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  1. Name of the game: No Man's Sky Price: $29.99 USD Link Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/No_Mans_Sky/ Offer ends up after X hours: Offer ends April 19 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i3 Memory: 8GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 470 4GB, Intel UHD graphics 630 Storage: 15 GB of available space VR Compatibility: SteamVR RECOMMENDED: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  2. If the model you have at home doesn't seem like much to you regarding the security it offers, one of the solutions you can take is to use a wireless doorbell. One of the most interesting devices is AZUZA, a device that, among other things, offers access to the cloud to store recordings. This model is hung directly on the wall and to connect with smartphones and its communicator uses WiFi technology. With a two-tone finish where the metal is present, which is right where the traditional push button is. An important detail is that a rechargeable battery is included inside, which is what is used to make AZUZA fully operational (it lasts for more than six months without any problem). One of the options that this doorbell offers when recording video is that it is capable of obtaining HD quality images and also includes night vision options. Therefore, the operation of this doorbell is complete and can be used at any time of the day. An important detail is that motion detection is included in AZUZA, so it is on standby saving battery and is activated even before the guest touches the button (if desired and by using the settings in the devices application iOS and Android). Things that make the AZUZA doorbell different One of the differentials is that the recordings made with this accessory can be stored in the cloud, and this is completely free (without losing compatibility with saving information on SD cards, which is always useful). . The time of recordings that can be saved without problems in the service that we have mentioned is thirty days, and the security is complete since everything is encrypted and it is possible to recover it without problems in case of theft of the doorbell. Interesting is the possibility of receiving alerts if motion detection is active, which can be heard in the intercom that is included with AZUZA and, also, a motivation is received on the phone where the corresponding application is installed. (Even in this case, you have direct access to the camera at any time). In what has to do with the quality of the recordings, the integrated sensor is 2 megapixels, so it is possible to even reach 1080p if the conditions allow it -so there is a large amount of detail with an angle of 140 degrees and focal aperture of F:2.8 to acquire a large amount of light. https://topesdegama.com/noticias/gadgets/azuza-timbre-inalambrico-caracteristicas
  3. The streaming video giant, Netflix, encouraged account sharing among users a few years ago, a move that, unsurprisingly, led to a flood of users signing up for the most expensive plan, the plan that allows you to enjoy content in 4K resolution and also allows joint access for up to 4 users at the same time. However, it had been announcing the end of this type of accounts for several years. In February of this same year, when Netflix announced the end of shared accounts, many were the users who stated that they would unsubscribe instead of using one of the different cheaper subscription plans that the platform makes available to all users. users interested in accessing your content. In theory, the end of shared accounts only affects users who access the content through a Smart TV, so, in theory, we can continue using our computer connected to a television to access the content without any problems. . However, no one can assure us that Netflix does not intend to change its mind in the future, and without prior notice. In addition, for the moment, we can use the computer from different locations, but at any time a message may appear on the screen informing us that, either we go to the checkout, or we will no longer be able to access the platform. Fortunately, there are already different options to be able to continue accessing the Netflix catalog from any device, be it a smart TV, smartphone, computer or any other. With a mobile and TV compatible with AirPlay or Chromecast The easiest method that does not require any type of investment is using our mobile as long as we have a device that is compatible with the device. If it is an iPhone, an Apple TV or Smart TV compatible with this technology is more than enough. If we're talking about an Android smartphone, we're just going to need a device that's compatible with Chromecast, a support that most modern smart TVs include. Using a VPN with a Mesh router NordVPN launched a new method a few weeks ago that allows users with a router with Mesh technology to create a virtual network to which other users who live outside our home can connect and thus all use the same IP to connect to the platform. Although it does not advertise it that way, the purpose of this function is really to allow users to continue sharing accounts as before. In this way, we will be able to continue sharing the account without problems, although the expense of contracting a VPN will have to be added. If we choose to hire the platform for 2 years, the monthly cost that users will have to assume does not reach one euro per month, so it is an excellent solution. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/streaming/seguir-compartiendo-cuentas-netflix/
