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His biggest problem is not money, but balance

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Spending a vacation on board a cruise ship is a tourist option increasingly in demand even by travelers high purchasing power. However, Mario Salcedo, a millionaire who made his fortune in finance, decided 26 years ago to turn his daily life into a vacation. Since then, he has been linking cruise trips turning these giants of the sea in your home. However, this life of luxury aboard some of the largest pleasure ships has taken its toll on him: he has lost “his land legs” and is no longer able to walk in a straight line when he arrives in port. Always live on vacation. The millionaire of Cuban origin counted in 2019 to The New York Times He was never interested in starting a family, so his life on land only consisted of working and working. So one day he decided to leave his apartment in Miami behind and embark on a cruise. The experience impacted him so much that since then he has been combining one cruise with another and now his house has several decks, swimming pools, dance floors and some fleeting neighbors with whom he socializes whenever he can. After being a regular among the passage of the Royal Caribbean companythe crew already knows him as Super Mario. “I don’t have vacations. People come here to spend vacations. Not me, I’m here to live my life,” explains the millionaire. Life on board. The millionaire investor uses a reserved table on one of the cruise ship’s decks where a handwritten sign reads “Super Mario Office.” Obviously They do not refer to the Nintendo characterif not to the place from which the millionaire sits every day for a few hours in front of his laptop to telework. In this way he has paid for the more than 1,154 cruises he has completed in his life on the high seas. The millionaire claims to dedicate between 70,000 and 100,000 dollars a year for his travels. The millionaire counted on an interview for Condé Nast magazine, who booked an inside cabin without a balcony, because “I don’t do anything in my cabin except shower, get dressed and sleep,” he explained. The rest of the day he could be found in his “office”, socializing with other travelers or dancing in one of the ship’s dance rooms. To avoid having to constantly change cabins, Salcedo plans it 150 reservations in advance, linking one voyage to another. The worst thing about living on a cruise ship is getting to port. Everything would indicate that the biggest cost of living on a cruise ship is money. However, for “Super Mario” the greatest sacrifice is going ashore. After more than 25 years rocked by the sway of the waves on the best cruises, the millionaire has developed a rare disease called landing disease. This is a rare disorder that affects the vestibular system of the ear which affects balance giving a constant sensation of movement even when you are stable and motionless on dry land. It is popularly known as “earth legs.” Usually, this is a disorder that lasts at most for a couple of days, but when your life takes place on the high seas, and you only spend a total of fifteen days a year on land, the disease becomes chronic. “I have lost my land legs. I sway so much that I can’t walk in a straight line. I am so used to being on boats that I feel more comfortable than on land,” he said in his interview. Doesn’t usually go ashore. There is no doubt that Mario Salcedo is like a fish in water on board a cruise, so the few times he goes ashore he does so to take a plane to take him to his next cruise, when they dock in Miami to check that everything is still in order in his apartment or when he has to make arrangements with the bank or medical visits. Luckily, except for his problem with balance when he steps on dry land, the millionaire in his sixties is in good health. A key factor for “Super Mario” to continue his adventure on the high seas, given that shipping companies prohibit that a person who requires constant medical care comes on board. In Xataka | Amsterdam has grown tired of too many tourists. And he has found a solution: fight the cruise ships Image | Royal Caribbean A version of this article was published in 2026

