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It seems that it was eternity when we were amazed with the images of Dall · E 2. ‘The girl from the pearl’ reimagined. An avocado in a spoon therapy. It was 2022, and the artificial intelligence Openai left us speechless with each new occurrence. In seconds, anyone could generate images that previously required technical knowledge and many hours of work. What seemed like a visual curiosity was only the beginning. Then the synthetic voices arrivedthe videos generated and, later, the tools designed directly for professional productions such as Sora either Gen-3 alpha. The scene of a building falling in Buenos Aires marks a milestone for AI His appearance raised new ways to create, but also old doubts about the future of creative work. And, as expected, they soon arrived at the great stages. This week its use has been confirmed In one of the most important series of the year in Netflix. Confirmation came directly from Ted Saraonds, Netflix executive co -director, During a talk with investors. “We are still convinced that artificial intelligence represents an incredible opportunity to help creators make better movies and series, not just cheaper,” he said. As he explained, they are already seeing concrete results in the phases of preview and shooting planning. But the most striking happened during the production of ‘The Eternaluta‘. In one of the key sequences, creators wanted to show A building collapsing In full Buenos Aires. To achieve this, the creative team worked together with the Eyeline Studios innovation group, using tools promoted by generative. The result was not only visually shocking: that sequence was completed ten times faster than with traditional effects and with a cost that, according to Saraonds, would have been unfeasible with conventional methods for a series of that budget. And it is not an isolated experiment: it is the first scene generated with AI that reaches the final footage of an original Netflix production. “The creators were delighted with the result. We were delighted with the result and, more importantly, The public was delighted with the result”Saraondos finished off. According to the Executive: the generative tools are not displacing the creators, but expanding the screening possibilities on the screen. Beyond the technological milestone, ‘the Eternaluta’ has also been a resounding success for Netflix. According to Forbesthe Argentine series reached the number one position of Netflix global for non -English speech series on April 30, date of its premiere, with 10.8 million views and 58.3 million hours reproduced in its first seven days. Based on the iconic graphic novel by Héctor G. Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López, the story takes place in a Buenos Aires swept through a toxic snowfall that ends the population. From there, a Fight against an alien invasion that puts collective resistance. Production opted for virtual production techniques to create hyperrealist and interactive funds that immerse the viewer in a post -epocalyptic city. The use of generative allowed to go one step further and achieve a result that, until now, was only available to projects with the highest budget. What is clear is that this does not stop. In just a few years we have gone from generating curious images with ia to see how those same technologies begin to be part of the final footage of first level productions. ‘The Eternaluta’ is just a first step, but a significant step. It remains to be seen what other series or films will follow this path, How will it affect industries such as the video game And, above all, what will be the position of the creators in the face of this paradigm shift. There are still many questions without answering: from the use of human works to train generative models to copyright, through the real impact on creative employment. Cases such as the National Electoral Institute of Mexico, accused of using the voice of José Lavat without authorizationoriginal narrator of ‘Dragon Ball Z’, or The protests of the audiovisual sector in HollywoodThey show that we are still trying to dimension the impact of this technology. Images | Netflix In Xataka | It is not you, YouTube is filling with more and more ads. Especially if you see it on a smart TV
Not every day a new generation of consoles is launched. Nintendo’s are complex to frame for a few years, but within their segment, Nintendo Switch 2 It is a new generation with all the letters. I’ve been a few days Testing the thorough switch For analysis and, between All questions that can be askedmany acquaintances have made me “Is it better to buy Nintendo Switch 2 now or wait?” Answering something like that has a lot of nuances because there is no perfect console for everyone and it depends a lot on the case, what you like to play or what other platforms you have at home. But a question for which I have a much clearer answer is another classic: “If I have a Nintendo SwitchIs it worth changing to Switch 2? “ Before trying the console, I thought it would only be worth it if the jump were going to give it from the original 2017 model, but These days with her have made me change my mind. This is going to be a