  4. Surely you have wondered more than once why your processor cannot be placed at one hundred percent performance. Well, there are several reasons for this, although we are going to explain in the field of hardware why this happens and, therefore, what are the causes that cause it and to what extent it can be solved. We must start from the fact that there is no perfect system in the sense that it does not have performance losses, that is, there is no system in the world that works at one hundred percent performance. So waiting for the CPU of our PC to do it is not touching the ground. However, the causes of why this happens can be several and we are going to explain them to you below. Why is my CPU not working at 100% performance? Well, there are several reasons for this, although to fully understand the performance we have to start from the three basic elements: clock speed, number of cores and the IPC. Of all of them, the first two are constant values that do not depend on external elements. The IPC, on the other hand, although it depends on the architecture of the processor, that is, on the internal organization of its components. It is also influenced by a number of external elements. The IPC must be understood as the average instructions per cycle that a processor performs. However, this measure cannot be taken as a yardstick to compare CPUs and even so, the marketing of Intel and AMD repeats it incessantly as if it were a performance constant that can be extrapolated for all programs and in all cases. possible. And this is where we have to get into two different bottlenecks: The first one is because of the RAM, there is a bottleneck in the communication of the processor with the memory, which can create a latency in each instruction and ends up affecting the general performance of the system if the memory subsystem is not sufficiently fast. The second is for the software, that is, for the instructions chosen to encode the program. This obviously does not depend on the hardware, but on good programming practices when coding the applications. That is why we are not going to touch that part in this article. Stalls or stops When a CPU is not doing anything, it does not perform, and it may be doing nothing because it does not receive instructions to carry out or cannot complete them due to the fact that it is waiting for a response from memory. With the passage of time, tricks have appeared to avoid this problem. The best known is that of the caches, which are memories in the processor that contain copies of parts of the RAM to quickly access them. Another trick is multithreading, which consists of giving the kernel another task to execute at idle time in order to get more out of it. In other words, the lack of performance is not due to a lack of power, but rather due to the fact that communication with the memory is not ideal in the vast majority of cases and this is not something that can be predicted. In other words, a processor is not designed to achieve a specific performance figure, but so that, taking into account all the difficulties, it reaches the maximum possible. Especially since the integrated memory controller or IMC can be completely overwhelmed by the enormous amount of memory demands that exist. Not surprisingly, that is why many future systems are being designed with the concept of bringing the information closer to the processor to increase the IPC and thereby get closer to one hundred percent performance. The idea is to minimize the number of stalls or stops suffered by the different CPU cores. Which, since time immemorial, is the biggest bottleneck in terms of hardware and the one that prevents using the full power of the processor. Can it be solved somehow? Well yes, when buying the memory modules for your PC where you should ensure that they have the lowest possible latency. Let's not forget that the processor and RAM communicate synchronously and therefore access times work in a coordinated manner. However, you will have observed when buying the different memory modules that they have different latency times. Well, those with the lowest latency allow you to get close to one hundred percent CPU performance. The other point is to use a dual channel configuration, which consists of using access to two memory modules at the same time. Although in the case of DDR5 it is rather quadruple channel, in order to avoid stops. What's more, we are surprised that Single Channel systems are still being sold today. Other elements that do not allow the processor to reach 100% performance Even if we had the perfect CPU in which there were no problems communicating with memory and the programs were well written, we would still find that 100 percent performance would not be reached. All this due to a series of external factors that, although trivial and apparently disposable in principle, do affect the creation of an ideal environment for it. The main culprits for this are voltage, temperature, and clock speed controllers. There are many mechanisms in the processor that are synchronous and therefore depend on a clock speed and a time for each cycle to work. If this gets out of tune it can end up with a system malfunction, so there is a tune-up time between a variation in CPU GHz, regardless of the brand and architecture we're talking about. https://hardzone.es/noticias/procesadores/cien-por-cien-rendimiento-procesador-motivos/
  5. Music Title: Onell Diaz, Farruko - Misericordia (Official Video) Signer: Onell Diaz ft. Farruko Release Date: 07/04/2023 Official Youtube Link: Informations About The Signer: - Your Opinion About The Track (Music Video): 8/10
  6. Artist: Nacho Cano Real Name: Ignacio Cano Andrés Birth Date /Place: February 26, 1963 Age: 60 Social status (Single / Married): Married Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Pop Awards: - Top 3 Songs (Names): Vivimos siempre juntos - Hijo de la luna - Cruz de navajas Other Information: Spanish musician, composer and producer, famous above all for being part of the Mecano trio. He was born in Madrid in 1963. From a very young age he felt devotion to music, so much so that when he was 5 years old he played the Spanish guitar. At the age of 12 he formed his first group called Prisma and at the age of 15 he composed the most emblematic song of the Mecano group and of the Spanish pop scene in general: "Hoy me puedo levantar". He introduced a new style to 80's pop which made him a highly sought after artist by several multinationals. He composed music for other great Spanish pop groups such as La Unión, Alex y Christina or Magenta. Throughout the 80s, Nacho Cano had an unstoppable career full of success with his group Mecano. He is now the producer and director of a musical theater, in fact, the highest-grossing show ever in Spain.