is that Iran has “lost the keys” and without them the balance is broken

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There are only a few maritime passages in the world capable of altering the global economy in a matter of days, and some of them are so narrow that they could fit inside a large city. Through those corridors they circulate every day hundreds of ships loaded with energy, raw materials and essential goods. Their fragility is such that a large military deployment is not necessary to alter them: it is enough that something stopped fitting so that the entire system suffers. Closed… but not by what it seems. For weeks, the international focus has been on whether the Strait of Hormuz was open or closedbut the reality could be much more disturbing: that Iran is not fully in control of the shutdown it caused. After laying naval mines in response to attacks by the United States and Israel, the passage was practically paralyzed, raising energy prices and giving Tehran a powerful tool of pressure. However, this same strategy has generated an unexpected situation in which, according to Iran has slippedthe blockade no longer depends only on a political or military decision, but on a technical problem that is much more difficult to reverse. The concept of “losing the keys”. Because the core of the problem is how the mines could have been deployed: hastily, disorganized and, in the worst case, without a record. accurate of your location. Some were even able to move through ocean currents, further complicating their location. So, this weekend counted the new york times that what in theory should have been a controlled closure of the strait has become something more chaotic and disturbing, where not even those who placed the mines know with certainty where they all are. The metaphor of “losing the keys” is not rhetorical, but rather a quite literal description of the situation that has been heard. in embassies in Tehran: Iran has blocked the door, but can no longer open it easily. An effective weapon against. He use of minescombined with the threat of drones and missiles, managed to reduce maritime traffic to a minimum and generate strong global pressure, but that strategic advantage began to turn against Tehran. To mitigate the impact, Iran has maintained limited corridors and spread supposedly safe routes, even allowing some ships to pass under certain conditions. Even so, the traffic flow has not been normalizedbecause the risk remains too high and uncertainty about the location of the mines persists. The technical limit of a modern war. Basically, something that we have been counting these weeks: the elimination of naval mines is one of the more complex operations in the military field, and not even powers like the United States have sufficient capabilities to quickly clear a road as critical as Hormuz. In this context, the Iranian situation is even more delicate: its own technical limitations, aggravated by the attacks to its naval infrastructuremake a quick reopening unfeasible. This introduces an unexpected factor into the negotiations, since the “technical limitations” mentioned by its leaders are not a diplomatic excuse, but a real obstacle. Unstable balance with risk of escalation. The result is a scenario extremely fragilewhere a partially blocked strait depends as much on political decisions as an out-of-control minefield. Neither Iran nor the United States have a clear image of how many mines there are or where they are, while Tehran retains the ability to plant more with small boats that are difficult to track. Of course there is also an option that no one rules out. Now that it is the United States that has decided to block Hormuz. Iran could be playing its cards, because the normal thing is that all the mines are mappedand that Tehran simply does not trust Washington and refuses to take any steps before receiving concrete concessions. And in all these scenarios, Hormuz becomes an area where any error, accident or incorrect calculation can escalate quickly, because the problem is no longer just who controls the passage, but that no one has full control of what happens underwater. Image | Jenikir In Xataka | The most buoyant market right now is selling streaming and satellite images of US movements to Iran. In Xataka | Commercial aviation is based on very old aircraft. The Iran war is going to make it even worse

It comes with a store balance and is brand new.

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The PlayStation 5 rises in price, again. And it does so in all the models that are available right now: standard, digital and Pro. If you were planning to take the leap soon, you may be interested in doing so before the price increases, since in some stores we can find it not only at its current official price, but also lower: PlayStation 5 Slim standard by 521 euros on AliExpress using the coupon ESCD25. PlayStation 5 Slim digital by 392.57 euros on AliExpress using the coupon ESCD25 PlayStation 5 Pro by 718.98 euros on AliExpress using the coupon ESCD25. Additionally, if you prefer to buy it from other stores, MediaMarkt has the digital PlayStation 5 Slim in its eBay outlet for a price of 469 euros. It comes from eBay, yes, but it has the official store guarantee and also adds a very attractive gift. PlayStation 5 Slim digital + 20 credit The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The PlayStation 5, cheaper and with a gift The PlayStation 5 In its Slim digital version that we can find in the MediaMarkt outlet, it is not reconditioned, but quite the opposite. This is a completely new console, which means that It has not been used, is unopened, has no damage and is in the original packaging.. The console does not come alone, but is actually a pack that includes a card balance of 20 euros. It is not a lot of money, but it is attractive to receive the console at home and take advantage of one of the many offers in the PlayStation Store so you can play from the first moment. Be careful: the digital PlayStation 5 Slim is, as its name suggests, a completely digital console. It does not allow playing video games on a physical disk, unless the disk reader that can be purchased for 79.99 euros in the main MediaMarkt store. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: PlayStation 5 offer today ✅ THE BEST dand offer and with gifta 20 euro credit code for the PlayStation store. ❌ THE WORST Yesin disk readerso unless the reader is purchased separately, it only allows you to play digital video games. 💡 BUY IT IF… You were planning to buy the console in the near future, since it will soon increase in price. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You can wait for sale campaigns such as Prime Day or Black Friday, since the PlayStation 5 usually tends to drop in price, although the discount will depend a lot on the new price increase. You may also be interested Remotto5 – Wireless PS5 Controller Charger – Portable Battery for DualSense Play While Charging – Long Duration +12 Hours of Autonomy – PS5 Accessories The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand – for PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller (Quick Charging, Curved Stand Design, USB Power, One-Handed Navigation) Midnight Black 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 | John Tones and Juan Carlos LópezPlayStation In Xataka | PlayStation 5 Pro vs PlayStation 5: these are all the differences between the two Sony consoles In Xataka | Two years ago I bought a PS5. I wish someone had told me I needed these plugins too.

