Thomas Ricker
What does IFA mean?
The Berlin-based tech show IFA stands for Internationale Funkausstellung, meaning “International Radio Exhibition.” The show debuted 101 years ago when radios were cutting edge tech.
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Anker’s portable Dolby Atmos audio projector.
Anker calls its Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro the “world’s first mobile theater station with 4K laser projection and 7.1.4 spatial sound.” I call it impressive.
The Dolby Atmos-certified projector on wheels creates a 7.1.4 soundscape with 7 horizontal channels, 1 subwoofer, and 4 overhead height channels with the help of these wireless speakers that detach from the unit. I already loved the mobile projector this is built around, so I can’t wait for Jen and Jess to get a listen from Anker’s booth at IFA.
1/2The four speakers connect over Wi-Fi, not Bluetooth, for lossless transmission. Image: Anker
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The scale of China’s EV program is mind boggling.
Two things stood out in this New York Times piece exploring the price wars in China resulting from EV overcapacity and excessive competition:
- Last year, 129 brands in China were selling cars that ran mainly or entirely on electricity.
- In each of the last five months, battery-powered and plug-in hybrid cars made up more than half of all cars sold.
Chinese manufacturers now export a fifth of their production, creating problems for manufacturers in the US and Europe.
Why China Is Trying to Tame Its Electric Car Frenzy
[New York Times]
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Tesla Model Y window is risk to body parts.
7,301 2025 models in Australia will receive a software update to correct the issue affecting the driver’s side automatic window, according to the regulator:
If a body part is in the window space when the driver’s side window is closing, it can increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.