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It’s not that a Meta data center consumes too much or too little water. It is contaminating it

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AI is quite unpopular among American citizens. According to a recent survey, the majority believe that it will have a negative impact on society. There is something in particular that has earned the rejection of a large part of the population: data centersand the truth is that they have no shortage of reasons. They pollute the airthey make raise the electricity bill and now they also contaminate the water with potentially deadly bacteria. what has happened. They count in Futurism that the authorities of Cheyenne, Wyoming, have prohibited all data centers from discharging any type of waste into the drinking water network. The reason is that Goat Systems LLC, a Meta contractor that is participating in the construction of a new data center, discharged water contaminated with Cupriavidus gilardii to the public sewage, a rare and very dangerous bacteria, especially for immunosuppressed people. The investigation. It’s not that anyone was monitoring the water quality at this particular data center, but rather that the bacteria was detected incidentally during routine testing for fecal contamination. “It’s not something we normally look at,” Frank Strong, head of the Cheyenne water agency’s engineering division, told local Wyoming News. The trail led them to the data center that Meta is building in the city, although Strong admits that they still do not know the exact origin of the pathogen within the facility. Consequences. As soon as the origin was determined, the authorities closed the facilities and stopped the discharge immediately. Additionally, as we said, they are revoking permissions so that other data centers can do the same. This means that they will not be able to do the process known as fill and flushwhereby they fill their cooling systems with water and then purge them before startup. Cupriavidus gilardii. It is an environmental bacteria that is found naturally in the soil. According to a study published in March of this year, is considered a opportunistic pathogen which rarely infects humans, but if it does it can cause death. To date, seven cases of death caused by Cupriavidus gilardii have been known and, at the moment, none have been recorded related to the spill from this data center. Meta’s response. In a public statement, a Meta spokesperson recalled that the bacteria had been found in wastewater, not public drinking water, and stated that it “immediately stopped discharging industrial wastewater and began transporting it outside the facilities.” However, the sewage system where the bacteria was located goes to a plant where wastewater is treated and then reused in public spaces such as parks, hence the authorities’ ban. What is clear is that the popularity of data centers in the US does not seem to be improving anytime soon. Image | Xataka with Magnific In Xataka | We already know how much water Amazon consumes in its data centers. We have good and bad news

vampire cinema will never be the same

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Ryan Coogler writes, directs and produces’Sinners‘, a story set in the Mississippi Delta during the era of Jim Crow laws and which raised nearly $370 million worldwide on a budget between $90 and $100 million. In June 2025, when the film had been in theaters for nine weeks, critics were already at its feet: it was the first film without a sequel or franchise behind it to exceed $200 million in the United States since ‘Coco’. Now you can see it in Netflix. Michael B. Jordan plays two twins who return to their native Mississippi in 1932 from Chicago, with money of dubious origin to set up a blues club and dance hall in an old barn. The first half of the film moves like a classic Southern drama, with familial and racial tensions. The second half changes register and turns the place into a scene of supernatural terror, with a threat that Coogler himself has recognized as inspired by ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ by Robert Rodríguez. The film also draws on blaxploitation from the seventies and the twilight western, in a Macedonia of references and styles with their own personality, as demonstrated by lto musicwhich occupies a central place in the proposal. The soundtrack, composed by Ludwig Göransson, takes up the Delta blues tradition and its associated mythology, including the legend of the pact at the crossroads, attributed to musician Robert Johnson. And all with a very balanced cast and fantastic secondary characters like Delroy Lindo, Hailee Steinfeld and newcomer Miles Caton. ‘Sinners’ achieved sixteen nominations at the 98th edition of the Oscars, the highest number in the history of the ceremony, surpassing the previous record of fourteen nominations shared by ‘Naked Eve’, ‘Titanic’ and ‘La La Land’. Finally, it took four: Best Actor for Jordan, Best Original Screenplay for Coogler, Best Score for Göransson and Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw. A true triumph for cinema outside of franchises that opened a path to the release of the most emasculating blockbusters. In Xataka | On HBO Max you have the most brutal action comedy just a few weeks after hitting theaters, and it is already number one in 50 countries

Peter Thiel is one of the pillars of Silicon Valley. His record-breaking move to Florida is one more nail in California’s coffin

