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DOUBLE KEY - The Android 12 model will add some updates, including improvements to the "picture in picture" screen system and the introduction of support for phones with rounded edges. Following its release of the first exclusive developer preview of Android 12 last February, Google has now released the second developer preview of its phone operating system. Android 12 has a specific API, with which you can adjust the system interface to this type of panel that is common in latest-generation smartphones, so as not to hide information. Featured updates In this way, the new operating system that Google is preparing also adds updates regarding the screen-within-screen mode, it has improvements in the transitions between applications and when people are browsing using gestures. It also includes new security features in app notifications on the lock screen. The functionality was also improved in external devices that are linked to the phone, such as smart watches, bracelets, among others. These operating system updates are further enhanced with new, more user-friendly design details such as blurs, filters, and other effects. It has more accurate estimates of the bandwidth consumption of apps. Google reported that it will continue to develop Android 12, releasing new previews for developers and betas for the public. The company expects to reach the stability of the new system in August.

Massive storage spaces within a few years Seagata will use its research in heat-assisted magnetic engraving (HAMR) technology, bit pattern media (BPM) and multi-acting technology. With these technologies, they hope they can increase the capacity of hard drives without increasing their size beyond the 3.5-inch standard. They are turning to these new technologies because the ones they have are already becoming outdated and are hampering their progress. These technologies are perpendicular magnetic engraving, and two-dimensional magnetic engraving. With Seagate's HAMR technology, 20 TB hard drives are already being made, which is what they hope will reach 90 TB. Seagate 30TB hard drives will arrive in 2023 and 40TB hard drives next year. Although the biggest problem they have is that, although they know how they can reach 40 TB, they need the hard disk controllers and their materials to handle that size. Although all these Seagate advancements are intended for the most professional environments. For them to reach home users, it will take several years for them to settle in the market and users need those very high capacity hard drives for a change in their consumption habits. Seagate believes that despite the increase in size and new technologies, hard drives will continue to be cheaper than 3D Nand technology in SSDs in terms of cost per GB.

The measure will begin on March 24 and will last for 12 days, until April 4, in the four plants that the company has in the South American giant. According to a statement released this Friday, the company reached the decision due to the situation that the country is currently experiencing due to the pandemic, which this Friday registered a new record with more than 90,500 new cases in a single day. The lack of places in the Intensive Care Units (ICU) and of medicines for these units, as well as the already notorious shortage of oxygen in some states, have the South American giant in the largest health and hospital collapse in its history. "The company adopts this measure in order to preserve the health of its employees and their families," the company said in the statement. According to the Volkswagen, only the essential activities will be maintained in the four plants that it has in the country - three in the state of Sao Paulo (southeast) and one more in the state of Paraná (south) - while the employees of the administrative areas they will carry out their duties in remote work. The German company's decision was made after reaching an agreement with the regional unions. The Metalworkers Union, in Sao Paulo, for days has been pressuring other automotive companies in the region such as Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Scania, to stop the factories. It is not the first time that Volkswagen has suspended activities due to the pandemic. Exactly one year ago, the German multinational announced the stoppage of its units in the country for three weeks.

Caracas Deisy Rivas Castro died yesterday after being hit by a stray bullet while cooking in her apartment on Avenida Páez del Paraíso. The west of Caracas was the center of a crossfire between the 'Coqui' mega-gang and the police and military agents with a balance in favor of the criminals. The confrontation began this Friday when the criminals were unable to assault the headquarters of the Bolivarian National Guard command in El Paraíso to steal weapons and military material. Failing in their attempt, the gang leaders known as the Coqui, Garbis and Vampi took various points of the city, robbing and shooting at the uniformed men and the civilian drivers. Antonio Dos Santos, Deisy Rivas' husband, declared through her Twitter account: "We always take care of her on the street and they come to kill her inside her own house," he said pitifully. Neighbors recorded videos from various avenues and highways in the city and in one of them it is observed how they robbed a citizen, who pleadingly asked them: "Don't kill me, brother, I swear, I'm a doctor" while the motorcycle was snatched from him. At the end of the multiple shooting, the 'Coqui' mega-gang released three National Guard officials, held at Cota 905. The criminals also executed four of their companions whose bodies were thrown down the La Planicie tunnel downspout, as a kind of peace offering. That day, Caracas was subjected to a criminal activity that terrified the people of Caracas. But what worries the most is seeing the freedom with which the underworld acts, without any type of control by the authorities and security forces. The regime did not even give an official report on the shooting as if it had not happened.

