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It will focus on assessing the role of port infrastructure in supporting clean fuel production and offtake V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Thoothukudi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s H2Global, represented by the H2Global Foundation and Hintco GmbH, to explore cooperation in the development of green hydrogen and clean shipping fuel trade corridors. The MoU aims to explore the feasibility of developing a double auction mechanism or similar auction-based models for clean shipping fuels for the port. It will focus on assessing the role of port infrastructure in supporting clean fuel production and offtake, while examining implementation pathways for integrating Indian ports into international green fuel supply chains. The areas of cooperation include assessment of infrastructure and logistics requirements for storage, handling, bunkering, transport, certification, market creation, safety and export of green fuels, including green ammonia, green methanol and other hydrogen derivatives, said a release. The collaboration is expected to facilitate stakeholder engagement among government agencies, industry participants, infrastructure operators, shipping companies, financial institutions and potential off-takers. The partnership will also support the preparation of a roadmap for developing clean fuel trade corridors and strengthening the export ecosystem for green hydrogen derivatives from India to Germany and other European markets, the release said. Published on June 6, 2026 Terms & conditions|Institutional Subscriber

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Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake viathis form. Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. Of all thelaptops that were announced at Computex 2026, Acer's Swift Air 14 brought some much-needed color and affordability to a barrage of very powerful (and very expensive) high-end PCs. Starting at$699, the Swift Air 14 is a competitively priced laptop with competitive specs that doesn't feel cheap. Also:Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs. MacBook Neo: I compared both budget laptops, here's which one I'd buy Set to be released later this summer, the Swift Air 14 is just one of a few Windows PCs that are direct responses to Apple's MacBook Neo -- its $599 laptop that disrupted the budget laptop market so thoroughly that PC brands were forced to respond within a matter of months. The Swift Air 14 comes in unique colors, features upgradeable storage (up to 1TB), and has a large, fast-charging battery. How does it compare to the Neo? Here's the breakdown based on specs, keeping in mind I've only gone hands-on with the Swift Air 14 and haven't tested it over an extended period of time. Apple MacBook Neo Acer Swift Air 14 Display 13-inch non-touch, 60Hz refresh, 2408 x 1506 resolution, 500 nits 14-inch non-touch, 120Hz refresh, 1920 x 1200 resolution, 350 nits Weight 2.7 pounds 3.0 pounds Processor Apple A18 Pro Up to Intel Core 7 processor 350 Both devices are very energy-efficient. But the Swift Air 14 has a larger cell (70Whr versus the 36.5Whr on the Neo), which Acer says lasted up to 19 hours during its video playback test. This is in part thanks to Intel's Core 7 "Wildcat Lake" series processor, built specifically to power thin-and-light, marathon-battery laptops. The Swift Air 14 is also extremely fast at charging, reaching 50% in just 30 minutes -- smartphone-level charging that extends its longevity even further. Also:I saw the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops - these 4 models will lead the new ultrabook boom I should note that the Neo's battery is, on paper, moreefficient, but the Swift Air 14 simply has more to draw from, potentially allowing for more wiggle room for users who are exceptionally good at managing their battery power. I'd estimate this equates to 1-2 full days of work in practice. The display on the Neo looks great for its price point, and compared to the Acer Swift Air 14, it beats it. It's brighter (500 nits versus 350), has better resolution (2408 x 1506 on the Neo versus 1920 x 1200 on the Acer), and features Apple's liquid retina technology for a vibrant, crisp image you could mistake for a much more expensive laptop. However, the display on the Swift Air 14 is not bad. It has a faster refresh rate (120Hz versus 60 on the Neo), and even though it's a slightly lower resolution, it's a full inch larger (14 inches versus 13 inches). One of the best things about the MacBook Neo is how well it performs compared to the Air and Pro. That includes any video call experience on FaceTime, Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet. The Neo has a 1080p FaceTime HD camera that's very good in general -- not just for laptops in this price range. The FHD camera on the Swift Air 14 won't compare, both in terms of raw camera quality and integration with your smartphone. The Swift Air 14 has a competent set of ports that beats the Neo, hands down. You've got two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports (the Neo only has one USB 3 and USB 2), plus a USB-A port and 3.5mm audio jack. Translation: the Swift Air 14 has more ports, and they're faster. It's a standard I/O loadout you'd find on any typical midrange PC, whereas the Neo's I/O setup is distinctly more "budget". It comes down to this: the MacBook Neo for $499 for students is the best bang-for-buck laptop deal on the market right now. Hands down. If you're an educator or student, there's not much else in the same price range that brings the same quality experience, features, and build, and it's as simple as that. Also:Windows rivals to MacBook Neo are here - but I'm more excited for Google's response The Acer Swift Air 14 starts at $699 and has comparable hardware, with a little more RAM and storage options (the Swift Air 14 is upgradeable to up to 1TB of storage -- double the Neo), but if sheer affordability is what you're after, the Neo is unbeatable. In fact, I'd like to see the starting configuration of the Swift Air 14 brought down slightly, and suggest watching for sale pricing if you're looking to buy when it's available later this summer. As previously mentioned, I haven't had a chance to use the Acer Swift Air 14 for an extended period, but based on my limited time with it, I'm confident it's a solid contender to the MacBook Neo. It has better/faster I/O, more storage and RAM options, and a colorful palette, but it's still a Windows PC, and 8GB of RAM on a Mac just isn't the same as on a PC. As of now, I'd still go with the Neo because its performance, user experience, and display are just so good for the price. The Neo is alsocheaperthan the Swift Air 14, which is hard to believe since it competes with it -- and even beats it -- in multiple categories. As of now, Windows PC manufacturers have yet to fully address the $499 student pricing on the Neo. Also:After using MacBook Neo, it's clear Windows needs to rethink its PC strategy (and fast) Sure, the Neo has trade-offs (no keyboard backlighting, fewer ports), but it makes up for them with Apple's rich ecosystem of integrations, a very good trackpad, solid performance, and better value.