  7. Live Performance Title: Carla Morrison - Contigo Live Performance | Fender Sessions Signer Name: Carla Morrison Live Performance Location: México Official YouTube Link: Your Opinion About the Track (Music Video): 8/10
  8. Nick Movie: Ustedes Time: 2023 Netflix / Amazon / HBO?: Netflix Duration of the movie: 1 h 58 min Trailer:
  9. Did you know that there are more than 7 thousand varieties of apples in the world and that only 9 of them arrive in Mexico? Mexico City.- Fruits, in addition to being delicious, are a source of essential nutrients for the body, but did you know that there are more than 2,000 different varieties in the world and that the most po[CENSORED]r is the apple? In Mexico you can find 9 different varieties that come from the state of Washington in the United States; however, there are more than 7 thousand varieties around the world. This fruit, in addition to having a diversity of colors and sweetness in its different varieties, has many curiosities that make it interesting, so here we show you some of them. Exclusive apple orchards To begin with, you should know that there are orchards where only apples grow and that the fruit we eat is the apple blossom. If you open an apple, you will find its seeds and each one has between 6 and 10 of them. To make a natural apple juice, you only need 3 pieces and if you like acidity and put chamoy or chili on it, you must choose green apples, these are called Granny Smith. Apple skin can vary in colors from red to green; some even have yellow and red stripes (and/or dots that resemble a galaxy like the Cosmic Crisp), this skin has a high fiber content that benefits your digestion and keeps us satisfied for longer. Apples, a source of vitamin C Apples can also be a good source of vitamin C which improves the functioning of your body, benefits iron absorption and benefits the appearance of your skin; In addition to keeping your muscles healthy and your bones strong and not only that, they are made up of 90% water along with fructose and glucose, important carbohydrates that provide the energy necessary to prevent fatigue and focus on our daily tasks. “The apple is a very complete fruit that, in addition to providing many health benefits, is ideal to take anywhere and eat whenever you want. You can eat it alone or accompany it with ice cream, honey, nuts, whatever you want!" said Juan Carlos Moreira, representative of the Washington Apple Commission in Mexico. It may interest you: The apple season begins in September, so from November to June you can enjoy all its varieties in Mexico, among the most po[CENSORED]r are Gala, Golden, Granny Smith, Fuji, Cosmic Crisp, Honey Crisp. https://www.elimparcial.com/estilos/Curiosidades-sobre-las-manzanas-que-tal-vez-desconocias-20230413-0031.html
  10. Pablo Arosemena will meet with representatives of the IMF, the World Bank and the IDB. Ecuador could apply to lines of credit for natural disasters. The Minister of Economy and Finance, Pablo Arosemena Marriott, this morning began his schedule of meetings with multilateral organizations to strengthen economic cooperation and investment in the country. The Secretary of State traveled to Washington to attend the annual spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), in which the Latin American Economy Ministers and representatives of multilateral organizations, including the Inter-American Bank, will participate. Development Bank (IDB), reported the ministry. Arosemena's meetings with multilateral organizations, according to the State portfolio, will allow access to more financial facilities to face current emergencies such as the earthquake, landslides and floods. The ministry indicated that fiscal soundness is the country's letter of introduction and that this way more resources will be obtained to guarantee the well-being of Ecuadorians. On the subject, Alberto Acosta Burneo, editor of Análisis Semanal, explained that although Ecuador has exhausted its quota with the Monetary Fund, there are programs and lines of credit that are associated with reconstruction issues due to natural disasters to which Ecuador could have access. Among them is the resiliency fund line, created for post-COVID rebuilding. In this, Ecuador could reach a credit for $ 1,300 million. There are also others from the IDB and WB to which it could apply. This financing is necessary if one takes into account that in the pro forma budget it was planned to issue debt bonds as part of the financing sources, but with the high country risk it is no longer possible to do so. This indicator stood at 1,953 points as of April 11, 2023. Ecuador has recently suffered an earthquake with its epicenter on Puná Island, as well as severe flooding and a landslide in Alausí that has caused human and economic losses. A few weeks ago, the pumping of crude oil had to be suspended due to problems related to rains and regressive erosion in the Marker River sector. Meanwhile, for Acosta Burneo currently the fiscal situation is better than that of past years. It is the first time in ten years that there has been a fiscal surplus, he says. In any case, there is always fear in the markets that the next government to come will be one that opens the spigot of spending, without considering the consequences of over-indebtedness. Agenda with international authorities Minister Arosemena participated this Wednesday in the "Governing Effectively During Challenging Times" which means governing effectively in difficult times. In this space, he highlighted the successful vaccination plan for COVID-19 carried out by the government of Guillermo Lasso and explained the social milestones achieved thanks to the fiscal order in the Government of Ecuador. According to the ministry, the meeting in Washington will also be an opportunity to show the world business options and secure financing for large investments in the country. It is done with the future in mind and will serve to lay the foundations of a State policy for the benefit of future generations. Within his work schedule, the minister will meet with Janeth Yellen, Secretary of the United States Treasury; Ilan Goldfajn, president of the IDB; Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, regional vice president of the World Bank; among others, with whom a greater economic support for Ecuador will be analyzed. These meetings will be essential for the development of the country. They allow attracting capital and accessing additional resources to deal with emergencies. https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/ministro-de-economia-esta-en-washington-en-busca-de-facilidades-financieras-e-inversion-nota/
