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Todos, absolutamente todos tenemos un televisor o monitor que ya no utilizamos, ya sea porque no es compatible con la TDT o bien porque hemos renovado el monitor por uno de mayor tamaño. Si tenemos la manía de guardarlo por si acaso, pero ese acaso, nunca llega, lo único que hace es llenarse de polvo y ocupar un espacio que podemos utilizar para otras cosas. Mientras llega ese momento, que quizá nunca llegue, podemos darle una segunda vida a ese monitor o viejo TV que ya no utilizamos convirtiéndolo en un televisor inteligente utilizando alguno de los diferentes Fire TV Stick que Amazon tiene en el mercado y que, actualmente, los podemos encontrar con descuentos de hasta el 48%. Convierte tu viejo monitor o TV en inteligente con la gama Fire TV de Amazon La gama de dispositivos Fire TV de Amazon está compuesta por 3 modelos: Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K Max y Fire TV Cube. Fire TV Stick El Fire TV Stick es el dispositivo de entrada a esta gama de productos de Amazon, un modelo que nos permite acceder a cualquier plataforma de vídeo en streaming en resolución Full HD. El mando incluye un botón para interactuar con Alexa para que reproduzca cualquier contenido disponible en estas plataformas. Además, incluye un botón dedicado para abrir directamente Prime Video, Netflix o Disney+ e incluso uno para Amazon Music, la plataforma de música en streaming de Amazon. A través de la tienda de aplicaciones, podemos acceder a las aplicaciones de Atresplayer, RTVE Play, DAZN, YouTube y mucho más. El precio habitual del Fire TV Stick es de 44,99 euros, sin embargo, aprovechando la promoción de primavera, podemos hacernos con él por tan solo 30,99 euros, lo que supone un descuento del 31% sobre Si nuestro televisor alcanza 4K de resolución y las plataformas de vídeo en streaming que utilizamos ofrecen esta resolución, el Fire TV Stick 4K Max es el modelo que buscamos, un modelo compatible con redes WiFi 6E y con el que podemos reproducir sin cortes contenido en 4K Ultra HD con Dolby Vision, HDR10+ y sonido Dolby Atmos. Cuenta con hasta 16 GB de almacenamiento por lo que podemos descargar un gran número de aplicaciones, juegos y demás desde la tienda de aplicaciones, desde donde también podemos descargar las aplicaciones de RTVE, Atresplayer, DAZN, Movistar y demás. El mando también incluye botones directos para acceder a Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ y Amazon Music. El Fire TV Stick 4K Max tiene un precio actual de 49,99 euros, lo que supone un descuento del 38% sobre su precio habitual que es de 79,99 euros.La versión anterior a este modelo, el Fire TV Stick 4K, sin el Max, también está disponible con un descuento del 44% y un precio final de 38,99 euros. La principal diferencia entre ambos modelos es que este modelo es compatible con WiFi 6 y que incluye 8 GB de almacenamiento para instalar aplicaciones y juegos. Pero, si queremos disfrutar de la máxima calidad de vídeo y sonido, el modelo que necesitamos es el Fire TV Cube. Como bien indica su nombre, no es un stick como los modelos superiores, sino que tiene forma de cubo. Este modelo incluye conexión ethernet, es compatible con redes WiFi 6E y nos permite reproducir contenido en Ultra HD 4K gracias al procesador de 8 núcleos que se encuentra en su interior que es el doble de potente que el Fire TV Stick 4K. Es compatible con HDR10+, Dolby Vision y Dolby Atmos. El mando incluye accesos directos a las principales plataformas de vídeo en streaming, incluye un botón dedicado para desactivar el micrófono y actualmente tiene un descuento del 13% sobre su precio original, bajando desde los 159,99 euros a los 139,99 euros actuales. https://hardzone.es/ofertas/amazon/fire-tv-bazar-0324/

