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Today at Lidl (and half price) the Coca-Cola popcorn machine that is ideal for movie nights at home

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If there is something that many of us have wanted to have at home since we were little, it is a popcorn making machine. Today at Lidl we have one available with a Coca-Cola design that is amazing and that you can use every time you want to watch a movie, a series or simply have a visitor at home. The best thing is that it is reduced to 74.99 euros (its price is 169.90 euros). Coca-Cola popcorn machine The price could vary. We earn commission from these links If you can’t get it or you just want an alternative, you have this other popcorn machine from Amazon available for 84.80 euros. It has a similar design (although without the Coca-Cola logo), a warm light to keep the popcorn warm, and the container is easy to remove. Elite Gourmet EPM-250# Classic Carnival 74ml Tabletop Popcorn Machine, Retro Style, Movie Theater Hot Buttery Popcorn, Red The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A Coca-Cola popcorn machine at home This popcorn machine, as we have already said above, has a 55% discountso we are facing a very good purchasing moment. It is true that there are many ways to prepare popcorn at home, even in the microwave. if we do not want to use the bags that we can find in supermarkets. However, one of these machines, in addition to being very cool, has several advantages that make it worth it. The boiler where the popcorn is made is made of stainless steel and has a non-stick coating, which will prevent the popcorn from sticking. Besides, has an integrated stirring systemsomething that mostly prevents them from burning and coming out charred, something that makes them have an unpleasant flavor. Along with all this, it should be noted that it has an integrated lighting system, several accessories such as a measuring spoon and a crank to turn the boiler without burning ourselves. Its capacity is 10 cups of popcorn per serving.so we’re going to be able to make a good amount of these each time. ⚡ IN BRIEF: Coca-Cola popcorn machine offer ✅ THE BEST Costs less than half: Lidl right now has it with a 55% discount, so it’s a very good time to get it. A very cool design: These popcorn machines have a retro design that looks great in any kitchen, but the Coca-Cola logo gives it a special touch. Integrated stirring system: Shaking the popcorn makes it come out better, with a more uniform integration of the seasoning we use and with less probability of burning. ❌ THE WORST It is not a small machine: It measures approximately 49 centimeters high, so it is necessary to have space in the kitchen for it. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for a popcorn machine for your home and you want to get one with a very striking design with the Coca-Cola logo. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You prefer a more compact machine because you have little counter space. You may also be interested Gadgy Retro Popcorn Maker 5 L 800W Non-Stick Red The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Cecotec Fun&Taste P’Corn Lotus Popcorn Making Machine. 1200 W Popcorn Maker, Popcorn Ready in 2 Minutes, includes 4 removable containers with a total capacity of 4.5 L 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 | Lidl In Xataka | Ninja Crispi Pro vs. Ninja Crispi: the duel for the new glass air fryers is decided on size and power In Xataka | American refrigerator or 70 cm Combi? Be careful with making mistakes when buying liters that you may not be able to use