  11. Thanks to their prodigious sense of smell and their ability to retain behavior patterns, dogs are able to detect the most subtle changes in their environment and thus know, in their own way, what time it is. Anyone who has lived with dogs will have noticed that they often seem to know when it is time for a walk, meal time, or even when a family member is about to return home. And it is completely true: although the concept itself is something human, dogs know exactly what time it is. Or rather, when it is their turn to do certain things. At a less conscious level, the dog's own body knows what time it is due to day and night cycles, which affect not only light intensity but also variations in temperature. But the best friend of the human being also has other mechanisms to determine at all times the passage of time, the routines of the people with whom he lives and when the time for his favorite activities approaches... or detested. Masters of tracking and observation The most powerful of these mechanisms is their extraordinary sense of smell, which is between 10,000 and 100,000 times more powerful than humans, so that changes in the environment that are imperceptible to us are evident to them. Dogs have a built-in biological clock: the nose, that is, their nose. Each person – each being, in fact – has a unique smell, which comes mainly from the particles that come off the skin. Even if someone leaves the house, his characteristic odor remains in these particles. This smell, however, fades as the hours go by, and this is where the dogs' olfactory arsenal comes into play: by licking the truffle, apart from hydrating it, they are capturing these odorous particles and transmitting them to their smell, which is so powerful. that is capable of determining the concentration of these. If the inhabitants of the house follow regular schedules, the variation in that concentration tells them how long it has been since someone left and, therefore, when they are likely to return. The variation in the concentration of a person's scent tells dogs how long it has been since someone left the house. Dogs are actually able to "smell" time in a similar way to how a person would determine it by looking at an hourglass or water glass. Alexandra Horowitz, Ph.D. in Cognitive Science and author of several books on canine behavior, explains how odors in a room move as the day progresses: “Hot air rises and generally circulates in currents throughout along the walls to the ceiling, it heads towards the center of the room and falls. If we could visualize the movement of air throughout the day, what we are really visualizing is the movement of odor throughout the day." These odor cycles are also what allow them to anticipate daily activities that occur at set times, such as eating or walking. https://www.nationalgeographic.com.es/ciencia/perros-y-su-curiosa-manera-saber-hora_17718
  12. The BMW XM was presented with various titles that gave it power. It was the first stand-alone BMW M model since the BMW M1. Also the first with the surname Motorsport in plug-in hybrid format. It was even anticipated that it could become the most powerful M ever made. That honor was reserved for its top-of-the-range variant, which had been announced, but about which very specific details had not been given. Now we have all the information on the BMW XM Label Red and it is as surprising as promised. The M Hybrid propulsion system debuts, which combines a 4.4-liter V8 biturbo combustion engine with an electric block integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic gearbox. The first already reaches 585 hp on its own, while electricity provides another 145 additional kW. If we speak in absolute terms, the XM Label Red reaches a combined power of 748 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. Heart-stopping figures for the most powerful M ever, which also benefits from M xDrive all-wheel drive. The result is benefits that would bring out the colors of many sports cars. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and its speed can go up to 290 km/h with the optional M Driver's Package. At the chassis level, we must highlight the M xDrive system with several modes and the M Sport differential. Although what is surprising is that it is still a plug-in hybrid that thanks to a 25.7 kWh battery allows it to offer an electric range of between 75 and 83 kilometers. Recharging can be done in a 7.4 kW Wallbox in four and a quarter hours, although it also accepts fast charges. On an aesthetic level, the BMW XM Label Red wants to wink at the legendary BMW M1, always keeping its distance. Among its specific elements we see some exterior trim in metallic Toronto Red, giving prominence to red, which also appears in the logos and in the inserts of the wheels, which are 21-inch and specific. The model can be chosen in one solid color and eight metallic variants, in addition to more than 50 BMW Individual special paint finishes. Inside, that combination of black and red is also chosen, very present in the sports seats, in some moldings or in contrasting stitching. You cannot miss other distinctive details in carbon fiber or the plate with the model number. The technology is provided by the BMW Curved Display and the BMW Head-Up Display as standard, with information from M. Its equipment includes the optional Bowers & Wilkins Diamond sound system or the roof with indirect lighting thanks to its 100 LED units. . The BMW XM Label Red Limited that has been presented as a launch edition is a limited example of which only 500 units will be made. They are distinguished by bodywork in BMW Individual Frozen Carbon Black, with many exterior details in Toronto Red and some surfaces in a matt finish. https://noticias.coches.com/noticias-motor/bmw-xm-label-red-2023/488705?foto=12