The company's roots within the aerospace industry only fueled Henry Ford's desire to deliver faster, faster and more powerful vehicles. This is why, in honor of Chuck Yeager, the first person to break the sound barrier, the firm of the blue oval began to develop in 1969 a vehicle with the aim of breaking speed records: Mach 1 These built-to-race cars set 295 speed and endurance records, thanks to the unique handling that Mach 1 characterizes, and was victorious in various competitions in the '69 and '70s, such as the SCCA Manufacturers Rally Championships. The new Mach 1 shortens the gap between the Mustang GT and Shelby, offering a V-8 engine, unique aerodynamic improvements, race-ready suspension and a driver-focused cockpit. The pony takes over the track The new Mustang Mach 1 is developed to be the best-performing 5.0-liter Mustang on the track thanks to its specially calibrated V8 engine, delivering 480 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,600 rpm, as well as a TremecTM 6-speed manual transmission aligned with the oil cooling system, both sourced from the Shelby GT350. Additionally it integrates the double disc clutch and the short-throw gearbox of the Mustang GT. In addition, MagneRide suspension, Torsen differential with 3.76 axle ratio, Unique Chassis Adjustment and Rear Stabilizer Bar for Mach 1 will make this model stand out on the track by giving you better vehicle control, grip and lateral acceleration. to the driver. Legacy Inspired Design The 2021 Mustang Mach 1 grille takes elements from the original model with a three-dimensional mesh, shark nose, 1969-style dummy lamps, as well as the signature gray Pony. For its part, the details in metallic gray Mach 1 and black around the car take up the lines of the classic model. Other details on Mach 1 are: Side and Rear Emblems in Mach 1 Gray color Gray Mustang Badge Projection Power Side Mirror Caps Front and Rear Fascias with Unique Gray Mach 1 Details Exclusive Chest and Side Graphics 19-Inch Aluminum Wheels in Black Gray Rear Spoiler Mustang Mach-1 seamlessly combines performance and comfort, welcoming drivers with one-piece 4-way Recaro sports front seats, Brembo front calipers that improve road performance, an active valve exhaust system that allows control the volume of the roar of the vehicle when accelerating to the maximum, sports leather-wrapped steering wheel with Speed Controls, audio and tilt / depth adjustment, speed lever with cue ball. Likewise, this legendary vehicle incorporates for the first time a 12-inch Digital Instrument Cluster that provides information from the car depending on the needs of the moment. The dash is complemented by TrackApps, a set of built-in applications that allow you to know your performance on the track, including an accelerometer, acceleration timer, countdown, braking performance, front axle lock to warm the tires and launch control. “Mustang is one of the most beloved brands in the Mexican market, so much so that sales of the highest performance models exceed our expectations and we hope that with this renewed, and at the same time classic, icon that now presents many characteristics that make it ideal for track, customers have a new favorite, "said Lucien Pinto, director of marketing and sales for Ford of Mexico. In addition, as part of the Ford family, this model receives the best of current Mustang technology with SYNC 3 with 8-Inch Touchscreen with Applink, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, complemented by its FordPass Connect modem with Wi-Fi. In addition, it features Smart Keyless Access with Push Button Engine Start, Remote Window Opener, Universal Garage Opener, Electrochromic Rear View Mirrors and Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers.

With the participation of the president of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, the former president of the Government of Spain José María Aznar and the president of the Azvi group, Manuel Contreras Caro, ABC hosted this afternoon the Vocento Spain Chile Forum, a meeting in which some of the the most pressing issues for the South American country, such as the successful vaccination process, which has been possible thanks to a bold purchase of vaccines, or the upcoming elections, with the opening of polling stations on April 10 and 11, to elect the Constituent Convention that will draft a new Magna Carta. With these concerns, the conversation followed two axes, based on the questions raised by the director of ABC, Julián Quirós, and Carmen de Carlos, a journalist from this House, who opened the interventions with a question about the management of the pandemic. "In Chile, we made two very important decisions," explained Piñera, from his office in La Moneda, visibly satisfied. First, anticipate, because in January 2020 we already began to prepare to face the pandemic. In April, we contacted many laboratories, and we looked for agreements and to close contracts ». For the president, the results have been unbeatable. According to the latest data, almost 6 million Chileans have already received the first dose of the vaccine, which places the country at the head of the most efficient in this process. "The intention is to have our entire po[CENSORED]tion vaccinated to face the second great challenge," added Piñera, "the economic crisis." Constituent process Changing third, Quirós became interested in the constituent process and questioned Piñera about the 2019 protests, when thousands of Chileans took to the streets, combining episodes of violence with others of peaceful demand. "There were wounds, cracks, which began to manifest," replied the president about the difficulties that the country was dragging after having completed a successful transition from dictatorship to democracy three decades ago. "The world is now very different from the 90s," added the president, who was optimistic, stating that the change is being carried out "with a lot of dialogue," and trying to sideline "the extremists on both sides." . Regarding these radical leanings, Piñera was forceful and discarded the Castro or Bolivarian models for the country's political future: "There are those who want to impose utopias that have not worked anywhere in the world," he said, referring to this type of experiment. . "In Latin America, we have been very prone to these temptations." As a brake, "the Constitution will have to be approved by two-thirds of the votes," he explained. Restlessness for the future Opening his dialogue with the Chilean president, Aznar took the turn to speak and expressed his fears, showing his concern at the open political process in the American country and praising its most recent trajectory, specifically since the transition, a period in which Chile he has known peace, progress and the sweet taste of freedom. "A friend and a restless democrat are speaking to you, not only for the future of Chile, but for that of Spain, and of the whole world," began Aznar, who recalled that, under the Chilean Constitution of 1980, the country had five presidents, four of them from the center-left, and who also expressed their international concerns, highlighting that in today's world there are "two great battles: democracy versus authoritarianism and freedom versus populism." For Aznar, convinced that the authoritarian side is the one that is winning the battle, political crises are the most dangerous that a country can face. For this reason, the former president of the Government criticized the instability that Spain has suffered in recent years, considering that the end of the bipartisanship has not brought improvements "neither in political, economic, social or international terms." "Since there is a multiparty system, there are sectors that want to question the pillars of Spanish historical success," said Aznar. "Now, in Madrid, we will have to choose between freedom and the model that questions it," he explained then about the struggle between Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Pablo Iglesias for the Community. "Populist temptations are present in Spain and Chile," he warned later, "and I hope they close well." Finding the Liberty "For the heart of our new Constitution, we seek freedom in the broad sense: political freedom, of entrepreneurship and social freedom, of opportunities," replied Piñera, trying to quell concerns and recalling that the Magna Carta of 1980 was the subject of divisions since the day of his birth, in full military government. «We believe in Chile. From a legal point of view, it is the safest country in the entire continent, ”Contreras praised for his part, who expressed with affection how his company lived its first experience of international departure there. "We are aware that there are risks, but we have confidence in the wisdom and good judgment of the Chilean people," explained Piñera. «We want Chile to be a democratic Republic, with separation of powers, because that is fundamental for the rule of law; we want to promote greater equality of opportunities, and that the right to freedom be respected, to promote innovation and creativity, "he explained. In Chile, the accumulation of decades of discontent erupted in the fall of 2019, when protests lit the streets and put Piñera before one of the most difficult challenges of his tenure. Reacting in time, the president ordered a plebiscite to be held, to set the springs of constitutional change in motion and satisfy one of the most repeated demands by the protesters. As a result of the Pinochet dictatorship, the Magna Carta of 1980 had become the object of harsh criticism and anger. Held last October, 78.25% of the voters of the referendum supported the drafting of a new Constitution. From the Palacio de La Moneda, the president asked that it become a "great framework for unity, stability, and the future." When elected, the members of the Constituent Convention will discuss for months, between nine or twelve, the content of the new Constitution. According to the calendar of the process, the text must be approved in a new plebiscite, which is estimated to take place in August 2022.

