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We already have the missing ingredient to explain the origin of life

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What the mission OSIRIS-REx brought back to Earth in his capsule after being perched on the asteroid Bennu It could be very enriching, but the truth is that it has exceeded all our expectations. And in the past we have already been surprised to find water or carbon in space, but now NASA has confirmed than what has been seen on this asteroid: Bennu contains sugars essential for life as we know it. But not only that, among the grains of dust and rock, researchers have come across something they did not expect: a mysterious substance that they have already dubbed ‘space gum’. The discovery. After a long time analyzing the materials extracted by this probe, the results have finally been released to a published study in Nature Geoscience led by Yoshihiro Furukawa from Tohoku University (Japan) and which undoubtedly marks a milestone in astrobiology. From a sample of just 603 milligrams of Bennu dust, the team was able to detect a variety of sugars that are biologically significant, such as glucose. This marks something historic since it is the first time that this sugar that we know so well has been identified in a pristine extraterrestrial sample. But this has not only been the important thing, but also samples of ribose which is an essential component of RNA, which is responsible for transporting genetic information in human organisms and which undoubtedly It became popular during the COVID pandemic. Its importance. Until now we had seen signs of these samples in meteorites, but there was always the shadow of land pollution upon impact. Now this doubt disappears since the samples arrived sealed. What is undoubtedly important is that the joint presence of these sugars suggests that they were synthesized by abiotic processes (without life) inside the asteroid, probably through chemical reactions in the presence of water at the dawn of the solar system. Something that would be essential to be able to generate life. Space gum. If sugars are the “hard” science news, what has captured most of our attention is what Danny Glavin, a mission co-investigator at the Goddard Space Flight Center, describes as “space gum.” The analyzes revealed a unique polymeric material, a kind of complex, sticky substance that doesn’t fit the standard minerals we’re used to. That is why its composition is now under study and its presence indicates that Bennu is not only a pile of rubble, but a chemical laboratory that is capable of create organic macromolecules that we have living beings inside us. In addition to this “gum” and sugars, the samples contained star dust that is older than our own Sun, survivors of ancient supernovae that were trapped in the asteroid’s matrix. A ‘complete kit’. With this announcement, the Bennu puzzle seems to be complete since amino acids have been found that are essential for proteins, bases to form DNA, carboxylic acids and now sugars to give energy and structure to RNA. This strongly supports the hypothesis that carbon-rich asteroids, like Bennu, acted as “cosmic delivery boys” during the late intense bombardment, seeding the early Earth with all the ingredients necessary for the life we ​​are now enjoying to emerge. It is literally an asteroid that carries all the ingredients for life as we know it. A look at the past. The stability of compounds like glucose and xylose in these samples, along with the surprising presence of ribose (which is typically very unstable), tells us that Bennu’s parent body had very specific water activity and chemical conditions shortly after the solar system formed. As confirms NASA itselfwe are facing the strongest evidence that the building blocks of biology are not a miracle exclusive to Earth, but rather common products of the chemistry of the universe. Images | NASA Hubble Space Telescope In Xataka | We have left Moss out for nine months in space at the mercy of vacuum and radiation. He’s back alive and breaking records

just announced its most capable robot. Now the only thing missing is that there is demand

