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speakers with AI and military resistance for less than 60 euros

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LG’s legendary xboom audio family is renewed in Spain with a very particular proposal. The Korean company has announced the launch of the LG xboom Mini and LG xboom Rocktwo portable speakers of very small size that are born from a direct collaboration in design and calibration with the artist will.i.am. But beyond the signature of the musical star, these devices stand out for integrating advanced Artificial Intelligence functions and extreme durability designed to withstand any adventure. LG xboom Mini by will.i.am | Bluetooth speaker The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG Xboom Rock Portable Bluetooth Speaker By Will.i.am Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG xboom Mini: cubic sound with a hole for your GoPro The smallest of the new couple is the LG xboom Mini, a cubic format speaker Designed under the premise of offering powerful performance in a minimalist body. Available in black or warm gray with the approval of the artist himself, its shape allows it to be placed both upright and lying down without affecting the clarity of the audio. Despite its small size, this small cube hides very interesting high features, such as an autonomy of up to 10 hours. It also has IP67 certification against water and dust and, natively, incorporates a hole compatible with GoPro mounts and USB Audio connectivity to guarantee maximum sound fidelity. Finally, its function can be highlighted Party Linkwhich allows several speakers to be linked simultaneously to sound in unison. LG xboom rock: the all-rounder with military certification For those looking for a much more demanding travel companion, LG has presented the xboom Rock. This model raises the power to 6 W to offer a much clearer and more impressive sound in open spaces. Its great selling point is its extreme robustness. The device has passed seven military standards testswhich ensures its operation in harsh environments where other portable speakers would end up broken. It has a robust adjustable cord (Magic String) to strap securely to your backpack or mountain bike, and adds a configurable smart button that gives one-touch direct access to platforms like Apple Music or LG Radio+. Like its little brother, its battery reaches 10 hours of use. AI reaches the equalizer and the songs The software section is where LG and will.i.am have wanted to make a difference compared to the competition. Both models have AI Sounda system that analyzes in real time what is playing to automatically adjust the equalizer and highlight vocals, rhythm or melody accordingly. They also incorporate Sound Field Enhancedesigned to maintain audio consistency in noisy outdoors. The most striking curiosity is its integration with FYI.RAiDiOwill.i.am’s music AI platform. Through it, users can interact through two-way conversations with ten virtual characters and DJs, who will generate completely personalized musical selections in real time based on each user’s tastes. Availability and prices of the new LG xboom The two new members of the xboom family They can now be purchased in Spain at very competitive prices for the portable audio segment: He LG xboom Mini comes on the market with a recommended retail price of 49 euros, but now costs 39 euros. LG xboom Mini by will.i.am | Bluetooth speaker The price could vary. We earn commission from these links He LG xboom Rockwith its ultra-resistant design and greater power, is available for 78.99 euros, although you can get it now for 59 euros. LG Xboom Rock Portable Bluetooth Speaker By Will.i.am Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links You may also be interested LOEWE We. Hear Pro Black, Bluetooth Speaker, collaboration with Kylian Mbappé The price could vary. We earn commission from these links JBL GO 5 Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Big JBL Pro Sound 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 | LG In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price (2026). Which one to buy and seven recommended models from 99 euros In Xataka | Best wireless over-ear headphones. Which one to buy and five recommended models

