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“Exercise tells the muscles to cleanse and reset”

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The effects of physical exercise for older people They are more than proven. It helps them improve their cardiovascular health, improves mobility, reduces fractures and, in general, provides a long list of benefits. It is good at all stages of life, but when we get older it becomes essential. However, as well studied as this is, until recently it was unclear why it is so beneficial. Knowing the reason is necessary, as it can help squeeze those advantages even more. Now, a team of scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, in collaboration with Cardiff University and Singapore General Hospital, has taken a big step in this directionby discovering the molecular pathways that cause both the deterioration of muscle health in advanced ages and the benefits of physical exercise for older people. Molecular pathways that suffer. This study is supported by previous research, which already pointed to the possible involvement of the mTORC1 pathway, involved in the regulation of the synthesis and elimination of muscle proteins. This pathway must maintain a balance between the synthesis of new proteins and the elimination of those that are damaged. However, it has been seen that, as we get older, this pathway becomes deregulated, tipping the balance towards the synthesis of new proteins. Damaged proteins that should normally be removed accumulate, causing stress on muscle cells and leading to a progressive loss of strength. This pathway, in turn, is regulated by another, called DEAF 1. As these scientists have seen, when its activity increases, the expression of genes in the mTORC1 pathway increases, causing this imbalance towards protein synthesis. Furthermore, what these scientists saw in experiments with fruit flies and mice is that the activity of DEAF 1 is regulated by the activity of a group of proteins that also exist in humans: FOXOs. They keep them in line. The problem is that FOXO activity decreases with age, giving free rein to DEAF 1 and, with it, an imbalance in the synthesis and elimination of muscle proteins. The role of physical exercise in older people. In their study, these scientists have seen that physical exercise reactivates FOXOs proteins. Therefore, physical exercise in older people aid to maintain balance in the synthesis and elimination of muscle proteins, improving muscle mass and increasing the benefits associated with it. Also stem cells. DEAF 1 does not influence muscles only by deregulating protein synthesis and elimination. It is also related to the synthesis of muscle stem cells. This normally decreases with age. Therefore, finding ways to maintain good activity levels is key. Physical exercise in older people also helps in that sense. It is not the same for everyone. In their study, these scientists have seen that, unfortunately, physical exercise does not always seem to be a good tool alone. There are people for whom it is enough, while others must resort to additional strategies to improve their health. This is the path through which they must continue studying. Not just for seniors. This study is not only aimed at studying the benefits of physical exercise in older people. Its authors believe that it can also be useful for patients who have lost muscle mass due to recovering from surgery, a fall, or diseases such as cancer. Be that as it may, the initial key is to understand the mechanisms that reduce the muscle health of older people. According to one of the authors of the studyPriscillia Choy Sze Mun, “physical exercise tells the muscles to cleanse and reset.” Logically, we will have to study more. To begin with, it would be necessary to verify that, no matter how much the mechanisms are shared, what has been seen in mice can be extrapolated to humans. If so, we would have key knowledge to improve physical exercise programs for older people. Knowledge is power and, in science, knowing the whys of things is very powerful. Images | Magnificent In Xataka | In the fever to train strength, the gym has faced competition: more and more people train on the street

Anthropic claims to have found Claude’s “consciousness”, although the data tells another story