La nueva Ley de Mercados Digitales (DMA) de la Unión Europea ya ha entrado en vigor. Y los gigantes de la tecnología deben actualizar sus plataformas para adaptarse a esta nueva normativa. Apple ha tenido que eliminar muchas de las restricciones de iOS y macOS; WhatsApp ha tenido que permitir los chats entre otras plataformas; y, por supuesto, Microsoft no iba a librarse de tener que adaptar su sistema operativo, Windows, si quiere seguir trabajando en España y demás países de Europa. Los usuarios Insider ya han recibido la esperada actualización, KB5032288, especialmente diseñada para adaptar el sistema operativo a la nueva normativa europea. Entre otros muchos cambios, Windows ahora no puede ser tan restrictivo con las cuentas de usuario y tampoco obligar a los usuarios a tener instalados ciertos programas a la fuerza. De esta forma, los usuarios Insider que ya han instalado esta actualización, desde hoy, ya tendrán un sistema operativo mucho más libre y privado. Vamos a ver los cambios que trae esta actualización. Cambios de Windows para la Unión Europea El primero de los cambios que nos encontramos es con que, finalmente, vamos a poder desinstalar Microsoft Edge de nuestro sistema operativo. Este es el navegador predeterminado de Windows, y, aunque podemos instalar cualquier otro en el PC, hay muchas funciones de Windows que dependen de él. Para cumplir con la normativa europea, Microsoft ahora ha hecho que los usuarios puedan desinstalar este navegador siguiendo los mismos pasos que seguimos para desinstalar cualquier otro programa. Es decir, ya no tendremos que recurrir a scripts, herramientas de terceros, ni cambios extraños en el sistema para Otro cambio importante es que, a partir de ahora, cuando usemos el buscador de la barra de tareas de Windows 11 no vamos a tener que buscar obligatoriamente en Bing, sino que podremos hacerlo directamente desde otros motores de búsqueda de terceros. Por ejemplo, podremos tener Google, DuckDuckGo, etc. De forma similar, Microsoft también ha abierto la posibilidad a que motores de terceros (como Google Discover) puedan mostrar noticias dentro del panel de widgets del sistema. Además, Microsoft ya no iniciará sesión automáticamente en todos los programas y servicios de la compañía cuando el usuario inicie sesión con una Cuenta Microsoft. De esta forma, podremos usar la Cuenta Microsoft en Windows, y en Office, pero no tener la sesión iniciada en OneDrive y Edge, por ejemplo. Lo mismo se aplica a otros servicios (calendario, clima, noticias, etc) que dependían directamente de Bing. Más privacidad para los datos recopilados Por último, entre todos los demás cambios que incluye Microsoft, podemos destacar, por ejemplo, un nuevo acuerdo de Microsoft en el que certifica que los datos que recopila del uso de las aplicaciones que no son de Microsoft no pueden utilizarse, de ninguna manera, contra los desarrolladores de las propias aplicaciones. Es decir, Microsoft no podrá recopilar información de uso de terceros para desarrollar y mejorar sus propios servicios alternativos. También aclara cuándo se recogen datos de Windows y de otros programas de Microsoft, y los combina, para que los usuarios puedan saber cómo se están tratando los datos y con qué finalidad. Además, se restringe mucho el uso comercial de estos datos, ya que Microsoft solo los podrá usar con fines analíticos y de corrección de bugs. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/windows/windows-normativa-europea-cambios/

In today's world, where communication should know no bounds, the Galaxy S24 Ultra emerges as a beacon of innovation. Among its wide range of features, the Live Translate powered by Galaxy AI is a standout, breaking down the language barriers that have stood in the way of seamless interaction for so long. Why Galaxy AI's Live Translate Is a Gamechanger Live Translate is not just a feature; it's your personal interpreter, available within the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This groundbreaking new feature allows for real-time, two-way translation during phone calls, making conversations in foreign languages feel as natural as chatting in your native language. Whether you're trying to call for a ride in Italy or book a table at a restaurant in Japan, the Live Translate feature ensures you're understood, and you understand, with a single click. This feature is supported in 13 languages and designed to work across different devices, meaning that you can communicate easily no matter what phone the person on the other end is using. It's integrated directly into the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's native calling app, so there's no need to navigate through multiple apps or interrupt the conversation to translate what's being said from the person's other side. Circle to Search is another handy feature in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Let's say you're scrolling through your phone and see a picture you want to know more about. With Circle to Search, you just draw a circle around it, and the phone will automatically look up information about it. So, if you see a picture of a cool sneaker or an interesting place, you can quickly find out more without having to type anything. These features make the Galaxy S24 Ultra really smart and user-friendly, especially if you love chatting, taking notes, snapping photos, or just learning new things. Beyond AI – A Galaxy of Features While Live Translate and other Galaxy AI features are standouts, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is a versatile masterpiece of technology that caters to every aspect of daily life. It offers a wide range of features to keep you excited, from top-notch photography and videography capabilities to a seamless gaming experience and S Pen creativity. Photography: With a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera, and two telephoto cameras—one 10-megapixel and another 50-megapixel with 5x optical zoom, you will always be a creative head wanting to show everyone what you can do with the fantastic four-camera setup. There's also an advanced Nightography feature that lets you capture stunning photos and videos in any light. Gaming: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, charging bypass feature, and big Vapor Chamber offer a seamless gaming experience, even with the most demanding titles. S Pen Creativity: The S Pen is perfect for drawing, taking notes, and navigating your device, allowing you to show your creativity. Design and Durability: Housed in a durable titanium chassis, it combines strength with elegance and is available in three eye-catching colours: Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Black. If you are not a fan of these colours, you can also go for Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, and Titanium Orange, but they are offered only through Samsung.com/in. One UI 6.1: With this latest version of One UI, you can experience a smarter, more intuitive interface designed to make every interaction with your device pleasant. Summing It Up The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, with its Live Translate feature, marks a significant leap when it comes to getting rid of language barriers, making the world a smaller, more connected place. It's not just a smartphone; it's a tool for seamless global communication, wrapped in a package of cutting-edge technology and elegant design. Whether you're a travel enthusiast, a professional, or someone who loves connecting with people worldwide, the Galaxy S24 Ultra opens up a new world of possibilities. If you want to own the Galaxy S24 Ultra, you can check the pricing below: 12GB RAM and 256GB storage: Rs. 1,29,999 12GB RAM and 512GB storage: Rs. 1,39,999 12GB RAM and 1TB storage: Rs. 1,59,999 For those looking for monthly payment options, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is available for just Rs. 5417/month. So, what are you waiting for? Grab one right away. Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details. https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/sponsored/discover-the-magic-of-seamless-communication-with-galaxy-s24-ultras-live-translate-5496943#pfrom=brandStories_featured