This is what the new Creative XF1 speakers are like

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Although there are those who prefer headphones when sitting in front of the PC, there are also many users who prefer some speakers. Creative has presented some new ones that are ideal if, in addition to a good sound, you are looking for something minimalist that looks great on the table: they are the Creative XF1 and will be available next August 6 by 159.99 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Powerful, clear sound, even with Bluetooth These new Creative speakers, available in both black and white, have a power of 72 W and a frequency range of 55 Hz to 40 kHz. Creative promises that this will allow us to have clear sound with lots of detailboth when watching movies and listening to music and even playing video games. Another point to highlight about them is that they have double Hi-Res Audio certificationboth through USB audio or analog input or if we use them through LDAC with Bluetooth 6.0. They also incorporate a 3.5 millimeter input and a dedicated subwoofer output, making it a fairly versatile speaker system. To all of the above we must add two more details. The first is that, thanks to the Creative Nexus app, we can customize the audio to the millimeter, even creating different profiles with the settings. The other is that each unit of these Creative XF1 weighs just over a kilowhich allows us to reorganize the space we have on the table without much effort. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: creative xf1 ✅ THE BEST High quality sound, including Bluetooth: They are two speakers to have great sound whether with music, movies or video games. And with Bluetooth you don’t lose quality. Minimalist design: It has a pretty cool and minimalist design, ideal to have on the table. ❌ THE WORST Its price: Its launch price is almost 160 euros, although it is likely that we can find them cheaper after a while. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for a speaker system with good sound quality and that offers many options, both for connection and customization. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You prefer a simpler or cheaper alternative, even if it means giving up a little sound quality. You may also be interested Logitech Z150 Compact Speaker System, 3.5 mm Audio Input, Built-in Controls, Headphone Jack, EU Plug, Computer/Smartphone/Tablet/Music Player, Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links CREATIVE T60 Compact 2.0 Desktop Speakers with Clear Dialog and Sound Blaster Surround, USB-C Audio, Microphone and Headphone Ports, Bluetooth 5.0, for Computers and Laptops 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 | Creative In Xataka | Best wireless over-ear headphones. Which one to buy and five recommended models In Xataka | Best Bluetooth speakers in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and seven recommended models

If the question is what the European Orion module is doing among giant speakers, the answer is NASA’s extreme tests

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When we talk about Artemis We almost always look in the same place: NASA, the SLS rocketthe Orion capsule and that plan to return astronauts to the surface of the Moon. It makes sense, because the United States leads the program and a good part of the space imagination continues to revolve around its missions. But that reading falls short. Artemis is not just an American story.It is also an international architectureand in that architecture Europe has a much more important piece than it usually seems at first glance. That role has just been realized in a very visible milestone. Airbus Space recently announced that ESM-3, Orion’s third European Service Module and the unit destined for Artemis III, had its four solar wings installed. It is a powerful image because it summarizes well the nature of the project: an American ship with an essential part developed on the other side of the Atlantic. The module, built by the aerospace giant for the European Space Agency, will use those wings to provide electrical power to Orion during its mission, although there is still work to be done before the assembly can be considered ready to fly. The ESM has a much deeper function than a picture of newly installed solar panels may suggest. In the Orion architecture, this module is placed under the capsule where the astronauts travel and concentrates systems that are essential for the mission. NASA explains that provides electricity, propulsion, thermal control, air and waterin addition to serving as support to the ship during flight. That is why its role is not understood as a symbolic contribution, but as an operational part of the vehicle. A test on the ground, between speakers and noise The following, however, was not one of those scenes that we immediately associate with space. Airbus Space noted on May 6 that the next step was an acoustic test, a ground test designed to see how the spacecraft responds to the extreme launch environment. Simply put: before thinking about docking, orbits or manned missions, the module had to deal with the noise and vibrations that occur when the rocket takes off. That trial has already begun to materialize. NASA has shown the Orion service module for Artemis III during its acoustic tests at the Kennedy Space Center, surrounded by a wall of high-powered speakers to simulate the sound and vibrations of launch. According to the center, these tests help measure how the structure responds, verify the physical integrity of the spacecraft, protect sensitive avionics and propulsion interfaces, and detect potential problems on the ground well before launch day. This type of test is known as direct field acoustic testor D-FAT, and involves surrounding space hardware with an array of high-power speakers to reproduce the acoustic environment of launch. In equivalent testing of the Orion European Service Module, ESA has spoken of more than 200 speakers and more than 140 decibels. It’s not a new rarity: NASA already submitted Apollo vehicles underwent vibroacoustic testing in the 1960s to see how their structures and systems responded to the noise and vibrations expected during flight. That this test has arrived now does not make the module a ready-to-fly piece, but it does mark another advance in Orion’s preparation for Artemis III. And there the context matters, because the mission in which this module must participate is no longer counted exactly the same as it was a few months ago. Artemis III was for a long time the mission associated with the return of astronauts to the lunar surface, but NASA has rearranged the calendar and now places it as a demonstration mission in low Earth orbit. The plan involves launching four astronauts in Orion, on the SLS, to rehearse rendezvous and docking maneuvers with one or two commercial lunar landing vehicles from SpaceX and Blue Origin. It is not the end of the lunar goal, but an intermediate step to test an architecture that still needs to fit many pieces. The interest of this module is best understood precisely because of this new role of Artemis III. If the mission will be used to verify docking and operations with commercial vehicles, Orion will have to act as a manned platform within a much broader test than a simple test flight. In this scenario, the ESM-3 is not a peripheral contribution, but rather an integrated part of the ship in which the astronauts will travel. Europe, therefore, does not appear only in the cooperation communications: it appears in the machinery that has to make the mission work. The paradox sums up the moment quite well. Europa has just completed a visible part of the preparation of the module that will travel with Orion, and its next test has not been on the Moon, not even in orbit, but among noise, vibrations and speakers within a test on the ground. That is also the reality of Artemis: large lunar objectives supported by a long succession of technical, industrial and often inconspicuous steps. In that chain, ESM-3 makes it clear that the return to the lunar surface is not being prepared only from the United States. Images | Airbus Space | POT In Xataka | The Earth has had a traveling companion for millions of years and we don’t know where it came from, but there is a ship ready to give us answers