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A rental contract does not usually provide enough space for owners, except if it is for a centrally located apartment in Madrid or Barcelona for less than 600 euros. Then, it would be a miracle. But when the signer is one of the names that they defined Silicon Valley and their destination is Florida, things change. As and how I collected the North American Fox BusinessPeter Thiel has just signed the contract for what will be his offices in Miami, paying more than anyone else in that city before. “For Peter Thiel to sign that lease, marking a milestone of $250 per square foot, is absolutely incredible,” said Joe DaGrosa, founder and president of the real estate investment consultancy. DaGrosa Capital Partners. The record price reached in office rentals draws attention, but what is truly interesting is what lies behind it: a historic name in Silicon Valley is willing to pay more just to leave California as soon as possible, joining (and urgently) the migratory wave of millionaires who have already established their residence in front of the warm waters from Miami. A record rental that hides a trend Thiel’s office will occupy part of the 44th floor of the tower 830 Brickella busy building in which it will share elevators with companies such as Microsoft or Citadel. Its offices will occupy about 1,690 m2 and the price that has registered the record is $2,690.98 per square meter. That is, a bill of 4.55 million dollars per year. As Joe DaGrosa explained to Fox Businessthe average rent in that area was around $40 or $60 per square foot for an office, which implies that Peter Thiel would be paying between 525% and 316% surcharge for the rent of their offices. The increase in the price of business land in South Florida already compete with the prices of Manhattan and San Francisco. This price increase has arisen from the growing interest of technology companies that until now had their headquarters in Silicon Valley, but are now moving en masse to Miami, following in the footsteps of their founders. Thiel hasn’t arrived in Florida overnight. Just like other millionaires have done like Jeff Bezos o Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, Thiel bought a property in Miami Beach more than five years ago. In December 2025, with California already debating the tax on great fortunes, Thiel Capital announced that opened office in that same area. The final blow came in February with the announcement of Palantir: the company chaired by Thiel confirmed the move from its headquarters to Miami, thus completing the migration of Thiel’s main businesses to Miami. Expelled by a tax that does not exist Behind so much movement there is a very specific reason: tax payment. California has been debating for months application of a tax single 5% on the assets of those who exceed $1 billion and reside in the state on January 1, 2026. This tax is expected to raise about $100 billion over the next five years, which will be used to mitigate cuts in social benefits for the most vulnerable population in California. The measure has already gathered more than 1.5 million signatures, well above the million necessary, and was confirmed to be submitted to vote next November after the failure of negotiations between the driving unions and Governor Gavin Newsom, who is against imposing the new rate that would affect about 200 people. That is, the millionaires already have started their preventive migration reacting to a tax that has not even been approved and that does not even have the support of the state governor. Larry Page and Sergey Brin left California before the tax deadline. Page paid more than 170 million dollars for two houses in Coconut Grove, and Brin was bought a 51 million home on Allison Island. Mark Zuckerberg, after two decades in San Francisco, changed zip code to become Jeff Bezos’ neighbor in Billionaire Bunker. The great beneficiary of the move It’s been Florida. His choice has not been causal, and responds to a compelling reason: he does not charge income or wealth tax, and that weighs a lot when the fortune is counted in billions of dollars. Not all technology magnates take a dim view of the tax on large fortunes. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, has expressed his willingness to pay taxes get approved and stay in California. But Thiel already donated three million dollars to the California Business Roundtable, the group fighting the proposal. In Xataka | More and more millionaires and technology companies are fleeing California. The winners: Texas and Miami In Xataka | Billionaires prepare their mansions for the apocalypse: luxury bunkers have become a trend Image | Gage SkidmoreUnsplash (mark)