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The Chinese company Unitree Robotics just presented the H2its most advanced humanoid robot to date. At 180 centimeters tall and weighing 70 kilograms, this model is getting closer and closer to that preconceived idea we have about robots that we have seen so much in fiction. Perhaps the most striking thing about his announcement is his presentation video, where we see him dancing, dressed and even with a humanized face. A robot that dances and does kung-fu. Demo images show the H2 performing complex dance and martial arts sequences with surprising fluidity. The robot maintains balance naturally, makes smooth transitions between movements and demonstrates remarkably organic limb articulation. Although Unitree has not revealed all the technical specifications, previous leaks They pointed out that the H2 would have 31 degrees of freedom, compared to the 23 of its predecessor. The legacy of the H1. Unitree’s previous model, the H1, achieved widespread fame after appearing at the 2024 Spring Festival Gala in China, where its Yangko dancing performance went viral both inside and outside the country. With that robot, China had achieved its first full-size model capable of running, setting a world record reaching 3.3 meters per second, even with peaks with the potential to exceed 5 m/s. Equipped with 3D LiDAR and depth cameras that provided 360° spatial perception, the H1 weighed just 47 kilograms and was powered by a swappable 864 Wh battery. From the workshop to the living room. The H2 represents a new level with respect to industrial robotics that China already dominates. The Asian country installed nearly 300,000 industrial robots in 2024more than the rest of the world combined, according to the International Federation of Robotics. However, humanoid robots like the H2 remain a bet for the future with sales still marginal. The Chinese startup ecosystem focused on humanoid robotsdriven largely by state policy, seeks to continue evolving in this field so that the country also scores the same in this sector. A two-speed strategy. Unitree is committed to covering the entire spectrum of the market. While the H2 represents its high-end offering aimed at advanced industrial and commercial applications, the company also recently launched the R1, a 1.2-meter robot designed for developers and researchers at a somewhat more accessible price. In fact, the R1 was recognized by Time magazine as one of the best inventions of 2025. They are two models that reflect Unitree’s efforts to become known in the world of robotics, at the level of large American manufacturers such as Boston Dynamics. And now what. The real challenge is not only technical, but commercial. China has demonstrated its ability to develop increasingly sophisticated humanoid robots, but the real test will come when practical large-scale applications have to be found that justify the investment. Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing confirmed at the beginning of the year at the Hangzhou World Digital Commerce Exhibition that this model was planned for the second half of 2025. The schedule has been met. Now it’s time to see how the market reacts. Cover image | Unitree In Xataka | With AI, Microsoft has once again insisted that we talk to our computer: experience says that we don’t feel like it

More than 800 vehicles are still missing after the Dana. And without a car, there is no help

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Soon a year of the devastating Dana that swept Valencia and there are still many affected who have not found their car. More than 800, as reported Levante-EMV. As the vehicle cannot unsubscribe, many of them either They can collect aid To get a new one. We have talked to one of those affected who lost his vehicle in the Dana. 125,000. It is the number of cars affected by the Dana: The greatest scratch in the history of Spain. The owners of the sinister vehicles have received aid of up to 10,000 euros to get a new vehicle. The problem is that many of them have not yet found their vehicle after floods and is necessary to start the process. Videos and photos. Given the impossibility of peritating so many vehicles in situ, insurers requested videos or photos to be able to certify the damage of the vehicle. Only in this way could they leave it to subsequently be able to opt for the help of the Insurance Compensation Consortium. Jessica Rojas, photographer Resident in Catarroja, he tells us that he was trying to find his vehicle for a long time to be able to make the video-pursue that they asked: “I never found my car. I threw months and months looking for it, I went to all the carees of cars in the area and nothing,” he recalls. Dead end. The impossibility of certifying the damage of the car has left many owners with their hands tied. As they point out in Levante-EMV, in the section of frequent questions of the Insurance Compensation Consortium, This problem appears: The insurance compensation consortium, under the insurance contract that covers the damage of your vehicle, cannot compensate the damage as long as it has no verification of the damage to it. Once the fields currently enabled by the different municipalities have been emptied, the consortium will analyze, case by case, the actions to be carried out. Find the car. Jessica was not the only one who lost the car in her area: “Many neighbors made as a network with the videos we had done in the streets to search for cars.” He believes that he was stolen because he managed to find a couple of cars that the water took next to his, but did not appear. Tools were created to locate lost cars such as the Generalitat or of the affected municipalitiesbut there are still vehicles that nobody knows where they have ended. There are not many options and some of those affected have organized in This Facebook group. In the end yes. Jessica’s case is curious because, although she didn’t have the video they asked for, she did have a video she recorded from her window in which his car was seen before sinking underwater. After many months fighting, he managed to grant him the aid. The amount was much lower than the value of the car, but it could be worse. “I know many people who have not paid anything because they have not found them,” he confesses. Image | Amparo Babyloni, Xataka In Xataka | The deadly trap before a flood like Dana in Valencia: cars. What can we learn from other catastrophes

Kim Jong-un’s health has become a state secret. So on your trips something is never missing: your personal toilet