When Jonathan Perera bought a 36-foot Bluebird school bus in January 2020, he set one rule for himself before the first seat ever came out. “I went into the project knowing that I wasn’t going to treat this like every other school bus conversion that I had seen online,” he says — and the finished bus makes good on that promise. He paid $7,000 for the flat-nose Bluebird, a 130,000-mile body chosen for its minimal rust and its short wheelbase relative to its length. Two years and more than $170,000 later, that retired school bus has become a polished, four-season home that Jonathan has driven roughly 11,000 miles across the United States with his Siberian Husky, Skye. He partnered with Skoolie.com in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where the crew stripped the interior, raised the roof a full 20 inches, rebuilt the walls in steel, and brought in about $20,000 of custom woodwork. A certified life coach and small-business consultant who also teaches snowboarding in the winter, Jonathan runs his work from the road and filled the bus with design cues collected on his travels: a Moroccan-inspired backsplash that nods to his grandmother, arches and exposed beams borrowed from a villa on Mexico’s Holbox Island, and art and ceramics gathered from New Mexico to Canada. Let’s step inside. Images courtesy ofJonathan Perera(@thejonathanperera) Rather than wall off the driver’s area, Jonathan turned it into the social heart of the front of the bus. A single captain’s chair sits beside a leather sofa that wraps into the nose, and a live-edge shelf runs above the windscreen for plants, books, and travel finds. Keeping the original front glass means the whole space stays flooded with light and frames whatever landscape he’s parked in that week. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera The galley sits in the middle of the bus and runs like a true residential kitchen. A full-size four-burner propane range anchors the cooking wall, paired with an electric fridge-freezer, sage-green custom cabinets built by a North Carolina woodworker, and sleek black countertops. The brick-style backsplash is a deliberate nod to the zellige tilework of Jonathan’s Moroccan grandmother, and warm under-cabinet lighting keeps the whole zone glowing after dark. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera Across from the kitchen, a pair of leather chairs and a drop-leaf butcher-block table form a compact dinette tucked under a curtained window. It’s a small move with a big payoff: the seating converts into a twin guest bed, so the bus can host a friend without sacrificing its everyday layout. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera The living zone proves you don’t have to choose between cozy and modern. A custom ambrosia-maple shelving unit conceals a flat-screen TV behind its live-edge tiers, while a genuine wood stove sits on a curved hearth wrapped in star-pattern tile, with a built-in niche for firewood below. A gallery wall of masks, mirrors, and hand-drawn art — plus a dedicated dog bed for Skye — gives the space the feel of a small cabin rather than a vehicle. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera Look up and the ceiling tells a story. Exposed wood beams and arched doorways were inspired by a villa Jonathan stayed in on Holbox Island, Mexico, and they do the hard work of breaking up the long, boxy footprint a bus naturally has. Underfoot, chevron-laid luxury vinyl plank was chosen partly for how well it conducts the heat from the floors below, and many of the finishing touches — ceramic claywork from New Mexico, window treatments from Colorado, hand-drawn art from Canada — were collected on the road, each one carrying its own memory. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera The bathroom is split across the hallway, and that layout is doing more than it looks. The toilet and vanity sit on one side while the shower sits directly opposite — a configuration that neatly conceals the rear wheel wells and lets a guest use the toilet even while Jonathan is in the shower. The vanity pairs a concrete vessel sink with a black counter, white herringbone tile, and a medicine cabinet hidden behind the mirror. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera A composting toilet keeps the bus genuinely off-grid, set into its own tiled room with a tongue-and-groove wood ceiling and a small storage shelf above. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera The shower opposite feels almost spa-like: a teak surround, patterned Moroccan-style tile, a water-efficient Nebia spa shower head, and a built-in speaker so there’s always music on the road. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera At the back, a lofted queen bed reached by a step ladder sits beneath large windows and a brass sconce, dressed with travel art and warm, earthy textiles. The real story here is underneath: the platform hides a six-drawer dresser and a dedicated shoe closet, and the cavity below holds 100 gallons of fresh water, the in-floor heating system, two snowboards, and Skye’s extra food — a reminder of just how much a thoughtfully planned bus can swallow without feeling cramped. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera Facing the bed, a full-height wardrobe built from figured ambrosia maple gives Jonathan something most road dwellers go without: real hanging space. Behind its two doors is a proper clothes rail over a deep drawer, with two more drawers below — the kind of everyday storage that makes full-time bus life sustainable rather than a constant exercise in compromise. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera This bus isn’t a fair-weather build. Twelve hundred watts of rooftop solar, alternator charging when the engine runs, and an optional 50-amp shore-power hookup keep the lights on, while the wood stove, heated floors, and two backup heaters handle the cold. Jonathan put all of it to the test parking a winter at 10,000 feet of elevation, where temperatures dropped to -5°F — and he and Skye stayed warm. Image courtesy of Jonathan Perera This conversion is the work of Jonathan Perera, who lives and travels in the bus full-time with his Husky, Skye. You can follow the journey and his coaching work here: Subscribe to our free newsletters for more tiny homes like this: This post may containaffiliate linksand/or sponsored content. Leave a Comment Name* Email* Website Comment Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.Learn how your comment data is processed. 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The Blueair Mini Restful is one of the most interesting air purifiers I've tested. Not because it does purification differently, but because it combines it with a sunrise alarm clock and wake-up light in a single compact device that sits neatly on a bedside table. The purification is strong and whisper-quiet on the lower settings, and the wake-up light is impressively bright for its size. The alarm's light graduation could be smoother, the app can be laggy at times, and it's not as compact as I'd like, but it offers something highly original and genuinely useful and is worth the higher price. Powerful purification airflow Compact, attractive design Impressively bright wake-up light Quiet on lower settings Built in USB-C charger Sunrise graduation not always smooth App is obligatory but can be slow to respond No voice assistant support Why you can trust TechRadarWe spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best.Find out more about how we test. The Blueair Mini Restful Sunrise Clock Air Purifier is a three-in-one device — technically a four-in-one if you include the built-in USB charger — that combines an air purifier, a sunrise alarm clock and a wake-up light in a single unit. It launched as part of Blueair's Sleep collection with a clear USP: rather than cluttering your nightstand with separate devices, one appliance handles the air quality, the light and the alarm. If you've been browsing thebest compact air purifiersfor a bedroom, the Mini Restful sits in a category of its own. The purification uses Blueair's HEPASilent technology, which captures 99.97% of particles down to 0.1 microns — finer than a standard HEPA filter — and my hayfever symptoms were noticeably more manageable on mornings after I'd had the Mini Restful running. It runs across three fan speeds plus a Night mode, covers rooms up to 33m² / 355 sq ft, and is QuietMark certified. The brand claims noise levels of 21dB on its lowest setting whereas my own tests averaged 32dB, much of which was ambient. In reality, it's whisper quiet and I could easily run it through the night without disturbing my sleep. I even forgot to switch it off a lot of the time because it's so quiet, I didn't realize it was still running. What makes it stand out most from other purifiers I've tested is the wake-up light: a circular ring below the touchscreen display that brightens gradually over 15–30 minutes before your alarm time. This is designed to mimic natural sunrise, and you can also choose from multiple alarm sounds via the app, including birdsong, soft tones, and rainfall. This wake-up light is impressively bright for its size and the whole appliance's design is attractive enough for you to actually want on your bedside table. I tested the Blueair Mini Restful in summer so while it helped rouse me gently, it's hard to judge exactly how effective it would be in the depths of winter, say, when a more gentle wake-up is most needed. At 11.8in / 30cm tall and just 2.36lbs / 1.07kg, it sits comfortably on a standard nightstand, and the USB-C port at the back means it can charge your phone too, saving you even more space by eliminating the need for a separate charger. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. My biggest complaint about the Mini Restful is the Blueair app, which doesn't quite live up to the rest of the device's performance. When it works, it's great — intuitive and clean. Yet there's no way to track air quality levels, and during my review period there was often a lag between adjusting settings and the device responding. This became frustrating quickly. The connectivity dropped completely three times during the four weeks of tests and I had to fully reconnect to my Wi-Fi and phone. For anyone who suffers from allergies and has been meaning to try a sunrise alarm, the Mini Restful makes a compelling case that one device can do all of it well. But even if you already own one of thebest air purifierson the market and a separate sunrise alarm, the Mini Restful makes a strong argument for consolidating. It will definitely feel like an upgrade. The Blueair Mini Restful is available directly fromBlueair USandBlueair UK, as well as fromAmazon US,Amazon UK,WalmartandJohn Lewis. It has a list price of $199.99 / £169, which converts to about AU$280, but at the time of writing it's not available in Australia. On purification alone, it's easy to find cheaper options. Blueair's own £79Blue Pure Mini Max, the £59.99GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier Liteand the £149.99Levoit Core 300Sare all strong compact options that cost less and if all you want is cleaner air in a bedroom, any of those will do the job well. However, none of them has a sunrise alarm or wake-up light. Nor do they charge your phone. In fact, there is no direct equivalent on the market — no other purifier currently combines HEPASilent filtration with a built-in sunrise alarm and wake-up light in a single bedside device. This means the real question isn't how it compares to other purifiers, but whether it's cheaper and better than buying two separate devices. On that measure, it mostly wins. TheHatch Restore 3($169.99 / £220) is widely considered the best standalone sunrise alarm clock you can buy, while a compact bedroom purifier like theLevoit Core 300Sadds another $99 / £90 on top. That's $260 / £240 for two devices that take up more space, require two separate apps and two separate power outlets. The Mini Restful does both jobs for $199.99 / £169 in a single unit that sits comfortably on a bedside table. The trade-off is that neither function quite matches what a dedicated device delivers. The sunrise graduation isn't as smooth as the Hatch Restore 3, and the purification coverage is limited to spaces up to 33m² / 355 sq ft. If you need serious room coverage or a flawless sunrise simulation, you'd be better served buying separately. But for a standard bedroom and anyone who wants to simplify their nightstand, the value case is very strong. Replacement filterscost $29.99 / £24 and need changing every nine months — a running cost worth budgeting for, even though it's in line with most other comparable purifiers. List price $199.99 / £169 (about AU$280) Fan speeds 4 Oscillation 360 degrees Filtration 99.97% of particles to 0.1 microns Filters Particle & Carbon (HEPASilent) Control Touchscreen display, Blueair app Wake-up light brightness 3 levels via touchscreen, slider control via app Noise levels 32dB Height 11.8 inches / 30cm Base diameter 6.7 inches / 17cm Weight 2.36lbs / 1.07kg The Mini Restful is one of the better-looking air purifiers I've had in my bedroom, which matters more than it might sound. Most purifiers are designed for corners and shelves where nobody has to look at them. They're functional, but they largely earn their keep by blending in. The Mini Restful is instead designed to stand out, and Blueair has clearly put effort into the aesthetic. The woven fabric exterior, which is available in Coastal Beige or Midnight and can be removed and cleaned, feels closer to an Alexa speaker than a home appliance. For comparison, the Levoit Core 300S — a purifier I rate highly for performance — is a plain white cylinder that would look out of place on my nightstand. At 11.8 inches / 30cm tall and 6.7 inches / 17cm across, it has a similar footprint to a bedside lamp, albeit slightly more imposing. It's taller than I had expected for something described as a bedside device and it's not as compact as I'd like (the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max, for instance, is shorter and lighter) but it does fit comfortably. I could fit the purifier and my phone charger on my nightstand without it feeling cluttered. At 2.36lbs / 1.07kg, it's also light enough to pick up and move without any effort. The cord runs neatly through the base and plugs into a standard outlet, and at the back there's a USB-C port for charging your phone overnight. This is easy to reach without having to move the unit, and it's one of those small additions that makes a real difference to how the product fits into a bedside routine. All of the controls sit on the top of the device, arranged around a circular touchscreen display. The display shows the time, current fan speed and filter status at a glance, and is the main interface for adjusting settings manually. It's responsive and readable in low light and the icons are intuitive — power, fan speed, display lock and purification mode are all clearly differentiated. I found I could adjust settings without turning the main light on after the first few days of use. The display can also be locked via the app if you want to prevent accidental changes overnight. Just below the display is the light ring — a circular band that serves as both the wake-up light and a soft night light. It's a smaller lit area than you'd find on a dedicated sunrise alarm like the Hatch Restore 3, which uses its entire face as a light source, and I was skeptical that such a narrow ring could produce enough light to actually wake me. It did, and it looked elegant doing so. Setup is straightforward. The Mini Restful arrives in a simple box with the device, a cord and a plug — thread the cord through the base, attach the plug, remove the plastic cover from the filter inside and you're done, in under two minutes. From there you download the free Blueair app, create an account, and connect the device to your home Wi-Fi. The whole process took me around five minutes, and the app walks you through each step clearly. It's here that you'll set your alarm times, choose your wake sounds, adjust the sunrise duration, and create purification schedules. The one ergonomic issue I found is that having everything on top means you need to lean over to adjust anything manually when the unit is at table height. It's a minor inconvenience rather than a dealbreaker, and in practice I used the app for most adjustments after the first week, but it's not ideal. Overall, this is a product that has been designed with the bedroom specifically in mind, and it shows in almost every decision Blueair has made. The Mini Restful has two jobs to do — clean the air and wake you up gently — and it approaches both with more conviction than I expected from a device of this size. I tested it over four weeks as my primary bedroom purifier and alarm clock, running it every night and monitoring air quality via the Blueair app each morning. I also measured noise levels at each fan speed using a decibel meter, and ran the sunrise alarm as my sole alarm throughout the review period rather than keeping a backup. Starting with the purification. The HEPASilent filtration captures 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns, which is finer than a standard HEPA filter, and covers dust, pollen, pet dander and most common allergens with ease. I suffer from hayfever and the review period coincided with peak pollen season, which gave me a useful real-world test. On mornings after running the Mini Restful through the night on speed 1 or 2, I noticed a genuine difference: less of the throat tightness and eye irritation I'd normally get. To test the purification speed specifically, I sprayed deodorant directly at the unit for five seconds on both the lowest and highest settings, then timed how long it took for the air quality reading in the app to return to normal. On the lowest setting it took around 45 minutes to fully clear. On the highest setting it took just 12 minutes — a significant difference. The app's air quality history chart, which shows readings over the past 24 hours and 30 days, is useful for tracking these changes and gave me a clear picture of how conditions shifted. On noise, the Mini Restful is super quiet. Blueair claims 21dB on the lowest speed; my measurements put it at around 32dB. This sounds like a huge difference but the purifier is almost inaudible, even in a quiet room. Speed 2 registers around 35dB, which produces a gentle white noise that actually helped me sleep rather than disturbing me. Speed 3 is noticeably louder at around 48dB — not unpleasant, but enough that I wouldn't choose to run it while trying to fall asleep. The Night mode handles the transition well though, stepping the fan down to its quietest setting automatically, and I left it on this mode for the majority of the review period. Blueair says the Mini Restful works best in rooms between 14–33m² / 151–355 sq ft, which will cover most standard bedrooms. I tested it in a medium-sized room and found it kept up well, with the air quality sensor registering improvements within 20–30 minutes of switching on after a day with the windows open. It won't cope with large open-plan spaces — for that you'd need something with considerably more power, like theDyson HushJet Compact— but for a bedroom it's more than adequate. The wake-up light is the more interesting part of the performance story. The light ring is small relative to a dedicated sunrise alarm but on its highest brightness setting it lit the room enough to wake me without the alarm sound triggering at all on several mornings. The three manual brightness levels via the touchscreen are useful, and the app's slider control allows finer adjustment if you want to dial it in precisely. The issue is with the graduation. The light is supposed to brighten gradually over 15–30 minutes before your alarm time, mimicking a natural sunrise. For the most part it does, and on the mornings it worked as intended the experience was gentler than waking to a conventional alarm. But on several occasions — I counted at least six across the four-week review period — the light jumped to full brightness abruptly rather than easing up to it, which is jarring. It doesn't ruin the experience entirely but it stops the Mini Restful from matching the consistently smooth graduation of