the new Acton IV and Stanmore IV promise a more immersive sound

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Marshall has just updated the two fundamental pillars of its home audio catalog. The new ones Acton IV and Stanmore IV They arrive on the market keeping intact that recognizable aesthetic inspired by classic guitar amplifiers, but introducing important acoustic improvements and technologies inside to adapt to current demands. Marshall Acton IV Bluetooth Speaker The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Stereo Speaker – Marshall Stanmore IV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Optimized acoustics to be placed in any corner The great asset of this fourth generation lies in the redesign of its internal architecture. Marshall has improved the tweeters and the waveguides with the aim of projecting a noticeably wider and more defined sound scene, achieving a homogeneous dispersion of sound throughout the room. Added to this is a very intelligent change in the bass port design (bass-reflex). Airflow has been optimized to deliver cleaner low frequencies. In addition, the cable exit towards the bottom of the base has been modified. This small aesthetic and functional detail is key: it now allows you to place the speakers completely against the wall without affecting the bass performance or causing unpleasant rumble. To guarantee sound balance regardless of volume, both models incorporate the technology Dynamic Loudness. This system subtly adjusts the frequencies automatically so that the music does not lose body or warmth when we listen to low levels, and avoids distortions thanks to improved limiters when we decide to squeeze its power to the maximum. Auracast connectivity and nods to the analog world In the technical section, the great novelty is the integration of the Auracast technology. Thanks to it, it is possible to natively synchronize several Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers throughout the house to create a multi-room audio system. Even the previous generation models (Acton III and Stanmore III) can add to this experience by Heddonthe brand’s new transmitter device and streaming hub. Despite its wireless aspect and its renewed control app, Marshall does not forget lovers of physical formats. In the back we find RCA analog inputs and a 3.5mm AUX portmaking them perfect companions for plugging in a turntable for a full analog experience in the living room. Sustainable and repairable design True to its identity, the top panels maintain the classic brass analog controls to manage volume, bass and treble intuitively. However, the brand has added a Fully customizable “M” button which allows you to activate quick functions such as Spotify Tap or switch between your favorite equalizations with a single touch. Finally, the firm wanted to take a step towards sustainability. The boxes are made from 100% FSC certified MDF wood and incorporate a percentage of recycled materials in their construction (13% in the Acton IV and 16% in the Stanmore IV). In addition, a modular structure oriented towards repairability has been designed, allowing easily replace wearing parts such as the legs, the physical controls or the front grille itself. Price and availability The new speakers are now available in the brand’s classic colors (Black and Cream) with the following official prices for the European market: Marshall Acton IV: 299 euros (equipped with a woofer 4″ and two tweeters). Marshall Acton IV Bluetooth Speaker The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Marshall Stanmore IV: 399 euros (equipped with a woofer 5″ and two tweeters). Stereo Speaker – Marshall Stanmore IV 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 | Marshall In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price (2026). Which one to buy and seven recommended models from 99 euros In Xataka | Best wireless over-ear headphones. Which one to buy and five recommended models

TikTok has convinced us that we need 50-minute showers. The WHO has a much stricter limit

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Social networks from time to time viralize a challenge or habit that for many people was not on their radar. The latest of these is a huge Gen Z self-care trend that has been dubbed “Everything Shower” or in Spanish as the “hygiene Olympics”. The concept is simple, since it focuses on transforming the shower into a mega-beauty ritual that includes exfoliation, hair removal, hair masks, deep cleansing and hydration with showers that last 50 minutes. It’s going more. Under the premise of self-care and mental relaxation, this practice has gone viral as the definitive routine to “reboot” the weekend. However, if we put this trend through the scientific filter, the picture changes drastically. From both a public health and sustainability point of view, 50-minute showers are not a reward for your body, but rather a punishment. A dermatological disaster. It may seem contradictory, but exposing the body to water for almost an hour does not hydrate and, in fact, does the opposite. Here the dermatological consensus suggests that prolonged exposure to water, especially if it is hot, and the continued use of surfactants in gels and shampoos, very negatively affects our skin barrier. Why this damage is caused is well documented, since spending 50 minutes under the jet causes transepidermal water loss. By aggressively removing lipids and natural moisturizing factors from our skin, the outermost layer of our skin becomes dehydrated. But in addition, the excess of this wash alters the pH and destroys our skin microbiome, which are nothing more than bacteria that protect us. Its consequences. With this dehydration of the skin, the only thing that is achieved is having a greater risk of xerosis, which is nothing more than having chronically dry skin, but also a feeling of tightness, peeling and itching. Without going any further, in people with sensitive skin or a tendency to atopic dermatitis, a ritual of this type is the perfect one-way ticket to a severe outbreak. Three minutes. The experts they are clear that the ideal shower should be short, just between 3 and 5 minutes and always with warm and not boiling water. And they go one step further in terms of the use of soap, since they recommend soaping focused exclusively on the areas of greatest sweating, such as the armpits, groin or genitals. In fact, they point out that, for most people, a daily shower with soap all over the body is not even strictly necessary to maintain good health. It is not sustainable. If the impact it has on the skin is worrying, the environmental impact is simply a catastrophe. If we take out the calculator and take into account that a 10-minute shower has an average consumption of 200 liters of water, we can know that spending 50 minutes doing this hygiene ritual can cost 1,000 liters of water per person. It is an exorbitant figure that clashes head-on with any policy to protect the scarce water resource, not to mention the enormous energy cost of heating that amount of water. The referent. To put this waste in perspective, just look at the WHO guidelines through its WASH program, which establishes a shower of 5 minutes or less as a reference for sustainable hygiene. To give us an idea, the average daily consumption goal set by the organization to cover all the basic needs of a person is around 95 liters of water in total. Images | Armin Rimoldi In Xataka | The extreme hygiene of the modern world was supposed to have caused allergies: ancestral DNA has something to say