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When one travels normal, it is that a suitcase full of clothes, perhaps a camera, a laptop, a few books or a tablet to watch a couple of movies during the flight. In the case of Kim Jong-un, Supreme Leader of North Korea, things are somewhat different. His luggage incorporates something that the common of mortals does not usually carry with us: A trusted wader ‘. Sounds weird, but it has its logic. Visit to China. The visit a few days ago Kim Jong-un made China to participate in the ceremony of the 80th anniversary From the surrender of Japan, he left a good handful of photos and the occasional headline for the story. After all, he agreed with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, among others world leaders. The appointment allowed Beijing to make a blunt military power and (equally important) diplomatic influencebut it will be remembered for something else: the zeal with which Kim Jong-un assistants cleaned the chair in which their leader had sat down while chatting with Putin. In A video Disseminated by CNN and allegedly taxed by an accredited reporter in the Kremlin, an operator is seen passing a cloth to the table and the armchair that had used Kim shortly before. Click on the image to go to Tweet. Cleaning … and something else. The news about the zeal of Kim Jong-un to erase any trace of its passage (literally) by China coincided with another that goes in the same line. A few days ago Nikkei He revealed something curious: North Korean travels with personal toilet. One has one in Taeyangchothe luxurious train that usually uses to move and to which He has resorted too During his visit to Beijing, but it is not strange that when Kim must travel far, he does it with a ‘trusted’ bath. Beyond what happened in China, where Kim had the bathroom of his train-fortress, Nikkei assures that there are precedents. According to its sourceswhen the supreme leader visits factories or even military bases in North Korea, a personal toilet usually has available. Something similar happens on your trips abroad. When in 2018 he participated in A summit On the South Korean side of the border, his team took a toilet. And something similar happened that same year in The meeting With the US held in Singapore. A toilet for Kim was also mobilized. And why do you do it? The big question. Why does Kim Jong-un demand that wherever there is a toilet for his trust? Are you related to the zeal of your employees for meticulously cleaning the chairs in which you feel or the tables on which you support? The key was given It makes popco Reuters: where we see fingers, hairs, grooves and dust (also feces) North Korean power sees a valuable source of information that is not willing to leave available to intelligence services of other nations, no matter if friends or enemies. Is it something exceptional? No. such security measures (applied with greater or lesser rigor) are not exclusive to Kim. Reuters remember That the protocol dates back to his father’s times and in recent days have not lacked media that ensure that there are other leaders who share the same zeal. Financial Express assures That Putin moves with a team whose mission is to recover and eliminate his waste while abroad. And he is not the only one who has echoed that rumor, widely collected by means of everyone. The Latest news On the alleged team responsible for watching Putin’s detritus start from the summit he had recently maintained with Trump. The power of feces. Maybe it sounds crazy or eccentricity, but it has its logic. A button, a cup of dirty coffee or a hez are waste, but also a potential source of information that could reveal data on the physiology of its ‘owner’. Perhaps unknown diabetes, hypertension or perhaps a hobby not revealed by alcohol. And that, in cases like Kim’s, on whose health they have run ink rivers (and speculation), is something to take into account. “The special toilet and the garbage bags necessary for waste, waste and butts serve for a foreign intelligence agency, even a friend, cannot obtain a sample and analyze it” Explain A Reuters Michael Madden, expert in North Korea of ​​the Stimson Centerbased in the US. “It would provide information on any medical condition that affects Kim Jong-un.” “He worries especially”. North Korea seems to have taken that effort to erase traces (for small or more inconsequential that seems) to a new level. In 2019 it went viral A brief video in which Kim is seen smoking while the train on which he was traveling in Nanning, to the south of China. The reason? It shows how her sister holds an ashtray to allegedly prevent the ‘DNA) from the’ beloved leader ‘to end up in unwanted hands. During the summits It is not strange either See how your staff disinfects furniture or North Korean uses your own pen to sign agreements. “The health and biometric information of the supreme leader are a very well -stored secret and are associated with their safety,” Confirm to South China Morning Post (SCMP) Peter Ward, a researcher at the Sejong Institute specialized in North Korea, who is not surprised at the image that was seen a few days ago in China. “Probably what they were cleaning were sweat skin cells, in addition to other possible biomarkers that could reveal health problems.” Images | Trong Khiem Nguyen (Flickr) 1 and 2 In Xataka | We knew that North Korea has been infiltrating workers in companies in the West. Now we know how they do