a dedicated wake-up light. If the sunrise simulation is the primary reason you're considering this, that inconsistency is worth noting. Elsewhere, the alarm sounds themselves are pleasant and varied — birdsong, soft tones, rainfall — and the volume is adjustable via the app. Despite a small number of flaws, I can barely fault the hardware of the Blueair Mini Restful. The same can't be said for the app though, sadly. Firstly, the Blueair app isn't optional. You can use the touchscreen to turn the device on and off and cycle through fan speeds, but doing anything of note, such as setting alarms, choosing wake sounds, adjusting the sunrise duration, creating purification schedules and checking air quality history, all require the app. This is great when it works. The interface is clean and logically laid out, with the device status and filter life all visible without having to dig through menus. Setting a sunrise alarm takes seconds: you pick a time, choose a sound, set the brightness duration between and you're done. The filter replacement reminder is useful; the display lock feature is a sensible addition for overnight use; and the scheduling tools are flexible enough to set different purification levels for different times of day. However, knowing how to view live air quality readings isn't obvious, and I ended up having toGooglefor help. Even then, you can only see the current outdoor air reading (via the Outdoor air section on the homepage) and not a live, room-by-room chart. Then there's the problem with lag. There was a consistent, frustrating delay between adjusting a setting in the app and the device responding throughout almost the entire review period. This could be anything from a few seconds to almost 30 seconds on occasion. Switching fan speeds via the app often took longer than just tapping the top of the unit, which defeats part of the point of having remote control in the first place. What's more, during my four-week review period the connection dropped completely three times, requiring a full reconnection through the app each time. I'd find myself checking the app before bed to make sure the alarm was still set and the connection was still live, which is exactly the kind of friction a product like this should be eliminating. The absence of any smart home integration is also a real gap. There's no HomeKit support, Alexa skill or Google Home compatibility, which means the Mini Restful exists entirely within its own ecosystem. For anyone who controls their bedroom environment through a smart home setup — lights, heating, other devices — the Mini Restful sits outside all of that. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's a limitation that feels out of step with both the price and what other, similar connected bedroom devices offer. Blueair has clearly invested in the app's design and the range of features it offers, and the bones are good but the execution needs a lot of work. Attribute Notes Score Value Pricier than a standalone purifier, but replaces two devices at a lower combined cost. 4/5 Design Attractive, compact and genuinely bedroom-appropriate, with a few ergonomic niggles. 4.5/5 Performance Strong purification and a capable wake-up light, let down slightly by occasional abrupt sunrise graduation. 4.5/5 App Clean interface with useful features, but lag and connectivity drops are a real problem. 3/5 You suffer from allergies or hayfever The HEPASilent filtration captures particles down to 0.1 microns and is quiet enough to run through the night without disturbing your sleep. You want to simplify your nightstand The Mini Restful replaces a purifier, a wake-up light and a phone charger in a single device. You want a gentler start to the morning Waking to a gradually brightening light is a meaningfully better experience than a conventional alarm. You want seamless sunrise simulation The light graduation is inconsistent and a dedicated wake-up light like the Hatch Restore 3 will do it more reliably. You rely heavily on smart home integration There's no HomeKit, Alexa or Google Home support. The Mini Restful operates entirely within its own app ecosystem. You need to purify a large room Its 33m² / 355 sq ft upper limit makes it a bedroom device only. For larger spaces you'd be better served by something like the Blueair Blue Max 3250i or the Dyson HushJet Compact. If you're not sure whether the Blueair Mini Restful is the right air purifier for you, here are two other options to consider: Goveelife Smart Air Purifier Lite A portable air purifier that makes a noticeable difference to air quality, and unlike the Blueair Mini Restful, has smart home connectivity. We weren't very impressed by its aromatherapy feature, though. Read our fullGoveelife Smart Air Purifier Lite review Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max A very affordable, efficient little air purifier, the Mini Max isn't as feature-packed as the Mini Restful, but far exceeded our expectations during testing. Read our fullBlueair Blue Pure Mini Max review I used the Blueair Mini Restful as my main bedroom purifier and alarm clock for four weeks, running it every night and monitoring the air quality readings in the app each morning. To test purification speed, I sprayed deodorant directly at the unit for five seconds on both the lowest and highest fan settings, then timed how long it took for the air quality reading in the app to return to normal. I measured noise levels at each fan speed using a mobile phone decibel meter and ran the sunrise alarm as my sole morning alarm throughout the review. I also tested the app's scheduling tools, the USB-C charging port and the manual touchscreen controls. Read more abouthow we test. First reviewed May 2026 Victoria Woollaston is a freelance science and technology journalist with more than a decade’s experience writing for Wired UK, Alphr, Expert Reviews, TechRadar, Shortlist and the Sunday Times. She has a keen interest in next-generation technology and its potential to revolutionise how we live and work. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Frank Del Rio, ex presidente e amministratore delegato di Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, ha intentato causa contro la società e quattro ex membri del consiglio di amministrazione per mancati compensi di consulenza. Del Rio sostiene di essere stato indotto ad andare in pensione anticipata, in parte per risparmiare sulle spese di compensazione, e che gli amministratori non abbiano mai avuto intenzione di rispettare un accordo verbale per 4 anni e mezzo di consulenza retribuita. Accusa di frode, violazione del contratto e di cospirazione per nascondere il fatto che non avrebbe ricevuto alcun compenso oltre i primi 2 anni e mezzo. Con la denuncia Del Rio chiede milioni di dollari di risarcimento per danni subiti. La stampa statunitense ha riportato come Nclh abbia rifiutato di commentare. Tra gli altri imputati figurano gli ex amministratori Russell Galbut, che ha lasciato l’incarico nell’agosto del 2024, e Harry Curtis, Mary Landry e Stella David, che si sono dimessi a marzo nell’ambito di un rimpasto del consiglio di amministrazione sollecitato dall’azionista Elliott Investment. Alla fine del 2022, Del Rio ha negoziato un accordo di pensionamento anticipato per dimettersi nel giugno 2023 e lavorare come consulente. Poiché lasciare l’incarico a metà anno gli sarebbe costato molti milioni di dollari in mancati compensi, è stato concordato – secondo la sua denuncia – che avrebbe ricevuto come consulente 1 milione di dollari a trimestre per 4 anni e mezzo, da luglio 2023 fino alla fine del 2027. Quando Del Rio ricevette l’accordo scritto da firmare, invece di 4 anni e mezzo e 18 milioni di dollari, i termini prevedevano 2 anni e mezzo e 10 milioni di dollari. Gli fu detto che Nclh non poteva presentare ai suoi azionisti l’accordo di consulenza di 4 anni e mezzo e 18 milioni di dollari a causa di recenti mancate approvazioni del voto consultivo sulla remunerazione dei dirigenti tra il 2020 e il 2023, periodo in cui l’azienda si stava riprendendo dalla pandemia di Covid. Tali mancate approvazioni avrebbero potuto mettere a rischio la rielezione degli amministratori. Del Rio ha però affermato di essere stato informato che, firmando l’accordo di due anni e mezzo, Nclh avrebbe rispettato la promessa verbale di ulteriori due anni, modificando l’accordo scritto prima della sua scadenza. Dopo il 2025, tuttavia, non avrebbe ricevuto il pagamento per i due anni aggiuntivi previsti. Del Rio ha stimato che il suo compenso per il 2023, se non si fosse dimesso da Ceo, sarebbe stato compreso tra 22 e 32 milioni di dollari. Il suo precedente contratto di lavoro includeva una clausola di non concorrenza della durata di un anno e il contratto di consulenza ha esteso tale clausola. La denuncia di Del Rio sostiene inoltre che gli amministratori abbiano tratto in inganno gli azionisti riguardo ai suoi servizi di consulenza, affermando in una ‘delega di voto’ che egli rappresentava una risorsa preziosa per il consiglio di amministrazione in materia di cantieristica navale, finanziamento del credito all’esportazione, decarbonizzazione, attività di lobbying nel settore e altre questioni. In realtà, però, sebbene Del Rio fosse “pronto, disponibile e in grado di consigliare e consultare Nclh su qualsiasi questione rilevante”, la società non avrebbe mai richiesto il suo parere o la sua consulenza su alcuna questione, rendendo, a suo dire, la delega fornita agli azionisti come richiesto dalla SEC “falsa, ingannevole e fuorviante”. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