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Arizona has indicted a number of former President Donald Trump's advisers over an alleged scheme to flip his defeat in the state and overturn the 2020 election result. Ex-Trump advisers Rudi Giuliani and Mark Meadows were among 18 indicted on counts including conspiracy and fraud. Arizona is the fourth US state to file criminal charges in a "fake elector" scheme. Mr Trump himself is not charged in the alleged Arizona plot. The names of seven defendants are redacted in the indictment made public on Wednesday which does name 11 others. Although Mr Giuliani and Mr Meadows, Mr Trump's former chief of staff, are not named, the redacted defendants are referred to in a manner that exposes their identity. The Arizona prosecutor's office said the redacted names would be made public after all the defendants were formally presented with the charges. The court documents also list a "former US president" - believed to be Mr Trump - as an unindicted co-conspirator. The list of those named includes several current and former officials, such as Kelli Ward, the former chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party, and her husband Michael Ward. Two serving state lawmakers - Anthony Kern and Jake Hoffman - are among those charged. Mr Hoffman told CBS News, the BBC's US partner, that he was innocent of the charges and victim of "naked political persecution by the judicial process". An Arizona grand jury had agreed to the indictments after a year-long investigation. Announcing the charges on Wednesday evening, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, said in a video statement: "I'll not allow American democracy to be undermined - it's too important." "The scheme, had it succeeded, would have deprived Arizona voters of their right to their votes counted for their chosen president," she continued. "It would have effectively made their right to vote meaningless." Mr Biden won the state by 10,457 votes. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68893365

The cycle of misery that has held Everton in its icy grip for so long was released on a night of passion and fury at Goodison Park that may have applied the final blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge. If a first Merseyside derby home win since October 2010 was not cause enough for celebration for Everton, their 2-0 triumph came with what they will regard as the glorious bonus of inflicting potentially irreparable damage to Liverpool. This much was clear as the famous old stadium echoed to the taunts of “You Lost The League At Goodison Park” as a leggy, lack-lustre Liverpool banged their heads on the brick wall that was Everton’s defence and outstanding goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. It was 39 years to the night since what is widely regarded as the most famous evening in Goodison Park’s history when Bayern Munich were overpowered in the European Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final. This win, of course, does not even touch that significance but this will be a night Everton fans will remember for a long time and Liverpool will want to forget – and if they do forget they will find plenty of a royal blue persuasion happy to remind them. Everton flew at Liverpool from the first whistle, roared on in an atmosphere that might just be impossible to replicate when they leave this stadium. Jurgen Klopp’s side had chances after Jarrad Branthwaite’s 27th-minute opener and following Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s headerto make it 2-0 just before the hour, especially when Luis Diaz struck an upright. But there was no coming back. Klopp’s downbeat demeanour in his post-match media briefing told the story after his first derby defeat at Goodison Park. He was certainly not throwing the towel in, and rightly so, but he wore the look of someone who knew the game may well be up. Liverpool are still only three points behind leaders Arsenal but their form is going into reverse and the Gunners’ goal difference is so superior it is effectively worth another point. Amid the joyous scenes at the final whistle, there is every chance Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola may also have been allowing themselves a smile. And it was a game that also left two big questions. Where has this Everton been for large portions of another season of struggle? And what has happened to Liverpool, especially those tasked with scoring goals, with even Mohamed Salah misfiring miserably once again? Darwin Nunez must be trying the patience of the Liverpool supporters who have stood by him so long. The chaos that sustained him despite his habit of missing chances is now narrowed down and being replaced by just the missed chances. Even Virgil van Dijk was unsettled, throwing his arms out in disgust as Calvert-Lewin soared behind him for Everton’s second goal. Liverpool pressed on but not with conviction or urgency, almost resigned to their fate – something which could not be said often in Klopp’s reign. Even the manager himself raised eyebrows with his substitutions, taking off Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson and replacing them with Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas when Liverpool needed goals. Klopp must lift his players for the weekend visit to West Ham United but they must also find something they have lost in recent weeks if they are to have even the slightest chance of regrouping to challenge Arsenal and Manchester City. Liverpool looked like a side who have gone to the well too often, with two losses and a draw in their past four league games, minds scrambled by the way Everton set about them, with Calvert-Lewin showing what manager Sean Dyche has missed when the striker is at his best. And what of Everton? Barely a week after a 6-0 humbling at Chelsea they were a team transformed, the sight of Liverpool like a red rag to a bull. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c6pywzp3720o