120 inches, Google TV and speakers. Now it’s on sale at MediaMarkt

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Winter is the perfect time of year to spend afternoons at home watching series and movies. If you want to do it in a big way, like in a movie theater, MediaMarkt has a discounted device that will be very interesting for you. It is about the Xiaomi Smart Projector L1 Pro. At MediaMarkt (although also in other stores) it is discounted to 269.99 euros. Although the advantage of buying it in this store is that you get a extra discount of 27 euros if you join myMediaMarkt. Xiaomi Smart Projector L1 Pro The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A cheap projector capable of reaching up to 120 inches This Xiaomi Smart Projector L1 Pro It has a compact size and a discreet yet elegant design, so you can place it practically anywhere. One of its star features is its luminosity of 400 ISO lumensso you can use it in rooms with little ambient light. Another of the hallmarks of this Xiaomi projector is that it integrates four speakers that offer a 5W poweralthough you can enhance the sound section with a sound bar or wireless speaker. Works under the operating system Google TVso it includes Google Assistant and Google Cast, so you can send content directly from your tablet or smartphone. Last, but not least, it can be highlighted that its light source is LCD type and allows project in size from 40 to 120 inches with resolution of 1,920 x 1,080p. Some alternatives that may also interest you 30000 Lumens Projector Supported WiFi Bluetooth AMEELA The price could vary. We earn commission from these links XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro (New) 1080P Mini Portable Projector 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 | Xiaomi In Xataka | Best home cinema projectors: which one to buy and five recommended models from 299 to 18,000 euros In Xataka | Mega-guide to set up a home theater: projector, screen, sound system and more

Hunting Bargains on 10-inch eReaders, Samsung Galaxy phones at knockdown prices, Amazon speakers and more