Google confirmed that it has opened its Jetpack card library to allow developers to create screens for wearable devices (also known as body technology) under the Wear OS operating system, thus freeing up its API and opening the possibility of creating card content. no need for pre-installed applications. The American company announced that any developer will be able to access the Jetpack Tiles Library, a card content library created in 2019 with sliding screen designs with diverse information, as explained in a post on Google's Android developer blog. The cards run on Wear OS, the Android-based operating system that runs on devices like smart watches and bracelets. These cards are sliding screens that offer services such as time, clock, temperature, a timer or any other service that the developer creates, without the need to use any application.

The new Carus 323 helmets from Trust will bring a great immersion thanks to their sound capacity. There is a model compatible with PC and another with PS5. The benchmark brand Trust today unveiled two new models of gaming headsets for PC and PlayStation 5 gamers. These headsets will offer gamers a great feeling of immersion in the game thanks to their sound quality. GXT 323W Carus PS5 Helmets With the new PlayStation 5 on sale for a few months now, gamers are looking for new accessories to get the most out of it. This model offers full console compatibility out of the box, making it a great option for gamers who want the best possible sound with complete noise isolation. Its comfortable mesh ear cushions, flexible microphone, adjustable headband, volume knob on the earpiece and microphone mute button allow maximum comfort for the player. They offer high quality sound and penetrating bass by including 50mm speakers to hear everything that happens during the game. Its 1.2m cable gives the user freedom of movement and comfort. The GXT 323W Carus PS5 helmets are available at a suggested price of € 39.99. For more information, check the official website. Summary Features: PS5 compatibility Mesh pads Flexible microphone Volume knob on the headset Mute button 50mm speakers 1.2m long cable PVP: € 39.99

Rupert Murdoch's media empire reached an agreement with the Facebook platform on Tuesday to pay a fee in Australia. In this way, the pioneering battle between the great dominators of the internet and the traditional media, shaken by more than a decade of advertising crisis accentuated by Covid-19, is symbolically ended. After the tug-of-war of platforms like Google and directed by Mark Zuckerberg, the latter made good on its threat to blackout the broadcast of news in the country. Not only the media were blocked, but also public profiles of information about the coronavirus. The loss of reputation generated in the social network by the international campaign led by Canberra culminated in an agreement between the Government and the company. Days later, Parliament approved the Code that required platforms to reach agreements with Australian publishers to spread their news. According to a statement released by News Corp., the three-year agreement consists of a dozen outlets such as the generalist 'The Australian' as well as the main local newspapers of the country such as' The Daily Telegraph 'in New South Wales,' Herald Sun 'in Victoria and' The Courier-Mail 'in Queensland distribute current content to the network's current affairs platform, Facebook News. Another relevant News Corp brand, the television network Sky News Australia, also renews and strengthens its commercial terms with Facebook. The agreement with Facebook is a milestone in the business transformation of journalism “The agreement with Facebook is a milestone in the business transformation of journalism and will have a material and significant impact on our news companies. Mark Zuckerberg and his team deserve to be recognized for their role in helping to shape a future for journalism, which has been under extreme pressure for more than a decade, "said Robert Thomson, CEO of News Corp. The media empire welcomes the efforts of the Australian Government to change the board of relations between media and social networks for the pie of the online advertising market. “We thank Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, and Australian Competition and Consumers Commission Chairman Rod Sims and his team for taking a principled stand in favor of publishers large and small , rural and urban, and Australia. This digital agreement has been in development for more than a decade, ”the statement reads. For his part, Andrew Hunter, director of Facebook media associations in Australia and New Zealand, confirmed the agreement, assuring that the group was "committed to bringing Facebook News to Australia." Facebook wants to help you get vaccinated Harassed by multiple open fronts, such as disinformation, dissemination of extremist content, tax avoidance and the incipient antitrust legislation of the world's major powers, Zuckerberg seeks to douse all these fires without undermining Facebook's business interests. If in Australia the decision to block the dissemination of information in the midst of the pandemic was criticized, the platform this week announced a global campaign to "help 50 million people get one step closer to receiving vaccines against Covid-19" , in the words of the Facebook CEO himself in a post on the social network. Facebook says it is working on tools to make it easier for everyone to get vaccinated as well. It would be an application that would show when and where a user can be vaccinated, as well as a link to request the appointment.