more reflective text, as if I explained my ideas out loud, and I would love to read you in comments because an interesting debate can come out. A generational jump. Throughout I am a Nintendo Switch user from the launch of the machine. I bought it with ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild‘(Also Switch 2 start game) and, although the machine we are testing these days corresponds to a transfer of Nintendo, I reserved mine and is already in a house. During these eight years, I have played hundreds of hours to Switch, but from the launch it was noted that it was justice in power. The tegra chip that used was obsolete and, although Switch opened the door to the market of the Consolidated PConly Nintendo games and some exceptions had a perfect performance on switch. Then I had the model OLED For a time, and although in that the screen change (much better than that of the original model) and a more premium design, the performance remained the same. In these years, I have tried many games, and many of them with poor performance. Some exclusive titles were very bad and others, such as infamous’Batman Arkham Knight‘, directly They crawled into the console. Come on, a change was necessary. When they connect to the dock, although the resolution increased to show on the TV, the performance in many titles remained below the desired and the multiplatform versions were, in many occasions, objectively worse. As much (the case of ‘Hogwarts Legacy‘, for example, that looks like a game of another generation). When it was announced that Switch 2 was going to be retrocompatible, I stopped playing Switch 1 because I trusted that the performance of games that had no patch, simply by the increase in console power, improved. And it has been pleasant to verify that yes: the switching games 1 that crawled, Now in Switch 2 they are perfect. Image | Xataka This happens both in desktop and laptop mode, but there is something important to take into account: the games that previously were blurred, remain blurred in the new console because in many cases the resolution is not improved. It is something that shows in both modes, since now the dock gives 4K exit and the screen of the console has 1080p resolution compared to 1080p and 720p, respectively, of the first switch. From Switch’s embarrassing pin, we move on to a very good metal pin on switch 2. Image | Xataka And it is not just the power to play a lot of games that were impossible in the previous console (‘Cyberpunk 2077‘,’Yakuza 0‘ either ‘Street Fighter 6‘There are three examples) or exclusive releases such as the impeccable’Mario Kart World‘or the future’Donkey Kong Baniza‘, but Switch 2 feels much more premium than the previous console. Here, yes, there are nuances. If you come from an original switch, the jump is abysmal. The screen is much larger and better, the plastic of the Joy-Con is of more quality and with a velvety finish that feels great in the hands, the speakers have hit another climb, the support for the ‘tabletop’ mode is much better and, in general, everything feels more premium. The biggest joy-with a delight. Image | Xataka If you come from a Switch Oledyou will not receive such a large leap in terms of materials and screen (Switch’s OLED looks spectacular, but this Switch 2 LCD is not far behind), but you will have that extra power that feels great to the veteran console. A month ago, when We saw the console in the Paris eventI commented that Switch 2 seemed to me that It was worth only if you played in desktop. After seeing the performance improvements that put all the Switch 1 games, if you have a wide catalog of pending titles, now after trying it I consider that the jump between switch (both original and OLED) is worth both in desktop mode and in laptop. The new Switch 2 chip is not the pinnacle of technology, but Nvidia has been committed to him And this generation has something that did not have the previous one: the nuclei focused on AI for image reconstruction. Seeing what this technology can do on PC, when applied well, I consider it something that can give Switch a lot of life. I return to the case of ‘Cyberpunk 2077’: Thanks to these technologies, I think they have created A much better port than many could expect At first. If we talk about Switch Lite, the thing changes While now I am clear that it is worth changing from switch to Switch 2, if the console you want to jump is Switch Lite, I don’t have it so clear. Well, I am clear that I would wait for me. I explain myself. If you have Switch Lite It is because you want a strictly laptop console. That had no … Read more