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The Prime Offer Party has ended, but that does not mean that we cannot find very good discounts both on Amazon and in other stores. In this week’s Hunting Bargains we have put together five very particular offers – both in terms of price and because they are devices that do not usually go down that much in price – in mobiles, eReader, smart speakers and more. PocketBook InkPad X Pro by 285.90 eurosan eReader with a 10.3-inch screen for reading digital books at home. Honor 400 by 381.65 eurosa mid-range mobile phone that stands out in its photography section and that comes with a pair of free headphones. Echo Dot + smart plug by 27.24 eurosone of the best offers on Amazon Echo to start setting up a network of smart devices at home. Samsung Galaxy S24 by 589 eurosa good price if we want to make the jump to Samsung’s high-end without spending what its current generation costs. Anker Prime Charger by 119.99 eurosa charging station with six USB ports. PocketBook InkPad X Pro When we think about an eReader, we often do so keeping in mind the portability of having a compact device with which to read digital books, but there are other models that opt ​​for a larger format that can be useful if we only read at home. Normally these eReaders are expensive, but there are others with very competitive prices such as the InkPad X Prowhich is also on sale at El Corte Inglés for 285.90 euros. He InkPad X Pro is an eReader that incorporates a 10.3-inch screen that works through the Android operating system. It is practical for reading, but also for writing notes with the included Wacom stylus. It supports multiple formats such as EPUB or PDF, among many others, allows you to adjust the screen lighting and has 32 GB of internal storage. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Honor 400 If we are looking for a mobile phone that is capable of taking very good photos, in the high range we can find many models. But the mid-range is not far behind with phones like the Honor 400 which is excellent in terms of colorimetry and sharpness. Its price on MediaMarkt has dropped to 381.65 euros and includes headphones Honor Earbuds Clip as a gift. He Honor 400 It is a quite remarkable mobile within the mid-range that incorporates a 6.55-inch OLED screen. Its panel offers Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 5,000 nits peak brightness. It has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor along with 256 GB of internal storage and its battery supports fast charging up to 66W. Honor 400 (256 GB) + Honor Earbuds clip The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Echo Dot + smart plug The Prime Deal Party has ended but some Amazon devices are still on sale. The most interesting of all of them is the pack of Echo Dot (5th generation) that comes with a WiZ smart plug by 27.24 euros. It is ideal if it is our first smart device, since through Alexa we can turn on, turn off or create routines and timers in the socket, which allows us to use any other device that we have connected in this way. And all this without leaving aside that the Echo Dot It is a speaker with which we can play music or content; I usually I use it with the Nintendo Switch. Echo Dot (5th generation) + WiZ Smart Plug The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S24 Should I make the leap to the current generation or go for the previous one? Although there are many of us who want the latest from each brand, many times we may be interested in staying with previous generations, especially if we find good prices. He Samsung Galaxy S25 It is a good mobile, but if we don’t want to spend so much money the Samsung Galaxy S24 may be the best choice. MediaMarkt, for example, has it 589 euros in its 256 GB internal storage configuration. He Samsung Galaxy S24 It is still a very good purchasing option. In part it is because will continue to receive software updates for many yearsbut it is also because we are talking about a compact high-end mobile phone (6.2 inches), with a good processor, excellent autonomy, a good photography section and a very good screen. Samsung Galaxy S24 (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Anker Prime Charger Normally, in offices or setup We usually have many devices connected to sockets or power strips, such as speakers, monitors or computers. Therefore, if we want to recharge our mobile phone, laptop or tablet or any other device, a charging station can come in very handy. The Anker Prime Charger It is ideal for this and on Amazon right now it is on sale for 119.99 euros. The Anker Prime Charger is a charging station that incorporates a total of six USB ports (four USB-C on the front and two USB-A on the side). It offers a total power of 250W and through its side control dial we can prioritize the device that we want to recharge first. It even works with MacBook computers and integrates an LCD screen where we can see information related to the charging and power status of the connected devices. 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 | PocketBook, Honor, Amazon, Samsung, Anker In Xataka | The best mobile phones (2025), we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Fast chargers for your mobile phone or tablet. Best models to buy for their power and safety