L’italiana Alessandra Maderni, fondatrice e amministratrice della società Dreamology Labs Inc., ha intentato una causa federale da quasi 2 miliardi di dollari in Florida, presso il Tribunale distrettuale degli Stati Uniti (qui il documento), nei confronti di Msc Crociere, la sua divisione statunitense e il presidente esecutivo Pierfrancesco Vago. Oggetto di contenzioso è la contestazione di una serie di azioni relative all’uso improprio della proprietà intellettuale e altre rivendicazioni, con danni stimati in poco meno di 1,9 miliardi di dollari. Dreamology Labs, nota per le sue iniziative nel campo dell’intrattenimento esperienziale e della tecnologia applicata ai viaggi, tra cui il franchise Shipsomnia e la piattaforma XploraWorld, sostiene che Msc Crociere e i suoi dirigenti abbiano avuto accesso a materiale proprietario in virtù di accordi di non divulgazione tra il 2019 e il 2025 ma tale materiale sarebbe stato utilizzato per sviluppare attrazioni a bordo delle navi di Msc Crociere senza il dovuto riconoscimento o compenso. Undici sono i capi d’accusa, tra cui appropriazione indebita di segreti commerciali, violazione del diritto d’autore, violazione di accordi di riservatezza e azioni fraudolente, oltre ad accuse di cattiva condotta relative a pratiche commerciali scorrette e abuso di potere aziendale. Msc Crociere con una nota ha replicato spiegando di essere a conoscenza della denuncia presentata respingendo fermamente ogni addebito e annunciando di volersi tutelare contro affermazioni false e diffamatorie. “Msc Cruises – è scritto nella nota della compagnia armatrice della famiglia Aponte – conferma di essere a conoscenza della procedura avviata da Dreamology Labs e dal suo Ceo Alessandra Maderni davanti al Tribunale di Miami. La società respinge con fermezza ogni addebito e tutelerà i propri diritti nelle sedi competenti, anche mediante azioni tese ad accertare la responsabilità di Dreamology Labs e della Signora Maderni per le loro affermazioni false e diffamatorie. Poiché la vicenda è oggetto di un procedimento giudiziario, la società non rilascerà ulteriori commenti”. Il caso è ancora in corso e la valutazione dei danni è soggetta a ulteriori verifiche legali e peritali. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Gente di Mare Srl, centro livornese di formazione marittima parte del gruppo Fratelli Cosulich, autorizzato dal Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti italiano, ha avviato una collaborazione con Carnival Corporation, la più grande compagnia di crociere a livello globale, per sviluppare programmi di formazione dedicati al personale marittimo. “Con uffici operativi a Livorno, Genova e Trieste, Gente di Mare è un attore ben consolidato nella formazione e nella gestione del personale marittimo, con una forte presenza nei principali hub industriali italiani. Gente di Mare, società controllata dal Gruppo Fratelli Cosulich e parte della sua business unit Shipmanagement Services, sta proseguendo il suo percorso di crescita all’interno del settore marittimo nell’ambito della più ampia strategia del Gruppo volta a rafforzare ed espandere le proprie attività di servizi marittimi. Sfruttando la rete internazionale del Gruppo, l’esperienza nel settore e le relazioni di lunga data in tutta l’industria dello shipping, Gente di Mare sta sviluppando ulteriormente il proprio ruolo di punto di riferimento per la formazione marittima e lo sviluppo professionale” ha spiegato una nota. La collaborazione con Carnival Corporation rappresenta un passo significativo in questa direzione: “Carnival Corporation opera a livello globale con una flotta di oltre 90 navi da crociera e un portafoglio di alcuni dei marchi più riconosciuti del settore, tra cui Costa Crociere, Princess Cruises e P&O Cruises, che la rendono uno dei maggiori datori di lavoro nel settore marittimo. Questa iniziativa rappresenta un passo importante per il territorio, con l’obiettivo di rafforzare il ruolo di Livorno e della Toscana come hub strategici per la formazione marittima, creando al contempo nuove opportunità di sviluppo professionale. La collaborazione svilupperà progressivamente attività formative che uniscono l’esperienza operativa internazionale di Carnival Corporation con le competenze e il quadro normativo di Gente di Mare, garantendo il pieno allineamento sia con gli standard internazionali che con le normative italiane”. “Questo è un traguardo importante per Livorno e per l’intero sistema marittimo italiano” ha dichiarato Elena Di Tizio, Ceo di Gente di Mare: “Questa collaborazione ci permette di portare sul territorio un progetto internazionale, valorizzando le competenze locali e creando nuove opportunità di sviluppo per i professionisti del mare” “Il progetto contribuisce al continuo miglioramento degli standard per i marittimi a bordo delle nostre navi da crociera, che hanno recentemente consolidato la loro reputazione nazionale ampliando le operazioni e approfondendo il coinvolgimento con le istituzioni. L’obiettivo è perseguire il traguardo a lungo termine di sviluppare un modello di formazione avanzato che integri qualità, innovazione e sicurezza, supportando così la crescita del capitale umano all’interno di un settore vitale per l’economia regionale” ha aggiunto Mark Jackson, Senior Vice President e Managing Director, Csmart, Carnival Corporation. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Nel corso della seduta del Comitato Direttivo dell’Unione delle Province d’Italia è stata formalizzata la delega alla portualità al presidente della Provincia di Savona, Pierangelo Olivieri. Lo ha spiegato una nota della Provincia di Savona: “Il nuovo incarico sancisce il ruolo nel seguire, a livello nazionale, i principali dossier del settore, a partire dal processo di riforma del sistema portuale italiano. L’Upi è già coinvolta nei tavoli tecnici attivati in sede di Conferenza Stato-Regioni, con l’obiettivo di consentire anche alle Province di accompagnare il percorso di riforma in modo costruttivo e orientato alle soluzioni, nell’ambito del confronto istituzionale con Governo e Parlamento, in vista dell’avvio dell’iter parlamentare”. Il provvedimento, punta a rafforzare la competitività del sistema portuale nazionale, superando frammentazioni amministrative e disomogeneità programmatorie che hanno storicamente rallentato la realizzazione delle opere. In questo contesto, il sistema delle province intende contribuire alla discussione sul riordino della legge 28 gennaio 1994, n. 84. “Tra le priorità, emerge la necessità di evitare processi decisionali troppo distanti dai contesti locali, che potrebbero ridurre la capacità di risposta alle specificità infrastrutturali, operative e produttive dei singoli scali. Al contempo, risulta fondamentale chiarire il rapporto tra il nuovo quadro strategico nazionale e gli strumenti di pianificazione locale – quali i Documenti di Pianificazione Strategica di Sistema, i Piani regolatori portuali e gli Accordi di programma – al fine di prevenire sovrapposizioni e incertezze attuative” ha proseguito la nota. Nell’ottica dell’Unione delle province “particolare attenzione è inoltre rivolta al tema della classificazione dei porti in relazione alla rete Ten-T, che potrebbe penalizzare scali non core ma strategici per specifiche filiere industriali e per l’equilibrio dei sistemi logistici regionali. L’obiettivo è quello di elaborare proposte migliorative equilibrate, realistiche e attuabili, capaci di valorizzare gli elementi positivi del provvedimento e, al contempo, di correggerne le criticità”. “L’ambito della portualità e della blue economy è ritenuto meritevole di un’attenzione particolare da parte della nostra associazione, quale leva strategica per la valorizzazione e lo sviluppo delle diverse piattaforme logistiche” ha dichiarato Olivieri. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Descarbonizar los puertos no es una tarea sencilla, pero un consorcio británico acaba de dar un gran paso en esa dirección. Han validado un centro de energía flotante e independiente de la red eléctrica que utiliza hidrógeno para suministrar electricidad directamente a los barcos. El proyectosuperó con éxito una fase de pruebas de seis mesesrespaldada por el programaClean Maritime Demonstrator Competition. Durante este periodo se evaluaron aspectos hidrodinámicos, estructurales y operativos, confirmando que es viable integrar tecnologías actuales en una plataforma modular y flotante. El sistema consta de tres plataformas hexagonales que, juntas,ocupan unos 1.200 metros cuadrados sobre el agua. Alberga baterías con una capacidad de 45 MWh, pilas de combustible de hidrógeno y fuentes deenergía renovablea bordo. El sistema es capaz de entregarhasta 5 megavatios de electricidad de forma continua. Esto es suficiente para alimentar barcos medianos, como algunos cruceros, utilizando conexiones estándar de puerto 6,6 y 11 kilovoltios mientras se encuentran amarrados. La gran ventaja de esta idea es que, por fin, nos podemos olvidar de lo que para muchos es el principal inconveniente, que es la electrificación portuaria: la propia red eléctrica terrestre. Llevar energía de alta potencia a un muellesuele ser una pesadilla logística y económica. Entre los trámites para los permisos, las obras y la falta de capacidad de la red local, un proyecto tradicional puede tardar fácilmente de tres a siete años en completarse. Al colocar la infraestructura directamente sobre el agua de forma independiente, los puertos pueden ahorrarse estas obras tan complejas y, de paso, acelerar la reducción de sus emisiones. En cuanto a su rendimiento a nivel operativo,la plataforma está diseñada para entregar unos 91 MWh semanales de energía. Para poder hacerlo de forma constante, consume entre 7.500 y 8.000 kilos de hidrógeno a la semana, almacenados en contenedores de baja presión integrados en la misma estructura. Lo interesante es que las recargas de hidrógeno se hacen mediante tanques móviles compatibles con las normas ISO. De este modo, los puertos no necesitan invertir desde el primer día en costosas instalaciones fijas de almacenamiento de hidrógeno, lo que reduce considerablemente las barreras de entrada para adoptar la tecnología. El funcionamiento interno es bastante práctico. En lugar de depender de grandes generadores, el sistema utiliza pilas de combustible de 1.3 MV para cargar de forma constante las baterías de a bordo. Así, cuando un barco atraca, la energía se puede transferir con rapidez. La plataformatambién cuenta con 146 kW de paneles solares que ayudan a reducir el consumo de hidrógeno. Finalmente, para garantizar que la estructura soporta el movimiento del agua a largo plazo, la Universidad de Strathclyde realizó ensayos de estabilidad y comportamiento en el mar. Las pruebas respaldaron que se trata de un diseño muy robusto.