Jeff Bezos and his millionaire neighbors live on a luxurious artificial island to which something basic is missing: he has no sewerage

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Indian Creek It is an artificial island on the Miami coast known for its multimillionaire residents and its extraordinary privacy. That has given him the nickname Billionaire Bunker. Figures like Jeff Bezos (Jeff Bezos, in fact, bought three mansions on the island and is building its main residence), Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and even Julio Iglesias They have bought properties in this exclusive enclave. The island is connected to the continent only by a small bridge guarded by its own police, which makes it one of the most closed and monitored communities in the United States. However, as highlighted in The local pressin this luxurious paradise where most mansions have an average of 10 bathrooms, no one has taken into account How to delete properly the waste they generate. Millionaires in a Ciénaga. By not having sewerage infrastructure given the isolated character of the enclave, Indian Creek’s homes depend on individual septic tanks, located dangerously close to Bay of Biscay. This proximity has turned the graves into a constant source of pollution. According to published The New York Timesa 2018 study already warned of the high pollution indices of these septic tanks due to the sewage leaks To the bay. These leaks not only affect Water health that surround the island, but also to marine ecosystems. Neighbor, do you have a sewer left over? Given this situation, the Indian Creek government raised a possible solution: send its wastewater to the sewerage system of the neighboring town, Surfside, located on the other side of the bridge that communicates them with the mainland. However, Surfside responded in a diplomatic but firm way. Connect to the sewerage system that have paid and maintained their neighbors has a cost: 10 million dollars. For his part, Indian Creek considered the petition as an act of “extortion” and decided to look for alternatives that would not imply paying the neighbors the 10 million dollars hitch rate. The law of the sewer. One of these alternatives is to raise a claim to the government of the state of Florida since there is a state law that would force surfesides to accept the wastewater of its military neighbors to Eliminate septic tanks. According to that law, conveniently approved in June 2025, includes a provision that prohibits municipalities from blocking or charging for certain sewerage connections. According to published he Miami Heraldthis measure would prevent localities such as Surfside to reject projects such as Indian Creek or impose connection tolls to their sewerage lines, although they directly affect their urban infrastructure. If you use our sewers you are one of ours. In response, Surfside authorities raised a legal counterpart: if an acceptable agreement was not reached, they could contemplate the possibility of annexing Indian Creek to their municipality, so that both entities share fiscal and maintenance obligations. According to surfeside leaders, the Urban growth and the environmental pressure generated by Indian Creek justifies a formal solution and a common responsibility. Both populations are communicated by a bridge, so all the traffic and services that the island of the Millionaires needs compulsively passes through the streets of Surfsis. A private pipe. Rejecting the idea of annexation to Surfside, Indian Creek has designed an independent infrastructure project that consists in building its own sewerage system. This plan includes placing an underground pipe that would pass under the streets of Surfsis along one kilometer until reaching the Bay Harbor Islands sewerage network. In this way, the waste would leave the island without formalizing a connection with the system of its immediate neighbor. Stephen J. Helfman, Indian Creek’s lawyer, assured to The New York Times that “the preliminary works and preparation works for the future sewerage line will begin next month.” Meanwhile, the mayor of Surfsis, Charles Burkett, who initially requested the 10 million dollars, was more conciliatory after knowing that the law prevents him from refusing to facilitate the construction of that new sewerage line. “We hope to work with Indian Creek to help them achieve their goals with the least possible impact for our residents,” Burkett said. In Xataka | Billionaires prepare their mansions for apocalypse: luxury bunkers have become a trend Image | Flickr (Smithsonian)

We have found the matter that was missing in the universe. I was hidden in the filaments of the cosmic network