electric cars that are mobile batteries

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I’m going to tell you a little anecdote about what moves behind some texts. For a time, it became fashionable among car brands to put a coffee maker in presentations to show us the advantages of technology. V2L or Vehicle to Loadin English. Most of the cars electric and some plug-in hybrids They already have it. It is the possibility of using the electric car battery as an energy store to charge our devices. To demonstrate this in the presentations, we have seen everything as we said: coffee makers, electric bicycles, lighting systems with small bulbs to decorate some spaces… Honestly, it’s usually something I mentioned in passing in the texts because I didn’t see much use in it. Who makes a capsule coffee on the road or in the middle of the field? Who prefers to eat up the range of their car to recharge the battery of their electric bicycle instead of carrying it already charged from home? But in China they are showing that the system has much more interest than we can think. In fact, we ourselves have been able to see it, still in a limited way, during the general blackout last year. Now, floods in the Asian country are showing us how useful it is. Your cell phone always ready in an emergency situation Last April 2025, when Spain’s general network was off, a lucky few were able to eat hot, keep the refrigerator cool, and keep their mobile phone ready. They were the owners of electric cars. Some of them then saw that this function that the commercial had sold them and to which they had not paid much attention, finally, served something really useful. Luckily, our discomfort lasted only a few hours but it made clear to us some added advantages of having an electric car. But when your country has filled the streets with this type of vehicle and you suffer real problems, the electric car can become a saving rolling battery. In the Guangxi region have suffered historic rains by the action of a typhoon called Mesaak. Many have been left completely stranded in the middle of the water. We have seen how the drones used for food delivery They helped those who fled from the water in the upper part of their homes. Or even those who have used their “floating” cars to rescue those affected. To the point that since BYD they have had to remember that these cars cannot be used as emergency services. But in addition to these uses, having a multitude of NEV cars (as China calls the category that includes plug-in hybrids and electric cars) has proven to be a perfect opportunity for dozens of people to keep in touch with their families and the emergency services. Media like Southern Metropolis Daily either Shanghai Daily They have published some images on Weibo that show how people crowd next to cars because a single vehicle can charge dozens of mobile phones or portable batteries. This is possible because cars that have V2L technology can charge external devices using alternating current. In this case, what they have done is remove the socket from the vehicle and plug it into a multiple-input power strip to increase the number of phones that can be charged. The result is rolling batteries that keep the phones of dozens of people in a risk situation active. Of course, as explained in CarNewsChinait is important to be clear that this is not the most recommended practice and that multiplying the energy output by connecting power strips together can cause damage to them and, therefore, to the devices. The most striking thing is that, in the cars we see in Europe, bidirectional charging is usually limited to about 3.6 kW in many cases. However, in the CNC They point out that this is a rarity in China and is only available on lower-end cars. On the contrary, most cars have much higher charging capacities when they have to power other devices and even mention a Geely pick-up called Riddara RD6 which is capable of charging up to a power of 36 kW because it can carry a drone on its back. Photo | Southern Metropolis Daily and 老兵陈大叔 In Xataka | I have tried the BYD circuit in China: an underwater YangWang, a 29 meter dune and a car that turns by itself

We have been putting bananas in red fruit smoothies for years. Science says it’s just what we shouldn’t do