Polydrops once noted it went through more than 100 CFD simulations to finalize the thin, tapered form of its wing-likeP21 family camping trailer. But apparently, it wasn't finished. Because as it ruggedized the P21 into off-road form, it also further massaged the vessel's already slippery aerodynamic profile. So whether you're worried about draining the battery of your Rivian R2 or sipping up every last drop of gas during a far-flung backcountry tour, the P21X helps ensure that doesn't happen ... and then it sleeps you and the family comfortably. The first thing we noticed about the P21X wasn't its lifted, slightly ruggedized build but the new aerodynamic design, particularly the fin-like spoiler extending off the rear roofline. But that aerodynamic update came as a result of the off-road modification program. Polydrops started off by lifting the X trailer by 4 inches (10 cm), sliding on some all-terrain tires in the process. The P21X now sits 15 inches (38 cm) clear off the ground and rides on an independent axle-less suspension. Drop your eyes down to the tires, and you can definitely notice some extra aluminum standing behind and above them compared to the P21. To compensate for the lifted body, Polydrops went back to the CFD software to analyze and tweak the aerodynamics package. The P21 always had a rough canoe-like form as viewed from above, its cabin swelling out at the sidewalls to crack open livable space before tapering in at the front and rear ends for better aerodynamics. The P21X body kit pushes that shape further into marine vessel-like territory by adding fins at the tail-end of the roofline, angled inward to further taper the upper rear-end in a way Polydrops can't do with the entire body without squeezing out critical livable space inside. This gives the new trailer a rear profile that looks like a fishtail or swallowtail. The new tail treatment doesn't add to the total length of the new trailer, which lists in at the same namesake 21 feet (6.4 m) as the original P21. That's thanks to the slight slope of the slim, tapered rear wall, which sticks out farthest at the bottom corner. Beyond that big addition, the P21X form looks largely the same as the P21, faceted sides angling outward from the thin rear wall to create interior space, then back inward to meet the hard-dropping roofline at the sharp front edge. Just above that front edge, you'll find the triangularApteranameplate at the nose of the flush-fit full-length rooftop solar panel array. For the P21X, Polydrops grows that setup to 1,300 standard watts, up from the 920-W standard kit atop the P21. The LFP battery bank maintains the same 5-kWh standard capacity with the option to double it to 10 kWh. Campers monitor that electrical system and other hardware using the 7-in touchscreen inside the trailer, which includes Bluetooth connectivity. To help conserve power, Polydrops installs a downsized 10,000-BTU air conditioning/heatpump unit. The trailer also includes a 30-A shore power hookup. The P21X comes with its floor plan standard, not sold in individual add-on modules like in the original P21. The layout is the same as the fully furnished P21, though, splitting the two boat-like V-berth double beds with an aisle-spanning kitchen. The kitchen has a sink console on one side of the trailer and a taller cooking console on the other side. The latter comes equipped with an induction cooktop and microwave, along with cabinetry and counter space. The cooler-style 25-L Dometic CFX3 fridge stows away under the front bed. Polydrops fully deconstructs its bathroom and plumbing system, storing a shower pan with drain away inside a chest next to the kitchen sink cabinet. The faucet is a portableDometic Gounit piped to a 34-L fresh water tank, while the shower is a portableGeyser systemdrawing from the same tank. A standard water heater ensures there's warm water for showering and dishwashing. The P21X webpage doesn't mention anything about a shower curtain, but Polydrops has developed a ceiling-secured deployable curtain for the P21. We assume it will offer it on the P21X as well, at least optionally. That would also create a private space for using the portable toilet, though toilet use might be better left outdoors as the shower room packs up to serve as part of the front bed – so good luck using it at night. The P21X cabin also includes two swivel tables that double as part of the bed platforms. The main table attaches to a pedestal to create a U-shaped dinette at the rear of the trailer. That dining lounge converts into the main 58 x 80-in (147 x 203-cm) bed at night. The second table attaches to a mount up front to create a more informal dining area/workstation at the cushioned seat atop the stored shower pan and the edge of the bed. The two beds together are aimed at sleeping a family of four. The interior stands 6 feet (1.8 m) high at its peak, offering comfortable standing room for most adults. The 2,100-lb (953-kg) P21X checks in a few hundred pounds heavier than the P21 but is still quite lightweight and compatible with a variety of vehicles, including electrics. Polydrops has listed the 21X as a limited-edition trailer and only plans to hand-build 20 examples at its California facility. Pricing starts at $76,900, and buyers can reserve their build slots through the Polydrops website. Source:Polydrops

La escultura pública suele estar ligada a personas reales o colectivos con cierta relevancia en distintos ámbitos de una sociedad. Sin embargo, también existe otro tipo de obra artística cuyo significado supera la realidad para adentrarse en el imaginario colectivo de una población a modo de mito o de figura fantástica. Incluso puede asumir la función de materializar un concepto o una alegoría. En Vigo, el paradigma de esta forma de afrontar el arte es El Sireno, deFrancisco Leiro. El artista de Cambados nunca aceptó ese nombre como fiel reflejo de su creación. Él lo denominóHome peixe, pero la leyenda popular atribuye el bautizo al concejal Francisco Santomé, quien, harto de explicar lo que quería representar Leiro, lo resumió como «unha especie de sireno». En septiembre de 2002, la obra de Francisco Leiro también llegó al campus universitario vigués. El propio autor fue el encargado de descubrirTempo, una alegoría del tiempo esculpida en granito negro atravesado por una veta de cuarzo. Muestra una figura humana inclinada hacia atrás, aunque con la cabeza ligeramente avanzada y soportada por una mano en el mentón con gesto pensativo. Está situada frente a la Facultad de Filología. El entorno de Samil también acoge un mito griego. El tudenseJuan Oliveirase atrevió con el Rapto de Europa, en el que Zeus, transformado en toro, seduce y secuestra a la doncella Europa. Fue colocada en 1991 en la rotonda de unión entre las avenidas de Samil y Europa. Oliveira añadió a la escena la bandera de la Unión Europea. En el 2006 fue instalada en el paseo de Alfonso XII una escultura de bronce aupada en una columna cilíndrica. Fue realizada porXaime Quessada. Estaba conformada por un personaje femenino montado sobre un dragón. Se explicó entonces que la obra era un homenaje a los trovadores de la ría. Ambos personajes superan el