Although it is never a bad time if we want to give a loved one, there are certain dates marked in the calendar that are almost inescapable. One of them is the Father’s Daywhich is the ideal time to have a detail with him. There are few things we can choose for it, but if we look for something original to surprise, we can go directly for a Lego® set. It will depend a little on our father’s taste, but we have to choose many different sets that are simply great And with whom we can have a good time with him while we ride them. Here are a selection of some great sets: Lego® Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20a newly released set that does not lack a single detail, for 229.99 euros. LEGO® MILLENARY HALCONone of the versions that the brand has on this iconic Star Wars ship, by 67.95 euros. LEGO® MCLAREN P1a very exclusive set that allows us to mount this supercar, by 359.95 euros. LEGO® PAC-MAN Machinea version of the recreational of one of the most important video games in history, by 269.99 euros. Lego® The Lord of the Rings: Rivendelone of the most complete sets of the brand, by 499.99 euros. Lego® Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 Now that the F1 World Cup has begun, it is a good time to pay our attention on this new Lego® set. We can give our father this Red Bull Rcing RB20, A set of almost 1,700 pieces who does not lack almost any detail, such as the engine, the wheels and even the DRS. We have it available for 229.99 euros And if we buy it we will take the set as a gift Varied pot. Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 car * Some price may have changed from the last review LEGO® Millenary hawk If we are looking for something related to Star Wars, we have several interesting sets. This of the Millennial Falcon is one of the most interesting If we want something cheaper. It has almost 1,000 pieces and comes with a support to expose it in that special house. Costs 67.95 euros In Amazon. LEGO® Star Wars: A New Hope 75375 Millennial Falcon – Parent Gift – Collectible Sailing Nave Model * Some price may have changed from the last review LEGO® MCLAREN P1 Within all the sets that Lego® has related to the motor world, this McLaren P1 is possibly One of the most spectacular. It is a set of 3,893 pieces with which we can have this iconic sports sports one, which even has doors that open up. We have it reduced by 359.95 euros. LEGO® TECHNIC MCLAREN P1 MANQUET OF CARD FOR ADULTS – GIFT FOR PARENTS – HYPERCOCHE DE ROGER – MODEL KIT – DECORATION OF THE HOME AND SIDERY 42172 * Some price may have changed from the last review LEGO® Pac-Man If we think of the most important video games in history, it is impossible not to remember PAC-MAN. This set allows us to have a recreational at home of this game, one that is very special And that has a crank system that recreates a game. It also has a brick that lights up, recreating the slot to insert coins. Has more than 2,600 pieces and is available for 269.99 euros LEGO® PAC-MAN Machine * Some price may have changed from the last review Lego® The Lord of the Rings: Rivendel Rivendel is one of the best set that the brand based on the Lord of the Rings has. There are more than 6,100 pieces that come with 15 minifigures So that we can recreate at home all the scenes we want. If our father is a fan of this universe, it is one of the best gifts we can do. It is available by 499.99 euros. LEGO® 10316 ICONS The Lord of the Rings: Rivendel, Mobble to build Middle Earth, Great Immersive Game Set, 15 Minifigures: Frodo, Bilbo, Gandalf, LEGOLAS * 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 | LEGO® In Xataka | Lego constructions to another level: the Technic series has the models with which any collector would dream In Xataka | Your favorite series, comics and movies also in Lego: 15 ideal construction kits to mount yourself or give away
LEGO has been announced by the numerous (and increases) collaborations with other brands, but also has some own harvest sets; Some are even perfect for giving in love days. Under the Botanicals line, we have a wide repertoire of flowers: From bouquets of roses to orchids or even sunflowers. In this article we have gathered the five best sets to give away on this indicated date. Rosas bouquet by 47.95 eurosa complete bouquet of roses that stands out for its spectacular design. In addition, he is now on. Miniorquídea by 27.99 eurosthe best -selling product on Amazon under the “artificial plants” category. The reasons are the price and its design. Rosy flower bouquet by 59.90 eurosa very complete bouquet with various flowers. ROSAS by 11.95 eurosa set that includes two roses at a very restrained price. Sunflowers by 11.95 eurosa set that includes two sunflowers and has a very tight price. Rosas bouquet If we want to go to the safe, the most classic Valentine’s gift has moved to the Lego brand under the Rose bouquet set. Its official price is 59.99 euros, but now it can be found in Amazon by 47.95 euros; Of course, it looks quickly because in recent days there was no stock in the store. Includes a total of 822 pieces to build a dozen rosesit comes with four twelve twils, they have three flowering stages and its design is very well cared for. * Some price may have changed from the last review Miniorquídea One of the last sets that Lego has launched in the Botanical line is that of the Miniorquídeaa construction that has already become the best -selling product of the “artificial plants” category. By 27.99 euroswe have a gift for Valentine’s Day that includes 274 pieces to build both the orchid and the pot itself. * Some price may have changed from the last review Rosy flower bouquet In the event that we want somewhat less classic and keep in mind to bet on something more colorful and with greater diversity of flowers, the best purchase option is the slug set