Valve blames RAM manufacturers for Steam Machine price

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The current technological and video game news is marked this week by two very clear things: ‘GTA VI‘ on the one hand, Steam Machine on the other. Both have something in common: controversy over the price. In the case of the Rockstar game because the 80 euro edition feels cut. In the case of the Valve machine because the price of 1,039 euros seems very inflated. And we don’t know if Rockstar had a gun to its head to set that price, but we do know that Valve had no option with the Steam Machine. Basically, it was an offer they couldn’t refuse. The situation is what it is. We have already spoken at length about the different editions of a Steam Machine that has hardware that is not cutting edge, far from it, and that comes with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage for 1,039 euros. If you want 2 TB of SSD, you have to spend 1,359 euros. The control, in both configurations, is separate. And the problem is that Valve has found itself launching a machine at the worst possible time, one in which the consumer components segment is destroyed because everything goes to the gluttonous AI industry. The problem is that they had to release the announced machine no matter what (they announced it in November), so they had no other options. Almost…literally. Questionable tactics. It’s no secret that Valve has found itself in deep water with the Steam Machine. A few weeks ago they asked (half jokingly, half seriously) help getting RAMwhich confirmed an open secret: if the machine was lagging, and if it was going to be very expensive, it was because of the RAM and the SSD. Gamer Nexus is one of the best hardware analysts on YouTube and his video about the system is all you need to see if you’re interested in this product, but it’s also interesting for one reason: Valve has done what it can. Or what they have left him. How they collect in Kotakuin a moment of the analysis comments on this matter, stating that Valve confessed to him that they had not been able to obtain any juicy contract with any RAM/SSD seller. The Valve employee’s phrase is devastating: “Look, there are no contracts. There is nothing. These guys are… they give us a price every month and then they say ‘you can buy this amount’ and it’s a yes or a no. And if we say no, they never talk to us again.” It makes sense. Because of that huge limitation, the Steam Machine being sent for review has a single 16GB DDR5 RAM module, but the motherboard actually has capacity for a second module, so it’s easy to imagine future Steam Machines with two 8GB sticks instead of one 16GB because that’s basically what they can access. And the saddest thing about it is that it makes sense. Valve is the king of video games on PC, it has its great gaming platform in Steam with benefits and power like no other player in the sector. However, in the world of hardware, Valve is a nobody. You are not going to make huge or constant orders with the deck or the Machine, so no manufacturer is going to associate with them to “price them” and be able to have a cheaper machine on the market. In the end, and in a much clearer summary, Valve is not Apple, it is not Samsung, it is not a company that is going to put millions of devices on the street and that, therefore, has room to negotiate better prices and payment conditions. In fact, even those giants are having problems. and what remains. This whole situation with the Steam Machine is a bummer, whether you were interested in the machine or not. It is something that reflects the first actions of more than a decade ago were a monumental fiascobut with the success of the Steam Deck, now they have wanted to take the bull by the horns and be the ones to launch the Steam Machine, but they have been caught out by this whole situation. In fact, they have already hinted that they were planning to launch it between 800 and 900 euros. In recent conversations they have pointed out that if we look at the price increase that Steam Deck has sufferedthat difference is what we should cut from the 1,039 euros to have an idea of ​​the price at which they wanted to sell it. It is no excuse, of course, in the end this is Valve’s problem, but the reality is very different: we are the users who are having to face more expensive technology and those of us who cannot access computers (basic for many of us) at the prices that existed before the NAND chip market exploded. Oh well, we have to continue creating slopewhich is the important thing. In Xataka | The runaway price of RAM threatens more expensive phones than ever. And that’s not even the biggest problem

I was thinking about buying a Steam Machine, but its price has put me off. This PC seems like a better option to me

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Yes, we already know the official prices of the Steam Machine. I really liked the concept of a tiny PC that I could have in the living room connected to the television, ideal for enjoying my gigantic Steam library (hello, digital Diogenes), but the price is much higher than expected. To contextualize it a little, its price is higher than that of PlayStation 5 Pro despite his last rise and its performance is quite far from the Sony console. So, to be honest, I wouldn’t buy the new Steam device, even though I really like the idea and I love how well it works, for example, Steam Deck. For a little less, there are computers like this PC Neo that can offer similar performance and, although it loses the concept of a compact PC along the way, has many other strong points. It is available, by the way, for 999 euros. NEO Gaming PC Ryzen 5 5500 RTX 5060 Ti SSD 1TB 32GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links An alternative to the Steam Machine if you are looking for a conventional PC We must start from the basis that they are two very different PCs (despite having a very similar price), but knowing that this Neobyte equipment can be a very good alternative if what you are looking for is to have a conventional PC to place in your setup with two monitors as is my case. First of all, let’s look at the prices of the Steam Machine in its different configurations to fully understand what the outlook looks like: The processor used by this computer is an AMD Ryzen 5 5500. It has 6 cores and 12 threads like the one used by the Steam Machine, although what matters here is the architecture. In that sense, the Steam team’s CPU uses Zen 4 architecture and the Neobyte Zen 3 team, so the Steam Machine clearly takes the point there. The same does not happen on the graphics card. As explained Digital Foundrythe graphical performance offered by the new Steam Machine is between an RX 6600 and an RX 7600 from AMD. Both GPUs are one step below PNY’s RTX 5060 Ti which uses the PC Neo that we are using in the comparison. Graphics card that, in addition, It is compatible with DLSS 4.5a technology that can help us have much better performance when playing. And how are they doing by memory? The Steam Machine uses 16GB of DDR5 RAM in a single module, while the PC Neo comes with 32GB DDR4 memory. In addition, the most basic version of the Steam Machine (which costs 1,039 euros) has 512 GB of storage, while the other gaming PC has 1TB. Finally, there is the issue of SteamOS, which is the basis on which the Steam Machine and Steam Deck are based. This operating system is comfortable to use and great for playing, offering the user an experience very similar to that of a console. Windows is not at that level, but we can use the Big Picture mode of the Steam app itself to achieve a result that, although not the same, provides a similar solution. So which option is better? There is no easy, universal answer for everyone. Personally, I think this Neo PC from Neobyte is a better option. It will offer performance very similar to the Steam Machine, although with the advantage that we can change your graphics card or processor (or basically any component) in the future. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: neoybyte neo pc ✅ THE BEST Good GPU + RAM combination: Despite being DDR4, this PC comes with 32 GB of RAM and an RTX 5060 Ti. It is a combo to play for several years with DLSS 4.5. Updatable for the future: It is a conventional gaming PC, which means that we can update it whenever we want. ❌ THE WORST Bottom processor: Its CPU uses an old architecture, so it is somewhat limited. This is something that we will especially notice playing at low resolutions. It does not have that compact living room component: It is a gaming PC with the good and the bad, so you may not want to place it in the living room as it is bulky. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for a computer to play with for several years with the possibility of being able to update it to improve its performance. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… What you’re looking for is a “living room PC” to play on TV with your entire Steam library. You may also be interested PcCom Lite AMD Ryzen 5 5500 / 16GB / 1TB SSD / RTX 5060 V2 / Windows 11 Home The price could vary. We earn commission from these links COOLPC Black I – Ryzen 5 5500 / GeForce RTX 5060 8GB / 16GB DDR4 / SSD 500GB / W11 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 | Steam, Artiom VallatNeobyte In Xataka | Best gaming laptops in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and six recommended models In Xataka | DDR4 or DDR5? What RAM to choose so as not to pay even more than necessary in the middle of the price crisis