The Japanese brand makes its NissanConnect Wi-fi Hotspot provided by AT&T available to customers of certain models for the first time, thus strengthening its portfolio in connectivity services. "As a provider of integrated technology solutions, AT&T simplifies and improves the world through connectivity," said Gabriel Fernández, director of IoT Product at AT&T Mexico. "Innovation is part of our DNA, which is why we are creating new ways to connect people and businesses in Mexico through the Internet of Things (IoT)." AT&T Auto Conectado aims to make each trip a unique experience and that is why, once the vehicle is turned on, it turns it into a Wi-Fi access point. "At Nissan we have a very clear vision of the future, in which we redefine the way vehicles are part of people's daily lives," explained Claudia Rodríguez, director of Strategic Projects, Electrification and Customer Experience, Nissan Mexicana. "One of the pillars of this brand differentiator is connectivity, which is why NissanConnect Services is a very important step in marking a new era in our portfolio of services, bringing the technologies of the future to the present." Through this robust connectivity package, Nissan offers a number of features that reinforce the importance of safety. For example, an SOS button is incorporated, with which the user can ask for help in case of an emergency. In the event of a severe mishap that detonates the airbags, a specialist will automatically contact the driver for assistance. A third function in this regard is location and immobilization in case of theft, which can also help the police locate the vehicle. For its part, the Alarm Notification function will send an alert in real time to the owner's cell phone in the event that his vehicle's alarm is activated. NissanConnect® Services also offers vehicle monitoring and diagnostic capabilities. The owner will be able to know precisely the state of the engine, oil level, state of the air bags and state of the braking system, among other data. In the event of a malfunction, you will receive cell phone alerts. This way, the owner can receive notifications about their next service, warranty alerts and more, all through the screen of their Nissan. In terms of comfort, this new Nissan solution offers, for example, in the event that the driver cannot locate his vehicle, to use the app so that the lights flash and the horn is activated remotely. Also, one of the functions allows you to remotely lock or unlock the doors from the cell phone. The driver can also request the advice of a specialist to reach his destination; instructions will go directly to your Nissan. You can even connect with roadside assistance, who will send help directly to the location. Complementing the new connectivity offer, Nissan will begin to offer in selected models a Wi-Fi Hotspot service provided by AT&T, which will allow the user and their companions to connect up to 7 devices with a WiFi connection. The packages range from $ 220.00 MXN for 2 Gigas, to an unlimited annual package. One of the first models in which NissanConnect Services will be offered is in the new Nissan Kicks 2021, which, in addition to a renewed design and new safety features, reinforces the connectivity section. Proudly produced in Mexico, it combines the best of Japanese engineering with the excellence of national manufacturing and Latin DNA. The newly revamped Nissan Sentra in its 2021 model year also integrates NissanConnect Services at the Exclusive grade. By acquiring a 2021 Nissan Kicks in the Platinum grade, the customer can enjoy a 5-year * basic package from NissanConnect Services as well as a 6-month trial of a Premium package **, so that customers know all the capabilities that this offers new service. Additionally, the trial period adds 1 month or 1 GB (whichever comes first) of data for Wi-Fi Hotspot usage ***. * Included in the price of the vehicle; ** See more information at www.nissan.com.mx/nissan- connect / services.html or with an Authorized Nissan Dealer. *** After the trial period, the customer may extend their subscription to the service according to the current prices and packages.

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Carrefour has begun to adapt the 172 centers that the chain acquired last year from Supersol in convenience formats (Express), supermarket (Market) and Supeco, after receiving the approval of the operation by the competition authorities, as reported by the company in a statement. Specifically, the company reinforces its national expansion with the purchase of these establishments, which allows it to increase its network of stores and strengthen its position in the food sector. The executive director of Carrefour Spain, Alexandre de Palmas, has pointed out the importance of this acquisition. "For the company, the integration of Supersol reinforces our commitment to omnichannel, allowing us to be present in all formats, accelerating our growth strategy," he explained. After the formalization of the operation, Carrefour now begins a phase of adaptation of the centers that will include both the external adaptation and the internal transformation of the establishments and it is expected that during 2021 the assets will be integrated into the company's park. The operation mainly encompasses establishments located in Andalusia and the Community of Madrid. Carrefour has already reported to transform these stores to Express, Market and Supeco formats. In this way, Carrefour consolidates its position in Spain, diversifies its retail park and reinforces its presence in proximity formats, in line with the strategy of the Carrefour 2022 transformation plan. The multinational specified after the announcement of the purchase that the company value of this transaction is 78 million euros and that the stores acquired registered net sales close to 450 million euros in 2019.