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Anthropic has published an article that promises to change the way we understand the inner workings of your business models. artificial intelligence (AI), like we explain to you last week. This company claims to have identified a kind of global workspace within Claudewhich he has named J-Spacewhere the model analyzes and manipulates concepts before these become part of the final answer. What is surprising is that, according to Anthropic, this space has not been deliberately programmed: it has emerged as a byproduct of training the model. To analyze it and understand how it works, a technique known as J-Lens which is capable of mapping the internal activations of the model onto words from its own output vocabulary. When asking Claude to solve a multi-step mathematical calculation the visible answer contained only the final result, but within the J-Space each intermediate step was represented separately. Without this technique no part of that process could have been observed from the outside. However, Anthropic itself recognizes that much of what a language model does does not even go through this internal space. Speaking fluently, remembering simple facts or applying basic grammatical rules almost completely dispenses with J-Spaceand when the company blocked its use Claude continued to function normally, although he lost some of his higher-order cognitive functions. Claude “knows” that he is being watched During one of his most striking experiments, Anthropic subjected Claude to injection attempts. prompts during data acquisition processes. He J-Space then showed words like “false”, “injection”, “erroneous”, “prompt“, “fraud” and “poison”, while the visible response of the model completely ignored the attempted manipulation. Interestingly, when pressed to comment on the matter, terms such as “transparency”, “honesty” and “truth” emerged in the internal space. The language used in the article sometimes borders on the idea of ​​an emerging consciousness The Anthropic researchers also observed that Claude seems to recognize when he is being evaluated, which leads him to behave differently when faced with tests than when faced with prompts everyday. In a particularly revealing test, Anthropic removed J-Space the vocabulary associated with that consciousness of being put to the test (terms such as “fake”, “fictitious” or “scenario”) and found that Claude became much more vulnerable to attempts at blackmail or provocation. Be that as it may, the researchers’ report admits important limits: the J-Space is restricted to a single-token vocabulary, so plans or concepts that cannot be expressed with a single word may not appear in the reading, even though the model is calculating them anyway. Anthropic also does not dare to claim that monitoring this space is sufficient to guarantee the alignment of a model. However, we must not overlook that the language used in the article sometimes borders on the idea of ​​an emerging consciousness. Neel Nanda, head of model interpretability at DeepMind, supports this finding as real evidence of a cognitive space within the modelsalthough he clarifies that the practical usefulness of J-Lens remains limited. This achievement, in any case, opens a promising avenue for auditing the honesty of models, although it is still far from being a complete window into a machine’s thinking. Image | Generated by Xataka with ChatGPT using a prompt created with Claude More information | Anthropic In Xataka | While most oppose AI data centers, there is one group enthusiastic about them: merchandise thieves

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

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

Einstein told us how to do it, engineering tells us it’s almost impossible

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After the success of Artemis IIscience already has its sights set on the colonization of the Moon or Mars. The problem is that, for this to be possible, it would be necessary to develop technologies that do not exist today. For example, you can spend a short time under the effect of microgravity, but if someone wanted to spend very long stays in space, much longer than those of the International Space Station, they would need artificial gravity generation systems. If not, your health could seriously deteriorate. And how is that gravity generated? Theoretically we know it, the problem is getting it. Einstein gave the first clues. In his Theory of Special RelativityEinstein described something known as the equivalence effect, which stated that gravity and acceleration are indistinguishable effects when they have the same value. That is, since the force of gravity on Earth is 9.8 N, equivalent to an acceleration of 9.8 meters per second squared, if an astronaut traveled in a spacecraft that ascends with an acceleration of 9.8 m/s², he would feel his feet clinging to the ground, even without gravity. For this reason, all theoretical projects to create artificial gravity are based on this principle. Too much fuel. One option would be the example we have seen. A rocket accelerating at 9.8 m/s². The problem is that to maintain this figure constantly unfeasible amounts of fuel would be needed. It is not something feasible. Better spinning. Given the technical impossibility of the first option, all projects aim at centripetal acceleration. That is, the acceleration that a rotating body maintains. If we were inside a ship that rotates with a centripetal acceleration of 9.8 m/s², we could imitate gravity. But there is a problem. Centripetal acceleration is equal to angular velocity squared times the radius of the spin path. As if it were the spoke of a bicycle wheel. Angular velocity is the speed at which that object rotates. If the radius is small, a very high speed is needed to achieve a given acceleration. And of course, the people inside that circular ship would end up very dizzy. On the other hand, in very large ships it would not be necessary to turn so quickly. Therefore, for a small ship it would not be viable, but perhaps something like this could be achieved if a new space station is built in the future. In fact, There is a project to build a luxury hotel in the space that would be shaped like a giant wheel. It would be constantly spinning, with the exact radius and speed to mimic the effect of gravity. Doesn’t anyone think about the Moon? The objective of lunar bases is that their inhabitants can be directly perched on the selenite surface. The same would happen with the Martian bases.. They would have to be on the surface. Therefore, it would not be viable to be inside a flying wheel. On the other hand, a wheel could be built to which the lunar colonizers would go from time to time. Just enough to reverse to a certain extent the harmful effects of microgravity. It would be like a kind of microgravity spa. This is something that a team of scientists from Kyoto University has already designed. They have named it The Glass. The consequences can be very serious. When we are not subjected to gravity, body fluids can travel to the headcausing brain inflammation and vision problems. This also affects the circulatory system, as it can increase pressure in specific vessels, such as the jugular vein. Even the heartbeat would be affected. On the other hand, by not needing to be in a rigid posture, the muscles gradually atrophy and the bones lose density. All this without counting possible neurological, balance or intestinal problems. Long stays in a microgravity situation are unfeasible, so it will be necessary to have a clear project to develop artificial gravity. If we want to live in space, we will really need it. Image | Orbital Assembly Corporation and Kyoto University In Xataka | We knew that Mars has gravity. Now we have just discovered the unexpected effect it has on the Earth’s climate