The price of Steam Machine was predictable. The worrying thing is what it tells us about PS6 and Xbox Helix

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After announcing it in November of last year and keeping it in a dangerous limbo due to component crisisValve has confirmed the Steam Machine priceending weeks of rumors with a result that surprises few. that the Steam Machine had ballots to cost 1,000 euros, it was not a surprise (and even more so after the stratospheric Steam Deck price increase), but the worst is what is advancing for the next generation of consoles. Nails PS6 and Xbox Helix that they should be a generational leap and that are being given the price of the most expensive consoles in history. The 1,000 euros. When Valve announced the PC, it did so without a price. He invited experts to his offices so they could try out some games, see the machine both inside and out, and experience what the new Steam Machine could do (because there were already some that They failed more than a decade ago) could offer. The price debate immediately arose and, when doing the math, it was estimated among the 600 and 800 euros in the most pessimistic estimate. Reality has ended up far exceeding that forecast because the 1,039 euros are for the version with 512 GB of storage, the 2 TB version goes to 1,359 euros and then you have a pack with the controller for both configurations. Clearly, it is a very high price and, although it has the advantage of the form factor and a dissipation that seems very efficient, there are no performance advantages over a piece-based PC. It’s not ‘next gen’. Because, beyond the price, something that is being discussed is that the performance is nothing like the other Thursday either. Gamer Nexus either Digital Foundry They have already been able to get their hands on the system and the conclusion is that the performance (roughly) is similar to a 12 GB RTX 3060, an RTX 3050, an Arc A770 or an RX 6600. We are not talking about cutting-edge hardware at all. Not at all. It’s something that depends on the game and its optimization, but that’s where the shots go. And, if we want a simpler comparison, putting it next to a PS5 In performance mode (prioritizes FPS rate), making the game’s visual specs on Steam Machine match those of PS5, performance is very, very similar. Sometimes above PS5, sometimes below. We are talking about the base PS5, the one from 2020, not the PS5 Pro. More than 1,000 euros to move around the performance of a six-year-old machine is not good news. Steam Machine vs PS5 in ‘Forza Horizon 5’. Screenshot of the Digital Foundry video Steam Machine vs PS5 in ‘007 First Light’. Screenshot of the Digital Foundry video Steam Machine vs PS5 in ‘Black Myth Wukong’. Screenshot of the Digital Foundry video Steam Machine vs PS5 in ‘Alan Wake 2’. Screenshot of the Digital Foundry video Steam Machine vs PS5 in ‘Crimson Desert’. Screenshot of the Digital Foundry video PS6 and Xbox Helix, when. The more than 1,000 euros with the component crisis (which will last a few more years) no one will lower it to us anymore, but… what about the new generation consoles? We have been in the current generation for six years and it is an open secret (in the case of Xbox it is not even a secret) that both Microsoft and Sony are working on their new machines. If everything had continued as it seemed, PS6 and Helix should have seen the light between 2027 and 2028. PS5 has a good sales pace with 90 million units sold and ‘GTA VI‘ is postulated as that title that will allow the Sony machine to have a final run before the next generation. The problem is the same one that Valve has faced: the component crisis. A few weeks ago, Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox, pointed out that at the beginning of 2027 they would send the Helix development kits to companies, which indicates that we would see the machine at the end of the year or the beginning of 2028 and something more important: the console was going to be expensive. Rposing things. Since then, the wheel has continued to turn and Microsoft itself has spoken again about Helix, pointing out that what they wanted to achieve at the hardware level was getting out of hand because it is more expensive every day to set up a platform. Sharma commented that mass audiences “won’t spend thousands of dollars on a new generation of consoles,” so they were rethinking things with “radically different business models,” whatever that means. What is clear is that assembling a console that represents a generational leap compared to what we have had since 2020 is not cheap for companies that have to calculate the price/performance ratio very well and, although consoles are not the main source of income for the video game divisions of Sony and Microsoft, they cannot go to wild losses either. Hold on a little longer. The bad thing is that hope is not something that is in the equation at a time when we see that a machine like the Steam Machine, with its more than 1,000 euros, hopefully equals the performance of a base PS5. And that anticipates two futures: new consoles that are more powerful and much more expensive than current ones or hybrid consoles that rely on streaming gaming, which would further complicate the already damaged preservation scene. A third option? May both Microsoft and Sony hold on to their current generation a little longer. It is something that would be easier for Sony, which has the PS5 Pro on the market and much more stock than Microsoft, but by holding PS5 longer and delaying PS6 it would be able to take advantage a little more of a current generation that feels wasted in some aspects and, above all, it would be giving the component market time to recover. If not, consoles costing more than 1,000 euros at launch will be … Read more