To celebrate the anniversary, Lexus put the UX 250h hybrid crossover 'head to head' with its pioneer, the RX400h, at its Zaventem technical center in Belgium. While the RX 400h boasts the smoothness and refinement of the engine worthy of a “factory new” vehicle, even after 15 years of intense use, the new UX 250h sets new standards of hybrid efficiency and dynamism. To celebrate more than 15 years of leadership in self-charging hybrid technology, Lexus brought the fourth generation of the UX 250h hybrid crossover 'head to head' with the pioneering Lexus RX 400h hybrid crossover, at its state-of-the-art Zaventem Test Center and Technical Center. , in Belgium. The UX 250h offers a very compact-like ride In near-perfect conditions offered by the Zaventem test track, while the RX 400h premium crossover showed impressively refined performance, steering response and straight-line stability, the UX 250h is mostly inspired by one person: Akio Toyoda, Lexus Master Driver, who insists you have to enjoy driving every new Lexus. This ambitious goal went through the creation of a new platform of great rigidity, as the perfect base to achieve a handling of the hybrid crossover similar to that of a compact. Lowest center of gravity in the category Thanks to its new platform and the location of the hybrid battery, the UX 250h has the lowest center of gravity in its category. This feature, essential for the vehicle's dynamic performance, is complemented by the weight reduction measures adopted in the body structure, such as the use of lightweight aluminum in the side doors, fenders and bonnet. Combining the power of a gasoline engine with one or more electric motors, Lexus self-charging hybrids have always been the benchmark when it comes to electrifying luxury cars. Lexus hybrids self-charge when driving or braking, so owners never have to plug them in or worry about battery life. Now in its fourth generation, in addition to offering refined power and control, Lexus' self-charging hybrid system is more efficient and generates significantly less emissions than conventional gasoline or diesel engines. Maintenance-free advanced hybrid engineering On the test track, the RX 400h continues to roll as smooth and refined as it did when it left the Kyushu plant in 2005. The reason is that most competing hybrid systems are based on direct multi-drive transmissions. speeds or automatic transmissions, which contain multiple clutches and actuators, which can suffer from wear. Instead, Lexus' hybrid transaxle design offers a system that, in addition to minimizing repair bills, ensures a superior driving experience throughout the life of the vehicle. UX 250h: Fourth Generation of Lexus Self-Charging Hybrid System In the move to the UX 250h, there has been a quiet revolution under the hood of Lexus hybrids since the RX 400h. By ceasing to be a technology reserved for the more expensive reference models, the fourth generation Lexus self-charging hybrids, such as the UX 250h and ES 300h, offer lower fuel consumption and lower emissions, while allowing to cover long distances. longer in all-electric mode. At the same time, overall power, responsiveness and ride quality have been pushed to higher levels. Over the past 25 years, Lexus and Toyota have filed more than 24,000 patents related to self-charging hybrid technology and electric vehicles; more than any other automaker. To reaffirm its leadership in this area, in 2018 Toyota Motor Corp. announced that it would grant royalty-free access to its patents for hybrid vehicles and others that incorporate electrification technologies. First-class gasoline engine efficiency If the powerful 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine in the RX 400h was revolutionary in its day, the new 2.0-liter engine in the UX 250h incorporates technical innovations, such as rapid combustion technology, that make it the most thermally efficient of any production vehicle. Around sixty different prototypes were designed to evaluate new technologies before conducting more than 10 million kilometers of road tests. Fourth generation battery technology Like the RX 400h, the UX 250h relies on the proven quality of the luxury brand's nickel hydride (NiMH) technology in its most advanced form. The number of cells has increased, thus achieving a higher battery power, which is used more actively, while the size of the battery has decreased, thanks to the optimization of the internal layout and the adoption of a system more compact cooling. More compact, lighter and extremely reliable batteries Lexus has used nickel hydride (NiMH) battery technology to power most of its 1.7 million hybrids. This technology is extremely reliable, in principle lasts longer than the vehicle itself and can be recycled more easily than other battery materials. Continuous ‘kaizen’ improvements introduced over the last 25 years have resulted in a 50 percent weight reduction and 60 percent size reduction in this battery technology, at a very cost-efficient addition. More than 50 percent of the time in zero emission mode Designed for driving largely in busy urban areas, the UX 250h takes the benefits of Lexus self-charging hybrid technology to new heights. Recent tests carried out in Belgium show that 57 percent of the time the UX 250h runs with the gasoline engine off, and that almost 45 percent of the vehicle's tractive power is drawn from the electric motor, while 34 percent of the power used to propel the wheels is generated by the simple act of braking. Exterior design Parked alongside its pioneering rowmate, the new UX 250h exhibits a bolder design and a much more athletic stance, accentuated by its bold body lines, Lexus signature grille and triple L-shaped LED headlamps. At the rear, the combined one-piece headlamps are not only eye-catching, but also aerodynamically efficient. The headlights have integrated fins to reduce turbulence, while improving rear stability when cornering, as well as with side winds. The UX 250h crossover, which is now Lexus 'best-selling model in Europe, has also made Lexus' self-charging hybrid system available to many more customers. Interior design and technology When you get behind the wheel, you can see the undeniable sense of luxury and crossover refinement that continues to be seen in the cabin of the RX 400h. The RX 400h's equipment list is also impressive, with technologies such as multi-zone climate control, Mark Levinson® premium stereo with 11 speakers, and high-intensity discharge headlamps - HID, High Intensity Discharge - that would not seem out of place. place in no current luxury model. Above all, what stands out is the advancement in on-board technologies. Today, UX 250h owners can enjoy innovations previously reserved for flagship models, such as a 10.3-inch multimedia display with Wide View Monitor, extra-large front viewfinder, and a Mark Levinson® Premium Surround sound system with 13 speakers. And, perhaps more importantly, if the RX 400h was the first crossover to feature Comprehensive Dynamic Vehicle Management –VDIM, Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management–, the new UX 250h incorporates the innovative Lexus Safety System +, which includes Pre-collision safety, now with daytime and nighttime pedestrian detection and daytime cyclist detection.

The Homicide Group of the Civil Guard has arrested the alleged perpetrator of the death of a couple invited to a request for a hand in El Álamo. The suspect was arrested yesterday in an industrial park in the Toledo town of Borox, when he was driving with another person, as confirmed by ABC. He did not resist and his relatives are informed, to avoid a new clash between clans. The event occurred at the end of July 2020, during the celebration, in which members of two clans participated in the Layso bar in the Madrid town, which they had rented for the party. Hours after the start of the celebration, a discussion began over the music, since some argued to stop it and others to continue with it. The link between the two sides was Domingo's daughter, in his twenties, and his partner, both members of the "fairies" clan. It was he, precisely, who asked to borrow from his father-in-law the organ indicated by relatives and friends as the origin of the brawl, as this newspaper advanced then. One family was from that town while members of the other were from Vallecas. This was the case of Antonio Hag, who was nicknamed "Peke"; and his wife, Jéssica Portela, who came as guests. The anger over the use of the organ and the continuation of the party turned into a pitched battle. In 20 minutes, fences, stones, bricks were thrown and there were punches and kicks between them. Some ran and someone took a car and rammed people: "A car went by at full speed and I began to see people flying," declared Adolf. A 10-year-old boy was taken by his own relatives to the Rey Juan Carlos de Móstoles Hospital, as well as two other individuals, one of them with significant injuries to his face. Faced with such a scenario, Jéssica, Peke and the girlfriend of the latter's brother, Lucía, crouched waiting to be able to get out of there without being discovered. Although none of the three had caused the accident, a black BMW intentionally rammed them at kilometer 6 of the M-404, just 300 meters from the place of the request. The bodies of the couple were found the next day. Lucia managed to survive. The couple had four daughters, the oldest being 12 years old. Now, the Civil Guard keeps the investigation open in case there are more arrests.