  13. Ex-smokers who maintain a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of dying from any cause than those who don't, according to a new study by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)Exit Disclaimer, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Healthy habits. The decreased risk of death was seen for specific causes, including cancer and heart and lung disease. The findings could have important consequences for the 52 million former smokers in the United States. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, defined by being physically active and eating a healthy diet, was associated with a 27% decreased risk of death during the follow-up period of more than 19 years, compared with not maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The findings, published September 22, 2022, in the JAMA Network Open, stem from an analysis of a large group of former smokers who participated in the NIH-American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Diet and Health Study. . Maki Inoue-Choi, M.D., of the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, the paper's lead author, said: "I was surprised to see the close relationship [with lifestyle]." "Former smokers who met the evidence-based recommendations for body weight, diet, physical activity, and alcohol consumption had a lower mortality risk than former smokers who did not." It is well known that quitting smoking has many health benefits, but former smokers are at greater risk of disease and premature death than people who never smoked. Previous studies have suggested that people who follow healthy lifestyle recommendations, such as maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active, eating a healthy diet, and limiting alcohol consumption, may have a lower risk of disease and death. However, there are few studies that analyze the benefit of this compliance by ex-smokers. The current analysis included 159,937 former smokers who responded to questionnaires on lifestyle, demographics, and other health-related information between 1995 and 1996 when they enrolled in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. The participants, whose average age at study entry was 62.6 years, were followed for about 19 years. During the follow-up period, which was until 2019, 86,127 participants died. Information on deaths, including causes, was obtained from the National Death Index (NDI). The investigators calculated a total compliance score for each participant that ranged from no compliance to full compliance. The total compliance score incorporated individual body mass index scores, according to World Health Organization guidelines; diet quality scores, based on the 2010-2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans; physical activity scores, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, second edition; and scores on alcohol consumption, according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Former smokers with the highest total adherence scores decreased their risk of death from any cause by 27%, compared with those with the lowest scores. Additionally, participants with the highest adherence total scores had a 24% decreased risk of death from cancer, a 28% decreased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, and a 30% decreased risk of death from respiratory disease. . The decreased risk of death was seen in all cases, regardless of health status, other conditions, the number of cigarettes the participants smoked per day, the years since they quit, or the age they started smoking. The researchers also evaluated the benefit of each of the lifestyle recommendations. The lowest risk of death was observed in people with the highest score of compliance with these recommendations: physical activity (17% less), body weight (14% less), quality of food (9% less) and consumption of alcohol (4% less). Dr. Inoue-Choi noted, "To get the most benefit, it's best to adhere to many lifestyle recommendations." "But even those who adopted a single lifestyle recommendation benefited." The researchers cautioned that studies based on human data only demonstrate associations, not establish cause and effect. Although the investigators controlled for many factors that often make interpretation of the data difficult, they do not rule out the possibility that other factors may have affected the observed associations. The researchers also noted that more studies are needed to explore the relationship between adherence to lifestyle recommendations and the risk of death among former smokers in more diverse po[CENSORED]tions. Dr. Inoue-Choi commented, "The NIH/AARP study included a po[CENSORED]tion that was predominantly white with relatively high socioeconomic status." "There is a need to answer these research questions for other po[CENSORED]tions." About the National Cancer Institute: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) leads the National Cancer Program (NCP) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiatives to dramatically decrease cancer prevalence and improve the lives of people with cancer. NCI funds a wide variety of cancer research and training through grants and contracts outside of institutions. The research program within the institutions conducts studies of innovative clinical and epidemiological, basic and applicable research on the causes of cancer, ways of preventing it, risk prediction, early detection and treatment. These studies include research activities at the NIH Clinical Center, the world's largest research hospital. For more information on NCI intra-institutional research, see the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) and Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) pages. For more information about cancer, visit the NCI Web site at cancer.gov/espanol or call the NCI Cancer Information Service at 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER). About the National Institutes of Health: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the national medical research agency, made up of 27 institutes and centers, and is a component of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ). The NIH is the lead Federal agency that conducts and supports basic, clinical, and applied medical research and investigates the causes, treatments, and cures of common and rare diseases. To learn more about the NIH and its programs, visit health.nih.gov. https://www.cancer.gov/espanol/noticias/comunicados-de-prensa/2022/estilo-de-vida-saludable-y-riesgo-de-muerte-exfumadores