Printers have been a terrible product for 30 years. The fault is Nash’s balance

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Let’s go back to 1949. A young mathematician named John Nash Find an original idea for your thesis at Princeton University. Game theory already existed thanks to the previous works (1944) by John Von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern, but the von Neumann model focused on zero -sum games (one player wins, the other loses). Nash had a spark of genius in proposing that in any game there should be at least one point where no player could improve his situation by changing his strategy unilaterally. Formalized that idea in a short two -page article (‘Equilibrium Points in N-Person Games‘) In January 1950, and with it revolutionized history. Including printers. Is the printer the worst technological product in history? And is that the printers is an almost manual example to apply the call Nash balance. These types of products have been following – at least, to a large extent – the economic model of the machin and blades: you sell cheap the first, but face the second. Consumers know that when we buy an ink printer, the price will be economical, almost ridiculous. But we also have assumed that ink and cartridges for those printers will be very expensive. And if they are not, what will end up being is Ink subscription… either to the printers themselves. Not only that: in the last 30-40 years we have seen how printers have become-probably- The worst technological product in history. It is no longer only that printers can get stuck or work erratically. The real problem is terrifying form in which manufacturers have protected their business, preventing in all possible ways that users can for example use Compatible cartridges and tonniers of third parties. Nash’s balance explains very well why manufacturers do what they do. Imagine two great manufacturers such as HP and Canon with two options: Expensive and blocked cartridges (current model) Cheap and open cartridges (which allow competition and lower prices) Given this situation, HP and Canon managers know that three types of market situations can be found: If both keep expensive and blocked cartridges: they earn a lot If one “opens” its cartridges and lowers prices and the other remains closed: the one that opens loses income and the one that is still closed earns more … or the opposite. Whatever happens, one will end up winning a lot and the other losing a lot. If both open: there is strong competition again, but both win less Given that scenario, manufacturers make an inevitable business decision: they close their cartridge technology and sell it face Because that’s what gives more benefits to everyone. Nash’s balance is fully fulfilled here: it describes a stable point for each player (company) but does not ensure that the result is the best for the whole. Collectively and from the social point of view, the optimal would be to open the technology and lower prices: companies would earn less, but the market would be larger and fair. Reality, as we know, is very different. But maybe that reality can change. We need a “Tesla printer” The printer user has therefore 30 years constant bleeding which translates into an exaggerated expense in cartridges and also in an erosion of time and productivity. What has happened with printers is something extraordinary: We have normalized that printers are almost more a problem than a solution. The Open Printer, a striking printer project “Open Source” and is based on the use of HP cartridges but accepts compatible third -party cartridges. Source: The Open Printer. And that is why we have a panorama in which there is a great opportunity for a revolution in the printers market. This segment is hungry for an ethical disruptive: the manufacturer who abandons the current Nash balance can change everything here. It is a mature field in which an innovative based on transparency and reliability could not only capture the market, but even redefine it. What the market needs is a kind of “Tesla printer”. And we refer to a printer that causes in this segment what Tesla managed to provoke in the car industry: a machine that has a great design, a reliable operation and that is also designed to last. But above all, that offers an alternative to current printers and their dictatorial philosophy with cartridges. Here are some projects underway. The project The Open Printerfrom the Parisian startup Open Tooks, is intended as A repair ink printer, Open Sourceand that focuses its operation on reparable cartridges. Its creators claim that this printer is created “with standard mechanical components and with modular parts”, which theoretically simplifies its assembly, modification and repair. Source: The Open Printer. In fact, the Open Printer works with a small Raspberry Pi W plate as an operations center. There are no proprietary firmware or cartridges with DRM. It is designed to use HP63 cartridges (HP 302 in Europe) both in black and in color but they serve both those of HP and third parties. And not only can you print on AAR or A4 folios, but even in 27 mm paper rolls. There are no details about its price or availability for the moment, but the idea will not be launched directly, and will first be launched as a collective financing project. We know for previous failures (and frauds) that such financing models It has its risksbut in this case that option seems reasonable and we only have to wait for the best of the project. That may not be the only launch in this regard, and in fact There is an even more interesting rumor. Frameworkthe company that has conquered us with its repairable laptops, seems to be considering the idea of ​​creating its own printer (modular and repairable? We expect that!). This is how at least a recent message indicates in X in which they commented on how “one of you must have sabotaged the office printer and has forced us to manufacture one. It is not possible that HP is selling printers that broken.” … Read more

