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Almost 50 teams, three countries and more than one hundred matches. The 2026 World Cup will not only be the largest in history, but it will also transform the way we watch football from home. Artificial intelligence and advanced statistics will be the protagonists.

Tools like Football AI Pro, created with Lenovo, will help coaches prepare for matches and detect weak points. For the viewer, the data will be converted into graphs and summaries that explain what is happening on the court.

How the experience changes

In Qatar 2022, 12 cameras were already used to track the ball and 29 body points of each player 50 times per second. By 2026, that level of detail will be the norm. Stats will no longer be cold numbers: defensive lines, heat maps and movement patterns will be displayed.

In addition, the organization announced 3D avatars to recreate plays and referee decisions. Thus, tactical concepts such as high pressure or compact block will be visual and easy to understand.

The 2026 World Cup will maintain the excitement of goals and surprises, but with tools that allow us to better understand the game. Technology does not take away passion, but rather adds context.

Smart assistant comes to the browser

Google confirmed the expansion of Gemini, its assistant based on artificial intelligence, in Chrome for all of Latin America. Mexico is among the countries that already have access to this function, designed to simplify tasks within the search engine.

According to the company, Gemini helps users “understand information, stay organized, and complete tasks more easily.”

What does it allow you to do?

The integration eliminates the need to switch tabs to use the AI. In the upper right corner of Chrome the legend “Ask Gemini” appears.

With connections to Gmail, Maps, and Calendar, you can compose emails, check locations, and schedule meetings without leaving the current page. You can also compare products or summarize data from multiple open tabs. Google explains that “Gemini can understand the context between tabs and help you bring all the information together in one place.”

Additionally, Chrome incorporates AI-powered image editing tools, allowing you to transform photos directly from the browser with simple instructions.

Security and control

Google assures that these capabilities were “designed to always keep you in control” and developed with security as a priority. The models were trained to detect known threats, such as attempts to inject malicious instructions, in order to offer safer browsing.

The feature is now available for Chrome users in the region.

Alternatives to use WhatsApp without registration

The date to link the telephone number with the CURP is approaching. A rumor is circulating that those who do not comply will lose WhatsApp. It’s not exact.

According to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CTR), those who do not link their line can still use the app only with WiFi. But there are limitations.

Without an active number, you will not receive verification codes. You will also not be able to complete processes that require a registered cell phone. And use depends entirely on an internet connection: only with WiFi will you be able to send and receive messages.

Another way is WhatsApp Web or the Desktop version through “Linked Devices”. If you log out, you won’t be able to log in again.

Registration is still mandatory. If you do not do so by the deadline, you will be cut off from non-emergency calls and messages. You will also not be able to carry out other procedures that request an active cell phone number.

The CTR and the Government of Mexico insist that the process is safe. No federal agency will access user data, only telephone companies. IoT cards and devices without the ability to receive communication signals are exempt.

If you have questions, contact your telephone company for guidance.