From ibis to hyenas, a surprising variety of scavengers have been drawn to urban life. Here's how they're thriving in cities across the globe. On the road to Cape Point Nature Reserve, on the outskirts of the South African city of Cape Town, each day people must run the gauntlet of a gang with a habit of "car-jacking". The culprits are notorious – perhaps known as much for the occasional vehicle break-in, as they are for their potently smelly breath. They are, in fact, baboons. And they have taken to life among people with surprising zeal. Further into the city, marauding troops of the primates have learned to raid bins and even invade homes, in the search for an easy meal. The scavengers have become so prolific, there is now a 24-hour baboon hotline, where residents can report offences, as well as welfare concerns. Of course, baboons are not the only wildlife that has been drawn to humanity's urban sprawl. Across the planet, the original inhabitants of areas now occupied by cities have been standing their ground and learning to thrive, alongside millions of people. Here are some of the extraordinary transformations that have been unfolding. Each night, as dusk settles over cities throughout Europe, red foxes emerge from their hiding places and begin stalking the streets. Sometimes they saunter confidently along, mingling seamlessly with human pedestrians. Occasionally it's just possible to glimpse the whip of a fluffy tail, as one dives into a bin. These adaptable omnivores will forage for wild foods such as berries and insects, supplementing this with freshly-caught pigeons and scraps found in rubbish. There are at least ten different kinds of "true" fox scattered throughout the planet, from the strange bat-eared fennec fox, to the charismatic Tibetan sand fox. And they have been living among people for millennia – in 1991, researchers unearthed the ancient bones of an individual in Argentina, which recent research has revealed may have been a pet. Today, foxes are thriving in urban areas, with 18 per square kilometre (45 per square mile) in London alone. They're also found in cities in the US, particularly in the northern and eastern parts of the country. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240423-the-scavengers-stalking-the-worlds-cities

Karisma Kapoor recently shot for an episode of the reality TV show Dance Deewane with Madhuri Dixit and Suniel Shetty. The star arrived on the show dressed in a printed black saree. She also shared pictures of her glamorous look in the ethnic yet modern ensemble on Instagram. Scroll through to see Karisma's photos dressed in the drape inside. (Instagram)Karisma Kapoor's black saree for Dance Deewane is from the shelves of the designer clothing label Bhumika Sharma. It is called the Black Embroidered saree and is from the brand's Retro Love collection. Adding the ensemble to your closet will cost you ₹58,000. (bhumikasharma.in)Karisma's black georgette saree features a rosette print in a beige shade. She wore the six yards in traditional style, with the pallu on the shoulder and the front tucked in neat pleats. She wore the saree with a matching sleeveless blouse featuring a plunging neckline, silver embroidery under the bust, and a fitted silhouette. (Instagram)Karisma layered the saree with a matching drape jacket featuring an open front, a flowy silhouette, slits on the sides for arms, sequin embellishments, a rosette print, a floor-length hem, and golden tassels adorned on the borders. Lastly, a silver embellished belt cinched the saree on the waist to complete the look. (Instagram)Karisma accessorised the ensemble with minimal jewels, including jhumkis, a ring, and high heels. Meanwhile, for the glam picks, Karisma chose silver eye shadow, winged eyeliner, mascara on the lashes, on-fleek darkened brows, rouge on the cheekbones, beaming highlighter, and smudged pink lip shade. Centre-parted wavy locks styled in a half-up, half-down hairdo completed the look. (Instagram) https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/lifestyle/loved-karisma-kapoors-printed-black-saree-styled-with-a-belt-and-drape-heres-what-it-costs-101714016513029-5.htmlLoved Karisma Kapoor's printed black saree

For 2025, BMW has revealed a facelift for the electric i4 sedan and the gas-powered 4-series Gran Coupe. The four-cylinder 4-series Gran Coupe adds a 48-volt hybrid system for the first time, and a revised setup gives the six-cylinder M440i an extra 4 hp. Other changes include redesigned headlights and taillights, a new kidney grille, and a slightly updated interior. The i4 and 4-series Gran Coupe each earn new headlights and taillights, with the low- and high-beams now housed in a single LED module. As a special bonus, the new headlights perform an animation once the key is within 10 feet of the car, welcoming the driver. Swinging around to the back of the cars, M Sport package-equipped versions of both models feature a rear diffuser that is now finished in gloss black. Mechanically, the changes are pretty light, but the Gran Coupe models in particular get a revised 48-volt hybrid system, adding the technology to the base turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder for the first time. Despite the addition of the hybrid, the turbo four in the 430i model continues with an identical 255 horsepower. The more powerful M440i is a different story, with the 48-volt setup adding 11 horsepower to the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. The updated system brings the combined output to 386 horsepower, marking a 4-hp improvement versus before. Inside, the changes are pretty minimal. Both models earn BMW's updated iDrive 8.5 software, which unfortunately moves controls for the climate control system, heated seats, and heated steering wheel into the system's touchscreen. The i4 and 4-series Gran Coupe also gain updated cabin materials, with new brushed-aluminum trim and two new open-pore wood options joining the options list The i4 also gets a unique update with a new plug-and-charge system that can store up to five contracts, allowing you to pay for multiple public charging networks directly from your i4. BMW says both models are slated to start production in July, with pricing to come closer to their on-sale dates. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60583892/2025-bmw-i4-ev-4-series-gran-coupe-updated-details/

Ukraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles secretly provided by the US against invading Russian forces, American officials have confirmed. The weapons were part of a $300m (£240m) aid package approved by US President Joe Biden in March and they arrived this month. They have already been used at least once to strike Russian targets in occupied Crimea, US media report. Mr Biden has now signed a new $61bn package of aid for Ukraine. The US previously supplied Ukraine with a mid-range version of the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) but had been reluctant to send anything more powerful, partly over concerns about compromising US military readiness. However, Mr Biden is said to have secretly given the green light to send the long-range system - which can fire missiles distances of up to 300km (186 miles) - in February. "I can confirm that the United States provided Ukraine with long-range ATACMS at the president's direct direction," state department spokesman Vedant Patel said. The US "did not announce this at the onset in order to maintain operational security for Ukraine at their request", he added. It is not clear how many of the weapons have already been sent, but US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Washington planned to send more. "They will make a difference. But as I've said before at this podium... there is no silver bullet," he said. The longer-range missiles were used for the first time last week to strike a Russian airfield in occupied Crimea, Reuters news agency quoted an unnamed US official as saying. And the new missiles were also used in an attack on Russian troops in the occupied port city of Berdyansk overnight on Tuesday, according to the New York Times. Recent months have seen Kyiv step up its calls for Western assistance as its stocks of ammunition are depleted and Russia makes steady gains. The new aid package follows months of gridlock amid opposition to the aid from some in Congress. "It's going to make America safer, it's going to make the world safer," Mr Biden said after signing it into law. Reacting to the package, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said: "Now we will do everything to make up for half a year spent in debates and doubts. "What the Russian occupier was able to do during this time, what Putin is now planning, we must turn against him." Mr Zelensky recently warned that a Russian offensive was expected in the coming weeks after Ukraine's loss of the city of Avdiivka during the winter. Ukrainian forces have suffered from a shortage of ammunition and air defence systems in recent months and officials have blamed delays in military aid from the US and other Western allies for the loss of lives and territory. Mr Sullivan said on Wednesday it was "certainly possible that Russia could make additional tactical gains in the coming weeks". https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68893196

Ah, so you watched the Fallout show and caught the Bethesda bug too. Instead of starting another Fallout 4 playthrough like half of my friends list, I've opted to give Fallout 76 a fair shake after noping out of it six years ago. If you're doing the same, then you'll notice a lot has changed. The main quest has been completely reworked with new branching storylines starring NPCs and factions, but one of the bigger changes comes as soon as you leave the vault. Before you've taken your first step in Appalachia, Fallout 76 asks you to make a big choice: Start as a fresh level 2 vault dweller, or boost immediately up to level 20 as a "battle ready" dweller. I was really hesitant to take the boost at first—I was worried skipping ahead was an option intended for long-time players making a second character, and that going down that road would mean skipping introductory quests. Turns out that's not the case at all. Choosing the level 20 option doesn't lock you out of any quests whatsoever, or even meaningfully change your challenge level, since enemies generally scale to your level no matter what. What a battle ready loadout does get you is a big headstart on perk cards, Fallout 76's primary progression path. You can choose between five presets that immediately set you up with some pretty great beginner perks and gear: Ah, so you watched the Fallout show and caught the Bethesda bug too. Instead of starting another Fallout 4 playthrough like half of my friends list, I've opted to give Fallout 76 a fair shake after noping out of it six years ago. If you're doing the same, then you'll notice a lot has changed. The main quest has been completely reworked with new branching storylines starring NPCs and factions, but one of the bigger changes comes as soon as you leave the vault. Before you've taken your first step in Appalachia, Fallout 76 asks you to make a big choice: Start as a fresh level 2 vault dweller, or boost immediately up to level 20 as a "battle ready" dweller. I was really hesitant to take the boost at first—I was worried skipping ahead was an option intended for long-time players making a second character, and that going down that road would mean skipping introductory quests. Turns out that's not the case at all. Choosing the level 20 option doesn't lock you out of any quests whatsoever, or even meaningfully change your challenge level, since enemies generally scale to your level no matter what. What a battle ready loadout does get you is a big headstart on perk cards, Fallout 76's primary progression path. You can choose between five presets that immediately set you up with some pretty great beginner perks and gear: I can see why the level 20 boost option has a "best choice" sticker slapped on it. It's a more energetic start to a shooter-MMO with lots of grinding, though the influx of perk cards and level-up pop ups immediately after you choose it is a momentary sensory nightmare. Just know that leveling in 76 isn't like the mainline game: you can move around your cards whenever you want, and even respec your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. points eventually (I'm not there yet). The preset loadouts come with different weapon specializations, but they all have a few useful perk cards in common: they all have Traveling Pharmacy and First Aid, for instance, which makes stimpaks weigh less and heal more. It's also worth noting that level 20 in Fallout 76 is not the mid-game milestone it is in Fallouts 4, 3, and New Vegas. I pored over my cool perk cards and extended barrel revolver for all of two minutes before I was humbled by a level 408 passing player in decked-out power armor and legendary guns so beyond my meager station that all light appeared to bend around them like that super rich guy in Disco Elysium. Level 20 here might as well be taking short hop to level 5 in past games. Several game systems don't even unlock until level 50. Guess I should get to it, then. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fallout/dont-worry-youre-not-missing-out-by-boosting-straight-to-level-20-in-fallout-76/