ámbito real para introducirse en un espacio plenamente literario. El mundo legendario relacionado con el mar lleva irremediablemente a la figura de la sirena, aquellas doncellas marinas siempre dispuestas a subyugar a los navegantes.Sergio Portelafirmó un ejemplar para el Museo do Mar de Galicia.Manuel Coiafue más lejos al llevar su composición al mar, frente al paseo marítimo de Cangas. Su sirenita emerge de la proa de una embarcación hundida. Mientras el barco fue realizado en granito, la imagen del ser legendario fue elaborada en bronce. El mito del hombre-pez fue tratado porFrancisco Asoreyen su espléndida columna de soporte de la placa de la calle de Eduardo Cabello, en Bouzas. Es una columna de cuatro metros de altura en la que sobresale un relieve de un hombre-tritón que sostiene un ancla. Regresando a la obra de Sergio Portela, el escultor acudió a la alegoría para plantearO susurro, una obra ubicada en la entrada del Verbum. Un hombre, que abraza amorosamente a una mujer, le habla al oído. Son la confianza y la intimidad hechas escultura. La alegoría más clásica del conjunto estatuario público vigués se encuentra en los jardines de As Avenidas. Es el monumento a José Elduayen, realizado porAgustín Querol i Subiratssobre un pedestal creado por Jenaro de la Fuente Domínguez. La alegoría está en las figuras femeninas situadas en las esquinas de la base del conjunto, porque representan los ministerios que dirigió el político decimonónico. Más asombroso es conocer que en lo alto del edificio Albo, situado en la esquina de Gran Vía con Urzaiz, hay una copia de una obra que se puede ver en el Louvre. Se trata de la Victoria de Samotracia, cuyo original fue realizado a comienzos del siglo II a. C. En la mitología griega, se corresponde esa figura con la victoria. La copia que corona este edificio vigués fue realizada porJesús Picón. En 1928 se inauguraba la plaza de Portugal, presidida por una gran fuente. En ella, en forma de relieve, se sitúan dos tritones entrelazados esculpidos porCamilo Fernández Correa, O Roxo. El autor de la reforma del entorno del paseo marítimo de Moaña, el arquitecto Juan Rivas, explicaba en el año 2010 que la escultura denominadaO fisgón, plasmada porManuel Varela, es «el dios del mar de Moaña personificado en un marinero». Así que podría entrar perfectamente en el ámbito de la escultura mitológica. Este mismo artista fue el responsable de realizar la pieza denominadaOndina, que se puede ver en la rotonda del puerto de Cangas. Aúna el elemento mitológico, plasmado en la representación de una diosa marina, y el alegórico, porque el escultor le añadió una crítica a la contaminación de los mares. El gran escultor ourensanoAcisclo Manzanofirmó en Redondela a comienzos del siglo XXI su visión de las Penlas, las niñas que bailan a caballo de las burras durante la Festa da Coca. Las figuras, que llevan alas en sus espaldas, simbolizan el bien y la pureza frente a la maldad del dragón. Desde hace unos años es muy frecuente en Vigo el encargo de piezas escultóricas dedicadas a diferentes colectivos. Ahí están la que homenajea a los donantes de órganos y sangre, realizada porAdrián Oteroy situada en las Avenidas; la memoria de los marineros desaparecidos en el mar, deCándido Pazos; o distintas obras realizadas por alumnos de laEscola de Canteiros, como la que recuerda a los familiares y enfermos de alzhéimer o a los afectados por el párkinson. Incluso podríamos volver a admirar la espléndida plasmación del gigantesco impulso experimentado por Vigo deCamilo Nogueira Martínez, un conjunto alegórico que se encuentra en el interior de la fortaleza de O Castro.

Senior Ryan Looby launched a three-run homer to power the Delsea Regional High School baseball team to an 8-4 win over Mainland in the South Jersey Group 3 championship on Friday. It’s the Crusaders' third sectional title in the last five years. The team (20-6) will chase its dream of a state title when it travels to Central Jersey champion Brick Memorial (24-7) in Monday’s state semifinal game. Looby missed the first part of the season recovering from wrist surgery over the winter. He didn’t play his first game until April 28. His first scholastic home run gave Delsea a 5-3 lead in the third inning. Dom Montana plated two runs while Milo Gebhard and Andrew Weir each scored twice to highlight Delsea’s offensive output. Connor Harrison pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief to shut the door and lock up Delsea’s sectional championship. Mainland finished its season at 18-9 under interim head coach Billy Kern, who replaced Joe Smith in the season's first week of the season. Brick Memorial 7, Northern Burlington 0:The defending state champion and top-seeded Greyhounds were silenced in the sectional final, generating just two hits in the home loss. Northern Burlington finished its season at 24-4. The team suffered its first shutout loss since 2024, a span of 62 games. Brett Walulak and Brenner Pourghassem accounted for Northern’s only two hits, both singles off Brick Memorial starter Brody Moore, who stuck out nine and didn’t walk a batter in his 83-pitch gem. Kingsway 12, Eastern 2:The Dragons earned the program’s first sectional title in 34 years, knocking off the Vikings, who were playing in their fourth straight South Jersey final. Austin Schmidt had two hits, including a triple, and four RBIs while Brayden Thorp drove in three runs and Nate Bott slugged a two-run homer. Tyler Rodgers went the distance for Kingsway, giving up two runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out nine. Haddon Heights 8, Haddonfield 1:The Garnets collected a hit in all seven inning and pushed across a run in six framesen route to their sixth sectional title and first since 2022. Kevin Clark had a pair of RBI doubles, Cole Simon pitched five strong innings and Jake Dillon finished off with two strong frames for the Garnets. The Garnets (20-7) will chase the program’s first state championship next week when they play in Monday’s semifinal round at Central Jersey champion Governor Livingston (27-4). Woodstown 2, Maple Shade 0:Blake Rodriguez and Stone Hassler combined on a three-hitter as the Wolverines earned their first sectional title since 2022 by knocking off the Wildcats. Woodstown (21-8) will travel to Point Pleasant Beach (18-6) for Monday’s state semifinal game. Point Pleasant defeated Shore, 9-1, to win the Central Jersey title. The Wolverines took a 1-0 lead in the third inning with Thomas Tucci’s RBI single and Chase Harding added an insurance run with a solo homer an inning later. That was plenty of offense for Woodstown. Rodriguez covered the first 2 2/3 innings, allowing a pair of hits and three walks while Hassler worked the final 4 1/3 innings with six strikeouts for the win. Maple Shade finished its season at 16-10. The Wildcats generated just three hits, two by Edward Leahy and one by Chase Blum. Tom McGurk is a regional sports editor for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 35 years. If you have a sports story that needs to be told, contact him by emailat tmcgurk@usatodayco.com.Follow him on Twitter at @McGurkSports. Help support local journalism with a digital subscription.