Applications for remote study, physical activity and mobile video games experienced greater growth during the onset of the pandemic, compared to the moderate growth of dating apps and the decline in food delivery apps, which had to wait to relax the restrictions to grow. Based on the traffic data from its application market, Uptodown has pointed out the applications that have accompanied the Spanish people at different times during the one-year-old pandemic, and the evolution of their use and po[CENSORED]rity throughout of the same. The beginning of the confinements and restrictive measures in April 2020 marked the beginning of the increase in downloads of distance education applications. The platform registered two million downloads in March, an increase of 214.4 percent compared to February (636,000). In February 2021, downloads have dropped to one million. These are applications such as Google Classroom, which went from 27,689 in January to almost a million downloads in March of last year on the Uptodown platform, or tools that are used to learn from mobile phones, such as Duolingo, Photomath, or the po[CENSORED]r U -Dictionary. These same apps saw a new surge in downloads in November, when 67 countries kept their schools closed, affecting 693 million children, roughly 40% of the world's students. Thank you for watching One of the steepest growth has been the ZOOM video calling tool. From an average of 11,000 downloads per month in 2019, from April to September 2020 it reached around one million downloads per month, with the highest peak, 1,323,652 downloads from the Uptodown platform, in April. Children's entertainment applications, such as the games Toca Life World, Princess Salon, My Town: Home Dollhouse, Club Penguin, or the Peppa Pig video app, have had a continuous rise in the number of downloads throughout 2020 : the highest peak did not occur at the beginning of the first wave coinciding with the closure of schools and more parents working at home, but month by month it has been experiencing continuous growth. In February 2021 the download traffic in this category is 4.5 times higher than in February 2020. Thus, Uptodown has registered 562,000 downloads in February of this year, compared to 120,000 downloads the previous year. MOBILE GAMES, FITNESS, FOOD DELIVERY AND APPOINTMENTS The two waves of lockdowns, April and November, have also marked the peaks with the highest volume of downloads for mobile games, physical activity applications and food ordering applications, but with different intensities. The applications of activity or 'fitness' and measurement of sports performance experienced a marked rise in April (425,899 downloads, compared to 308,601 in March), along with brief increases in June and January. In February of this year, Uptodown recorded 286,000 downloads. Demand for food delivery apps declined in March, with the onset of the pandemic and lockdowns, and increased growth in May, when the mobility restrictions of the first wave began to relax and shops to open (105,399 downloads in May, almost double compared to March, with 59,701). The mobile video game sector has experienced growth in the number of downloads. With a pronounced peak in March and April, downloads have remained higher than the previous year in all subsequent months. Thus, Uptodown recorded in January last year more than 58 million Android game downloads, which amounted to more than 75 million in March, and by January of this year they fell to 60 million. The most po[CENSORED]r games of the early pandemic months were PUBG Mobile, PUBG Lite, Free Fire, Fortnite, Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, and Gacha Life, which were joined by Among us starting in the summer. And when it comes to dating services, applications of this type have experienced moderate declines, even having a slight rise in the months of the first wave, March and April, and in the beginning of the summer (June and July). In the statistics, Tinder is crowned as a great favorite (1,258,203 downloads in the period studied) followed closely by Grindr (1,041,567).

Samsung has trouble starting its chip plant in Austin, Texas The cold snap that swept through Texas has created an enormous amount of problems. Many power plants suffered outages due to increased demand. Autin Energy decided to send electricity to users and stop supplying semiconductor manufacturers, something more than logical. The problem is that shutting down a semiconductor manufacturing plant is very easy. The difficulty is in the ignition, since the machines must first be cleaned and then turned on in a specific order and hope that nothing fails. Chipmakers now have the power, water and gas they need to operate, but they need time to restart tools and clean factories Edward Latson, CEO of the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association It seems that Samsung has problems reactive S2 plants. This plant manufactures chips based on the 14LPP and 11LPP nodes. The affected plant is in charge of manufacturing controllers for SSDs, chips for automotive companies such as Tesla and Renesas or telecommunications chips for Qualcomm. I've never seen a factory go live after a smooth outage. For example, if a water molecule got into the tools, it could completely stop production. A factory uses very particular gases, liquids and matter that are difficult to store and put back after they have been removed from warehouse Patrick Moorhead, director of analytics firm Moor Insights and Strategy, to Austin American Statesman

In the next few years, Boston Metal plans to expand the new method for steel production on an industrial scale. The investment is part of the BMW Group's far-reaching sustainability activities aimed at significantly reducing CO2 emissions across the entire supplier network. “We systematically identify the raw materials and components in our supplier network with the highest CO2 emissions from production. Steel is one of them, but it is vital for automobile production, which is why we have set ourselves the goal of continuously reducing CO2 emissions in the steel supply chain. By 2030, CO2 emissions should be approximately two million tonnes lower than the current figure, ”said Dr. Andreas Wendt, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network. With its versatile properties, steel is one of the most important materials in automobile production and will be no less important for future generations of vehicles. Even with the dynamic increase in electromobility, steel will continue to be an important building material for car bodies and many components. The BMW Group pressing plants in Europe process more than half a million tonnes of steel per year. Using electrons instead of carbon for steel production The blast furnaces used in conventional steel production generate carbon dioxide. Start-up Boston Metal uses electricity for its new technology, which, using an electrolysis cell, produces pig iron which is then processed into steel. If electricity from renewable energy is used for this process, the steel production is carbon-free. The young company will build demonstration facilities for this process over the next few years and further develop it for use on an industrial scale. The BMW Group established close contact with Boston Metal as early as last year in the context of its own research activities and through from BMW Startup Garage. The company is now investing in the startup as part of its BMW i Ventures activities. Tadeu Carneiro, President and CEO of Boston Metal: “Our investors span the entire steel value chain, from mining and iron ore companies to the end customer, and validate Boston Metal's innovative process to produce high-grade steel. quality, at a competitive cost and at scale. " Innovative technologies and green energy use in steel production Investing in new technologies is one of the many steps the BMW Group is taking to meet its ambitious targets for the steel supply chain. For example, low carbon production is an important award criterion for all contracts. "It is important to us that our partners are firmly committed to sustainable action and use low-carbon production technologies," added Wendt. “The use of green energy also has a great impact. We are already working with suppliers that only use green energy for the steel they produce for us. " Production of closed loop material and increased use of recycled steel To safeguard raw material stocks, the BMW Group has set itself the goal of further increasing its share of recycled raw materials, so-called secondary raw materials, by 2030 and using raw materials multiple times in a circular economy. All steel waste produced in pressing plants, for example when the interiors are drilled, are either reused through a direct material cycle or returned to the steel producer via steel traders and processed into new steel. The use of secondary material substantially reduces CO2 emissions compared to primary material, conserves natural resources and also reduces the amount of energy required for production. Commitment to environmental and social standards in the value chain As part of its involvement with ResponsibleSteel, the BMW Group was actively involved in the development of a sustainability standard that covers environmental and social standards throughout the entire value chain, starting at the mine. The sustainability standard for production sites in the steel industry was published in 2019 as part of a multi-stakeholder process and now forms the basis for certification. ResponsibleSteel, a not-for-profit organization, is the steel industry's first global multi-stakeholder standards and certification initiative.