The key to the new speakers and Amazon screens is in the design

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At home, the practical usually wins. That’s why speakers and smart screens They have gone into the kitchen, in the living room or in the office: they upload the music while we cook, put a timer when we need it, they call who we want or turn off the lights when we are already on the couch. If we are thinking of starting or updating what we have, the key is not only “better sound”, but how it integrates into our routines and how much the little things of the day simplify us. New York has been the chosen stage to present the next wave of speakers and smart screens Echo de Amazon. We talked about Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11, all with potential improvements, design and voice process. The company insists that this generation feels the basis for the future of Alexa+its assistant with generative, although for the moment in Spain we will have to wait to know when these functions will be available. Echo Dot Max: Two speakers, best sound The Echo Dot Max is the first model of its range to incorporate two speakers and arrives with a clear promise: serious almost three times more powerful than the previous generation. Amazon explains that he completely redesigned the acoustic systemintegrating the speakers directly into the housing to double the air space and get a deeper sound. The result is a compact device, but with an improved volume and sharpness. It is a model combines a WOOFER capable of producing deep serious with three complete range speakers oriented to project sound in all directions. Is compatible with technologies such as Dolby Atmos and space audio, designed to create an immersive experience at home. All this in a spherical design with quality materials and a new visual language that accompanies the classic light ring. One of the outstanding novelties is the possibility of setting up a system of home cinema With several Echo speakers. You can combine up to five units of Echo Studio or Echo Dot Max next to a compatible SITIC Fire TV, and Alexa is responsible for synchronizing them and automatically adjusting them to space. The idea is to offer an enveloping sound without complex facilities or expensive equipment. Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11: screen with best aesthetics The new Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 stand out first for their aesthetics, but especially for the screen. Amazon explains that they have used a high density panel with more than one million pixels, which together with the In-Cell design and the negative liquid crystal, allows to reduce reflexes and optimize visibility in different lighting conditions. They also include a 13 MP camera for calls, with which they seek to improve the sharpness of the image against previous models. In the audio section, the new Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 premiere a renewed architecture. They have frontal stereo speakers and a WOOFER personalized, which according to Amazon translates into a plus enveloping space sound. The drivers are placed under the floating screen and project the audio directly to the user, with the idea of ​​achieving greater clarity and presence compared to previous generations. Next to the screens, Amazon has launched a specific accessory: an adjustable base designed for the Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11. Its design is aligned with the color and finish of the devices, and allows the screen angle to vary to improve visibility in different positions. Custom processors In the heart of this new generation are two custom chips: AZ3 and Az3 Pro. The Echo Dot Max incorporates the first, with improvements in the detection of the word of activation and in the clarity of the microphones, which according to Amazon they achieve an almost a precision 50% higher compared to previous models. The Echo Studio and Echo Show 8 and 11 integrate the Az3 Pro, which expands these functions and adds support for more advanced language models and computer vision capabilities. On this hardware, Omnisense is supported, the Amazon sensor platform designed for what the company calls “environmental AI”. It resorts to the 13 MP camera combination in the Echo Show, microphones, ultrasound, Wi -Fi radar, accelerometer and network signals to adapt Alexa’s responses to the context. The idea is that the assistant can anticipate and offer more personalized and proactive interactions. Amazon stresses that this new family Echo is compatible with Alexa+your assistant proposal with generative. The company ensures that the devices are ready to take advantage of these functions, but clarifies that in markets such as Spain there is still no confirmed calendar for its arrival. Price and availability of the new Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 The four new Echo devices can already be reserved and will be available before the end of the year. These are official prices in Spain: Images | Amazon | Xataka In Xataka | Fire TV Stick 4K Select: its greatest jump does not arrive by the image, but by the future Vega Os operating system

Bugatti decided not to put speakers in a car of four million euros. His secret is a technique of 1881

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Bugatti is giving baby steps in the electrification. Although in 2021 they joined Rimac, the company that manufactures the imposing RIMAC Neverait seems that a 100% electric bugatti It is far. Hybridization is another song and, in 2024, they launched the Tourbillona bestiality of 3.8 million euros in the cheaper and extrasty version. But the craziest is not its specifications, but a car of almost four million euros does not have speakers. It has something better, according to Bugatti: the entire interior is a speaker. And the secret is something called piezoelectricity. Tourbillon. As usual in a bugatti, its specifications They are a real madness. It has a total of 1,800 hp thanks to four engines: a 8.3 -liter V16, atmospheric 1,000 hp that works with three electric motors (two in front and one behind) that provide additional 800 hp. Result? From 0 to 100 km/h in two seconds, 300 in 10 seconds and a maximum speed of 445 km/h. It has a total weight of less than two tons, a T800 carbon monozygasco and is extremely exclusive. There are only 250 units that, together with their price, convert the Tourbillon into A collector’s object. And something curious is that the interior is a minimalist, with three great analog dials inspired by the High Watches and a notable absence of speakers. Dials, not screens Piezoelectricity. It is the name of an effect discovered in 1881 and is a property that has materials such as quartz to allow generating an electric charge when subject to mechanical pressure or tension. When an electric field is applied, they are also physically deform and it is something that can be used in several ways. It is what works Some lighters, watches either even renewable energies. And it is also what allows the Tourbillon not to have speakers because, in essence, the sound we hear is nothing more than a series of vibrations that are transmitted in the air. Mate Rimac, the peculiar CEO of the company, is something that has shown Top Gear in this video in which we can see a ‘naked’ tourbillon: A countercurrent. That the Tourbillon does not have traditional speakers stands out with what the brand did with the Chiron. In that, they presumed Tweeters (the speakers that transmit the acute) with Diamond membrane of a quilate, but in this they have removed them. Mate Rimac, current CEO of the brand, ensures that the Tourbillon has a sound quality “from another universe”, and what it does is use quartz piezoelectric crystals and other synthetic materials that vibrate in a controlled way when receiving an electrical signal. The aerospace carbon and the rest of the internal panels of the cabin act as large acoustic diaphragms. And the sum of all these elements is what makes the cabin generate a surround sound. The monocoque works like a speaker. Sound of other level It makes sense. That is: it does not have the cones, Woofersmagnets and coils that make up the traditional speakerswhich is a huge advantage when it comes to significantly reducing weight. In a hyper -sports, it is something crucial, and it is also something that allows you to free space inside. Structural insulation is also improved by not having to create holes of considerable size to embed the speakers and the deterioration factor suffered by the speakers themselves, which are isolated with rubber pieces so that they do not vibrate when the car is running. Although in cars that are more destined to the garage than to the road, it is not a problem too serious either. 100% bugatti. Turning the car into a speaker is unique. Mercedes already experienced changing the location of the speakers with The SL Roadster Frontbasscarrying the doors speakers to the holes of the feet, but still needing traditional speakers. In the case of Tourbillon, it is a change of philosophy and technology. Mate Rimac has stressed that this movement is 100% Rimac-Bugatti philosophy. “If we don’t do it, Who was going to do it?“Rimac says, who has seen how his Tourbillon becomes another example of the Ultraexclusivity of hypercoches And, in a world in which there are authentic beasts of the road, which is calling more attention is not so much that it is a hypercoche … as the car itself is a speaker. And in the interview he launches a couple of errands to Ferrari and Lamborghini. We will see if they respond. In Xataka | Luxury cars manufacturers already react to US tariff