  14. More than half of the world's lithium is in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile, a triangle that has aroused the interest of governments and investors to enter these markets. Countries like China and the United States do not want to miss the opportunity to have a key metal to manufacture the batteries used by electric cars, an expanding market that more and more players are entering. "The main powers are fighting to get the minerals necessary for the energy transition and Latin America is a main battlefield," Benjamin Gedan, director of the Wilson Center's Latin America Program, told BBC Mundo. "The United States was late to the party and Washington is clearly eager for China's head start," he adds. Chinese companies have spent years looking for places to stock up on the so-called white gold in different parts of the world, especially in Latin America, where the world's largest reserves of the metal are. Bolivia leads the list with known reserves estimated at 21 million tons, followed by Argentina (19.3 million) and Chile (9.6 million), according to the US Geological Survey. And Mexico, although it only has 1.7 million tons (ranking ninth on the list), has become a relevant player in North America, not only because of its geographical proximity to the United States and Canada, but also because it is becoming a production center for electric cars (especially after the recent announcement of giants that will set up factories on its territory, such as Tesla and BMW). "Evil Activity" General Laura Richardson, head of the United States Southern Command, warned that China "continues to expand its economic, diplomatic, technological, informational, and military influence in Latin America and the Caribbean," during a presentation before the House Armed Services Committee. of Representatives in March. "This region is full of resources and I am concerned about the malign activity of our adversaries taking advantage of that. It appears that they are investing when in fact they are extracting," Richardson argued. On the "lithium triangle" in South America, made up of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile, he said that "China's aggressiveness and its play on the ground with lithium is very advanced and very aggressive." What does China say? Just as the United States and other countries are embarking on their plan to recover part of their energy independence, China has also been preparing for several years with an eye on the minerals most coveted by global trade, including lithium. "China has a high degree of foreign dependence on some important mineral resources, and once the international situation changes, it will certainly affect economic security or even national security," Natural Resources Minister Wang Guanghua said in early January. in an interview with the state news agency Xinhua. The government has included 24 strategic minerals in its National Mineral Resources Plan published in 2016. “With lithium, Latin America is at risk of repeating the movie of the extractivism of its minerals in exchange for a few coins” Among them are metals such as iron, copper, aluminum, gold, nickel, cobalt, lithium, and rare earths, in addition to traditional energy resources such as oil, natural gas, shale gas, and coal. The plan notes that minerals are key to "safeguarding national economic security, national defense security and the development of strategic emerging industries." Explosive increase in Chinese investment While Chinese companies are advancing in South America with gigantic mining investments, the triangle countries intend to take advantage of the technology and capital of Chinese companies with the aim of promoting local industrial development. In the first three months of this year alone, Chinese companies have closed ambitious deals to invest in Bolivia, Argentina and Chile. In Bolivia, Chinese firms CATL, BRUNP and CMOC have committed close to US$1 billion in lithium projects in the departments of Potosí and Oruro, according to the Atlantic Council think tank. In Argentina, the Chery Automobile company will invest some US$400 million in the construction of a plant to manufacture electric vehicles, possibly in Rosario. How Australia became the world's largest source of lithium (and how its extraction differs from that of Chile, Bolivia and Argentina) And in Chile, Tsingshan Holding Group, Ruipu Energy, Battero Tech, and FoxESS have committed to invest in a lithium industrial park in the city of Antofagasta, for an amount that is still unknown. The commercial relationship between Argentina and China has become increasingly close in lithium mining, with the announcement of at least nine investment projects in 2022 alone in the areas of Salta, Catamarca, and Jujuy. Technological and geopolitical competition between the giants According to the associate director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center of the Atlantic Council think tank, Pepe Zhang, "The United States is actively seeking to strengthen its position in global supply chains of critical minerals and green technologies." In this context, "lithium is proving to be an increasingly critical area in the technological and geopolitical competition between the United States and China," he tells BBC Mundo. And China is going with its foot on the accelerator. This year, Zhang estimates, is shaping up to be an important one for the Asian giant's mineral investments in the region. Projections indicate that the US$1.4 billion committed for this year would exceed the US$1.1 billion investment in 2021 and 2020. "In January alone, we saw three Chinese companies commit to a US$1 billion investment in Bolivia," says the researcher. The "national security" factor The White House has also explicitly made securing a mineral supply chain one of its priorities for strategic reasons. "Critical minerals provide the building blocks for many modern technologies and are essential to our national security and economic prosperity," the Joe Biden government said in a statement last year. Minerals such as lithium, cobalt and rare earths, used in many products, ranging from computers to household appliances, and which are key inputs to produce technologies such as batteries and electric vehicles, wind turbines or solar panels. As part of the world tries to make progress in the transition to cleaner energy, global demand for these critical minerals "will skyrocket between 400% and 600% over the next few decades," the text says. And, he adds, for minerals such as lithium and graphite, "demand will increase even more, up to 4,000%." "A tug of war between Washington and Beijing" "China has an advantage because of Beijing's willingness to invest in battery production in Latin America," argues Gedan. While "The United States is mainly focused on acquiring raw materials for US companies to build green technologies." Faced with this dilemma, it is likely that Latin American countries consider the Asian offer more attractive than the traditional model of exporting their commodities with very little added value. "The United States is clearly eager to catch up," says the expert. "No wonder South America finds itself caught in a tug-of-war between Washington and Beijing." https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-65183614
