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The “Handled PC” are living their golden age

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Yesterday was an exceptional day for nintenders. Nintendo Switch 2 It is official, a console that finally comes to compete with the best in the market, and that leaves Several errands to other companies. Switch’s particularity in front of his rivals remains his portability, and in this generation he is closer than ever to be The final console. However, although it seems that it has no rivals, the truth is that the “Handled PC”, or consoles that we can turn into both desktop and computers, are at their best. Asus Rog Ally X. The Rog Ally X of Asus It is literally a computer locked inside a console. A beast that was born in 2024 with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage and … a price of 799 euros. In hardware terms there is no comparison and, in software, here we talk about a console with Windows 11. There are no Nintendo games (at least officially), but it is a weight alternative. Asus Rog Ally, 7 -inch Fullhd screen, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage and Windows 11. * Some price may have changed from the last review Steam Deck. Steam Deck It is one of the clear references within its segment, despite taking time in the market. A beast with Zen 2 processor, OLED screen in its latest generation, external connectivity up to 8K 60 fps and its own system: Steamos 3.0 (based on ARCH). This console is also around 700 euros, but is closer to a computer than a video game device. Valve Steam Deck SSD of 512 GB + 16 GB of RAM, 7 inches, 60 Hz, 1280 x 800 px, hand games console * Some price may have changed from the last review Lenovo Legion Go S. Recently we could try the Lenovo Legion Go Sa beast with Steamos and option to Windows. The tonic is similar to that of its rivals: AMD processor, a lot of storage, option to use desktop functions, etc. The price? Also more expensive than Switch 2, 630 euros for Windows version. Its “Sin S” version, the Lenovo Legion Go, is also available with even more radical specifications. Lenovo Legion Go – Gaming Portable console 8.8 “WQXGA (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 8C, 16GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, Integrated AMD graphics card, Windows 11) Black, Legion Coldfront cooling system * Some price may have changed from the last review MSI The Claw. MSI is known for manufacturing computers, but also knows how to make consoles with Windows 11. The Claw A1 follow the line of the other devices: PVP between 600 and 800 euros, in this case an Intel Core Ultra 7, and a lot of chicha under the hood. MSI Claw A1M – Full HD 7 “120Hz (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wi -Fi 7, Windows 11) * Some price may have changed from the last review All are missing something. Nintendo, everyone needs to be Nintendo consoles. The company has achieved something that plays in its favor: buyers who bet their consoles for the mere fact that consoles … are from Nintendo. A nostalgia fever, exclusive games only available on its platform and a different philosophy, one in which the graphics go to a secondary plane (not so much in this second generation) and the only thing that matters is the experience with the game itself. Image | Xataka In Xataka | Adult life has made me sitting to play is increasingly complicated. Until I bought a portable console

We have just found a terrestrial lichen capable of living and prospering in Mars. And it is more interesting than it seems

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In the mid -2010, a group of European researchers They went up to the highest, arid and aggressive part from the Sierra de Gredos to collect lichens. Their intention was clear: bringing them to space and seeing what happened to them. And they did. The Castilian lichens did not travel alone, they went with another lichene of the Alps and with a pair of cryptondolitic fungi of the dry valleys of McMurdo, in the Antarctic region of Victoria Earth. 18 months passed outside the International Space Station. AND They survived: They survived the void of space, lack of water, at external temperatures and radiation. It was excellent news. But there was a better one. Because it was not the only experiment they were doing. Actually, half of the samples traveled to the US, yes; But the other half They got into In a laboratory here on Earth and were preserved in conditions very similar to those on the surface of Mars. We talk about “temperature fluctuations between -21.5 and +59.6 ºC, cosmic-galactic radiation of up to 190 megrays, and a vacuum between 10-7 and 10-4 pascals.” After that year and a half of experiment, when comparing the samples, the specimens exposed to the Martian conditions had twice as much metabolic activity as those who had been in spatial conditions. In the case of alpine lichen (Xanthoria Elegans) It was 80% more. It was interesting, but it wasn’t enough. But do they only survive or advance? Now a Polish research team has managed to take the steps that were missing. His idea was also simple: studying the physiological and biochemical responses of certain species of live and direct lichens. In the end, the 2015 study was not able to determine what had happened during those 18 months. His work concentrated on examining what had remained and, in this sense, Polish researchers They paid a lot of attention in what was happening during the process. And although the results were mixed … Of the two varieties of licen they used, one (one (C. Aculeata) He failed to endure Oxidative stress or associated damage, despite having high amounts of melatonin. Instead, another (D. Muscorum) Yes could effectively activate its defense mechanisms based on crystalline deposits. … The news is good. Not only because it gives us very interesting keys to conceptualize the challenges of survival and habitability on Mars. But They expand “Our understanding of biological processes in simulated Martian conditions and reveal how hydrated organisms respond to ionizing radiation.” We still do not know if it is a good idea ‘polluting Mars with earthly life ways’, but we do start to intuit that it will be inevitable. That, in fact, IGual is a process already underway. Image | THAT | Daniele Colucci In Xataka | Elon Musk has said that Mars will be part of the United States. It is an unusual affront to the outdoor space treaty