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Where is the dark matter is one of the great mysteries of the cosmos, but if someone thought we had all the barionic matter (the “conventional” matter) in the cosmos … it was wrong. At least until now. What was missing. A new study He has found in the cosmic network the barionic matter that remained hidden and that would represent about half of the “conventional” matter of the universe (matter which in turn only represents about 15% of the total matter). He has achieved it thanks to rapid radio (FRB) bursts, mysterious radio wave bursts that run the cosmos occasionally and have served to “illuminate” the subject of this intergalactic network. A network of “highways” in space. The cosmic network is a series of filaments of enormous size located in the intergalactic space in which a good part of the subject of the universe is distributed. These filaments are stretched clouds of gas and particles whose characteristics We discover little by little. Recent studies had documented the existence of this elusive network. The fact that the gas and particles that compose it are inert and do not give off light made their observation very difficult, which required hundreds of hours of dedication by powerful telescopes like VLT (Vary Large Telescope) of the European Observatory Austral (ESO). DSA-110. For study, the team had to build its own observatory in the California desert, in DSA (Deep synoptic array) -110. The name DSA-110 refers to the fact that this is a telescope composed of a network of 110 antennas. FRB The new Observatory was responsible for the detection of 39 of the 69 FRB thanks to which the deccovement was possible. These bursts are intense intriguing radio signals that we occasionally receive from the cosmos. We do not know exactly its cause or causes, but we suspect that they can be caused by supernovae or similar events. Some of these frb are repeated periodically while others are punctual; The origin of some can be located in a concrete galaxy, that of others does not. The frb used in the study They had their origin at points located at distances between 11.74 million light years and 9,100 million light years. This last distance, marked by the event FRB 20230521B, now marks a record: that of the most distant gust detected. Illuminating the highway. According to Explain the team itself Responsible for the study, the FRB “shine through the fog of the intergalactic medium.” When studying how this light stops when you meet matter, it is possible to measure this mist. When crossing the filaments, the frb light also separates in different wavelengths, such as when we see that a white light breaks down when crossing a prism, generating an rainbow. The measure to which the light decomposes also offers key information about the medium that is going through. The details of the study were published In an article In the magazine Nature Astronomy. Halos or networks. So far the cosmological models indicated that there was more barionic matter in the universe than we were able to observe. The new estimate of the mass of the huge filaments of the cosmic network allows us to fill in these holes. The new estimate indicates that 76% of the conventional matter of the cosmos is in the intergalactic environment, while 15% would be in the “halos” of the galaxies, while the rest, about 9% of this matter, would be the subject of which the interior of the galaxies is composed: planet stars and everything that lives are already vast cosmic structures. In Xataka | Dark matter has been one of the most fascinating mysteries of physics for years. Now we have a new theory Image | Vikram Ravi/Caltech/Ovro / Jack Madden, Illustristng, Ralf Konietzka, Liam Connor/CFA

A VPN is not missing on my mobile

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We are just a few days after the summer begins, although the heat is already present in almost the entire Spanish territory. In a very short time I will take advantage of a few days to make a getaway and I will stay at a hotel. In these establishments it is already standardized that there is a stable Wi -Fi and, although I have enough data in my mobile rate, I usually opt for these networks If the coverage is not good in the establishment. These and others public Wi -Fi networks They can serve us very well in those scenarios where the data is not enough or where we have no coverage. The problem is that it is an unknown network, something that can entail certain risks to our security. That is why I always carry a VPN on my mobile to protect myself. There are many to choose, although few as economical as surfshark: it goes out for 2.19 euros a month. Surfshark Starter Subscription – Monthly * Some price may have changed from the last review A VPN is perfect to protect us in unknown networks It is true that it is not difficult to find Free VPNideal to save us from any hurry. The problem is that they offer a limited and slow service that can fall short for certain uses. For this reason, investing in a VPN is a great idea, especially if the investment necessary to have a good one is as small as the case of Surfshark. I always carry the VPN in installed on the mobile, ready to work in a couple of touches. In addition, with the same account we have An unlimited number of devices To use it, so we have no limit if we also want to take it on a tablet or a laptop, for example. With it we will protect our Internet traffic, something recommended if we are going to access the bank’s app or we will do some online procedure. Surfshark VPN is included in the Starter subscription, which comes with another very useful tool. This, which is called ALTERNATIVE IDallows us to generate a series of fictional data that we can use to register on web pages where we do not want to enter ours. This plan, which as we have said a little higher, costs 2.19 eurosimplies that two full years of the subscription will cost us 53.73 euros, a discount if we take into account that its price without the promotion that it has right now would be 417.15 euros. And be careful because we would also receive 3 months of giftso we will have 27 months in total of the service. 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 | Surfshark In Xataka | Why it is dangerous to connect to public wifis and what you should do to protect yourself In Xataka | The best solutions to protect your data and your company’s computer equipment