Last Wednesday the European Medicines Agency announced that the preliminary investigation carried out in Austria on the departure of AstraZeneca that could be related to the death of a nurse and the serious situation of a second patient had concluded that there was no relationship between the vaccines and both cases. "There is currently no indication that vaccination caused these conditions, which are not classified as side effects," they said in their statement. The 49-year-old nurse died after suffering severe blood circulation problems and another woman had to be hospitalized with a pulmonary embolism shortly after receiving the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford. For all these reasons, the Austrian health authorities have withdrawn the batch of vaccines from which both women received doses and which has been distributed among 17 countries. Denmark was the first country to decide to follow in Austria's footsteps. The Danish General Directorate of Health decided last Thursday, March 11, to suspend vaccination with the AstraZeneca doses for at least 14 days. According to this body, there have been "serious cases of thrombi", one of which ended with the death of the patient. Italy has also recalled the AstraZeneca ABV5300 vaccine batch after a 43-year-old military man and a 50-year-old police officer died in Sicily shortly after receiving the first dose of the British coronavirus vaccine. These countries have been followed by Norway, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Romania On the other hand, the Netherlands also registered last Thursday a case of thrombosis in a patient who had recently received the AstraZeneca vaccine, but it is not a serious case that has required hospitalization. However, the Dutch center that registers the secondary effects, Lareb, is investigating it. The AstraZeneca vaccine in Spain The withdrawal of batch ABV5300 from AstraZeneca has coincided with the decision of the Public Health Commission to vaccinate citizens between 56 and 60 years old, as requested by various autonomous communities, such as Madrid and Catalonia, and different scientific societies and medical colleges. In this way, the health authorities have decided to wait for the European Medicines Agency to issue a report on whether the vaccine is related to some thrombotic cases referred by different countries belonging to the European Union. Other countries that also received the batch under investigation are Poland, Malta, France and Greece.

Using Microsoft Teams on older or slower devices should be less of a headache soon thanks to an upcoming update to the online collaboration service. The video conferencing platform is set to release a new Low Bandwidth Mode which should mean that running Teams requires less computing power, and hopefully meaning a smoother user experience for all. Designed primarily for desktop, Microsoft says that new mode is in development now, and should be rolling out to users within the next few weeks. We've built a list of the best productivity software around Check out our list of the best office software available Here's our list of the best project management software right now Are you there? "Whether you want to preserve data or are in a location with a poor or limited network connection, sometimes it’s helpful to limit the amount of data you’re using during a video call," the Microsoft 365 roadmap site entry for the new feature said. "A new low data mode allows users to cap the amount of data that will be used during Teams video calls as well as establish different settings based on network availability." The new mode should mean an end to users suddenly dropping off calls due to poor bandwidth, as many of us will no doubt have been on calls where half the participants have had to turn their video feeds off due to it affecting the audio quality. It should also help reduce the strain on company networks which may already be struggling with the continued shift to remote working, especially at larger businesses where workers may be joining a call from anywhere in the world. The new Low Bandwidth Mode is the latest in a series of recent upgrades for Microsoft Teams as the company looks to ensure the platform remains useful even as workers slowly begin to return to the office. Other recent updates include a new Progressive Web App (PWA) version of Microsoft Teams which should also help users with lower-end devices to run the platform without suffering major hits to their performance, and a tweak that will push meeting attendees off-screen if they have not activated their webcam.

While Intel’s Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K CPU still isn’t available for testing, boards based around Intel’s Z590 chipset have been rolling in for weeks. So while we await benchmark results, we’ll be walking in detail through the features of these brand-new boards. First up on our bench was the ASRock Z590 Steel Legend 6E Wi-Fi, followed by the Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Master, Gigabyte’s Z590 Vision G and the MSI MEG Z590 Ace. Today, we take a close look at the MSI MPG Z590 Carbon EK X and its included EK monoblock. The MSI MPG Z590 Carbon EK X is MSI and EK’s second iteration of this board. With his Carbon EK X, the monoblock has been redesigned to fit with the updated Carbon EK X theme. MSI’s gaming dragon appears on the rear IO shroud, along with the Carbon EK X name on the chipset cooler. Along with the monoblock, both of these locations include RGB LEDs that make the board pop. MSI recently released pricing for this board, and at $499, it’s $100 more than the Z490 version, which released at $399. MSI’s current Z590 product stack consists of 11 models, with most falling into the MEG (high-end) MPG (mid-range) and MAG budget) lineups. We’re greeted by several familiar SKUs and a couple of new ones. Starting at the top is the flagship MEG Z590 Godlike, the Ace we’re looking at now, and a MiniITX MEG Z590I Unify. The mid-range MPG line consists of four boards (Carbon EK X, Gaming Edge WiFi, Gaming Carbon WiFi and Gaming Force), while the less expensive MAG lineup consists of two boards (Z590 Tomahawk WiFi and Torpedo). Wrapping up the current product stack are two “Pro” boards in the Z590 Pro WiFi and Z590-A Pro. The only thing missing out of the gate is a MicroATX board, but it’s likely we’ll see one or two down the line. We can’t talk about Rocket Lake-S performance metrics -- not that we had a CPU to test boards with anyway. All we’ve seen at this point are rumors and a claim from Intel of a significant increase to IPC, but the core count was lowered from 10 cores/20 threads in Comet Lake (i9-10900K) to 8 cores/16 threads in the yet-to-be-released i9-11900K. To that end, we'll stick with specifications and features here, adding a full review that includes benchmarking, overclocking and power consumption shortly. MSI’s MPG Z590 Carbon EK X includes all the parts you’d expect from a mid-range motherboard and it consists of a custom-made monoblock to keep the CPU and power bits running cool. The motherboard includes a premium Realtek ALC4080 codec, plenty of storage options (three M.2 sockets and six SATA ports), plus 10 USB ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port on the rear IO. We’ll cover these features and more in detail below. But first, here’s the full specs list from MSI.