The speakers with which “bombarded” North Korea have disappeared

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South Korea wants to relax the tensions with their neighbors of North Korea. It is demonstrated by the symbolic decision of dismantle giant speakers that he had installed a few months ago and that they served for an unusual purpose: “bombard” to North Korea with K-pop at full volume. Will that gesture of something serve? The Korean conflict. The Korean division that the US and Russia defined after World War II caused the beginning of the Korean conflict, which is still in force since 1948, when both countries created separate governments. That division ended up causing the war of Korea (1950-1953) in which both countries losing and unleashed a definitive division between North Korea and South Korea. Since then, above all, tension. A lot of tension. Constant reprisals. The relationship between the two countries began to become more problematic when last summer South Korea received A rain of balloons loaded with garbage. This country did not stay still, and replied by sending propaganda drones which in turn generated two very different reprisals. From noise to K-Pop. First, North Korea described his neighbor as a “hostile state” in its constitution. And second, “bombing” to South Korea with unbearable noises for 24 hours in border areas. Although these types of measures seem unusual, they are actually a kind of psychological attack that is being used From the aforementioned Korea War. Be that as it may, South Korea responded again with a creative variant: he installed giant speakers on his border with North Korea and began to Put K-pop songs at full volume. White flag. But in June, in a sudden turn of events, South Korea decided to turn off the speakers of propaganda that transmitted both those songs and ideological messages. The decision was made by the New President Surcoreano, Lee Jae-Myung, who since his inauguration has shown a much more appeaser profile than his predecessor, a battalist Yoon Suk Yeol who had no problem that the tension rose level in the Korean conflict. North Korea adds to the gesture. In his first public speech Lee made clear that he intended to initiate a dialogue with his archienemigo, North Korea, to bring peace to the Korean Peninsula. Turning off the speakers was also a gesture that – sortingly – had an immediate response: North Korea also stopped broadcasting strident noises in the border speakers that he had launched months ago. The activists of both countries, yes, maintained the tension. While the south They sent balloons Loaded with critical pamphlets to Pyongyang, from the north they replied with balloons Full of plillas and garbage. President Lee has already asked Stop shaking the tension With those propaganda shipments. Disassembling the speakers. After that “sound truce”, South Korea has taken a new step, and they have begun to disassemble giant speakers They were installed to broadcast K-pop music at full volume. Lee Kyung-Ho, spokesman for the South Korean Ministry of Defense, explained that this was a “practical measure that can help soften interorean tensions without affecting military preparatory.” North Korea continues in his thirteen. Despite this gesture, in Pyongyang they do not seem intention to bring positions. Kim Yo Jong, sister of the Korean leader, Indian Last week that “blind trust” of Seoul in his alliance with the US made the new administration for North Korea not different from that of his predecessor. North Korea seems to be especially concerned about strengthen your relationship With Russia, with which he is collaborating in the war in Ukraineand is in no hurry to soften relations with South Korea. And South Korea, for his perhaps, warns. Although the measure is a clear symbol of Lee’s intention to relax the tension, the South Korean president highlighted that “the army maintains a constant high level of preparation.” Or what is the same: they pray for the best, but they are prepared for the worst. Restore trust. South Korea Unification Minister Chung Dong-Young, explained that there were no similar movements on the other side of the border, but for them this was “the right step.” In addition, he added, “ultimately, the key issue between the two Koreas at this time is to restore confidence, which has been completely lost. I consider that this is a step towards reconstruction of that trust. Image | Firstpost In Xataka | Russia is beginning to run out of the weapons inherited from the USSR. So he is pulling those of North Korea