The Basque ball is living a historical schism. One that threatens to leave Spain outside the International Federation

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The Basque ball is news. Although not in the sports sections of the newspapers, but in those of judicial and political chronicle. The decision of the International Ball Federation (FIPV) to recognize as a full member to Euskadi in the late 2024 and consecrate in passing to his selection, opening the doors of the official tournaments, he has generated A huge hangover that reaches far beyond the pediment and shakes Sport (and politics) national. The stage has been complicated over the last months that the pelotari face an unusual scenario right now: The rupture between the FIPV and its Spanish counterpart (Fepelota) and the possibility that this spring will be held in Gernika participate in the Cup of Nations Basque representatives, but not Spanish. To understand the earthquake that is shaking the Basque ball inside and outside Spain you have to go back a few years ago. Enough. Recently Javier Conde, the new president of Fepelotahe said to brand that we would have to look at 23 years ago and the departure of the Basque Federation (EEPF) of the Spanish (fepelota), which right now brings together A dozen of regional organizations and a delegate. A decision with hangover It is not necessary to go back so back. The spark that has lit the controversy among the pelotaris is much more recent, of the December 28, 2024when the International Federation (FIPV) decided to recognize the EEPF as a member, formalizing the Basque team and allowing its participation in official tournaments. Among other sites, the news It was celebrated In the PNV offices, but all Spanish sport (and politics) did not like. The Spanish Ball Federation did not take long to cross out what happened “Nationalist outrage” and accused the FIPV of breaking its own regulation. In A statement Rotundo denounced that the agreement was “vitiated in full” and was managed with “a irregular and opaque procedure“. Among other issues they denounced that Spain had been excluded in a” irregular “way, through” hurried disciplinary sanctions “that allowed the doors to be opened to the EEPF.” Otherwise they would have found a strong opposition. “ Fepelota did not stay in the words and complaints. In the same statement it advanced since it would resort to “ordinary justice” and the Arbitral Sports Court (TAS), a step that It soon gave. Today at the head of the Spanish Federation there are A new presidentJavier Conde, former head of the Navarrese organism; But the situation has not been weeding. On the contrary. Throughout the last months he has taken more firewood. A few days ago Conde He showed his desire to build bridges, but among its plans it does not happen (at least for the moment) Remove the complaint presented before the arbitral tribunal. “The CSD has asked me to paralyze the challenge in the TAS and accept a measurement, but many half truths are being said.” “Joxemari Mitxelena, New President From the EEPF, he says that the Spanish has denounced the Basque, but it is not true. If the TAS says that the agreements approved by the FIPV on December 28 are adjusted to the law and there will be any problem, ” Count wield. “The resource that we present in Lausana what it questions is the validity of that assembly because we believe there were serious irregularities.” “If the statutory modification that allows Basque to participate in international competitions is within the law They don’t have to be afraid to the resolution of the TAS. Maybe they know that it has not been done correctly “, He slipped The person in charge of Fepelota. In the same interview he claimed to be willing to withdraw the resource, but warned: “Before you have to sit down to talk. What they cannot pretend from the Basque and international is to press us before and mark our strategy.” The scenario is so complex that Count himself (in the presidency for just a few months) acknowledges that he has encountered a hot potato that can have an unexpected outcome: with the Spanish federation outside the FIPV at the gates of the Nations League which will start on May 31 in Gernika-Lmo, an appointment that could be developed with the absence of Spain and the participation of the Euskadi team as a full member. “I have been recorded, threatened, insulted and blackmail as the head of the Spanish Federation, which now has A threat of expulsion of the international ”, He confessed count Earlier this week. Everything indicates that we will not have to wait long to know how the case develops. Yesterday a meeting was scheduled between the International Federation and the Spanish with the mediation of the CDs that It ended up suspending Because there were no expectations of advances. And today the situation could be further complicated with a snack movement of the International. The FIPV plans to gather its board of directors on Thursday and address the conflict. What could be the result? According to brandone of the options is the expulsion of the Spanish Federation. Can the thing be further complicated? Can. The controversy around the Basque ball transcends the strictly sports or institutional scope and the politician plays fully. After all, one of the keys to the case is the Sports Law which entered into force in 2013. In its article 48.2 it is clarified that to participate in international tournaments, regional sports federations must “necessarily” integrate “into their respective state federations, although with a very significant exception. “The Autonomous Sports Federations may participate directly in the international sphere if the corresponding International Federation contemplates its participation, in the case of sports modalities or specialties, with historical and social roots in their respective Autonomous Community,” The norm requires. Of course, it also clarifies that before the regional body must have the CSD OK. That coletilla leaves part of the ball on the roof of the Superior Sports Council and has put its president under the spotlights, José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, who already … Read more