Is it the best time to buy a Poco F8 Ultra or should you wait? This is what the data tells us

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Depending on how the price of the Poco F8 Ultra since its launch and seeing how its predecessor (the Poco F7 Ultra) in the market, this is how we evaluate whether or not to buy the F8 Ultra, in its 512 GB versionwhich is the one we have analyzed. 🟡 CAUTION (WAIT FOR OFFER) Poco F8 Ultra Verdict It is a mobile that has been on the market for a short time and can still be purchased almost at a launch price official RRP 899.99 euros (Xiaomi official store) Target price “on the street” Don’t pay more than 699 euros (Amazon in the 12 GB RAM version) Next release Next Poco F9 Ultra expected to launch in Q1 2027 according to rumors Our recommendation Wait if… If your current mobile still holds up and you are not looking for the bargain of the century, wait a few months (June/July), since the price of the Poco F8 Ultra will have stabilized and you will be able to get it cheaper. Regret cost Medium (about 100 euros). Normally, Poco lowers its terminals when they have been on the market for more than half a year. This means that if you buy it now, perhaps if you wait until summer (or even before), you can save about 100-150 euros. XIAOMI POCO F8 Ultra – 16+512GB Smartphone The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Why is the traffic light yellow? Although the Poco F7 Ultra started with a starting price much lower than that of the Poco F8 Ultra, it is true that its history serves to suggest that, currently, it is a favorable time for wait for it to go down. Specifically, we find ourselves in this situation: A relatively new mobile: With only about three months on the market, it is normal that the price of the Poco F8 Ultra remains stagnant. The ideal is to wait for it to go down, when it has been on the market for a little longer. Future purchase: Waiting means being patient and seeing the different offers that may come out for this mobile (we are aware of them and we will offer them to you). Think that if you wait, you will be able to save about 100-150 euros on purchasing the same mobile phone that you want now and it is money to invest in other accessories or, simply, to have it extra in your monthly budget. Expert Buyer Tip: That the Poco F8 Ultra is a knockout is something about which there is no doubt. Although buying it now for almost the same price as the original price is a financial mistake. If you hold out for a couple of months, you will be buying the same hardware for the real price it should be. Price history and change prediction The graph above compare the prices that the Poco F8 Ultra has had compared to its predecessor (the Poco F7 Ultra) over a year. These are the data that we get in key from this graph: The Poco F8 Ultra has had a aggressive debutpositioning itself significantly above the historical figure of the F7 Ultra (reaching 899.99 euros in month 8). While the previous model (F7 Ultra) maintained notable stability between 550 and 600 euros, the new flagship shows much greater volatility, with rapid corrections of 150 euros after price spikes. The current trend suggests that the F8 Ultra will seek to stabilize around 749.90 eurosa price floor that is still 36% above what its predecessor cost at the same point in the life cycle. If you are looking for the real ground, the prediction indicates that you will have to wait until the last quarter of the cycle to see figures close to 600 euros. The best Poco F8 Ultra deals now: Keep in mind that many of the offers we find are no longer available once we publish the item, either because they end or because stock runs out, so make sure before buying. Right now, we haven’t found very good deals for the Poco F8 Ultra (except in a few stores). XIAOMI POCO F8 Ultra – 16+512GB Smartphone The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Is the Poco F8 Ultra for you now? If you are not sure whether or not you should buy the Poco F8 Ultra, this is what I would take into account: ✅ BUY IT TODAY IF: You want to have the latest of the latest now and you can’t live without it Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Not one more day and you don’t care about losing 100 euros in two months. ⛔ I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT IF: You budget is tightsince you are about to pay the price ceiling (749.90 euros) and you can wait a couple of months to have this Poco mobile. 💡 Good alternatives to the Poco F8 Ultra that I would buy If you still have doubts about buying (or not buying) the Poco F8 Ultra, these are some of the alternatives that I would take into account: Xiaomi 15T Pro: If you want a Xiaomi mobile, one of the perfect rivals from the same manufacturer for this Poco F8 Ultra is the Xiaomi 15T Prowhich you can buy in the brand’s official store from 799.99 euros. It is a mobile phone with cameras signed by Leica, 6.83-inch screen, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor and 90 W charging. XIAOMI 15T Pro Gray 12GB RAM 512GB ROM The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Realme GT 8 Pro: for a similar price to the Poco F8 Ultra (709 euros specifically in PcComponentes) you can get this mobile with good value for money. He Realme GT 8 Pro It has a 6.79-inch 144Hz 2.K AMOLED display. It supports ultra-fast charging at 120W and comes with Snapdragon 8 Elite. Realme GT 8 Pro 5G 12GB 256GB 6.79″ Blue The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: This … Read more