Ukraine no longer wants to send soldiers to the front. His answer is an “unpublished Frankenstein”: robot-tanks with machine guns

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The British inventor Ernest Swinton first proposed using “land ships” to cross trenches and avoid sending infantry directly into fire. That idea gave rise to first modern tank a year later. Now, more than a century later, the logic is the same again: find a machine that can go where a soldier no longer can. A front that is too deadly. The war in Ukraine has entered a point where the simple act of sending men towards the line of contact begins to be too expensive a luxury. The saturation of drones has turned wide swaths of the front into real death zones where any movement is detected and punished almost instantly. This has changed the logic of the battle because it is no longer just about who has more armor or more artillery, but about who can continue hitting without exposing bodies. And here Ukraine is beginning to embrace a radical idea: if the front devours soldiers, perhaps the time has come to stop sending soldiers. The birth of a new “Frankenstein”. The Ukrainian response is as pragmatic as it is disturbing: take weapons systems designed for fixed positions and assemble them about ground robots. In fact, companies like Frontline Robotics They have converted their turret autonomous Buria (a kind of metal arm capable of firing machine guns or grenade launchers) into something new: small armed unmanned vehicles that act as micro-tanks. They are not tanks in the classic sense, but they fulfill part of their function. They move, shoot, seek cover and attack without a human being inside. It is a kind of improvised hybrid, a creature assembled with different parts to survive a battlefield that no longer forgives. The war against Russian infiltrations. The immediate objective of these robots is not major offensives, but something much more specific: hunt small groups of Russian infiltration. Moscow has been exploiting a simple but effective tactic for months: send small teams of infantry that slip between lines, forests and trenches to avoid aerial surveillance and penetrate Ukrainian defenses. They are small movements, difficult to detect and cheap to execute. Ukraine has understood that responding by sending more infantry only feeds that crusher. So now he sends armed robots, controlled from dozens of kilometers away, to intercept them before they go deeper into the line. The classic tank is getting old. There is a compelling reason why this idea is gaining traction: traditional tanks They are suffering greatly. Both Ukraine and Russia have discovered that a multi-million euro armored vehicle can be destroyed by a cheap drone in a matter of minutes. The economic equation has been broken. In that context, an armed terrestrial robot is a brutally logical solution: it costs less, it is manufactured faster and if it is destroyed no one dies. It is a mutation of the armored concept. Less armor, less power, less glamour… but more expendable. And in an industrial war, the expendable is often more valuable than the perfect. Evolution at the speed of war. The most striking thing is the speed with which all this evolves. Frontline Robotics It ensures that it introduces small changes up to twenty times a month and major updates every six months. The battlefield works like real time laboratory. Soldiers send constant feedback, and companies adapt their machines almost on the fly. It is a brutal advantage compared to the bureaucratic slowness of many Western industries. What today is a robot with a machine gunwithin a few months it may be a much more sophisticated system. Put another way, Ukraine is learning faster because it has no choice. Defend without humans. The underlying idea is more than a simple tactical innovation. Ukraine has already used ground robots to evacuate woundedcarry supplies, place mines and clear routes. This year they have made more than 50,000 missionsa gigantic jump compared to just 2,000 the previous semester. But what is truly new is the offensive leap: Russian positions captured only with aerial drones and ground robots, without a single infantry entering first. There has even been surrenders to machines. This paints a disturbing future: entire sectors defended and attacked by unmanned systems, where humans are increasingly distant from the point of impact. The ground war is mutating. What Ukraine is doing with these robot tanks may seem improvised, even almost artisanal, but it contains a transformation a lot more fat. For centuries, conquering land meant sending men into fire. Now start mean send machines. Not because they are better at everything, but because they are sacrificial. And on a front where every meter costs blood, the priority is no longer to advance bravely, but rather preserve lives. For this reason, Ukraine is not simply building new robots: it is testing a new way of waging ground warfare where the soldier is no longer the first piece to move. Image | Frontline Robotics, Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform In Xataka | Satellite images revealed that Russia covered a building with an anti-drone cage. Ukraine turned it into an action movie set In Xataka | The drone war in Ukraine just solved an old military obsession: how to blow up a bridge without tons of bombs