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Although it will always be a better option to eat whole fruit, smoothies and fruit shakes are a good way to eat healthyespecially in the heat of summer. When preparing them, it is time to experiment and try different mixtures and combinations of flavors. However, according to a study from the University of California Davisthere are combinations that are best avoided. In their case, they refer to bananas and red fruits. The key is in the flavanols. So much the banana like the red fruits They are very healthy. The first is especially rich in potassium, fiber and B vitamins. Forest fruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants such as flavanols. Precisely, it is with these that the problem arises. And, as these scientists saw in their study, bananas contain an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase that prevents the flavanols from red fruits from being absorbed. First experiment. These scientists carried out several experiments to reach these conclusions. In the first, 8 volunteers participated, who were given a red fruit smoothie or a capsule with flavanols. In both cases, when blood samples were taken, it was seen that the levels of flavanol metabolites had increased. This indicates that your body was metabolizing them to extract their benefits. However, when the process was repeated by adding banana to the smoothie, the results were very different, as the blood levels of flavanol metabolites were much lower. In search of the culprit. The guilt of polyphenol oxidase is not a suspicion. This was confirmed in a second experiment, in which a banana and red fruit smoothie was left at room temperature. After an hour, flavanol levels had greatly decreased. However, when the process was repeated with bananas that had this enzyme inhibited, they remained intact. Even separately. In another experiment, participants were given a smoothie made only of berries, followed by one made only with berries. banana. Again, the levels of flavanol metabolites decreased. It seems that polyphenol oxidase acts even when both fruits are put together in our stomach instead of in our blender. There are limitations to the study. This research took place in 2023 with only 8 participants. It’s a tiny sample size, so it can’t be considered very conclusive. Furthermore, all participants were men, so it is still not a representative sample of the entire population. The authors themselves indicated at the time that it would be necessary to carry out the study with more participants. At the moment, they have not done so. They have continued researching in the area of ​​flavanols, but not in relation to the drawbacks of mixing banana and red fruits. Although they have focused on the need to properly choose the fruits we consume. For example, recently published an investigation which concluded that eating five pieces of fruit and vegetables is not enough to achieve the adequate dose of these antioxidants in one day. You would have to choose the best options. Don’t despair either. If you love the combination of banana and red fruits, don’t suffer. It’s not dangerous at all. Simply, according to this study, flavanols are not extracted in the best possible way. You can resort to other additional sources and the problem would be solved. In any case, if for you banana is a dispensable complement, it may be better not to consume it with red fruits. Both fruits are very healthy, but the best option, based on this research, would be to eat them at two different times of the day. Image | Magnificent Xataka | The Spanish cherry had been dreaming for years of a scenario that has just come true: opening the doors of China

