-Cola has also participated, leaves out some interesting ideas that help to better understand ‘lateness’. For example, although DJ sessions are the most common, there are also many celebrations that combine music with gastronomy, offer live music or even opt for themed and private parties. That the format has convinced so many businesses is not surprising either. Especially if we talk about bars and clubs. Although the public that attends afternoon and night parties is so different that sometimes businesses have to clearly divide both sessions, the ‘afternoon’ allows them to extend their hours of activity. They open earlier, bill earlier, earn more. According to the hoteliers’ study, on average the ‘afternoon’ sessions start around 5:30 p.m. Images | Marcel Strauss (Unsplash) and Artem Polezhaev (Unsplash) In Xataka | Madrid has been filled with “dopamine parties”: alcohol is gone, salads and ice baths are here

Tomorrow the new version of a classic sordid thriller that gave Scorsese one of his masterpieces comes to streaming

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John D. MacDonald published his novel ‘The Executioners’ in 1957. Since then, the same character (Max Cady, the ex-convict who returns to civilian life determined to destroy the life of the lawyer who locked him up) has survived two films, a television series, 69 years of life and three generations of leading actors (Mitchum, De Niro, Bardem) giving him life. Now, ‘Cape Fear‘ comes to Apple TV+ with Javier Bardem in the role of Cady and a premise that, this time, puts a woman in the eye of the hurricane. This is the most visible modification compared to the movies: a former lawyer (Amy Adams) who works in an NGO dedicated to exonerating unjustly convicted prisoners, is married to a lawyer for wealthy clients (Patrick Wilson). This time there is an intimate and forbidden relationship at Cady’s (Javier Bardem) trial, which accentuates the idea of ​​a family with a dysfunctional point that the villain wants to blow up. The series format also helps to expand the children’s characters: one goes through depression and is a victim of social isolation, another carries the label of “perfect daughter” while her parents overprotect her problematic brother. The person responsible for the series is not a newcomer to the genre. Nick Antosca is the creator of the magnificent anthology horror series inspired by creepypasta ‘Channel Zero’, and showrunner of the award-winning ‘The Act’, which turned an apparent story of true crime in a tortuous descent into the abysses of the mind. Some perfect precedents for a story that wins the murkier it appears. The main comments of the series, as it could not be otherwise, will be brought together by Javier Bardem in his new incarnation of Max Cady, especially because the comparison with his two predecessors is inevitable: Robert Mitchum captured a subtle evil, De Niro opted for biblical and explosive madness, and Bardem brings us sexual charisma and contained violence. Without a doubt, it will be a good way to see if this old story continues to stand the test of time. In Xataka | Today on HBO Max: the latest film directed by one of the greatest masters in the history of cinema

93% of owners believe that sleeping with their dog improves their rest. Science has just proven that it is self-deception

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Night comes, you get into bed and, almost out of inertia, your dog or cat jumps on the mattress to curl up at your feet. For many people, pets are full members of the family and even share the sheets. According to a report from the platform Sleep Foundation56% of people say they sleep with a pet in their room. The bond is so strong that the mere idea of ​​changing this habit generates rejection. Sleep psychologist Shelby Harris recounts in an interview for The New York Times that when caring for patients with insomnia problems, the first reaction is usually almost defensive: “I have a dog. You’re going to tell me not to sleep with him.” And, although sleeping with our animals gives us an immense feeling of peace, the scientific community has begun to empirically measure what happens in our body and brain during the night. The bad news is that, objectively, your rest could be suffering much more than you realize. Data under the microscope. An exhaustive study published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports decided to put exact figures on this phenomenon. Researcher Brian N. Chin and his team analyzed the habits of a representative sample of more than 1,500 adults in the United States. The results revealed that sleeping with pets is directly associated with poorer perceived sleep quality and greater severity of insomnia symptoms. Interestingly, the impact is not identical with all animals. Research analyzes showed that this negative effect on human sleep is strongly associated with dog owners, but no evidence was found that the same damage occurs when sleeping with cats. This difference may be due to the fact that dogs have greater sensitivity to external stimuli, waking up more easily to the noise of cars or barking in the neighborhood. The main problem lies in the sleeper’s self-deception. The author of the study highlights a surprising fact: 93% of people who slept with their pets firmly believed that their pets had a positive or neutral effect on their sleep. This disconnection between perception and biological reality is also supported In another study carried out on 12 women; Although the monitoring devices showed that the dogs constantly interrupted their rest, they rarely reported these interruptions the next morning. Why do we rest worse if we feel good? Dr. Vsevolod Polotsky, a sleep researcher at Johns Hopkins University, explains that the sleep of dogs and cats is not continuous; They inevitably move, bark, scratch or walk on the bed and on us. All this nocturnal activity causes what experts call “microawakenings.” Neurology professor Kristen Knutson details that these brief interruptions, which we are often not even aware of, are extremely disruptive because they abruptly take us out of the deep sleep phase. Worse yet, they have been associated with the release of the stress hormone cortisol, which significantly worsens overall rest. Furthermore, the investigation of Scientific Reports demolished one of the most widespread beliefs: the myth that the pet acts as a protective shield against anxiety before sleeping. Although high levels of life stress were associated with worse sleep, the scientists found no evidence that sleeping with the animal had a “buffering” effect that would protect the person from the ravages of stress. However, purely emotional logic has an undeniable weight in this equation. Sleeping with a pet, especially one with whom you have a close bond, can reduce the sense of perceived vulnerability and dramatically increase the feeling of security. We are faced with a complex exchange: our physical body experiences fragmented and less efficient sleep, but the animal’s mere presence helps emotional regulation by making us feel happy and protected. The verdict of the specialists. For animals, the experience of sharing sheets is undoubtedly positive. Dr. Dana Varble, veterinary director of the North American Veterinary Community, points out that animals Those who sleep with their owners experience higher levels of trust, as well as an increase in beneficial neurotransmitters such as oxytocin and dopamine, known as the feel-good hormones. However, in the case of humans, medical specialists warn about certain risk profiles: Respiratory problems: People with allergies or asthma are at risk of seeing their symptoms activated by being exposed to allergens such as animal dander for multiple hours in a closed space. Persistent allergens: Dr. Raj Dasgupta, pulmonologist, warns that allergens They also reside in the animal’s saliva and skin, which can cause watery eyes and continued nasal congestion throughout the night. Previous disorders: For those who suffer from chronic problems such as insomnia or sleep apnea, Dr. Polotsky is very clear when stating that bed sharing “is particularly harmful” and will prevent the patient from falling asleep again when they wake up. There are, of course, medical exceptions where the balance tips in favor of the animal. Service dogs trained for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are of great help by knowing how to identify physical symptoms and wake their owners to interrupt nocturnal nightmares. Dr. Dasgupta also recognizes that, For people dealing with depression or anxiety, the pet can act as a comforting “big blanket” that effectively decreases distress. The unwanted companions. Beyond sleep quality, hygiene adds another layer of risk to nighttime living. A revealing pilot study published in the scientific journal Pathogens investigated what exact bacteria and parasites we take to bed. Of the 50 animals analyzed, 30% literally slept in bed, under the blankets with their humans. The most striking thing about this research was the great contradiction of the owner: although 42% of all respondents cited lack of hygiene as the main reason why pets should not be allowed into the bedroom, in practice, many ignored the risk and allowed them to sleep there. Microscopic measurements of the fur were surprising. The aerobic colony count (ACC) on the dogs’ hair exceeded the maximum limits of bacteria tolerated on hospital surfaces or in food preparation areas by 4 to 43 times. Even more graphic is that 64% of the dogs tested positive for … Read more

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