What is Fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is primarily used to treat severe pain, such as that experienced by patients undergoing surgery or those suffering from chronic pain conditions like cancer. It is known for its potency, being 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, and its rapid onset of action. Because of its effectiveness and strength, fentanyl is prescribed to manage pain when other pain medications are insufficient.

However, fentanyl also has a significant potential for abuse, addiction, and overdose, which has contributed to its involvement in the opioid epidemic. This drug is part of a larger class of substances called opioids, which include both prescription medications and illegal substances like heroin. While fentanyl in its prescribed form is intended for medical use, illicit fentanyl has been increasingly found on the black market, where it is often mixed with other drugs, leading to dangerous and often fatal consequences.

Medical Use of Fentanyl

In medical settings, fentanyl is administered in various forms, including patches, lozenges, and injections. The fentanyl patch is typically used for long-term pain management in patients who are already opioid-tolerant, as it releases the drug gradually over a period of 72 hours. Fentanyl is also used in anesthesia during surgeries to provide quick and effective pain relief.

Fentanyl works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which are responsible for regulating pain and emotions. When fentanyl binds to these receptors, it alters the way the body perceives pain, providing relief from intense pain. In addition to its analgesic properties, fentanyl can induce feelings of euphoria, which is one of the reasons it is so highly sought after in the world of illicit drugs.

The new Xbox would arrive earlier than expected with a great game for its premiere

 Xbox hardware sales recently plummeted ; However, we know that the company will continue betting on new consoles in the future. Thanks to various leaks, we partially know some of their plans for their next console.

Reports from months ago suggest that the next-generation Xbox will debut in 2028 . However, new information indicates that the system will arrive sooner than planned and that it will be accompanied by an important game for its launch.

The new Xbox would arrive in a few years with a new Call of Duty

“Sony is to blame”, Ghost of Tsushima suffers review bombing on Steam due to recent controversy

 

Ghost of Tsushima just debuted on Steam and became the latest PlayStation exclusive to come to PC . We know that its debut on the Valve platform was a success, as it is already the 4th best launch on Sony for computers .

However, the title was not spared from criticism, as it suffered review bombing due to a recent controversy that angered PC players. Steam users took advantage of the reviews to attack Sony for a decision that also affected Helldivers 2 .

Ghost of Tsushima is the target of review bombing for account linking

Ghost of Tsushima was not saved from review bombing on Steam

Sony wants players to link a PlayStation Network account with a Steam account to enjoy its releases on PC. This generated a scandal in the case of Helldivers 2 , to the extent that the company had to reverse its decision.

Enjoying Ghost of Tsushima 's campaign doesn't necessarily require account linking; However, the situation is different with Legends, the multiplayer component. This again angered players, mainly since this requirement caused the game to initially not be sold in 170 countries .

Due to this, the community did not hesitate to review bombing on Steam to send a message to Sony and express its discontent with the linking of accounts in Ghost of Tsushima and in future games of the brand.

Google celebrates Minecraft's 15th anniversary with a special minigame

Google celebrates Minecraft's 15th anniversary with a special minigame

This week is very special for Mojang and Xbox , since 15 years ago Minecraft debuted , the title that has since offered billions of hours of entertainment. We are talking about an icon of the industry and Google was up to the task by launching a trick that allows the title to "play" in today's most used search engine.

If you are a Google user , you surely know about the doodles or Easter eggs that the company launches to celebrate some franchise or event and it has just done so with Minecraft , as it allows users to mine from the results that the search engine returns as if were Steve or Alex from Minecraft .

How to play Minecraft on Google ?

To start the trick you only need to type the word " Minecraft " in the Google search engine , after which the icon of a block of land will appear at the bottom of the screen, which fans will surely recognize instantly.

The trick also works if you type other Minecraft -related words , such as " Creeper ", Steve Minecraf or " Alex Minecraf ".

Apple will spend over US$250 million to expand its Ang Mo Kio campus in Singapore

 Apple is expanding its footprint in Singapore in a big way. The iPhone maker announced that it plans to spend over US$250 million (~S$340 million) to expand its campus in Ang Mo Kio. According to Apple, the expanded campus will provide space for "new roles in AI and other key functions".

A rendering of Apple's upgraded Ang Mo Kio campus. (Image source: Apple)

Apple has had a presence in Singapore for over 40 years. Its operations started here in 1981 with just 72 employees focused on the legendary Apple II. Today, Apple has over 3,600 employees in Singapore and its offices here are an important hub for operations in the region.

Singapore is one of the few places in the world where you can find a Vision Pro lab, and recently, Apple opened Southeast Asia's first Developer Centre here in the one-north district. 

Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, said: 

Singapore is truly a one-of-a-kind place, and we are proud of the connection we’ve built with this dynamic community of creators, learners, and dreamers. With our growing campus, Apple is writing a new chapter in our history here. Our Singapore teams have played an important role in enriching the lives of our customers — and we can’t wait for many more decades of innovation to come.