We thought that Sunday’s anxiety in the afternoon was a laziness problem. Actually, it’s about working balance

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Every weekend, millions of people experience a sensation that is increasing as Sunday is coming and the first day of the work week is approaching. According to A study Prepared by LinkedIn, this phenomenon, known as “Sunday anxiety“or” Sunday syndrome “, affects up to 80% of the workers surveyed, being more intense in the employees of generation Z with 94% incidence. In fact, this phenomenon is so studied that they have even managed to start time: the first symptoms tend to appear From 15:58 on Sunday, According to a survey which was carried out in 2020. The usual thing is to attribute this anguish Sunday to laziness or to the desire to stretch leisure time to the maximum at the expense of neglecting labor obligations. However, its origin is a bit deeper and is related to the abrupt step of leisure to duty. Factors behind Sunday anxiety According to published by The countryanticipated anxiety by the arrival of Monday is manifested with varied symptoms: from stomach discomfort and difficulty sleeping to melancholy and fear, depending on each person. According to psychologist Marisol Delgado, a specialist in psychotherapy by the European Federation of Psychologists Associations (EFPA), “Sunday afternoon is one of the few moments in which many professionals can stop reflecting on their life and wander after five or six frantic days.” Sunday’s anguish not only depends on personal emotions, but it is influenced by multiple factors structural and cultural. One of the most prominent is Labor exhaustionthe overload of tasks and the poor management of them throughout the week. In short, the job anxiety It does not have its origin in the laziness of returning to work instead of continuing to enjoy leisure time, but of the anxiety produced by the Labor overload and the lack of free time until next weekend. In other words, of a Bad balance between personal and work life. As Delgado explained, “people who suffer from this disorder are usually those who focus on the negative of things, those who do not know how to manage their free time, those with a clear avoidance strategy In complicated situations or those that have little tolerance to frustration and do not accept that things end, that the weekend ends. “ The feeling of guilt for not having fulfilled all the weekend plans, or for Not having enjoyed free time As expected, it helps to increase the feeling of discomfort and frustration before the work week starts again. The tendency to compare with others Through social networks It adds to anguish, especially when it is perceived that the weekend itself It has been less satisfactory than that of othersincreasing that feeling of discomfort. Strategies for a bad Sunday Although Sunday anxiety may seem difficult to handle, there are effective resources to reduce its impact both at the moment and in the long term. Among the most recommended is the create a relaxing routine For Sunday night and avoid leaving tedious or home tasks for that day. Try to advance them to Friday or Saturday morning to release your agenda for the rest of the weekend. Similarly, minimize Monday’s negative connotations planning an activity that is fun for Monday: a film session or is with a friend. In short, schedule an activity that makes you wishing that Monday arrives To do it. Another strategy consists of Organize and plan the weeksince having clarity about the objectives and tasks facilitates stress management and helps to reduce intrusive thoughts. When the discomfort persists, it is recommended Search for professional supportcommunicate the needs to the work environment to prevent Those first symptoms of lack of balance between working life and leisure time can derive in mental health problems. In Xataka | If you have wondered how much free time you need to be happy, science has an answer Image | Unspash (Hannah Popowski, Annie Spratt)

Samsung’s folding mobile at the balance price, offerton in the Logitech portable console and more, hunting bargains