Suddenly, the unbearable noise of the speakers has stopped

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The story between the two Koreas has been full of disagreements. Let’s put as an example the last twelve months: South Korea received a rain of balloons loaded with garbage, and reply to the “neighbor” arrived in drones and propagandato which “the north” replied marking the enemy in the very constitution. North’s revenge was a noise -shaped rumble, and the south was no less with an infinite playlist of K-Pop. And, suddenly, one of the two has taken the white flag, and the other has followed him. Silence on the border. In what could be considered as a historical fact, a symbolic and strategic turn towards reconciliation, South Korea has off the speakers of propaganda that during the last year transmitted K-pop songs without stopping next to ideological news and messages through the border with North Korea. The decision, taken by the New President South Korean Lee Jae-Myung, marks one of his first specific steps to lower tensions Between Seoul and Pyongyang, after years of deterioration Under his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol. The measure intends to restore Trust channels and dialogue in a peninsula that follows Technically at war Since 1953. As explained by its spokesman, the suspension seeks to “restore confidence in intercorean relationships and build peace in the Korean Peninsula.” The War of Sound. We already said it at the beginning. The previous policy had resulted in a peculiar climbingbut the most intense: while South Korea used high -power speakers to broad Sound equipmentgenerating disturbing noises that affected everyday life in border South Korean villages. He counted The New York Times That, to protect themselves from noise, many residents installed windows with double glazing and insulation systems. In turn, the conflict moved to heaven, with South Korean activists (many northern deserters) Sending balloons Loaded with critical pamphlets to Pyongyang, to which the North Korean regime replied with balloons Full of plillas and garbage. This dynamic of mutual reprisals further aggravated a relationship already marked by hostility and distrust. The Donghae Bukbu line on the east coast of Korea. This road and rail connection was built for the South Koreans visited the tourist region of Monte Kumgang in the north Change of course. The former president Yoon Suk Yeol, deposed after imposing Briefly martial law in December and accused of promoting conflict with North Korea, had promoted the Use of propaganda as a means to undermine Kim Jong-un informative control. His government not only defended the speakers, but also encouraged Balloon sending as part of an ideological offensive in the name of freedom of expression. In contrast, Lee Jae-Myung, chosen in part for his promise to reduce tensions, has asked activists to cease in launch of pamphlets, arguing that these actions do not improve North Korean access to external information, but also raise the risk of Armed reprisals and endanger the southern border communities. Strategic pragmatism. On the other hand, human rights organizations and activists They have criticized harshly the decisions of the new government, accusing him of giving in to Pyongyang and limiting freedom of expression in South Korea. They argue that, by interrupting the speakers and discouraging the balloons, citizens of the north of one of the few access as possible to outside world information. For its part, the South Korean government has indicated that it could resort Aviation laws and public safety to prevent these practices, considering that they raise the risk of direct confrontation and endanger local inhabitants, who in many cases have expressed their relief due to the recent sound calm on the border. There is truce, but fragile. It is the last of the legs to analyze. North Korea’s reaction to this gesture of distension has not been immediate, although the next day It also ceased Its own speaker transmissions, which suggests a positive response, at least momentary. However, the general context continues to be tense. Under the leadership of Kim Jong-un, the regime It has hardened his position to the south, openly declaring that does not seek reunification And that will treat South Korea As an enemy To defeat in case of war. In addition to cutting all land ties between the two countries, North Korea has intensified their essays With nuclear missiles and has rejected all kinds of dialogue with Seoul and Washington. A new attempt. What seems clear is that, although Turn off the speakers It will not resolve the multiple open fronts in the interorean relationship, it represents a significant gesture in a prolonged cycle of sound and symbolic confrontation. By unilaterally suspending these actions, Lee Jae-Myung seeks to establish the basis of a New political narrativebased on the reduction of tensions and the reconstruction of diplomatic channels. No doubt, the balance between democratic principles, national security and geopolitical realism remains delicate. But for now The silence reigns On the border, and it is possible that the future of this truce depends on whether the north or the south end up turning the decibels of their speakers again. 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Five offers to take advantage of El Corte Inglés discounts during the weekend. Mobile, televisions, speakers and more