Is it a good time to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 or will it drop in price? This is what the data tells us

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According to the price that the Samsung Galaxy S25 since it was launched and seeing how its predecessor (the Galaxy S24) performed in the market, this is how we value, at the moment, the purchase of the S25 in its 256 GB versionwhich is the one we have analyzed. 🔴 alert (don’t even think about it) Samsung Galaxy S25 Verdict At this moment it is almost at its launch price official RRP 869 euros (Samsung store) Target price “on the street” Don’t pay more than 729 euros (Powerplanet) Next release You can now buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 at the official price of 999 euros in the Samsung store. Our recommendation Don’t buy it. After having reached its historical minimum, now this Samsung mobile is practically at its launch price, being a moment in which you will pay 200 euros more than two months ago for a terminal that is already more than a year old. Regret cost High. The mobile phone has been on the market for more than a year and has a successor. Buying it now would be throwing away your money, as it is expected to drop back to the lowest price it reached a few months ago. In fact, it is already starting to decline in some stores, but not at a considerable rate. Samsung – Samsung Galaxy S25 12GB + 256 GB free mobile. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Why is the traffic light red? The price of the Samsung Galaxy S25, in March 2026, has reached a critical rebound situation after more than a year on the market. That is, the price went down after its release, but now it has started to rise suddenly until almost reaching its initial selling price. Therefore, we find ourselves in this situation: Uncertainty after the launch of the new Galaxy S26: After reaching its maximum price peak again, we now have to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S25 to drop again after the recent launch of the S26 (something that already happened to the S24). Everything indicates that in a few months the Galaxy S25 will drop and its price will stabilize. Future purchase: This means that, at the moment, the purchase of the S25 is more on impulse, since there are really no good offers for this model. The ideal is to wait a few months in case you want to get the previous generation of Samsung’s flagship. Expert Buyer Tip: The Samsung Galaxy S25 has suffered a “bullwhip effect” in recent months and its price has skyrocketed. With the launch of the new Galaxy S26, the price curve will surely end up going down. So if you can wait, the price of Samsung’s previous flagship will eventually drop until it stabilizes. Price history and change prediction The graph above compares the prices that the Samsung Galaxy S25 has had compared to its predecessor (the Galaxy S24) over the course of a year. This is what we observe: This is how Samsung makes money: the secret is in the IPHONE Unusual instability: The S25 market is being totally unstable. While in months nine and ten it reached its historical minimum price (being the best purchase option). After this, it has experienced a rebound that places it almost at the launch price. It is more expensive than its predecessor: Right now, the S25 is 21% more expensive than the Galaxy S24 at the same point in the cycle. The recommendation, therefore, is none other than to wait. Drop expected: It has already been shown that the S25 can drop considerably, so buying it at the prices it is at now, at this point in the life cycle, is paying an unjustified premium for a model that already even has a new replacement (the Galaxy S26) on sale. The best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals now: Keep in mind that many of the offers we find are no longer available once we publish the item, either because they end or because stock runs out, so make sure before buying. Right now, we have not found very good offers for the Samsung Galaxy S25 (except in a few stores). Samsung – Samsung Galaxy S25 12GB + 256 GB free mobile. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The successor to the Galaxy S25 As we have already indicated, the new successor to the Galaxy S25 is now on sale. Specifically, the Samsung Galaxy S26 It was launched at the end of February at the price of 999 euros for the base 256 GB model. So, as you can see, for what the previous model costs right now, the current one is a good purchase option. Samsung Galaxy S26, 256GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 for you now? If you are not sure whether or not you should buy the Samsung Galaxy S25, this is what I would take into account: ✅ BUY IT TODAY IF: You need to change your phone, you want one from Samsung and you like the previous model more than the new Galaxy S26. ⛔ I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT IF: Can pay a little more for the new one Samsung Galaxy S26 to enjoy some of its new features. 💡 Good alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy S25 that I would buy If you still have doubts about purchasing this Samsung mobile, these are some of the alternatives that I would take into account: Xiaomi 15: by 665 eurosthis Xiaomi mobile stands out for a major battery than that of the Galaxy S25 and charges at 90 W. Its photographic system is signed by Leica and offers more natural image processing. Xiaomi 15 5g 6.36″ 512 GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10: If you prioritize the photo and the pure Android experience, this is a good model and even more so at the price it has now (588 … Read more

On paper they look very similar, but experience tells a different story

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In the midst of the rise of streaming platforms, there are still many reasons to buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick or a Xiaomi TV Box. You may want to convert an old TV into “Smart” or you simply want to try another way of consuming content on that screen. But deciding that you want to buy one of these devices is just the first step. The next, and perhaps the most important, is to choose which one best fits what you are looking for. As with any other category of technology products, the decision is not always easy. Several factors come into play that should be evaluated before investing our money. And this is where the Xataka team comes in: we like to try things so you don’t have to. Ana Boriawhich already has thoroughly analyzed devices like the Plaud Note Pro either various smart watcheshas decided this time to put his television to the test to clear up any doubts. Two ways to bring streaming to your television In this Versus, our partner compares the Amazon Fire Stick and the Xiaomi TV Box in key aspects such as image quality. “If we talk about image quality, both devices support content 4K at 60fps“, in addition to being compatible with HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision content,” he comments. And that’s where the interesting part begins. If the two share these specifications, the question almost arises by itself: are there really reasons to choose one over the other? Ana’s tests go further and also address an aspect that for many users can make a difference: the installation of applications. “Last year Amazon announced that it would begin blocking some unofficial applications and even the download of APKs,” he explains, pointing out a relevant difference between both proposals. Now, the situation may not be as clear-cut as it seems at first glance, and in the video you will find the keys to understanding what is happening. The analysis also focuses on other important sections such as the operating system, connectivity or gaming, a field that is increasingly gaining more weight in this type of devices. “With both devices I have been able to install the applicationsconnect the controls and play, but I have not had a perfect experience with both of them,” our colleague advances. If you want to discover which round each device won, which ended up winning in this Versus and what conclusions Ana drew after testing them thoroughly, we invite you to watch the video that we have just published on our YouTube channel. And, as always, we’d love to read from you in the comments: your feedback helps us continue fine-tuning our testing and also inspires future analysis. Images | Xataka In Xataka | Netflix spends 17 billion on producing content and YouTube does it for free. And that’s why YouTube is winning the game