  15. Nickname: @#Steeven.™ Video author: Znorux Name of the game: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Link video: Rate this video 1-10: 8/10
  16. Undoubtedly, one of the greatest innovations that Sony has made with the launch of PlayStation 5 for the new generation is led by its controller. The DualSense is a wonderful controller, of that there is no doubt at this point. And additions as interesting as the variable tension of its triggers and a great vibration system mean that we are facing, probably, one of the best controls that exist today. Undoubtedly, one of the greatest innovations that Sony has made with the launch of PlayStation 5 for the new generation is led by its controller. The DualSense is a wonderful controller, of that there is no doubt at this point. And additions as interesting as the variable tension of its triggers and a great vibration system mean that we are facing, probably, one of the best controls that exist today. Taking into account that it is usually around 60 euros, getting the Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for only 36.99 euros seems like a bargain. Because it is one of the best and most practical accessories that we can accompany our PlayStation 5 with. We are dealing with a base that perfectly adapts to the contour of the DualSense, which is powered by a USB cable and is capable of fully charging said controller in less than three hours. Available in various colors (this discounted one is white) and with great user ratings, this charging stand allows us to always have our DualSense controllers ready when starting a new game. And in addition to charging them, it serves to hold them: it is enough to leave our controller on it when we stop using it and, in addition to decorating, we make sure that when we return to it we will have it ready to play for another good handful of hours. https://www.3djuegos.com/seleccion/noticias/esta-base-carga-para-dualsense-deja-tus-mandos-ps5-siempre-a-punto-esta-oferta-tiene-precio-irresistible-razer
  17. The North American company confirms its support for the mobile experience in the midst of a wave of rumors with Warzone: Mobile. If you are a user of Call of Duty: Mobile, you can rest easy: Activision does not plan to do without the title anytime soon. In recent Activision statements, the company spoke of the possibility of replacing this game with the future Warzone Mobile, a proposal inspired by free to play for consoles and PC that has been so well received in recent years. However, as the VGC portal collects, the company itself has qualified its words to reassure the millions of players of the title. For this, the firm used the Twitter account of the mobile experience. In it, he shared a brief statement in which he pointed out that Call of Duty: Mobile is an "important part" of the entire Call of Duty franchise, an aspect to which its value must be added within the "global mobile strategy" of the company. Therefore, they confirmed their intention to "continue to support the game" thanks to a solid roadmap that will offer new content, different updates and various activities throughout the game's lifespan. Warzone: Mobile on the horizon of Call of Duty In this way, the North American firm has reassured the millions of players who enjoy Call of Duty: Mobile on a daily basis. As we revealed to you almost a year ago, the launch of this proposal resulted in more than 650 million downloads, a figure within the reach of very few experiences. For this reason, both Activision and Microsoft, the company's potential buyer, are aware of the impact that a bad move could have with this title, which is why they prefer to go carefully. According to VGC, the long-term plan of both companies is to replace this experience with Warzone Mobile, which is why a situation similar to that of Warzone 2.0 and Warzone: Caldera would be experienced on consoles and PC. However, following Activision's latest official statement, it seems that Call of Duty: Mobile still has some rope left for a while. Be that as it may, the coming months and the direction that the agreement between Activision and Microsoft takes will be decisive in knowing the future of the war franchise. If you want to be aware of other news like this and would like to discuss it with other members of the community, join the 3DJuegos Discord server to stay up to date with all our news. https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/call-of-duty-mobile/noticias/activision-insiste-que-cod-mobile-no-corre-peligro-sombra-warzone-mobile-cada-vez-larga
  18. Although it is a software that prevents piracy, there are not few games that have experienced lower performance because of the program. Last March, Bethesda encouraged us with an ideal piece of news for fans of mystical experiences: GhostWire: Tokyo not only comes to Xbox consoles and Game Pass, but also releases an update called Spider's Thread Update, which includes new areas , deeper combat and a new game mode, among other things. However, with the launch happening today, the community is now surprised by the addition of the Denuvo anti-piracy system. And it is that, among all the novelties implemented in GhostWire: Tokyo, it turns out that this program is also included. It has been the DSO Gaming portal that has been able to confirm the data using a trick with which, by introducing some changes in the CPU, the game shows an authentication error. Denuvo has been harshly criticized by users because, while it does prevent illegal downloading of titles, it also significantly reduces the overall