Si queremos mejorar la seguridad de nuestro hogar, y la opción de contratar una alarma ni la contemplamos, en el mercado podemos encontrar un gran número de dispositivos que nos permiten añadir cámaras, sensores de movimiento y de contacto y gestionar toda la información desde un único lugar. Ring es uno de los fabricantes más po[CENSORED]res en este sentido, un fabricante que forma parte de Amazon, por lo que la calidad de todos sus productos está fuera de toda duda. Si, además, aprovechamos las ofertas disponibles durante el día de hoy, podemos llegar a ahorrar mucho dinero. A continuación, os mostramos algunas de las mejores ofertas que podemos encontrar hoy en Amazon en dispositivos de seguridad Ring. Cámaras de seguridad para exteriores Una de las cámaras de Ring más completas para exteriores, es el modelo Floodlight, un modelo que resolución FullHD, focos de iluminación LED con 2000 lm que se encienden al detectar movimiento y que, además, incluye una potente sirena que también se activa por movimiento e incluye comunicación direccional.Si, además de las cámaras, queremos ampliar nuestro sistema de seguridad al interior del hogar, el Kit de Ring Alarm – S es el que necesitamos. Este kit, disponible con un descuento del 28% sobre su precio habitual, por tan solo 179,99 euros, incluye una estación base a la que se conectan todos los sensores y que, a su vez, está conectada con nuestro smartphone, un teclado para activar o desactivar el sistema de alarma, un sensor de contacto para puertas y/o ventanas, un detector de movimiento y extensor de alcance para ampliar la señal de los sensores. Al igual que todos los productos de Ring, este también es compatible con dispositivos Alexa. Si queremos más sensores de movimiento y de contacto, el kit que debemos comprar es el Kit de Ring Alarm – M, kit que incluye, además de la estación base, el extensor de alcance y el teclado, dos detectores de movimiento y dos sensores de contacto. El precio habitual de este kit es de 311 euros, pero actualmente está disponible por tan solo 209,99 euros. Si el Kit de Ring Alarm – M no nos ofrece todos los sensores que necesitamos, el kit que buscamos es el Alarm – L. Este kit, incluye tres detectores de movimiento además de cuatro sensores de contacto junto con un teclado, la estación base y el extensor de alcance. Este modelo tiene un precio habitual de 399,99 euros, sin embargo, ahora mismo se encuentra disponible por tan solo 259,99 euros, lo que supone un descuento de 140 euros sobre su precio habitual. https://hardzone.es/ofertas/amazon/sistema-seguridad-camaras-timbres-ring-0224/

Algo bastante común en Microsoft es agregar una función o características y olvidarse de ella durante años o décadas. Este es el ejemplo del menú de formateo de Windows, que iba a ser provisional, se diseñó en un rato y lleva décadas igual. Pues bien, ahora la compañía se ha acordado de la Microsoft Store y en la última actualización mejora el tiempo de carga en un 40%. Decir que la Microsoft Store no es más que un intento de copia sin gracias de la Google Play Store. Lo cierto es que no muchos usuarios la utilizan y tampoco existe un enorme catálogo de utilidades dentro de ella. Actualización útil de la Microsoft Store Recientemente, se ha lanzado la versión 22403 de la Microsoft Store, una actualización disponible para todos los usuarios. Lo que más destaca de la actualización, sin lugar a dudas, son las mejoras de rendimiento y la gran reducción en los tiempos de carga. Uno de los grandes problemas de esta tienda de aplicaciones es lo lenta, recordando al mítico navegador Internet Explorer. La Store había recibido mayormente actualizaciones menores, mayormente de seguridad. Es una de las pocas veces que realmente se implementa una mejora interesante que aporte algo al usuario. Se conoce esta actualización desde hace tiempo, pero apenas acaba de ser desplegada para todos. Tienes que saber que Microsoft no da información sobre los cambios que realiza en su tienda. Han sido varios desarrolladores de la compañía quienes han publicado en redes sociales los cambios de dicha tienda. Ahora las páginas de las aplicaciones cargan hasta un 40% más rápido cuando se usa la nueva versión de la tienda. El botón de compra también tarda menos en aparecer con respecto a la versión anterior. Se ha modificado también la manera de manejar los derechos y las licencias. Lo normal sería que cuando hayas encendido el ordenador, en segundo plano y a escondidas, se haya actualizado. De no ser así, puedes buscar la actualización de manera manual con estos pasos: Debes entrar en la Microsoft Store. Ahora, debemos pulsar sobre «Biblioteca» que está en la esquina inferior izquierda. No es necesario hacer nada más. Una vez la actualización esté instalada, la aplicación se reiniciará sin mayores problemas. También explican los desarrolladores que hay otros cambios en la Microsoft Store. Se ha modificado el modo en que se inicia la aplicación y se administra la pantalla de presentación. Han buscado con esto ofrecer una experiencia de inicio mucho más fluida. Este debería ser el primer paso por parte de la compañía para crear un ecosistema amplio e interesante. La verdad es que la variedad de herramientas y utilidades es limitada, al igual que de juegos. Tampoco se suelen agregar de manera constante aplicaciones que puedan llamar la atención del usuario. Microsoft debería potenciar que los desarrolladores creen utilidades para su Store. También facilitar la llegada de software de código abierto que pueda competir con las aplicaciones de la compañía, para favorecer el interés de los usuarios. Un enfoque más estilo Google Chromium podría ser estupendo. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/windows/mejora-velocidad-microsoft-store-windows/