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We return with a new hunting bargains in a week in which we have seen offers in a large assortment of devices. Amazon, Pccomponentes and Mediamarkt crowned some of the better chollos in mobiles, portable consoles, sound bars and much more. In this article we will review the best discounts that are still available. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 by 664.05 euros When registering in Mediamarkt, a folding mobile that has fallen in price with the 50%discount. Logitech G Cloud by 284.99 eurosa portable console with autonomy of up to 10 hours to play in the cloud. MacBook Air M4 by 999 eurosa perfect laptop for the return to school. LG S60tr by 194.65 euros When registering in Mediamarkt, a sound bar with wireless subwoofer and rear speakers. Philips pack by 415.99 eurosa combo that includes a television and a philips sound bar. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 One of the best offers of the whole week is found in Mediamarkt through the two discounts that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6: A direct discount and another to register in the store. By 664.05 euroswe talk about an excellent folding mobile in your 512 GB configuration which has software adapted to its format, a powerful processor (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) and a good external 3.4 -inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 (512 GB) * Some price may have changed from the last review Logitech G Cloud Beyond the Steam Deck, the Nintendo Switch 2 or the Asus Rog Ally, there are other consoles that compete in a different league: cloud services. The Logitech G Cloud has fallen into Amazon to the 284.99 euros And it stands out because it is a portable console compatible with services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming either Nvidia GeForce Nowbut it also does it because its battery has a Autonomy of approximately 10 hoursit is very comfortable in hand and its 7 -inch IPS screen looks better than it seems to see its specifications in the technical file. * Some price may have changed from the last review MacBook Air M4 There is very little left to return to school, so if you are looking for a good laptop to take class or study at home (and even serve to work), much eye because the MacBook Air M4 is offer on PCComponentes by 999 eurosone of the best prices we have seen to date. This laptop incorporates the powerful M4 chipis compatible with Apple Intelligence And its battery offers a Autonomy of up to 18 hours of video playback. * Some price may have changed from the last review LG S60tr Also in Mediamarkt we can find a good price in the LG S60tra sound bar that stays for 194.65 euros When registering in the store. For this price, we talk about an excellent model that is accompanied by a wireless subwoofer and a torque of rear speakers, offers an audio power of up to 440W to 5.1 channelsis compatible with Dolby Digital and Mediamarkt offers Five years of guarantee. * Some price may have changed from the last review Philips pack PCComponentes has a good assortment of offers that gather several devices in a pack. On this occasion, the store has launched a A TV combo with a sound bar. All this for 415.99 euros: The Philips 50pus9010 It is a 50 -inch Smart TV that mounts a QLED panel and that comes with the brand’s ambilight technology. It offers a 144 Hz soda rate, it is compatible with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, integrates the Alexa voice assistant and works with Google Home and its speakers offer a 40W audio power. The Philips Tab4000 It is a sound bar that, in this case, it is more advisable to use it on another television that is at home, since its audio power is lower (30W RMS) and is not compatible with Dolby technologies. However, it comes with several audio modes that come very well (music, film, voice and stadium) and offers Bluetooth, USB and HDMI connectivity. Philips 50pus9010 + Philips Tab4000 * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Image | Samsung, Logitech, Apple, LG, Philips In Xataka | Best Samsung mobiles: which buy and recommended models based on budget, tastes and quality price In Xataka | Better sound bars in quality price (2025). Which to buy and seven recommended models from 140 euros

A huge secret factory is tilting the balance in the Ukraine War. Russia is multiplying a relentless army