performance of the experience. The question here is the following: if GhostWire: Tokyo has been on the market for more than a year, why does it now include the Denuvo system? It is possible that this strategy responds to the launch on Xbox platforms, although there are those who suspect the future addition of an expansion with more content than the Spider's Thread Update. Be that as it may, all indications are that anti-piracy software will be in the Tango Gameworks game for a while. What did we think of GhostWire: Tokyo? Although Denuvo hurts many PC installments, it is currently one of the most common systems on the platform. So, if you intend to test the title taking advantage of the release of the new update, we recommend you take a look at our GhostWire: Tokyo analysis where we tell you the reasons why it is an experience to be taken into account by fans of fantastic action and gloomy settings. https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/ghostwire-tokyo/noticias/ha-pasado-ano-su-lanzamiento-actualizacion-ghostwire-tokyo-incluye-sorpresa-polemico-denuvo-pc
  19. Name of the game: Cyberpunk 2077 Price: $29.99 USD Link Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1091500/Cyberpunk_2077/ Offer ends up after X hours: Offer ends April 23 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD FX-8310 Memory: 8GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 70 GB of available space Additional Notes: In this game you will encounter a variety of visual effects that may provide seizures or loss of consciousness in a minority of people. If you or someone you know experiences any of the above symptoms while playing, stop and seek medical attention immediately.
  20. Xiaomi has once again presented another interesting product. This is the new Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Kids Edition, a smart speaker for boys and girls, capable of improving their learning and entertainment. In detail, the Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Kids Edition is presented together with a fun design. Xiaomi has chosen to add a bionic animal aspect to it, made of ABS plastic in order to be quite resistant and resistant to bumps and falls. Among its features, the Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Kids Edition stands out for having offline music and audio playback and also for integrating Xiaomi's voice assistant, XiaoAI. In addition, the latter has been personalized in order to offer content according to the age of the boy or girl. What is seen is added the possibility of making two-way calls. In this way, parents will be able to have greater control and interaction with their children, even if they are not present in the same place. As for price, the Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Kids Edition debuts in China for 299 yuan, about 40 euros to change. Of course, for the moment it will only be available for the Asian market, and it is unlikely that we will see it officially in Europe. https://www.xiaomiadictos.com/nuevo-xiaomi-xiaoai-speaker-kids-edition-un-altavoz-inteligente-para-ninos/
  21. If we have the need to share files on a regular basis, one of the methods that allows us to carry out this process in the shortest possible time is to compress them so that they take up much less space. But, if, in addition, we want to protect them so that no one other than the recipient can access their content, we can use one of the different programs that we show you below. If the reason that invites us to reduce the size of the files is simply so that they take up less space on our hard drive, unless we plan to store them on an external hard drive or flash drive, it is advisable not to use a password, since it can be the possibility that we forget this and have to resort to applications to unprotect compressed files. Although it is true that on the Internet we can find a large number of applications that allow us to compress and decompress files, not all of them offer us the option of adding a password. In addition, many are not compatible with the most used compression formats or with all the algorithms used by these applications. If you want to know which are the best applications to compress files and, incidentally, add a password, then we show you the 4 best options. WinRAR WinRAR is a true classic when it comes to applications to compress files by adding a password that protects access, not only to the content, but also to the possibility of decompressing it. This is a completely free application for non-commercial purposes that we can download from its website. It is totally free in Spanish so the language will not be an impediment to get the most out of it. PeaZIP PeaZIP is a free application that supports more than 180 file formats, which allows us to add different methods to protect access to compressed files. In fact, this is the main particularity of this application, an application that focuses on offering different methods to protect the files that we compress, including a password manager that will allow us to create a record of the passwords of the files that we protect without having to always use the same The PeaZIP download is available from their website. 7-ZIP Another interesting alternative that has also been on the market for a few years and that is also open source is found in 7-ZIP, one of the most complete applications when it comes to compressing files and, incidentally, adding a password. This application is compatible with most compression formats, it supports AES 256 encryption and, like most of these types of applications, it allows us to create volumes of different sizes to make it much easier to share the content. We can download this application from its website, which we can access by clicking here. Zipware If we are looking for an application with a completely different design than that offered by this type of application, the one we are looking for is Zipware. This application shows us in the upper part in the form of buttons all the options that it makes available to us, so it is not necessary to access the configuration menus or search carefully for the option we are looking for. The Zipware download is completely free through its website. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/programas/programas-proteger-reducir-tamano-archivos/
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