Motorola has once again teased the elusive Moto X50 Ultra, which could bring multiple new generative artificial intelligence (AI) features compared to the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra. The company first mentioned the smartphone in February in a Weibo post. Recently, the AI smartphone was again teased in a video where the brand also mentioned the F1 Grand Prix event China hosted on Sunday. The post led to the belief that the smartphone might be unveiled during or after the event. But that wasn't the case. Some reports have suggested that the Moto X50 Ultra could be launched in May. The company teased the smartphone in two different Weibo posts (via GSMArena) on April 20. In the first post, an image of the smartphone next to a poster for the F1 Grand Prix event was shared. Notably, Lenovo, the parent company of Motorola, is one of the sponsors of the event. In the post, the brand said (translated via Google), “Feel the speed and passion with #motoX50 Ultra AI mobile phone #motoAI coming soon.” Motorola also posted another video post showing the smartphone from different angles and a snapshot of the Grand Prix event with the caption “shot on #motoX50 Ultra AI”. Based on the design, the handset looks identical to the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, which was launched globally last week. It was also showcased in a wood back panel option, which is also available for the Edge 50 Ultra. Despite the similar design, it is possible that the X50 Ultra could have some internal changes. Further, Motorola is teasing the smartphone as an “AI phone”, the first for the brand. The company has shipped its Edge 50 Ultra handset with some generative AI features such as a wallpaper generator and used AI to make camera adjustments. However, the phone was not marketed as an AI smartphone. This has led to the belief that the Moto X50 Ultra might bring more AI features and accompanying hardware.Launched globally last week, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,220 x 2,712 pixels) pOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 2,500 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, it is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage. It sports a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 64-megapixel telephoto shooter. https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/moto-x50-ultra-design-teaser-generative-ai-features-5504176#pfrom=topstory

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The underbelly of New York City's tabloid media industry was laid bare in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday. A famous publisher outlined a secret plan he had with Donald Trump and his personal lawyer Michael Cohen, calling it an "agreement among friends". Prosecutors questioned former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker for nearly three hours. He testified that the three worked to suppress negative stories about the candidate during his 2016 campaign. "'This could be a very big story, so I believe that it should be removed from the market'," Mr Pecker said he would advise the former president about killing certain articles. Mr Pecker's testimony could prove critical for prosecutors as they seek to prove that Mr Trump tried to influence the election by quelling a story of an alleged affair. Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors allege he tried to cover up a $130,000 (£104,500) payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before he won the race for the White House back in 2016. Continuing his testimony from Monday as the trial's first witness, Mr Pecker said he met Mr Trump in the late 1980s and eventually became good friends with the former president. The two had a mutually "beneficial" relationship, in which Mr Trump would share exclusive information with him, such as news about the contestants on his reality TV show, The Apprentice. This helped boost viewership for the show and the National Enquirer, Mr Pecker said. Shortly after Mr Trump launched his first presidential bid, Mr Pecker said he met with Cohen and Mr Trump in August 2015. There, Mr Pecker said he agreed to suppress negative articles about the former president and promote positive stories about him, a plan Mr Pecker argued should be kept "as quiet as possible". The tabloid publisher said he also agreed to notify Mr Trump about stories concerning his romantic affairs, as he was "an eligible bachelor" who "dated the most beautiful women", according to Mr Pecker. Mr Pecker detailed two stories that the three men worked to kill. One was from Dino Sajudin, a former Trump Tower doorman, who Mr Pecker said tried to sell an article in 2015 about an unsubstantiated rumour that Mr Trump once fathered a child out of wedlock. After investigating, Mr Pecker said, he found the claim to be "1,000% untrue". But he agreed with Cohen to pay Mr Sajudin $30,000 for perpetual rights to the story, because it would have been "very embarrassing for the campaign" if it got out, Mr Pecker said. Just before the end of the day in court, prosecutors also delved into a hush-money agreement made to Playboy model Karen McDougal. She claims she and Mr Trump had a long-term affair, though Mr Trump denies this. Mr Pecker said he advised the former president to buy Ms McDougal's story, but Mr Trump was unsure. "'Anytime you do anything like this, it always gets out'," Mr Pecker claimed Mr Trump told him. His company eventually purchased the story for $150,000. Though prosecutors did not bring charges over either of these payments, the testimony from Tuesday could help paint a picture of the context leading up to Ms Daniels' payment. Putting the tabloid publisher up on the stand first in the trial was a smart move, according to former Brooklyn prosecutor Julie Rendelman. "He provides the backdrop for how the whole 'catch and kill' scheme came to be, the players involved, and the timing as it related to Trump's campaign," she said. Mr Pecker's testimony came after the second day of the hush-money trial got off to a rocky start for the former president's legal team. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68880206