Today at Lidl this ice making machine that will save you from buying bags in supermarkets or gas stations this summer

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Although there are still a few days until summer officially begins, it is already hot almost everywhere. Whether we are alone at home or when a visitor comes, having ice cubes in the freezer becomes almost essential to have cool drinks. But this one ends and the molds that we all have in the freezer are not always enough (plus they take a long time to do their job). We have an alternative to avoid this with the ice cube machine that Lidl has: it is from the Silvercrest brand and costs 62.99 euros. Ice cube machine 105W The price could vary. We earn commission from these links If you are not convinced or you simply do not arrive on time, we leave you below two alternatives that you can buy on Amazon: Cecotec Ice Maker Machine by 89.80 eurosan alternative with more power and self-wash function. Songmics Cube Machine by 79.99 eurosthe best-selling machine of this type on Amazon right now. A machine to produce cubes in less than 10 minutes These appliances are a great ally in summer. They allow us to have different shapes of ice cubes without having to resort to the refrigerator freezer. This Silvercrest machine is capable of making 9 large ice cubes in less than 9 minutes, although we can choose to make 9 smaller ice cubes, thus reducing the time to 7 minutes. This is ideal for making batches and keeping them in bags in case we go to the beach, for example. Furthermore, this machine has its own built-in tank, so it does not need a water intake. In fact, since it is quite compact, you can take it to the patio or terrace if you have a plug on hand. It comes with a shovel to handle the ice comfortably and its control panel is quite intuitive, so it is not difficult to handle at all. ⚡ IN BRIEF: silvercrest ice cube offer ✅ THE BEST It is very fast making ice: Being able to have ice cubes in less than 10 minutes is great and saves you having to buy bags at the supermarket. You can move it to the garden or patio: Being compact and only needing a plug, you can move it around your house depending on what you need. ❌ THE WORST The basket is not a freezer: The basket where the ice that is generated is stored is not designed to store the cubes for hours. You have to take them out so they don’t melt. 💡 BUY IT IF… You usually consume a lot of ice in the summer and you want to avoid having to buy bags at the supermarket or gas station. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You don’t want another appliance for your kitchen or you have enough with the freezer at home. You may also be interested KeeGone Stainless Steel Ice Cube Machine with LED Display Cleaning Function 2 Liter Water Tank Includes Shovel and Basket 2 Sizes for Kitchen The price could vary. We earn commission from these links HOMCOM Ice Machine, Self-Cleaning Ice Cube Machine, 12kg/24H, 9 Cubes Ready in 7 Minutes, 2 Ice Sizes, 1.5L Tank, for Home, Kitchen, Office, Bar, Blue 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 | Lidl In Xataka | American refrigerator or 70 cm Combi? Be careful with making mistakes when buying liters that you may not be able to use In Xataka | Which home theater projector to buy, which is better?