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The English Court has returned with a new wave of discounts on a good number of devices. There is everything: from television and gaming laptops to mobile phones and Bluetooth speakers. Therefore, we have gathered five offers that have a good discount to take advantage of the store sales. Samsung Galaxy S24 by 649.90 eurosa good price on a mobile that has received many discounts in recent months. Sony Bravia KD-55x75wl by 699 eurosa quite complete Sony TV that now has a 30%discount. MSI KATANA 15 by 1,299 eurosa gaming portable solvent that is quite complete. Zte Nubia Music by 99.90 eurosan interesting mobile that stands out, above all, in its audio section. JBL CHARGE ESENTIAL 2 by 119.99 eurosa compact Bluetooth speaker that now has a good price. Samsung Galaxy S24 He Samsung Galaxy S24 We have been able to find it many times in the last months, and now it has returned to the price in El Corte Inglés. Can be found in the store for 649.99 eurosbut if we look for the best price, although the difference is from some cents, Mediamarkt has it for 649 euros. The most remarkable of the Samsung Galaxy S24 is that it comes with a very good (compact) Dynamic Amoled screen of 6.2 inches, mounts the Samsung Exynos 2400 processor and, in this case, It has 256 GB of storage. To this we must add that you have a good photographic section and that you will receive Android updates for many years. Samsung Galaxy S24 (256 GB) * Some price may have changed from the last review Sony Bravia KD-55x75wl Sony TVs usually have somewhat high prices, but occasionally we can find them very lowered. A good example is the Sony Bravia KD-55x75wla 55 -inch model that we now have in the English Corte 699 euros —An Amazon is found 629 eurosbut the shipment takes one to two months. Offers 4K resolution, it is compatible with Dolby Vision and HDR10it is also compatible with Dolby Atmos and its operating system is Google TV. Sony Bravia KD-55x75WL (55 inches) * Some price may have changed from the last review MSI KATANA 15 If what we are looking for is a gaming laptop that is solvent and has a very good configuration, much eye on MSI KATANA 15 What we have for 1,299 euros In the English Court. Mounted a 15.6-inch screen, its processor is the Intel I7-13620H, it comes with 32 GB of RAM and with 1 TB of SSD, its graphics card is an RTX 4060 and even arrives with Windows 11 operating system, something that we do not usually see on gaming computers. * Some price may have changed from the last review Zte Nubia Music If we do not look for a super complete mobile, but a cheap one that has a certain differentiating point, the Zte Nubia Music has dropped price at El Corte Inglés to the 99.90 euros In its 128 GB configuration. It stands out mainly in its audio section, since it sets a powerful speaker in the rear and Includes a pair of 3.5 mm jack ports. * Some price may have changed from the last review JBL CHARGE ESENTIAL 2 Now that it has begun to arrive in good weather in many areas of Spain, it is a good time to buy from offer some Bluetooth speaker that we can take to the pool, to a field or, simply, anywhere. In the English Court we can find reduced the JBL CHARGE ESENTIAL 2 by 119.99 eurosa compact speaker (22 x 9.60 x 9.34 cm) and light (0.93 kg) that has IPX7 certification and that comes with a battery that offers an approximate autonomy of up to 20 hours. * 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 | The English Court and Buying (header), Samsung, Sony, MSI, ZTE, JBL In Xataka | The best mobiles, we have tried them and here are their analysis In Xataka | Best Bluetooth speakers. Which to buy and nine recommended models

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