Sign up now:Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Google will pay SpaceX $1.19 billion every month until mid-2029 under the deal. PHOTO: AFP PublishedJun 06, 2026, 10:09 AM UpdatedJun 06, 2026, 06:26 PM Alphabet’s Google has agreed to pay Elon Musk’s SpaceX US$920 million (S$1.19 billion) a month for computing power as part of a cloud services deal that runs until mid-2029, SpaceX’s second such agreement with an AI competitor in a matter of weeks. Google will pay SpaceX the monthly fee from October2025to June 2029, SpaceX said in the filing onJune 5. That amounts to about US$30 billion (S$38.7 billion) through the time of the agreement. If SpaceX fails to deliver access to Nvidia chips as part of the deal by Sept 30, Google has the right to terminate the contract, with a one-month grace period, the filing shows. A Google Cloud spokesperson said the deal would help the company meet demand for its AI services. In its most recent earnings report, Alphabet said Google Cloud’s backlog – the measure of contracted work that has not been recorded as revenue yet – nearly doubled from the prior quarter to more than US$460 billion. “This is a short-term, timely agreement to ensure we have bridge capacity to meet surging customer demand for our agent platform, Gemini Enterprise, which has been even higher than we expected,” the Google spokesperson said in a statement. SpaceX previously signed a similar agreement with Anthropic. The Musk-led company, through its xAI subsidiary, has been looking to shore up revenue and transform its AI business into a compute infrastructure provider – the key business the company has been toutingas part of its initial public offering. Although xAI has fallen behind on coding, it is betting that its edge is in data centre infrastructure, which the three-year-old business has built in Memphis, Tennessee, and is now expanding in Mississippi. The contract gives Google access to 110,000 of Nvidia’s graphics processing unit chips, as well as central processing unit chips, memory chips and other related components. Based on the capacity of Nvidia’s H200 chips, that may represent well over 100MW of computing power – or enough power to energise 75,000 homes at any given moment. The relationship between Google and SpaceX is at once collaborative and competitive. Earlierin 2026, SpaceX disclosed that Google owned a 6.11 per cent stake in the company at the end of 2025. Following the February merger of SpaceX with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence and social media company, Google is now likely to own roughly 5 per cent of SpaceX, according to Bloomberg calculations. The cloud deal is not the only pact that Google and SpaceX have been engaged in talks over. The two companies had been discussing launching the search company’s test products for orbital data centres, a person familiar with the matter said in May. Google previously said it was exploring deals with other launch providers for what the company called Project Suncatcher. Under the pact disclosed onJune 5, either party has the right to terminate the arrangement with 90 days’ notice – the same feature as in Anthropic’s deal. SpaceX, through its AI arm, also has a deal with start-up Cursor, which gives it the right to acquire the company for US$60 billion or pay US$10 billion as a break-up fee. Cursor and xAI are already collaborating on computing resources and coding, Bloomberg reported.BLOOMBERG SpaceX Google AI/artificial intelligence Technology sector

POINT PLEASANT BEACH - Winning the NJSIAA Central Group 1 championship has become familiar to the Point Pleasant Beach High School baseball program. Friday, the Garnet Gulls made it four sectional titles in the last five seasons with an emphatic 9-1 win over Shore Regional. "I think winninng might be the best feeling ever,'' senior center fielder/left handed pitcher Tommy Conroy, who led off a six-run bottom of the third with a home run to left and added a two-run single to plate the final runs of that inning, said. "It's what we're made for.'' Conroy, senior catcher Danny Lubach, senior right-handed pitcher Bennett Moberg and senior shortstop Antonio Acevedo have all been part of three sectional championship teams and the Garnet Gulls' first state finalist team in 2024. "This feeling, I can do this every day,'' Lubach, who had a ground rule double in the third, said. "(Thursday night), I'm going to sleep and I'm just thinking about the possibility. It's a real special team here and it's a great program. These moments never get old. '' Point Beach (18-6) will host Woodstown (21-8) Monday in a Group 1 semifinal. Woodstown defeated Maple Shade 2-0 Friday in the South Group 1 championship game. The Group 1 state championship game is June 14 at 4 p.m. at Rutgers University. Until head coach Angelo Fiore and associate head coach Joe Mazza came to Point Beach 12 seasons ago, the prospect of winning a state championship or even a sectional title was not likely. "Years ago, the players we had here built the foundation,'' Fiore said. "The 2022 group (the team that won Point Beach its first sectional title) were able to break that mould and ice. These kids right here, when Lubach came in as a freshman and Conroy came in as a freshman, they've been able to embrace the culture, lead everybody and set the standard high. We're super proud of them.'' The Garnet Gulls, who have been one of the Shore's best programs in recent seasons, had already taken it to another level this season when they won the prestigious Shore Conference Class A South divisional championship. Class A South has long been the power division in Ocean County. This team became the first Point Beach team in any sport to win a Class A South title and the first Group 1 team to win that title. Class A South has proven its mettle in the state tournament. Brick Memorial won the Central Group 3 championship Friday for the first sectional baseball title in its history with a 7-0 win over defending Group 3 state champion Northern Burlington. Point Beach defeated Brick Memorial twice during the season. More:Brick Memorial baseball has an historic day with first sectional title "Playing the A South schedule is probably the main reason we won (the sectional title),'' Conroy, who also pitched final two innings in relief Friday, said. Five Class A South teams in all advanced to the sectional semifinals. "In A South, you're playing a team every day that is a state tournament team,'' Lubach said. "Opportunities like this would not be possible without that.'' Shore (21-9), which was defeated by Point Beach in the sectional final for the second time in the last three seasons, had recorded four straight shutouts going into Friday's game. Three of those shutouts had come in state tournament games. The Blue Devils had 14 shutouts on the season entering Friday's game. Even with senior left-handed ace Ryan Barham unavailable due to the NJSIAA's pitch count rules, It still figured to be tough for Point Beach to break through and score runs. However, Point Beach worked out nine walks against four pitches. Three of the walks scored runs. The Garnet Gulls also had three batters hit by pitches. "Second time around, we knew we were going to get to them,'' Conroy said. Senior first baseman Dylan Ryan plated the first run with a single to center in the second. Sophomore designated hitter Thomas Slobiski and Ryan had run-scoring walks and senior right fielder Davin Marquez had a run-scoring single in the third to go with Conroy's homer and two-run single. Slobiski had an RBI single and Marquez a run-scoring walk in the fourth. "I feel like we have one of the best lineups in the state. I feel like we can compete with any pitching staff,'' Conroy said. Moberg pitched three-hit ball over the first five innings and struck out four and walked one while throwing 66 pitches to improve to 7-2 on the season. Conroy pitched two innings of one-hit ball and threw 33 pitches. Both will be available under the pitching rule to pitch Monday. It was an historic day for Brick Memorial as it won the first baseball sectional championship in the 46-year history of the school with resoundingly over the defending Group 3 state champion Greyhounds (24-4). The win also enabled Brick Memorial (24-7) to avenge a defeat to Northern Burlington in last year's sectional final. Senior left-hander Brody Moore improved to 8-0 by hurling a complete-game two-hitter on just 82 pitches. He struck out nine, walked none and had a no-hitter for 4 1/3 innings. Moor has struck out 97, walked 16, allowed 40 hits and has a 1.20 earned run average in 40 innings, Moore also had RBI singles in the third and fourth innings. His first run-scoring hit plated the second run of a five-run top of the third. Senior second baseman Trevor Kish led off the third with a home run to left. It was his third homer of the season. Sophomore third baseman Matt McGlynn capped the third inning rally with a three-run double to left. Senior first baseman Dan Golembiewski added an RBI single in the sixth. Brick Memorial will host Delsea (20-6) Monday in a Group 3 semifinal. Delsea defeated Mainland 8-4 Friday in the South 3 championship game.