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The war in Ukraine has entered a stage of tactical saturation where volume, rather than sophistication, has become The decisive weapon. Russia It has increased And much the use of Shahed drone swarms in Russian territory under the Geran denominationmanaging to pierce Ukrainian defenses at an unprecedented rate. How much? A video has revealed what is about to happen. Swarm war. I remembered The Financial Times that, according to official data, between April and June 2025, the percentage of drones that managed to impact their objectives reached 15%tripling the success rate of the previous three months. It We count: On the night of July 9, he marked a record when Russia launched 728 Drones and Shahed, along with Kinzhal and Iskander Balistic missiles, in a clear attempt to saturate and overflow the Ukrainian aerial defenses. This tactic demonstrates that the massive use of cheap platforms can overcome expensive and sophisticated defense systems, exposing a critical point: the imbalance between cost and effectiveness in modern combat. Gera-3 and a lethal machine. The technical improvements introduced by Moscow in their drones have raised their effectiveness notably. Among them stands out The Geran-3a vturbocharged arizing capable of reaching speeds of up to 800 km/h in chopped, which makes it almost invulnerable to the traditional anti -aircraft weapons mounted in trucks, such as heavy machine guns. In addition, current shahed can fly to greater altitudeavoiding the optimal impact areas of terrestrial defenses. This change, rather than reflecting Ukrainian weakening, shows the Russian capacity to quickly adapt its attack doctrine and exploit the weaknesses of the adversary. The Night wavespersistent and combined with more sophisticated missiles, they seek to wear not only the technical defenses of Ukraine, but also the moral of their population and force political concessions through exhaustion. A horror factory. And this is where Russia’s last announcement appears. Moscow He has revealed to the world which describes as its greatest and more Secret drone plant: Alabuga’s industrial complex, in the Tartaristan region, where Geran suicide drones are assembled. The plant, located in the Yelabuga Industrial Park and officially launched in 2023, appears In a video of the Russian military channel Zvezda, who does not spare to show adolescents operating work stations and manipulating technological pieces in assembly lines. According to Timur ShagivalievExecutive Director of the Special Economic Zone of Alabuga, the installation has multiplied by nine its planned production, reaching a monthly rate of 5,200 units Between attack drones and lure models, which converts it, he says, “the largest plant of its kind in the world.” The scene, no doubt, is disturbing: teenagers building weapons designed to kill a great distance, while the Kremlin presumes a relentless manufacturing capacity. Geran-2, cheaper. If the third version is the most advanced, its predecessor, the direct version of the Shahed-136 Iranian, is the drone Factory Key. We talked about a 3.5 -meter device with a 50 kg eye, a cruise speed of 300 km/Hy a range of 1,800 km. Its estimated cost of between $ 35,000 and $ 49,000 makes it an affordable massive destruction tool, ideal to saturate enemy defensive systems. Compared to western interceptors such as Patriot missile (valued at several million dollars per unit) The Geran-2 embodies an asymmetric disruption: cheap, resistant, easy to manufacture in mass and with a devastating psychological effect. New strategic threshold. To the Russian drone industry, with that Alabuga factory At the head, news has been added that has put Ukraine alert. Russia prepares to achieve unprecedented attack capacity: the simultaneous launch of 2,000 drones against kyivaccording to the German general Christian FreudingHead of the Working Group for Ukraine of the Ministry of Defense of Germany. This figure, which completely redefines the scale of the unmanned war 2 million FPV and 30,000 long -range drones or lure, According to reports of Ukrainian external intelligence (Szru). Overwhelmed defense. Ukraine, meanwhile, has responded to all this machinara with a combination of classic techniques In interceptor drones. In fact, Zelenski recently announced a according to Eric Schmidtformer executive director of Google and current leader of Swift Beat, for the co -production of hundreds of thousands of drones, including interceptors. According to the Ukrainian president, these devices are already Broving dozens of Shaheds In each attack and begin to demonstrate good results, with hundreds of confirmed eliminations in just one week. In any case, to be effective against the new flight profile of Russian drones, these interceptors must reach speeds of at least 200 km/hy altitudes of up to 6 km, capacities that allow to counteract saturation attacks that easily overflow the Ukrainian mobile units armed with technology from the mid -twentieth century. Adaptation without truce. The scenario is part of a dynamic of continuous evolution Between offensive and defensive: A cycle of innovation and counter-innovation that accelerates exponentially. Andrew Turner, former Air Marshal of the Royal Air Force and current director of Saibre Capital, summed up in the Times This dynamic as a “persistent staircase and countermeasures that in Ukraine is renewed every 14 days.” Thus, the conflict has become an accelerated laboratory of unmanned air war, where the decisive factor is no longer the number of fighters or tanks, but the ability to produce and adapt swarms of autonomous machines at a faster pace that the enemy can respond. A single color. In short, the drone war In Ukraine it has reached a new level of complexity. On the one hand, Russia has managed to integrate successfully volume, speed and saturation to create a constant threat that escapes traditional air defense schemes. On the other, Ukraine, with foreign aid, begins to build a defensive layer equally decentralized and reactive based on interceptor drones. In this confrontation of swarms, the balance does not lean simply by the number of weapons, but by the speed with which each side Learn, adapt and scale Your production. The aerial battlefield has become an industrial and algorithmic competition, where software, distributed manufacturing and AI are replacing cannons and missiles as decisive tools of … Read more