a machine at 35,000 rpm filing your skin until it disappears

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In the 19th century, a French doctor adapted a dental tool to treat an inflamed hangnail of King Louis Philippe I. That little invention, the so-called “orangewood stick”ended up becoming the basis of modern manicure. Almost two centuries later, that same logic of pushing and caring for the cuticle has given way to something much more radical: erasing it completely. Manicure turned into an obsession. The calls russian manicures In just a few years, they have gone from being an almost niche technique born in Eastern Europe to becoming a global obsession. powered by TikTok and by an aesthetic increasingly obsessed with absolute perfection. The promise is deceptively simple: impeccable, clean nails, polished to the millimeter and with a finish that lasts for weeks. But how did this week count? Guardianbehind that perfect image there is something much less glamorous: a small machine spinning at 35,000 revolutions per minute that literally files the skin until the cuticle disappears. That is the paradox of this trend, that the more natural the result seems, the more aggressive the process is to achieve it. The price of perfection. Because the technique completely eliminates dry cuticle using an electric file, something that completely changes the logic of a traditional manicure. That skin barrier that normally protects the base of the nail disappears to expand the “canvas” of the polish and ensure that it reaches further down and lasts longer. The visual effect is very powerful, there is no doubt, and that is why so many clients are willing to pay double for it. In fact, it is no longer sold as a quick service, but as a piece of crafts aesthetics where every millimeter matters and where the perfect finish has almost become a social requirement. When beauty enters the medical field. The problem is that the cuticle is not there on a whim. They remembered in Health that many dermatologists have long remembered that it works as a biological seal that prevents the entry of bacteria, fungi and other external agents. When you remove it completely, a direct door opens to infections such as paronychia or onychomycosisin addition to chronic inflammations, extreme sensitivity or more fragile nails. And the risk increases because this trend has spread so quickly that it is not always accompanied technical training solid. An error with a tool like this is not a small aesthetic failure, it is, in the worst case, living tissue being eroded at high speed. The chemistry behind eternal nails. They counted this month in the New York Times That mechanical aggression adds another less visible layer: the chemical one. The European Union has started to prohibit some gel polishes that contain TPOa key compound to harden and set nail polish under UV or LED lamps. Brussels has decided to veto it due to possible reproductive risksalthough evidence in humans is still limited. The decision reflects an important change: the concern is no longer only in how the nail is worked, but also in what substances are used to maintain that extreme durability that the market demands. Manicure as emotional luxury. The rise of these techniques also says a lot about the cultural moment. In times of economic uncertainty, many people they cut expenses big, but they maintain small luxuries that give them a feeling of control and well-being. Nails have precisely entered that category. They’re visible, they last for weeks, and they provide that little constant reward when you look at them. For many clients it is not just aesthetic: it is a way emotional regulationa micro-investment in self-esteem that justifies higher prices and sessions lasting several hours. The new frontier of the perfect body. If you also want, all this can fit into a broader trend: that of industrialization of beauty everyday. Same as skincare became science and fitness became filled with metricsmanicure has become a process of surgical precision where skin, chemistry and the machine combine to pursue an increasingly demanding visual ideal. From that perspective, the issue seems more directed towards an uncomfortable question: how far are we willing to take that search. Because when a trend turns a natural barrier of the body in a “defect” that must be erased, perhaps the obsession with image and impeccability has already crossed too red a line. Image | Wikimedia In Xataka | The trick that made your nails last so long can no longer be used in Europe: Brussels has vetoed it In Xataka | Makeup as a couple and men with painted nails: the end of gender aesthetics has arrived

They can’t leave home without a 100-year-old machine gun

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A few years ago, the United States Army discovered that a Browning M2 machine gun manufactured in the 1920s it was still working within original specifications after more than 90 years of service. The surprising thing is that, a century after its design, this veteran weapon once again plays a relevant role in one of the most technological conflicts on the planet. Drones and reality. A Ukrainian mobile air defense unit was preparing to launch a modern interceptor drone when a simple reconnaissance mission revealed the main problem of the current technological war. The small quadcopter sent to check for possible interference suddenly lost signal and the operation had to be canceled before it even began. The episode was a reminder that, in a crowded battlefield for electronic warfarethe most advanced tools can be rendered useless in a matter of seconds. Therefore, while Ukraine incorporates systems increasingly sophisticatedtheir soldiers still keep much older weapons close by that remain surprisingly useful. Ukrainian HMMWV armored vehicle with two M2 Browning machine guns for anti-drone defense Interceptors change the rules. The need for these new systems arose when Russia modified its tactics. Shahed drones started flying faster and at higher altitudesoutside the effective range of many weapons used until then to defend cities and infrastructure. To respond, Ukraine has interceptor drones deployed capable of pursuing targets several kilometers high and at speeds close to 320 kilometers per hour. Models like the P1-Sun or the Bullet represent a new generation of low-cost air defense designed specifically to combat the threat of kamikaze drones, becoming an increasingly important piece within the country’s defensive network. Old Browning refuses to go away. However, they remembered in Insider that the war is demonstrating that the arrival of a new technology does not always eliminate the previous one. heavy machine guns Browning M2designed at the end of the First World War and massively deployed since the 1930s, are still part of the Ukrainian mobile units. Mounted about trucksthese weapons continue to be especially effective against drones that fly at very low altitudes to avoid radars. While the interceptors cover the upper airspace, the Brownings continue to provide an immediate defense against threats that suddenly appear a few meters above the ground. A layered defense. Ukrainian commanders describe modern air defense as a deeply tiered system in which each tool occupies a specific place. Interceptor drones can achieve goals that a machine gun could never touch, but they also depend on communications links vulnerable to interference and adverse weather conditions. At the same time, Russia is constantly adapting its tactics, making some drones be more maneuverable or more difficult to intercept. In this environment, the solution is not to replace one system with another, but rather to combine multiple defensive layers capable of covering the weaknesses of the others. Electronic warfare as an invisible protagonist. One of the most determining factors of this evolution is the growing importance of electronic warfare. What happened during the unit’s training near kyiv illustrates how a jammed signal can paralyze an entire mission. As both sides deploy more sophisticated systems to interfere with communications, navigation and remote control, reliability becomes as important a factor as power or speed. The most advanced weapons offer extraordinary capabilities, but they also introduce new vulnerabilities that the enemy can exploit. The main lesson for Ukraine. The drone war in Ukraine is leaving an unexpected lesson about the future of combat. Military innovation is often presented as a succession of technologies that replace previous ones, but the reality observed on the ground is always much more complex. Interceptor drones they already participate in most Russian drone shootdowns and their importance continues to grow, but even they need backup when communications fail, the weather worsens, or the enemy finds new ways to evade them. That is why a machine gun designed almost a century ago continues to share a mission with some of the most modern systems on the planet. And possibly, in the war of the future, revolutionary weapons will continue to need a plan B that, sometimes, was designed by engineers from another time. Image | X, General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine In Xataka | In case there was not enough “gasoline” in 2026, the attack by a Russian drone has crossed a red line: that of Chernobyl In Xataka | Ukraine has turned military bridges into impossible targets. Russia just responded with a Frankenstein on wheels