Arsenal have asked the question in the most emphatic manner as Chelsea were swept aside with embarrassing ease. It is now up to Liverpool and Manchester City to provide the answer. If the Gunners shared the nagging doubts that resurfaced about their character – “bottle” to use the vernacular – after a short, recent slump, they were banished by a virtuoso performance that left Chelsea humiliated at an exuberant Emirates Stadium. Arsenal’s 5-0 win put them three points ahead of Liverpool and four ahead of Manchester City, not to mention delivering a plus-56 goal difference that pretty much provides the buffer of an extra point. They have played one more game than Liverpool and two more than City but scoreboard pressure counts at this point and Arsenal are ahead on that measure. Mikel Arteta’s side wobbled in the 2-0 loss to Aston Villa in their last home league game, the pressure, tension and anticipation of going into that match having just seen Liverpool lose against Crystal Palace at Anfield earlier seemingly overcoming them. And the subsequent timid Champions League quarter-final exit to Bayern Munich raised the spectre that Arsenal were about to “choke” in the manner that agonisingly consumed them at the final fences of last season’s Premier League race. The response, a battling win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday followed by this champagne show in front of their own celebrating fans, should put to bed any suggestions that it could be a lack of character that will undermine Arsenal in the run-in. And to make the night even better for Arteta, it was one of his summer signings that has been the subject of so much scrutiny who underlined his growing status as something of a talisman – a player bought from this humbled, dysfunctional Chelsea. Even in the first half here, Havertz’s languid style infuriated a small number of Arsenal fans, but not for long as by the end his name was echoing around amid the celebrations, the German even being serenaded loudly after the final whistle. His two goals either side of the hour snuffed out the unlikeliest of prospects, a Chelsea comeback, his second goal a thrilling high finish after one of those glorious passes Martin Odegaard produces with such wonderful regularity. The elegant Havertz is suddenly becoming something of a lucky charm for Arsenal. He has scored in 11 games this season and the Gunners have won them all. Arteta told BBC Sport: “His overall contribution in every phase of play was tremendous. When you add the two goals he scored and some of the link-up play that he had in big moments, it was a great performance.” Arsenal were never in serious danger of spoiling that record against a Chelsea side whose performance gave mediocrity a bad name. One young fan watching Mauricio Pochettino’s team subside brandished a banner reading: “I don’t want your shirt. I want you to fight for ours.” Safe to say he will have returned home sorely disappointed. It is a harsh word but in this case accurate. Chelsea’s second half display was gutless. For the hosts, it was an occasion free of the nerves that riddled them in the loss to Villa, a night when the party pieces could come out and confidence could be even further bolstered before the seismic north London derby at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cqvn39z4yddo

The Little Mariana fruit bat slipped into oblivion before scientists even had the chance to learn about its biology or behaviour. Even the old people on the island said they hardly ever saw it. The Little Mariana fruit bat, Pteropus tokudae, had long been considered a rarity – the mysterious cousin of a larger bat species also found on the Pacific island of Guam. Like many fruit bats, the Little Mariana species had a small, fox-like face and a brown, furry body, giving rise to its alternative name, the Mariana – or Guam – flying fox. In the 1960s, during a survey that assessed dozens of bats hunted by local people, just one specimen of the Little Mariana fruit bat turned up. It was a female, shot at Tarague Cliff on Guam’s northern coast. She was lactating and so must have been nursing a young pup, which apparently had flown away after the shooting – almost certainly to die. The female was only the third Little Mariana fruit bat specimen to be examined by western scientists in recorded history. Previously, two males had been collected by a naturalist in the 1930s. These sparse records reveal that this bat was medium-sized, about 15cm (5.9 inches) long and with a wingspan of over half a metre. The Little Mariana fruit bat belongs to the "megabat" family – a grouping that contains some of the largest bats in the world. We know hardly anything about this fruit bat's biology – what food it favoured or when it bred, for example. Nor do we know how it interacted with that other, larger bat species on Guam, Pteropus mariannus. The Little Mariana fruit bat is about as obscure a species as you can get and last year the US Fish and Wildlife Service declared it officially extinct, following decades of zero sightings. "I would definitely recognise it," says Tammy Mildenstein, a bat researcher working with the US military, who says there is a tiny possibility that the Little Mariana fruit bat is still out there, hiding somewhere on Guam. She mentions the Philippine bare-backed fruit bat. There were no sightings of that species between the 1960s and 1990s, so it was declared extinct. But it was rediscovered in 2000. Guam is a much smaller place, however, than Negros Island in the Philippines, where most Philippine bare-backed fruit bats live. And Guam has been subject to plenty of bat surveys in recent years – including by Mildenstein. The truth is that, if the Little Mariana fruit bat really were still out there, it probably would have turned up by now, says Tigga Kingston at Texas Tech University. One question that lingers is whether the Little Mariana fruit bat actually originated on another island. Perhaps a group of these bats were blown over to Guam during a great storm, suggests Mildenstein – this would potentially explain their rarity on the island. It’s a "great tragedy" that we have lost this species, says Kingston, for it probably played an important role in plant pollination or seed dispersal, she explains. You might also like: The American swamp bird that disappeared The rewilding project bringing back an ancient breed of cattle to Portugal The rhino that became a conservation icon The one thing we can do is learn from its fragile existence. "It’s like the canary [in the coal mine] bat in terms of what can happen to these species," says Kingston, who co-authored a paper on fruit bats last year. Many other species in the same grouping, the Large Old World Fruit Bats (LOWFBs), as they are known, are also facing extinction. And the threats really stack up for bats in this group that live on small islands exposed to tropical cyclones, as these storms are exacerbated by climate change. Habitat loss, hunting pressures and the effects of extreme weather can all become sharply influential on isolated island bat po[CENSORED]tions. Often, there is nowhere for affected species to escape. "Being on an island can subject you to extreme, rare events," says Kingston Of the 75 large old world fruit bats still around, the majority (71%) are considered threatened, she adds. Unless their fortunes improve, more extinctions within this group could unfold in the coming years. Mildenstein hopes that won't happen. She and colleagues are working to study the larger Guam bat, the Mariana fruit bat, which is endangered and happens to be the only native mammal left on the island. These bats are occasionally hunted but attitudes among the locals have gradually changed, she says: "There's still a bit of poaching here and there but I think the community’s largely on board. People are respecting that bats need their roosting space undisturbed." Sadly, it is too late for the lost Little Mariana fruit bat. A tantalising species that will be forever shrouded in mystery. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240422-the-megabat-thats-gone-forever