Five essential accessories in my switch that can not be missing in my switch 2

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Throughout all the years in which I have used the Nintendo Switch I have been buying certain accessories that have become essential for me. Therefore, in the face of buying the Nintendo Switch 2 I want to continue using them or, for compatibility issues, buy the same updated or similar accessories for the new Nintendo console. And … What are these accessories? In this article I will review them. Hori Adventure Pack by 29.99 eurosa bandit compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 that allows also to keep several games and accessories. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller by 64.99 eurosthe official Nintendo Switch command that is also compatible with Switch 2. Sandisk Microsd Express by 59.90 eurosthe MicroSD card compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 to store data and games. Screen protector by 12 eurosa simple protector to place on switch 2. Echo Dot (5th Gen) by 63.99 eurosan intelligent speaker that I have used a lot with the Nintendo Switch. Hori Adventure Pack One of the accessories that I have used most with the Nintendo Switch is the shoulder Tomoc Compact X-Pacthat It has accompanied me many trips by train, subway and bus. It has been super useful to transfer the Nintendo Switch, in addition to certain accessories such as headphones, video games and even my ereader. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. Therefore, one of the bandits that I see more interesting is the Hori Adventure Pack (29.99 euros), which is compatible with switch 2, allows up to six games and some accessories. It is not too large, it includes a transport handle and a quite wide strap and allows a small padlock to the zippers. This is, of course, one of the accessories that I would prioritize, in addition to some that I will comment below. * Some price may have changed from the last review Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Although the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the adapter to place the joy-with to be able to use them as a command, it is more comfortable to use a command, as is. In my Nintendo Switch I use the 8bitdo pro 2 and I loved all levels. It is very comfortable, the battery lasts a barbarity And he feels like a much more expensive command than it really costs. In the absence of knowing if this same command is compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, I am clear that for the new console I would choose the Switch Pro Controller (64.95 euros). It is a control designed specifically for the original switch, so if you miss some functions and buttons (such as the “C” of the Gamechat or the rear buttons), it is possible that you want to opt for the Switch 2 Pro Controller (86.90 euros), although it is more expensive. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller * Some price may have changed from the last review Sandisk Microsd Express I am not a person who stores too many games on the consoles. In general, once I finish them. But in the Nintendo Switch I do have installed digital titles to play them at certain timesso I bought a card once 256 GB microSD. It has been enough for this storage capacity, but of course there are others of more size. These cards are not compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. As mentioned Nintendo, for Switch 2 it is necessary to count (it is not mandatory except that we want more storage) with an Express microSD. These cards are more expensive and there are not too many offers. The 256 GB Microsd Express Sandisk has a price of 59.90 euros In Amazon. It is useful, above all, to have several downloaded games and not occupy all the internal storage of the console. Sandisk Microsd Express (256 GB) * Some price may have changed from the last review Screen protector A good screen protector can avoid the occasional scare, especially considering that Nintendo Switch 2 is a portable console (really hybrid). Having a screen protector can be useful in case we hit the console, but so it is When placing the console in the dock, since it can touch the screen. In stores we can find a great assortment of screen protectors, so … which one? I personally have these protectors very badly, so I would choose the brand Back (12 euros), since in addition to coming with a couple of rigid protectors, it includes a frame to align said protector to the Switch 2 Easy and simple screen. Two protectors pack with alignment macro for Nintendo Switch 2 * Some price may have changed from the last review Echo Dot (5th Gen) Yes, a Echo Dot (5th Generation). A few days ago I commented that I use the Amazon device with the Nintendo Switch Because almost always play in portable mode. In his day I wanted to try if the console could really be connected to Amazon’s smart speaker, and you can. Having a speaker is interesting if we usually play in portable mode, since We can have a better experience (quality and audio power). Echo Dot (5th Generation) * 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 | Alejandro AlcoleaHori, Nintendo, Sandisk, Transnovo, Amazon In Xataka | The best accessories for your switch: covers, transport bags, batteries, and more In Xataka | What Micro SD card for Nintendo Switch buy. 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The latest creation of the productivity guru is not a new method, but a clock that counts the days that are missing to die