bouquet of fantasy flowers in pink. Its price at Amazon is 59.90 euros And it comes with a total of 749 pieces to build orchids, ranunculos, margaritas, acianos, roses and a dalia. In addition, stems can be customized. LEGO – FLOWER RAMO IN ROSA * Some price may have changed from the last review ROSAS We can also bet on other more basic and cheap sets, but just as interesting. The brand has a set that includes two roses and its price in El Corte Inglés is only 11.95 euros. Each of the roses They include adjustable stems and a super care; In addition, each has an approximate length of 26 centimeters. In addition, they can be combined with other sets of the Botanical Line. * Some price may have changed from the last review Sunflowers If your partner loves sunflowers, LEGO has also thought of you. By 11.95 euros In El Corte Inglés, the brand has its own set of sunflowers that, similar to the two roses, includes a couple of units. In the package we find a total of 191 pieces to build them, They come with adjustable green stems and leaves and can be combined with other sets of the Botanical Line. On the other hand, the size of each sunflower is approximately 25 centimeters high. * 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. Images | LEGO In Xataka | Your favorite series, comics and movies also in Lego: 15 ideal construction kits to mount yourself or give away In Xataka | Lego constructions to another level: the Technic series has the models with which any collector would dream
The countdown begins! Next February 16, Physics or Chemistry. The new generation, the spin off of the Spanish teen series that marked a before and after in the 2000s, will hit the screens of Atresplayer. Very soon, the halls of the Zurbaran They will be filled with new students, loves, heartbreaks, confrontations, friendships and memories for a lifetime. Antena 3 is already warming up and has released a teaser and a trailer for this long-awaited fiction that, although with a renewed air, preserves the irreverent and daring plots of the original production, but updated to connect with the Generation Z. © Atresmedia In the first video, just over a minute long, the first thing they do is take roll call and introduce us to the students. One by one, we see the new characters that will fill the classrooms of the famous institute, on which their names are superimposed on the screen: Koldo, Dani, Bárbara, Marina, Pelayo, Carlota, Jeremy, Jon, Asia, Iria and Leleplayed by the young actors Kiko Bena, Biel Castaño, Julia Camus, Carla Domínguez, Biel Antón, María Bernardeau, Rocky, Miguel Fernández, Rocío Velayos, Esther Mejorada and Santi Garzozirespectively, will be in charge of bringing us closer to the stories, joys, fears, challenges and challenges that we deal with every day in a time of ups and downs such as adolescence. © Atresmedia In the images we see how each of the boys is illuminated by a different color: yellows, greens, reds, pinks and blues mix in a rainbow that could reflect the diversity and different personalities of the new students, all very different, but with more things in common than they thought. © Atresmedia © Atresmedia But the big moment comes right after, with the wink that the newcomers give to Yoli (Andrea Duro), Paula (Angy García), Ruth (Ursula Corberó), Cabano (Maxi Iglesias) and Fer (Javier Calvo), his predecessors in Zurbarán, and to all the followers of the original series. The new protagonists paraphrase the iconic song of get lost that served as a theme for the mother fiction, which marked an entire generation and still resonates today. Esther Mejorada, who plays Iria, begins to recite the first verses: “I neither hide nor dare,” a phrase that immediately resonates with fans of the series and connects the past with the present of the new production. As the trailer progresses, his companions join in, completing the lyrics until they reach the final chorus: “It’s physics or chemistry.” © Atresmedia © Atresmedia In the second appetizer that Antena 3 has given to fans of the series, the institute reopens its doors and is filled with life. The school, which has more than 20 years of history, remains the same; The only thing that has changed, as a voice-over says, “are their students. This complicated generation who do everything that shouldn’t be done.” All this accompanied by images of the new students, along with their names, so that we become familiar with them. © Atresmedia © Atresmedia In just two minutes, the trailer shows us where the new plots are heading. Young people break the rules and prohibitions imposed by the educational center and live the rebellion of adolescence, experiencing their first times: at parties, in love, in sex, in grief… This new class of students They will face serious problems, in addition to those inherent to age, such as the emotional impact of a traumatic event: the death of Silvia, a Zurbarán colleague. Although they are not all friends, they will be forced to understand each other. © Atresmedia © Atresmedia Furthermore, the DNA of Physics or chemistry remains unchanged, they will once again seek to break taboos, and future viewers will find everything that made the original series great, but without losing the problems