Thus, they will be able to add different options of doors, fenders and grills in a practical way, also allowing off-road enthusiasts to completely reconfigure their Ford Bronco for each type of adventure, with a variety of equipment and accessories. “It doesn't matter if you want to build a desert racing vehicle, a Rock Crawler, or both, the Ford Bronco's modular design allows a single vehicle to function, providing the ease and confidence to create a 4x4 as unique as each of our cars. clients, ”said Bronco chief designer Paul Wraith. "Because of that ease and flexibility, no Ford Bronco will look like another." Modular design that changes the rules of the game The 2 and 4 Door Ford Bronco was designed and built from the ground up so that users could adapt it to off-road variants easily, quickly and affordably for all their different interests and abilities. Basic modifications to prepare the Ford Bronco for outdoor activities can be completed manually in minutes. Available modular ceiling panels can be removed by one person. The rear windows can be removed effortlessly, simply by releasing a latch on each window, while two people can remove the rear hardtop after removing a few fasteners, which are also handy for removing the fenders in just a few minutes. Ford Bronco logos, stamped on the body and inside of the fasteners, indicate removable modular components such as frameless doors, fenders, bumpers, grille and handles. Unlike other off-road SUVs, both the front and rear fenders can be removed simply by removing screws and can be replaced in the same way without welding or complications. EZ Air frameless doors can be quickly removed by anyone by removing two screws and unplugging an electrical connector, which takes two to four minutes per door. Mounting points indicate where accessories such as LED lights on the side mirrors or roof racks can be installed. Hooks, safari bars and LED lights can also be attached to the front and rear fenders. When parts such as fenders, rear panels and roof are removed, the Ford Bronco 2 and 4 Door models retain all the requirements of the Federal Vehicle Safety Standard in the United States. Thanks to its innovative door design, the mounted side mirrors remain in place when the doors are removed or installed. "We hope Ford Bronco users will have fun getting involved with the modular design aspects as it gives them the opportunity to create the perfect 4x4 SUV for their needs without requiring a lot of experience or mechanical knowledge," said Wraith. Future proof: Personalization now and later As a new approach to the off-road business, the Ford Bronco 2-Door and 4-Door platform will become the hub of the booming customization and aftermarket industry, drawing on the enthusiastic off-road vehicle community. Many Ford Bronco prototypes or concept vehicles demonstrate the ease of customization of their platform, highlighting the growing number of Ford licensed accessories at events such as Bronco Day and Bronco Super Celebration in the United States, which is also an opportunity for companies. aftermarket to demonstrate its capabilities on ULTRA4 Bronco 4600 Series vehicles. Theresa Contreras, co-founder of California-based LGE-CTS Motorsports, was part of a panel of off-road experts to be the voice of the aftermarket when developing the Ford Bronco to ensure optimization of its fully customizable design. Even months before the official launch, Contreras and her team are already seeing customizable Ford Bronco parts and accessories in forums and trade shows. "The way the Ford Bronco is designed with a modular platform will create many new opportunities for performance-focused auto parts manufacturers and customization stores, definitely giving them a new consumer," she said. "And from a different perspective, the vintage Ford Bronco design, combined with its incredible new technology, will give customization builders a lot to work with to create truly extreme off-road machines." For the Ford Bronco brand, rapid mid-cycle product updates, prototyped and 3D printed, can be created without having to change the base structure, extending the life of the platform, so that Ford Bronco owners can enjoy many years of modifications to your SUVs with the latest accessories.

Knowing Catalan to teach music or interpretation classes. It is the latest turn of the screw in the linguistic policy of the Government of the socialist Francina Armengol, which is preparing a new regulation that will affect the teachers of the Balearic Higher Conservatory of Music and also of the Balearic Higher School of Dramatic Art, which until now they were exempt from knowing Catalan to teach. The Balearic Department of Education has confirmed to ABC that "it wants to put Catalan requirements for these teachers in the regulations that regulate the higher artistic entity", since "currently workers are not required to have a Catalan level". The same sources do not detail when this requirement will come into force, since it is at the beginning of the regulation process. "The teachers of higher artistic education are not affected by secondary training certificates but equivalent to university", argue from the department of Martí March, elected position of the PSOE, who recall that all the unions of the sectorial table voted in favor except Unió Obrera Balear. The intention of Education is that a level "equivalent" to that required of secondary education teachers is required. This would be a C1 level, an advanced level, which implies being able to «understand a wide range of long and complex texts, and recognize their implicit meaning», in addition to «expressing oneself fluently and spontaneously, and using the language in a flexible way and effective for social, academic and professional purposes ”, according to the official website of the Government regarding the command of the C1 level of Catalan. In this way, Education prepares a modification of the Order of March 8, 2018, which establishes the necessary qualifications to teach classes in and in Catalan in non-university regulated education and where equivalences and exemptions from the evaluation are established. of the Catalan language and literature in non-university education. If the Higher Conservatory of Music of the Balearic Islands defines itself as "a benchmark for musical studies at a national and international level", the Balearic Government has just closed the window of internationalization to the world. The entity is made up of a varied group of high-level professionals -some foreigners- who teach the specialties of interpretation (classical and jazz), composition, musicology and pedagogy. These are studies equivalent to university degrees "for all intents and purposes", the entity details on its website. In addition, pedagogues, interpreters, composers and musicologists from all over the world give 'masterclasses' at the Superior Conservatory of Music of the Balearic Islands, which is defined as "a benchmark in musical studies, nationally and internationally." Comparative Tort In the Superior School of Dramatic Art the teachings are given to obtain the Superior Title of Dramatic Art in the specialty of Interpretation. These studies have a duration of four years and are equivalent to a university degree, so the new requirement will represent a comparative offense with respect to university professors, who are not obliged to accredit the linguistic requirement. Since he came to power in 2015, Armengol's linguistic interventionism has been on the rise. One of the first measures was to repeal the decree of trilingualism in schools to give more weight to Catalan and also modified the Public Function Law so that Catalan was considered a requirement to work in the public administration. In her second term, since 2019, the socialist president has ceded all language policy to the most radical sector of Més, the one that militates in ERC.

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