Is it a good time to buy a Pixel 10 or will the price drop soon? This is what the data tells us

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Given the evolution of the prices of Google Pixel 10we present our assessment on whether or not your purchase is currently appropriate. 🟢 BUY WITHOUT LOOKING BACK google pixel 10 Verdict Excellent moment. It’s only been on the market for six months, but it has been gradually dropping until it reaches its lowest price now. official RRP €899 (Google Store) Target price “on the street” Do not pay more than €649 (amazon) Next release Google Pixel 11 (expected for August 2026) Our recommendation Now is a good time to buy it. On Amazon it is at a very good price (649 euros), but even at PcComponentes you can get it cheaper (619 euros) Regret cost Low. Although when the new Pixel 11 comes out the 10 model will drop in price, it may is not at a price as competitive as the one now offered by PcComponentes. At most you could lose 20 euros, since the Google Pixel 10 is not expected to drop below 600 euros. Why is the traffic light green? They have just passed six months since it was launched the Google Pixel 10 (August 2025) and there is exactly the same time left for Google to launch the new generation. This is a good time for those undecided who are hesitating between waiting for the new Google Pixel 11 or buying the one currently sold. For those who don’t want to wait, the Google Pixel 10 is one of the phones that has received the most offers in recent months (as we have covered in Xataka Selección). Now, with a price of 619 eurosit is one of the best prices at which the current one has been able to obtain Google flagship. Expert Buyer’s Advice: Once a few months have passed, do not buy the Pixel in the official Google store, because the price remains at the price the smartphone had at its launch. Better go to other stores that continually launch offers to get it. Price history and change prediction This graph shows a comparison between the price evolution of the previous model, the Google Pixel 9, superimposed with the trend of the current Google Pixel 10. These are our observations: The Google Pixel 10 has experienced a more aggressive price evolution if we compare it with the Pixel 9. The previous model went on sale for 900 euros and until the fourth month it maintained resistance in price. On the other hand, the Pixel 10 has experienced a price drop of 28% in just one semester, going from costing 900 euros to 649 euros. After a stable start, between the second and third month, the Google Pixel 10 dropped 150 euros and is now stabilized at 650 euros. This figure equals the all-time low that the Pixel 9 took almost a year to achieve. It can be said that the price that the Pixel 10 has now achieved is very competitivesince it has experienced a very rapid price drop and is expected to no longer drop further. Maybe it will reach 600 euros, but when the new generation Pixel is going to be released on the market. The best Google Pixel 10 deals now: For those looking for the Google Pixel 10 without waiting any longer, these are the best current options. Do not forget that, after our publication, the offers may expire or the stock may run out. Currently, the terminal is at very competitive pricesplacing it significantly below the 899 euros marked by its official rate in the Google store. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links When is the Google Pixel 11 released? Time flies and, therefore, it is essential to know the details about what will be the successor to the current Google Pixel 10: Rumors about the Google Pixel 11: There are already leaks about the new Google terminal. It is expected to release a chip manufactured by hands other than the current ones: TSMC. Expected release date: If Google’s trend continues (consolidated with the Pixel 9 and 10), everything indicates that the official presentation of the Google Pixel 11 will occur in mid-August 2026, arriving in stores at the end of that same month. When will the Pixel 10 become “obsolete”?: Despite being one of the most supported phones on the market thanks to its seven-year life cycle, it is true that the launch of the Pixel 11 will introduce the new Google Tensor G6. This processor will be more powerful than the current one, making the Pixel 10’s hardware take a backseat. However, if you decide to buy the Pixel 10 now, you will not be purchasing an “old” model, since its performance will continue to be excellent even after the release of the new version. Is the Google Pixel 10 for you now? If you are considering buying the Google Pixel 10 right now, we want to make it easier for you by helping you a little. ✅ BUY IT TODAY IF: You need a high-end mobile at a good price: You can currently get it with a discount of close to 30% compared to the official RRP in the Google store. You find an offer in which the mobile costs you 649 euros or less: If you find this price, it is the ideal time to buy it. You come from a Previous pixel and you are looking for the latest model: a perfect option if you feel that yours has become outdated. ⛔ I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT IF: Do you wantalways have the latest: There are barely six months until the new Google Pixel 11 is launched; If you are looking for novelty, it will be worth the wait. You can andwait a few months: it is very likely that, in a short time, the price will approach the 600 euro barrier (although 619 euros current PcComponentes are already a very good opportunity). You’re going to pay the price it has in the official store (899 euros): something not … Read more