Putin has ordered to launch a Russian version of Eurovision. The last time the nation voted on lighting the light of the living room

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In geopolitics, very few things are left to chance, much less if what it is about is to extol the national values. Let’s put as an example Europe and “your” Eurovisionthat strange mixture of cultural exaltation of the peoples of the continent through music, a formula Martian that continues to awaken passions and quite the opposite for decades. In fact, even Russia has signed up for the formula. It is called interview, and in reality its history is older. Relive Russian music. As we said, Vladimir Putin has ordered the return of the Musical Interview contestthe ancient Soviet response to Eurovision, After the exclusion of the nation of the European contest in 2022 Due to the invasion of Ukraine. The event, which will apparently will be held in Moscow this fall, seeks to promote cultural and humanitarian cooperation among the allied countries of Russia, with the participation of nations such as Brazil, China, India and Cuba. The origin of interview. Released in 1977 in the middle of the Cold War, Interview It developed as A platform to promote cultural unity within the communist bloc and compete with the popularity that Eurovision already had then. It was also sought to show aval after Stalin’s death. However, if the event is remembered for something, it was for an unusual event. A peculiar vote. The lack of phones in Soviet homes forced The implementation of an unprecedented voting method: The spectators had to light the light of their house if they liked a song, or remain dark if not, allowing the electric company to register the consumption peaks and determine the winner. The success of the program resulted in surreal situations, with much of the nation in the dark at times, or totally illuminated. During its four editions, The contest managed to attract non -European countries like Cuba and Mongolia (or Finland, who was the only country he can say with “pride” that he has participated in the fever Kitsch In both blocks), standing out as a propaganda event that sought to project an image of diversity within the socialist block. End to the first stage of interview. The sunset came as the Soviet Union began to weaken at the beginning of the 80s. The contest was canceled in 1981 And since 1984 it would be Polish television TVP that resumed the organization of the festival With the old name of Sopot. In 2009, Putin proposed to restart interviewthis time between Russia, China and the countries of Central Asia, mostly members of the Shanghai cooperation organization, although it did not crystallize. Eurovision and rupture with Russia. From his first participation in Eurovision in 1994, Russia became one of the most competitive nations of the contest, although achieving its only victory in 2008 with Dima Bilan. However, Kremlin’s rejection of the evolution of the festival, where messages of diversity and visibility LGBTQ+ have won prominence, led to great tensions. Conchita Wursst’s victory in 2014 marked a breakdown: while Europe celebrated its inclusion message, In Russia the reaction was outragedwith Putin and his allies condemning the “moral degeneration” of the contest. As we said, the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sealed the definitive exclusion of Russia, which has now promoted the search for its own alternative. The “new” interview. The Guardian told this week That unlike the current Eurovision, which celebrates diversity and inclusion, this “remake” interview will adopt a conservative approach. Planning documents have revealed that Artists must respect “traditional spiritual and family values” and avoid any political content or “humiliate the honor and dignity of society.” In fact, Russian officials have affirmed that the contest will serve to promote “real music”, as opposed to what they consider “false” Western influences. International support and doubts. Apparently, Putin has discussed the initiative with Xi Jinping, receiving the support of Chinawhich suggests that the program could become an emblematic event for the geopolitical alliances of Russia. That said, doubts persist about its success, since Moscow has failed in previous initiatives to replace Western events, Like friendship gameswhich sought to rival the Olympic Games. In a world where entertainment is a weapon of mass influence, Putin’s commitment to a festival with its own seal is a declaration of intentions: Russia not only wants to challenge the West in the military and geopolitical field, but also in the cultural. That Eurovision is prepared. Image | Flowcomm, Serge Serebro In Xataka | Film rooms are becoming “show rooms” of all kinds. The best example: Eurovision In Xataka | China is filling with Russia products. The problem is that many of these products come from China itself