Today at Lidl (reduced by 50%) this De’Longhi super-automatic coffee machine, available for a limited time

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If you are one of those who cannot start the day without a good coffee, but you are tired of spending a fortune on capsules or the hassle of manual coffee machines, Lidl has the solution. The German supermarket has dropped the price of one of the most iconic models on the market: the De’Longhi Magnifica S (ECAM12.123.B) it remains irresistible 247.99 euros. It is one of Lidl’s offers of the day, so it will only be available during this day at this price. DeLonghi ® Magnifica S automatic coffee machine ECAM12.123.B The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Although if Lidl sells out (which is likely), on Amazon you also have another De’Longhi model on sale. It is about the Magnifica S (ECAM22.110.B) which is available at a good price, for 279.99 euros. De’Longhi Magnifica S (ECAM22.110.B) – Perfetto Super-Automatic Coffee Maker The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A De’Longhi super-automatic coffee machine now for less than 280 euros The De’Longhi Magnifica S is the undisputed queen of the entry-level super-automatic range for a very simple reason: it makes spectacular coffee without complications. It has a integrated and calibrated steel conical grinderwhich allows you to grind the coffee bean just before infusion to maintain all the aroma and freshness. In addition, you can regulate the intensity, the amount of water and the temperature to your liking from its intuitive control panel. Among some of its main characteristics, the following could be highlighted: System cappuccino: Includes a stainless steel milk frother to create rich, creamy foam, perfect for preparing lattes either cappuccinos with a real barista. 15 bar pressure: ideal for achieving a dense and perfect layer of cream on espressos. Full customization: You can use both coffee beans and already ground coffee. Easy cleaning: It has automatic rinsing and descaling programs, and the infusion group is completely removable for more comfortable washing under the tap. For the price it has now in Lidl (247.99 euros) it is very difficult to find a coffee maker that offers durability, build quality and, above all, a good taste in a cup. If you like make the jump to coffee beans and forget about capsule waste, this is a perfect opportunity before the stock runs out on the Lidl website. ⚡ IN BRIEF: offer for De’Longhi Magnifica S Super-Automatic Coffee Maker (ECAM12.123.B) today ✅ THE BEST Unbeatable quality/price ratio: Below 300 euros there is no super-automatic coffee maker that offers its reliability and build quality. Quick payback: When using coffee beans, the cost per cup is much cheaper than that of capsules (Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, etc.), so it pays for itself in a few months. ❌ THE WORST Water consumption for cleaning… By purging automatically every time you turn it on and off, it uses a lot of water and requires you to empty the drip tray often. Manual vaporizer… The milk frother (panarello) requires you to move the jug to make the foam; It is not an automatic system that does it by pressing a single button. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are tired of paying a fortune for coffee in capsules and generating plastic or aluminum waste, but you are looking for the same convenience of pressing a button and having coffee ready. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… Your daily coffee always has milk and you don’t want to complicate your life by texturing it yourself with the frother, a coffee maker with an automatic milk tank (like those in the Philips LatteGo range) is better for you. Other super-automatic coffee makers that may interest you Cecotec Super-automatic Coffee Maker with Vaporizer and Processing Unit 20g Cremmaet Lungo Steam The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Krups Roma, Super-automatic coffee machine 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: Weebedia and De’Longhi In Xataka | Smart coffee makers: what you can do (and what you can’t) with connected coffee makers In Xataka | Five ideal accessories to get the most out of your super-automatic coffee machine