Whether or not the Horizontal Property Law allows defaulters to enjoy the pool

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Friday in mid-July. Any city in Spain. Five in the afternoon. The thermometer around 35ºC and there is no way to cool off at home, so you decide to put on your swimsuit, throw a towel over your shoulder and go down to the community pool, where some neighbors have been soaking for hours. Everything is going great until suddenly your expression goes wrong. To you and the rest of those present. The first defaulter who has not paid his installments for several months has just crossed the fence. Can it be there? Do you have the right to enjoy the pool despite your debt? Of swimming pools and defaulters. In 2015, the General Council of Associations of Property Administrators surveyed the financial health of the communities of property owners in Spain and found that a percentage more than respectable (42.8%) had at least one neighbor who was not up to date with their payments. Since then it is very likely that the ‘picture’ has changed, but that does not mean that the communities have been freed from the scourge of non-payments. weigh all the resources that neighborhood associations have to combat them, there are still people who do not meet their quotas. And that in summer leaves a thorny question: Can the rest of the owners veto access to the pool for those defaulters? It is not a minor issue. A Google search arrives to verify that it is a doubt that arises frequently in agencies. The ‘bible’ of the communities. When it comes to housing blocks and neighborhood coexistence, there is a ‘bible’ of reference: the Horizontal Property Law (LPH). It contains rights, duties and, in general, the legislative framework to which neighborhood communities must adhere. Also in cases of non-payment. In fact, the standard dedicates an entire section (article 21) to defining the “preventive measures” that property owners can apply to deal with defaulters. “The owners’ meeting may agree on dissuasive measures against late payment for the time in which said situation remains, such as the establishment of interests higher than the legal interest or the temporary deprivation of the use of services or facilities, provided that they cannot be considered abusive or disproportionate or that affect the habitability of the properties,” states the first point of article 21 of the LPH. “These measures may in no case be retroactive and may be included in the statutes.” Doesn’t it say anything about swimming pools? Not specifically. Just as it does not do so with other community facilities that exist in some buildings, such as gyms or tennis and paddle tennis courts. However, in that article the LPH slips a few key ideas. The main one is that it recognizes that neighboring communities can adopt certain “deterrent measures.” The second, that these do not have carte blanche. There are certain limitations that should never be skipped. To begin with, the LPH always talks about “agreements”, not improvised prohibitions. It may seem like an unimportant detail, but it is not. It is not enough for the administrator, president or any other neighbor to decide to punish a defaulter for not being up to date with his payments. Any “deterrent measure” must have the support of the homeowners’ association. The LPH even slips the possibility of addressing the issue directly in the statutes and rules of coexistence. “Abusive and disproportionate”. The law adds another important nuance. The board can vote on “deterrent measures,” true; but these have red lines. They cannot be extended beyond the duration of the debt and must not make the defaulter’s stay in the building unviable, something that could happen if the board insists on prohibiting the use of elevators, stairs and landings. The Horizontal Property Law is very clear in this regard, it explicitly speaks of “temporary deprivation of the use of services or facilities, provided that they cannot be considered abusive or disproportionate or that they affect habitability.” Does that affect swimming pools? Good question. Difficult answer. Can it be considered “disproportionate” to prevent a neighbor who is not up to date with spills from taking a dip? In general, managers recognize that vetoing common areas is “a controversial issue”. In fact, the photo can change from one case to another, depending on whether or not the matter is regulated in the statutes. “If it is not provided for in the statutes, the case must always be studied individually. The deprivation of rights must be interpreted restrictively and the aforementioned LPH only indicates two sanctions for defaulters: deprivation of the vote and the possibility of challenge,” slide from a consultancy in Castellón, which also reminds us how difficult it is to translate such a veto into practice. Who and how can prevent a neighbor from getting into the pool? Are the rest of the owners going to do it? Do you have power a watchman to do something like that? Reviewing the jurisprudence. Although not all judicial pronouncements point in exactly the same direction, there are rulings that support communities in favor of vetoing swimming pools for defaulters. The most cited case is a failure published by the Provincial Court of Valencia in May 2016, which concludes that depriving the temporary enjoyment of “an element of a temporary nature”, such as the sports facilities of the property, “cannot be understood as an agreement contrary to the Law or the statutes, but as an agreement that remains within the scope of the internal regime rules.” Images | Nick Page (Unsplash) and Brandon Hoogenboom (Unsplash) In Xataka | This summer you might find someone shitting in the pool. It has already happened in 300 Spanish swimming pools

“Losing weight does not automatically mean improving all aspects of health”

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We live in what many consider the golden age of anti-obesity pharmacology, since in recent years, medications based on GLP-1 analogues and other receptors, such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, have revolutionized the medical approach to excess weight, promising almost miraculous results. However, science indicates that losing a lot of weight does not automatically mean living better. A great study published in The BMJ has shaken medical expectations after analyzing mountains of clinical data. With all this, it has been concluded that, despite the drastic weight loss achieved by these drugs, the vast majority of them fail to significantly improve the quality of life of patients or substantially reduce cardiovascular risk after one year of treatment. How they have done it. The published research is not a small study, since we are talking about a mammoth systematic review and a network meta-analysis that has unified the data from 262 clinical trials in which around 100,000 people participated. In total, the effectiveness and risks of 19 currently available anti-obesity drugs, such as Ozempic, were put under scrutiny. The result. Although the effect it has on losing weight is undeniable, the data suggests that those medications that achieve greater weight loss are usually accompanied by a much greater toll in the form of side effects. It is precisely this toll, added to factors such as the loss of lean mass, that explains why, in trial surveys, patients do not report a notable improvement in their daily well-being despite having managed to lose weight. A complex puzzle. This latest macro study is not the only one that has attempted to shed light and shadows on these well-known treatments, since a meta-analysis published in Nature a few months ago specifically evaluated the comparative efficacy and safety between tirzepatide, semaglutide and liraglutide. The results already anticipated that clinical potency should always be weighed against the tolerability of each patient. The experts. José M. Ordovás, senior researcher at the Jean Mayer Research Center, sums it up perfectly in statements to SMC: “The study fits with what we already knew: some drugs cause significant weight loss, but losing weight does not automatically mean improving all aspects of health. The scale tells part of the story, but not the whole story”. For his part, José Pablo Miramontes González, an internist at the Río Hortega Hospital in Valladolid, points out that one year of follow-up is usually a short time to see miraculous improvements in heart attacks or mortality: “Cardiovascular risk does not depend only on weight lost, but also on age, previous diseases, blood pressure and lipids”. Images | freepik In Xataka | We believed that with Ozempic, people who lost weight exercised more. we believed wrong