Gemini balances the balance of the new enemy of the vision pro

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At the end of last year, Google and Samsung made us known the ecosystem Android XR And one of the augmented reality helmets that was going to carry this software: Project Moohan. Throughout the last months we have been able to see it closely, but not taste it first hand. During the Google I/O.we have removed that thorn we had nailed. And in addition to trying Google glasses with Gemini, we have also had the opportunity to Try firsthand the viewfinder that Samsung has prepared In collaboration with Google, who put the software, and Qualcomm, who optimize the Snapdragon of its interior. Under these lines we tell you our experience with the device. Samsung and Google enter a field known for their obstacles First of all it should be noted that what we could try was a prototype. Quite advanced that glasses with Gemini, yes, but after all a prototype of which we still do not know the release date. These demonstrations organized by Google will serve the company to have a contact on the opinion of the users about the device, so they can still change many things for the launch. Google Headset, Samsung and Qualcomm | Image: Xataka During the test I have been able to check firsthand How Android XR works and what can we expect from this new device which has reminded us a lot of Apple’s proposal. And just see it, it is impossible not to remember the Vision Pro. The exterior design follows very similar lines, although with some elements that differentiate it such as the buttons in the frame and the touch panel on one of the sides. The rear fastening, on the other hand, reminds the Quest Pro goal. One of the first surprises came just to place them: They are remarkably lighter than one could imagine. The process is very simple: you put them and adjust the pressure by means of a wheel located on the back. In addition, a very interesting detail is that the device automatically detects the separation of your eyes and adjusts the lenses without having to do absolutely anything. Viewer next to external batteries | Image: Xataka During my test, The feeling was really comfortablealthough I could not take them for hours to check if they end up causing fatigue. It is expected that, as with any device that is carried in the head, prolonged use ends up generating some discomfort, however light it is. Like the pro vision, these glasses They choose to outsource the batterywhich connects by a cable. This allows to reduce the weight in the head, something fundamental to improve comfort, but implies carrying the battery in the pocket, which is not especially practical. It seems that, for now, this is the only viable solution for this type of devices if we want to prevent them from being excessively heavy. Image | Xataka Another well -taken idea is that I could choose two ways to wear the helmet. We can put the viewfinder next to Silicone pads Located at the bottom, which is isolated completely from the outside world for total immersion, or without them, since they are magnetic and can be easily removed. Without the pads, we can see part of the environment below the glasses, mixing with what we see on the screens. This option is surprisingly comfortable and nothing annoying, being ideal for moments when we need to be aware of what is happening around us. The interface has not yet been presented in this way, but it is what Google aspires with Android XR | Image: Google The quality of the screens is frankly good, and hence the Samsung lab They feel a bit below the pro vision. The video feed it offers from the outside world has very good quality and feels fluid, although it shows a certain grain that can end up being annoying after prolonged use. We remember, it is not a finished product, so we will have to wait to have them in hand once launched to really see how they develop in this aspect. Android XR, an still tasteless sauce but with great aspirations thanks to Gemini The software is quite intuitive and works with gestures similar to those we already know about other proposals such as Quest and Vision Pro. Our hands are the controls: We sail through the interface by pinches to select applications or return to the main menu. We have not had the opportunity to share what we saw through the glasses due to limitations of the test itself, so it is another detail that we sign up for when we try the device in depth. Image | Xataka Android XR is simple and functional, although in its current state it gives the feeling that it still lacks its own personality and identity. However, it is noted that the device is more advanced than the light augmented reality glasses that Google is designing and that they remain a premature prototype, which is logical considering that this helmet It will be launched predictably during this same 2025. Without a doubt, the strong point of these glasses is the integration of Gemini. The assistant sees and hears everything we when we invoke it, which allows control the device much more comfortable through voice commands. During my test, I could see how useful it is to be able to interact with the interface without constantly using your hands. For example, when using Google Maps, I could move to different points of the map with simple vocal orders. It is also very practical to ask Gemini to perform any task or interact with any notification, as well as open and close applications. Image | Xataka This feature can make an important difference with respect to the pro vision, since using the hands and keeping the arms in motion for prolonged periods can be exhausting. I have been able to try several immersive demos on YouTube, and I have to say that the … Read more