There are already people living in cabbages and offices

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Louis Goss is a British journalist who touches the thirties and has lived in an old geriatric, a residence, a town hall and an empty police station of the luxurious neighborhood of Chelsea, in London, which he shared with another 50 people. He has not done so because he looks for original accommodations. Nor is it an Okupa. No. like thousands of people in Britain (and in other nations, as Netherlands), Goss acts as “Guardian”, a figure halfway between the vigilant and tenant. There are those who assume that role because it is attractive and who is dragged to him by a residential market with Shot prices who have made the average rent between individuals already exceed the 2,200 pounds monthly. Some data to start. Madrid, Barcelona either Palm They are not the only European cities that look with concern their real estate market. In London things are not much better. There the pressure is so high that its mayor has labeled “scandal” that there are tens of thousands of disused homes, a stock that local administrations want to get into the market RECRUDETING (much) your fiscal pressure. A couple of data arrive to understand to what extent it has been complicated to find accommodation in the British capital. The Office for National Statistcis (ONS) estimates that the private average rent at the end of 2024 was there in 2,220 pounds monthly after registering the largest annual inflation in the country, with an increase of 11.5%. In 2015 that average was below 1,600 pounds. Even sharing house requires disburseing a considerable sum: According to Spaceroomthe middle room cost 993 pounds per month in December. And how do I live? That is the question that is asked not a few families, both in the big Spanish and other European cities, including London. Especially since housing purchase is an even more unattainable option than rent. The average price of M2 in the central areas of London moves between 10,700 and 19,400 pounds and the capital agglutina 19 of the 20 most expensive areas in the country. In general, the government estimates that only in England it would be necessary to build 300,000 homes A year, but the construction remains far from satisfying the high demand. Before that panorama there are those who have found an exit in a peculiar formula that It emerged in the 80s In Netherlands, where they already turn to it tens of thousands of people: the “property guard”. Those who turn to it are tenants, but with very special conditions that allow them to enjoy low prices in exchange for assuming certain discomforts and a mission. According to the CNNIn 2024 the formula interested 50,000 people in Britain. Tenar No, Guardian. System dynamics He explains it well Live-in Guardians, one of the British signatures that are dedicated to fostering it. “Property guardianship is an innovative and modern way to protect empty real estate and offer a series of advantages,” Share the organizationbased precisely in London. “A guardian is someone who has reached an agreement to live in a building or in a part of a property that would otherwise be empty with the main purpose of ensuring and safeguarding the place.” The owner of the building gets people who monitor, maintain and prevent construction from deteriorating or ends up. All without hiring a specialized company. And in return the “Guardian” achieves a space in which to live, usually wide, well located and especially for which it pays an affordable price. In 2022 Live In Guardans assured which offered its “guardians” (people that the entity selects among the candidates) renewable contracts of 28 days from 75 pounds a week. Living in temples, schools … The result is people living as a “tenant-guardian” in places of the most diverse, such as in temples, schools, libraries, pubs, nurseries, pavilions, office buildings, police stations, geriatrics, residences, municipal premises … it is not strange that in addition to empty the constructions are condemned to disappear, so that the owners are mainly interested Loads that entails. And does it work? Of course the figures are interesting. Citing PGPA dataentity that represents three of the main agents who are dedicated to exploring that formula, The CNN reveals that in Great Britain there are more than 13,500 people living as “Guardians.” And they could be many more. Last year 50,000 people requested to become tutors through the three entities agglutinated in PGPA. Not bad if one takes into account that in 2020-21 the number of candidates was much lower, he stayed in about 32,000. “People are looking for cheap ways to live”. For Arthur Duke, director of Live-in Guardians, Reading that leave those figures is clear: “It has been caused by the crisis at the cost of life. People are looking for cheaper ways to live.” In your reports The CNN and BBC They talk about Guardians satisfied with the spaces that inhabit, but in virtually all cases the same idea surveys: people use the formula of the vote of empty buildings because it offers them a cheaper option to live. “Basically it is the only thing that can be allowed”, confesses Gossthe 29 -year -old journalist who has gone through a geriatric, a residence for students and a town hall. Also by a Chelsea police station, in the london. When he did, in 2019, he paid 500 pounds, invoices included, which according to his own calculations meant half of what he would have disbursed for a traditional rent in the area. However, he ended up “tired of the conditions” and in 2021 he decided to lease a more traditional home to become an tenant. Even at the expense of paying more. Are all advantages? No. The “guardianship” has advantages for owners and guardians, who opt for more economical accommodations, different habitats and even the possibility of meeting new people; But the model also suffers from certain weak points. The guardians do not always have drinking water, sometimes the properties in guardianship are in very … Read more

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