that affect young people today. From what we have been able to see, there are many high-voltage scenes, which show the diversity in relationships and the difficulty that some teenagers have in fitting into society because they are considered different. Friendships, fears, doubts and insecurities will also be present this season. © Atresmedia As in the previous preview, they have left the biggest surprise for last: it returns Olympia, the iconic character played by Ana Milan in FoQ, will be in this new stage, although it has not been confirmed if it will be a cameo or if it will be a regular character with a presence in all chapters. In this way, he would join the rest of the teachers trained by Israel Elejalde (Eden), Itziar Miranda (Love is forever), Silma Lopez (Valeria), Cuca Bunting (Without tits there is no paradise), Alex Sie (red eagle) and Anais Tovar, who, With their different ways of seeing life, they will star in stories that will inevitably be intertwined with those of the students. © Atresmedia That’s how it is FoQ. The new generation The plot focuses on the first times of teenagers: the first drunkenness, the first parties, the first ‘I love you’… and the first duel. The new Zurbarán school year begins marked by the loss of a student, which leads the parents’ association, which now runs the center, to make a decision: create a support group for the students. Thus, eight very different young people end up sharing a space in which they will collide completely, but where they will also end up knowing themselves and sharing their desire to live and fall in love.
It doesn’t seem to be a coincidence. In recent weeks, we have announced the different avant-garde cumbiera groups that have been visiting Southern California, which seems to indicate the existence of a renewal movement that is not limited to a single Latin American country. And although Son Rompe Pera -who performed at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach after passing through Coachella-, Black Rooster Sound -which was presented at the same Alex’s on December 31- and Karen and The Remedies -which was at the Lodge Room on January 18- came to our shores representing Mexico City, what is coming from the same musical side tips the balance towards the original territory of the genre, that is, the Colombian nation. The most immediate corresponds to the show that will be offered on March 9 at The Echo (1822 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026), and which will be headed by La Perla, a Bogota combo made up of Karen Forero, Giovanna Mogollón and Diana Sanmiguel who, despite respecting traditions, has chosen to combine them with modern contributions that reflect her own identity. Placing themselves within the topic of “new Colombian music,” the members of the combo claim to have been in contact for a long period of time with the teachers of the school they practice through the informal folklore meetings that take place in their city, and which are usually called “wheels”. After winning the prize for the amateur category at the National Bagpipe Festival that takes place on the Colombian coast thanks to the interpretation of classical pieces, and having thus become the second all-female band to triumph in the prestigious contest, Forero , Mogollon and Sanmiguel began to create their own songs, maintaining the percussion format (using drums and seeds) and adding elements of hip-hop and beatboxing. The preparation was long, but finally, in 2022, after publishing several singles, they managed to release their first album, “Callejera”, which also includes contributions from merengue and champeta, and which, unlike cuts of rural origin, cater to urban themes that, in many cases, are connected to social interests worthy of consideration. Another photo of the band. (Maria Alejandra Villamizar) That is the case of “Bruja”, which achieved notoriety after being included in the Netflix original series “Siempre Bruja” (“Always a Witch”), and which seems to speak of the unfair persecution suffered by women who have decided challenge conventional norms; from “El Sol”, which is dedicated to the farmers who are experiencing hardships in our countries, and from “La Selva”, which demands the respect that the Amazon deserves. It is, in the end, a proposal that is as vibrant on the rhythmic and vocal level as it is combative on the level of messages, and that you will be able to appreciate live if you attend the aforementioned concert by The Echo, where the three Bogota natives will share the stage with Susobrino, an electronic artist and DJ of Bolivian descent who appeals to the sounds of his ancestors in order to generate a unique style. The next visit to the coffee country that is going down similar paths is that of Los Piranas, the celebrated instrumental supergroup made up of Eblis Alvarez (from Meridian Brothers), Mario Galeano (from Frente Cumbiero and Ondatrópica) and Pedro Ojeda (from Romperayo and Sidestepper). This presentation will take place on April 11 at The Lodge Room (104 N Ave 56, 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90042), and there will be an opportunity to talk about it in more detail.
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