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A little over a year ago, in Xataka We talk about ‘second brain‘, that concept popularized by the productivity guru Tiago Forte. His latest novelty is not another book or other method, but A tool as simple as disturbing: Death Clocka calculator that predicts with mathematical precision the date of your death based on 17 custom variables. The calculator tells you, after answering some questions about your life habits, the exact day in which you are expected to die. And although it sounds a bit macabre and childish, the idea makes sense. Obviously, it is not an exact prediction or intends to be. It is rather a Mori memento digitala modern way of practicing that old philosophical exercise of contemplating our mortality to live better. The application simply translates your habits into a longevity estimate: changes from “sedentary” to “intense daily exercise” and you will see how a decade of life instantly wants. A numerical visualization of how our daily decisions accumulate over time. The first questions of the questionnaire. Click on the image to go directly to the application. Image: Death Clock. And a technological curiosity: Forte does not know how to program, so he built the entire application in a few hours by resorting to the VIBECODING With ia. He basically told a programming assistant what he wanted and this was creating the code for him. What really matters is how your perspective changes knowing that you have already exhausted, for example, 40% of your life. Suddenly, that meeting that could have been resolved with an emailthat mediocre series that you are seeing by inertia or that project that you carry postponing for years take a completely different weight. It’s not about being morbid or depressed thinking about the end. Not even giving more importance than what it simply puts figures to what we should intuit. Simply becoming aware of our finitude helps us to filter the noise and focus on what we really want to do with the limited time we have. It forces us to ask ourselves if this is what I want to spend one of the days I have left. And maybe there is the key to productivity. Not to do more things, but to do the right ones. Those that really matter. In Xataka | The “Johari Window”: understand how others see us unlock a good part of our potential Outstanding image | Xataka with Mockuuuups Studio

Some GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards are missing rop units. Nvidia has explained why

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The family of graphics cards GeForce RTX 50 developed by NVIDIA continues to occupy the Center for Care in the field of PC hardware some more than a month and a half After your presentation. On this occasion we do not propose to talk about how difficult it seems to be to achieve one of these graphic solutions; We invite you to investigate A manufacturing defect which affects a small amount of GPUs installed in these graphics cards. Shortly after their launch some users observed that the number of rankization units, identified in English as ROP (Raster Operations Pipeline either RASTER OUTPUT PROCESSOR), integrated in some GPU GeForce RTX 50 was lower than that indicated by NVIDIA in the specifications. These units are responsible for executing the operations required by the rendering by rankization with the purpose of delivering the images formed by the final pixels to the monitor. Nvidia explained what is happening Several buyers They assure that their GeForce RTX 5090 and 5070 TI have a number of functional ROP units lower than the one indicated in the specifications. Days later a user of Reddit He denounced this same problem on his graphics card with GPU GEFORCE RTX 5080. In the latter case the graphic chip should integrate 112 ROP, but that particular card incorporates only 104 ROP, which has a downward impact on its performance. “Affected consumers can contact the graphics card manufacturer to obtain a new one. This production anomaly has already been corrected” Unfortunately it is not possible to solve this problem by resorting to an update of the BIOS or the controllers because it is a hardware defect. Nvidia has confirmed Tom’s hardware that, in effect, the problem exists, and that It is a manufacturing defect which affects a small amount of GEFORCE RTX 50 family chips. According to the company led by Jensen Huang, the amount of affected graphics cards is somewhat less than 0.5%. “We have identified a rare problem that affects less than 0.5% of the GeForce RTX 5090, 5090D and 5070 TI. They have a lower ROP than specified (…) The average impact on graphic performance is 4% and does not affect the workloads of artificial intelligence (AI) and calculation. Affected consumers can contact the graphics card manufacturer to obtain a new one. This anomaly in production has already been corrected “, explains the official Nvidia statement. The ideal in these circumstances is that all players who have bought one of the GeForce RTX 50 that can presumably be affected by this anomaly in the manufacturing process check if Your GPU has appropriate rop units using Techpowerup Gpu-Z or other similar diagnostic application. If your GPU is one of the defective ones they have the right to claim the change of their graphics card in the store in which they have bought it. An important note: some Founders Edition cards sold directly by Nvidia are also affected. Image | Nvidia More information | Tom’s hardware In Xataka | Nvidia “has broken the deck”: it is leading the creation of a memory standard for the PCs with AI

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