Construction on the expanded campus will begin later this year. According to Apple, two buildings acquired in 2022 adjacent to the company's existing offices will undergo a major upgrade. 

They give details of the last moments of Verónica Toussaint's life

 The death of the actress and television host Verónica Toussaint, at the age of 48, yesterday, May 16, announced by journalist Ciro Gómez Leyva, surprised the artistic world, since It was unknown that the multifaceted artist was going through a difficult time of health.

Toussaint faced the diagnosis of breast cancer since 2021, detected by a lump in her armpit, with which she fought for three years. To combat the disease, he made changes in his life, such as a diet free of sugar, dairy and flour, in addition to practicing yoga. Years ago, he had also overcome appendix cancer.

Although the famous woman was always very open when informing the audience about her illness and some of her processes to achieve healing, the same did not happen in the weeks before her death.

The last moments of Verónica Toussaint's life are revealed

On the social networks of the former host of "Qué chulada" there are still memories of fun moments recording her podcast "Mala Influencia" with Melissa Moch, photographs with some of her loved ones, such as Chumel Torres, Michel Rodríguez and Paola Rojas, as well as various trips. However, she did not leave any trace of vulnerability.

Friends close to her have assured on social networks that they did not hear from the artist for several days and later learned of her death.

Today, entertainment journalist Michelle Rubalcava, Verónica's former colleague at Imagen TV, narrated what the last moments of the famous woman's life were like, who was hospitalized for approximately 10 days. According to her version, a person from Toussaint's circle revealed to her that she had very painful days: "(The source) tells me 'She was in the hospital last week, today they gave me information about where they took her, she fought until the end, I didn't want anyone to know, it was a very aggressive cancer and the last treatment was very strong and painful,'" the communicator explained.

Veronica always liked to look impeccable, so she would prefer to carry out the last part of her medical treatment in private. On the other hand, she assured that she lost her life accompanied by her mother and family, who had the opportunity to say goodbye to her.

Blue Origin will launch six tourists aboard space after a nearly two-year hiatus

 

Blue Origin's tourist rocket is set to launch passengers into space for the first time in nearly two years, ending a pause caused by a failed unmanned test flight.

The New Shepard rocket and capsule will lift off during a window that opens at 8:30 a.m. CT (9:30 a.m. ET) from Blue Origin's facility on a private ranch in West Texas. A live stream of the mission , called NS-25, will begin at approximately 7:50 a.m. CT (8:50 a.m. ET) on the website of the company founded by Jeff Bezos.

NS-25, Blue Origin's seventh crewed flight to date, will carry six clients aboard the capsule: venture capitalist Mason Angel; Sylvain Chiron, founder of the French craft brewery Brasserie Mont-Blanc; software engineer and entrepreneur Kenneth L. Hess; retired accountant Carol Schaller; aviator Gopi Thotakura; and Ed Dwight, a retired U.S. Air Force captain selected by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to be the country's first black astronaut candidate.

Despite completing his training at Aerospace Research Pilot School and receiving an Air Force recommendation, Dwight ultimately did not enter NASA's Astronaut Corps. He later became a businessman and sculptor; A new National Geographic documentary about black astronauts, "The Space Race ," highlights Dwight's pioneering story.

“I had no intention of being an astronaut. That was the last thing on my bucket list,” Dwight said in the documentary. “But once they gave me the challenge, everything changed.”

Ed Dwight attends a January screening of the documentary "The Space Race" in Houston. At 90, Dwight is headed to space more than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy selected him as the country's first black astronaut candidate. (Credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Dwight will complete that challenge and reach the edge of space at the age of 90, making him the oldest person to venture to such heights, according to a Blue Origin spokesperson.

Learn some tips to sell on the Facebook Marketplace and increase online sales

This is taking into account that it is one of the best ways to reach more people through omnichannel, having a presence in different sales channels (marketplace, own online store, social networks, etc.).

In this scenario, the Facebook Marketplace (online store) is a tool that brings this target audience closer.

According to the study “Social networks in Colombia” by Statista, in 2023, the number of inhabitants of Latin America who use social networks reached a new record and is expected to continue growing.

More specifically, Colombia, with more than 38 million users , is one of the greatest examples of the growth experienced in this sector. In this process, Facebook is a key piece by consolidating itself as the most used platform in the last year both in the Andean country and in many others in the region.

So, activating Facebook Marketplace is very useful, since due to the size of the platform you can reach a large number of potential customers. The marketplace has become one of the favorites over time for entrepreneurs looking to sell easily.

What is Facebook Marketplace for?

The Facebook marketplace is one of the many ways Facebook connects people, as it is relatively easy to use and anyone can use it.

An advantage is that you can find all kinds of new or used items, from electronics to clothing.

That being the case, the Facebook marketplace is a great option to complement an online store to sell your products with an online business.

How to activate the marketplace on Facebook?

To start, some of the newer accounts on Facebook won't immediately see the marketplace icon within their app or from a website.