Bringing fiber to rural Spain does not come cheap. This interactive map tells you exactly how much it cost

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Those of us who live in urban areas take it for granted that we have fiber coverage, but there are many rural areas from Spain where fiber has taken a long time to arrive and even some where they are still waiting for it. To ensure coverage of the entire territory, the government launched subsidies for operators to deploy their network. Now we have a map to know the status of all deployments, interactive and non-profit. The map. It has been developed by Fernando García Álvarez, a software engineer who has contacted us to publicize his creation. It is an independent and non-profit initiative. Its objective was to gather all the information on fiber deployment plans, both the previous PEBA and the current UNICO plans in a single place, something that until now had to be consulted through various sources. His name is Fiber Programs and when we open it we find a heat map of the entire peninsula, with the red areas representing the areas with the greatest coverage and the yellow areas representing the least coverage. Detailed information. To obtain all the information on the different programs you have to zoom in and click on one of them. Here we can see which operator is carrying out the deployment, which plan it belongs to and other more in-depth data such as the total amount of the subsidy and the completion deadline. This is especially useful for those projects that are still underway because it allows you to know when a specific zone will be connected. Subsidies. That in 2026 there will be those who do not have a fiber connection is shocking, but there is a reason why there are still areas without this infrastructure: it is not profitable for operators to bring their infrastructure to an area where there are very few inhabitants. From this need was born the Broadband Extension Program or PEBA. The plan was active from 2013 to 2020 and subsidized almost 800 projects from more than 100 operators. In 2024, the UNICO Broadband plan took over the baton, with more than 18 million euros and with Avatel and Adamo as the main recipients of the aid. Spain and fiber. Although there are some areas left to cover, they are the least. The reality is that 95% of the Spanish territory has access to fiber optics, which places us well ahead of the European average, which is 64%. Our colleagues from Xataka Móvil made a devastating comparison: a town in Soria has better internet than Berlin. Image | Fiber Programs In Xataka | In 2023 Spain tried to create its own “Starlink” to connect the rural world: it has failed miserably

how to use it to translate what someone tells you into another language

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Let’s tell you How AirPods real-time translation works from Apple, a function that has arrived with the update iOS 26.2 to all models starting with AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. To use it, in addition to compatible headphones, you will also need to have an iPhone. This option will allow you to listen to the Spanish translation of what they say to you on headphones and even see it in a text. Of course, to use it you will need to have an Apple app installed and start the translation manually. How to activate real-time translation To use real-time translation for your AirPods, you need to have the app Translate from Apple. It comes pre-installed on your mobile, but if for some reason you decided to delete it you can download it from the App Store. You also need to have the iPhone where you have the AirPods linked updated to iOS 26.2and your headphones must be AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 or Pro 3. Once inside the application Translateyou have to enter the tab in real time that will appear in the row below. This will take you to a screen where you can configure this translation. First you have to configure the languagesputting in Your language the one that the other person is going to use and in Your language to which you want it translated, like Spanish. Then, press the button Start translation to start translating in real time. When the translation starts, you will go to a screen where the translation of everything your headphones hear will appear in the other language that you have configured. Besides, you will hear a voice translate everything on the AirPodsso that you have the translation heard and also the textual one. In Xataka Basics | iOS 26: 19 functions and some tricks to get the most out of the new operating system for your iPhone

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