Steam Machine, information, technical sheet

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After years of rumors and a first failed attempt back in 2015, Valve is back at it with the Steam Machineits cube-shaped desktop console (or PC, depending on how you look at it) designed to bring the entire Steam library to your living room. The company presented it in November 2025 along with the new Steam Controller now the virtual reality glasses Steam Frameforming its own hardware ecosystem that revolves around Steam OS. Regarding its launch, however, things are still not going as well as Valve would have wanted. The global RAM memory crisis and components has disrupted its plans, delaying both the price and the final date. Despite this, the machinery is already in motion, because at least we already have the Steam Controller on sale and, according to Valve’s latest update, the console aims for release this summer. Below these lines we tell you everything that is known to date about the Steam Machine. What exactly is the Steam Machine? The Steam Machine is not a normal console, but a compact cube-shaped PC that runs SteamOS, Valve’s operating system based on Linux. The idea is that it works like a console (you plug it into the TV, take the controller and play), but with the flexibility of a computer underneath. It is, in essence, the tabletop older sister of the Steam Deck. In fact, Pierre-Loup Griffais, SteamOS developer, compared the experience with that of playing a Steam Deck connected to the dock, only with much more graphical muscle. Valve estimates that the Steam Machine offers about six times the power of the Steam Deck. Unlike the 2015 attempt (which depended on external manufacturers and never caught on), this time Valve has developed everything in-house: hardware, software and accessories. When is the Steam Machine released? This has been the great unknown for months. When it was announced in November 2025, Valve was talking about an “early 2026” release window for all three devices. However, the component crisis forced the company to be more cautious, starting to talk first about the “first half of 2026.” However, Valve has calmed the waters and in an official publication in Steam they assured that both the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame They will arrive this summer of 2026. It did so by expanding its Verified program to include both devices, where the company itself stated that both devices will go on sale during the summer. The Steam Controller was ahead of the rest and hit the market on May 4, 2026 for 99 euros. Valve decided to release its controller first, in part, to not force PC users to wait for the console and, according to explained Steve Cardinali, the company’s hardware engineer, because the controller does not depend on the RAM memory, which is strangling the production of the rest of the catalog. How much will the Steam Machine cost? Valve has not yet announced an official price, and The reason is directly linked to the memory and storage crisis. The company has acknowledged that the escalation in component prices has precisely delayed the confirmation of the cost. What Valve has dropped is its pricing philosophy. And the idea is to be in the range that it would cost to assemble a PC in parts with equivalent performance. In the initial presentation it was estimated that, due to the components it includes, the console could cost around $700. The problem is that, since then, DRAM prices have soared more than 170% year-on-yearas the VGC medium recalled, which makes it difficult to maintain any previous figure. Added to this is the information from journalist Mike Straw, from Insider Gaming, who point because Valve has been debating internally about the price and whether it would be willing to sell the device at a loss, at least in the short term. There will be two models depending on storage (512 GB and 2 TB), so a price range is foreseeable. Likewise, any number should be taken with caution until the official announcement. What specifications does the Steam Machine have? Image: IGN Inside, the Steam Machine features custom-designed AMD hardware. These are the specifications that Valve has confirmed: CPU: Semi-customized AMD Zen 4 with 6 cores and 12 threads, with a frequency of up to 4.8 GHz and a TDP of just 30 watts. GPU: Semi-custom AMD RDNA 3 with 28 compute units (CUs) and sustained clock speed up to 2.45 GHz, accompanied by 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. RAM memory: 16 GB of DDR5 (independent of VRAM, unlike the unified memory of the Steam Deck). Storage: NVMe SSD in 512 GB or 2 TB versions, expandable via microSD slot. The SSD goes in an M.2 slot accessible in the base. Performance goal: 4K at 60 FPS relying on AMD’s FSR scaling, with support for ray tracing. Refrigeration: a single 120 mm fan. Feeding: source integrated into the chassis, without external thief. Regarding its positioning, it is advisable to moderate expectations. Valve counted that The console will have the price of an entry-level gaming PCavoiding selling it as a graphic beast. Its advantage over the current generation of consoles is in the architecture, since Zen 4 and RDNA 3 They are much more modern than the Zen 2 and RDNA 2 that they mount PS5 and Xbox Series. The route designed for 4K, of course, involves generating the image at an internal resolution close to 1440p and scaling it using FSRmore than by moving that resolution natively. What design and size does it have? Image: Tom’s Hardware The Steam Machine is a compact black cube that measures approximately 156 x 152 x 162 mm and weighs about 2.6 kg, designed to go unnoticed under the television. In The front incorporates a customizable removable plate and a configurable LED stripin addition to the USB-A ports and the microSD slot. Video, network and power connectivity is concentrated behind it, next to the fan grill. According to they count from GamersNexus, that faceplate is magnetic plastic and … Read more

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