His biggest problem has not been money, but balance

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Passing a vacation aboard a cruise is a tourist option increasingly demanded even for travelers high purchasing power. However, Mario Salcedo, a millionaire who made a fortune in finance, decided 25 years ago to turn his day to day on a vacation. Since then, he has been linking cruise trips making these colossi of the sea In your home. However, that life of luxuries aboard some of the biggest recreation ships has taken its toll: it has lost “its earth legs” and is no longer able to walk in a straight line when it arrives in the port. Live on vacation. The Millionaire of Cuban origin told In 2019 a The New York Times that he was never interested in forming a family, so his life on the mainland was only to work and work. So one day he decided to leave his apartment behind in Miami and cruise. The experience impacted him so much that since then he has been linking one cruise with another and now his house has several covers, swimming pools, dance tracks and some fleeting neighbors with which he socializes whenever he can. After being a regular between the passage of the Royal Caribbean companythe crew already knows him as Super Mario. “I have no vacation. People come here to spend a vacation. I don’t, I’m here to live my life,” explains the millionaire. Life on board. The Millionaire Investor uses a reserved table on one of the covers of the cruise in which it can be read on a handwritten sign “Super Mario’s office”. Obviously They do not refer to the Nintendo characterif not to the place from which the millionaire sits every day for a few hours before his laptop to telework. In this way, the more than 1,154 cruises that he has completed in his life on the high seas has been paid. The Millionaire claims to dedicate between $ 70,000 and $ 100,000 a year for their trips. The millionaire counted in An interview For Condé Nast magazine, who reserved an inner cabin without a balcony, because “I do nothing in my cabin but shower, dress and sleep,” he explained. The rest of the day could be found in his “office”, socializing with other travelers or dancing in one of the ship’s dance rooms. To avoid having to constantly changing cabin, Salcedo plans it with 150 reservations in advance, linking a journey with another. The worst of living in a cruise is to get to port. Everything would indicate that the greatest cost of living in a cruise is money. However, for “Super Mario” the greatest sacrifice is to go down to the ground. After more than 25 years rocked by the swing of the waves in the best cruises, the millionaire has developed a rare disease called Landing disease. This is a rare disorder that affects the vestibular system of the ear that affects the balance giving a constant sensation of movement even when it is stable and motionless on the mainland. It is popularly known as “earth legs.” Usually, this is a disorder that remains as much for a couple of days, but when your life transcurns on the high seas, and you only pass a total of fifteen days a year on land, the disease becomes chronic. “I have lost my land legs. I swing so much that I cannot walk in a straight line. I am so used to being in ships that I feel more comfortable than on land,” I said in his interview. It does not usually go down to land. It is unquestionable that Mario Salcedo is found aboard a cruise as a fish in the water, so, the few times that he goes down to the ground to take a plane that takes him to his next cruise, when they dock in Miami to verify that Everything is still in order in your apartment or when you have to make efforts with the bank or medical visits. Luckily, except for his problem with balance when Pisa Tierra Firme, the Millionaire Sexagenarian enjoys good health. A key factor for “Super Mario” to follow your adventure on the high seas, given that shipping companies prohibit That a person who needs constant medical care rises on board. In Xataka | Amsterdam has tired of excess tourists. And he has found a solution: fight cruises Image | Royal Caribbean

This little Xiaomi is perfect if you are looking for good quality-price balance on a mid-range mobile

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If you are thinking about renewing your old mobile and you will opt for a mid -range but with plenty of power, this Xiaomi little f6 It is an excellent option to consider. Now, in addition, in the official Chinese manufacturer store, it is available on offer, by 329.99 euros. Xiaomi little F6 5g Smartphone 8gb+256gb * Some price may have changed from the last review A mobile with good performance and good camera He Little f6 It is an Xiaomi mobile that stands out for very good features for the price it has. Your screen is type 6.67 inches AMOLEDwith 1.5K resolution and 120 Hz soda rate. In addition, it reaches a maximum brightness of 2,400 nits. Of its battery, it can be said that it has a standard capacity of 5,000 mAh (which is that of most market devices) and admits fast charge 90 w, allowing you to have your mobile loaded in less than half an hour. Its photographic system is signed by Sony and made up of a 50 MP Main Chamberaccompanied by a large angle lens of 8 MP and the front is 20 MP, so you can make selfies and quality video calls. The processor that mounts is Snapdragon 8s Gen 3which provides great performance and will allow you to play fluency even to games. As for the version you can get at this price, it is the 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The best accessories to protect your new mobile IVOLER FUNDA FOR XIAOMI LITTLE F6 5G * Some price may have changed from the last review IBYWind 2 pieces Protector for Xiaomi Little F6 5G/Redmi Turbo 3 5g 6.67 “+1 Chamber Protective Part+1 Rear Protector Piece Carbon fiber * Some price may have changed from the last review

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