Xiaomi launches its first wireless mouse with TOG omnidirectional sensor

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If you are one of those who telework in cafes, travel often or simply have a glass desk at home, you will know how annoying it is to always depend on a mouse pad to make the mouse respond. Xiaomi wants to end this problem at its roots. The Asian firm has just presented its new Xiaomi Wireless Mouse Pro 4a device that stands out for incorporating an advanced sensor capable of sliding anywhere and a combination of premium technologies at a ridiculous price: 199 yuan, about 29 euros to change. Thanks to its TOG sensor you can forget about difficult surfaces The great jewel in the crown of this mouse is its TOG sensor (Track-On-Glass). Unlike traditional optical sensors that go crazy when placed on reflective materials, Xiaomi’s technology allows you to track movements with complete precision even on transparent glass surfaces (as long as they are at least 4 mm thick). To adapt to all types of tasks, from standard office automation to photo editing, it has a top LED indicator and three factory presets to regulate sensitivity levels at 1,000, 1,600 and 2,400 DPI. A mouse with intelligent scrolling and silent clicks Beyond its all-terrain sensor, Xiaomi has borrowed a function from high-end mice from brands like Logitech: a dynamic electromagnetic scroll wheel. If you move your finger slowly, the scroll behaves gradually (line by line) to read documents calmly; But if you give it a quick touch, the mechanism automatically releases, entering free spin mode to go down at full speed along kilometer-long webs. Thinking of those who work in libraries or shared offices, the main left and right clicks mount TTC silent switches. They have a slightly longer key travel to maintain that physical tactile sensation when pressing, but without making almost any noise. Triple connectivity and easy setup In the connectivity section, the Xiaomi Wireless Mouse 4 Pro is a versatile device. It allows you to pair and switch between up to three devices simultaneously: one through its 2.4 GHz USB receiver (which stores magnetically under the top cover) and another two through Bluetooth 5.0. Switching between your computer, tablet or laptop is as easy as pressing a dedicated button on the base. Finally, Xiaomi forgets about heavy and intrusive configuration software. This model debuts a drivers web basedwhich means that you only need to open your Internet browser to remap its metal side buttons or adjust the device’s performance, without having to install anything in the operating system at all. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: Xiaomi Wireless Mouse Pro 4 wireless mouse ✅ THE BEST Goodbye to limitations: Being able to use it on glass tables without a mat is a joy for mobile productivity. Web control: It is a huge success to be able to customize the side buttons directly from the browser, ideal if you use it on work computers where they do not allow you to install programs. ❌ THE WORST It runs on batteries… Unlike other models that recharge via USB-C, this one maintains the traditional battery compartment, so you will depend on external batteries. Small size… With dimensions of 115.5 x 62 x 36.5 mm and a weight of only 66 grams (without battery), it is very focused on small or medium-sized hands. If you have large hands or are looking for a purely ergonomic palm grip (palm grip), you will fall short. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are a mobile user, student or professional who works with a laptop in different locations and is looking for a light, silent and all-terrain mouse that never fails, regardless of the surface of the table where you rest it. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… Are you looking for minimal latencies and high polling rates for competitive gaming or are someone who suffers from wrist pain and needs a large ergonomic mouse with thumb support. And while this model arrives in Spain, we recommend these other mice Logitech Signature M650 L wireless mouse The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Rapoo MT760L Wireless Mouse The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s 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 | Gizmo China In Xataka | Five things to keep in mind before buying a computer mouse In Xataka | Best gaming mice: which one to buy and 11 recommended models

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