๐ Spotify Shuts Down Car Thing, China's Battery Prices Plummet, New E-Reader/iPad Hybrid
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Todayโs pick
Spotify is going to break every Car Thing gadget it ever sold
The Electric: China's Iron-Based Batteries Are Even Cheaper Than We Thoughtย
The Daylight DC-1 is an exciting cross between a Kindle and an iPad - with an LCD screen that looks like E ink
Elon Musk Says Tesla Can Compete With China Without Tariffsย
All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display now rumored for 2026ย
Letโs dive in
Spotify is going to break every Car Thing gadget it ever soldย
By Chris Welch via The Verge
Spotify will discontinue its Car Thing gadget, rendering it inoperable as of December 9th, 2024, with no refunds or credits for customers.
The decision is part of Spotify's strategy to streamline product offerings and focus on new features for a better overall user experience.
Initially launched in April 2021 and sold publicly in February 2022, the Car Thing was a limited remote control for Spotify on mobile phones, attracting a niche community but ultimately lacking broader appeal.ย
๐: hey @Spotify iโd love my money back for my perfectly functional car thing that will cease to work at the end of this year thanks - danielle (@sightofthesun_)
The Electric: China's Iron-Based Batteries Are Even Cheaper Than We Thoughtย
By Steve LeVine via The Informationย
China's iron-based batteries have dropped to an average price of $47 per kilowatt hour, which is half the price of similar batteries outside China.
This new price is even lower than the previously reported $56 per kilowatt hour, significantly undercutting last year's average by 40%.
The pricing data comes from a recent survey by BloombergNEF, highlighting the rapid decline in battery costs within China.
๐: A US battery developer told me that if $56/kWh LFP ever reaches the US, American stationary battery makers โwill be toastโeveryone.โ We report today that the price in China is now $47/kWh. The Electric. - Steve LeVine (@stevelevine)
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By Mark Wilson via TechRadar
The Daylight DC-1 combines features of a Kindle and an iPad, offering an LCD screen that mimics the appearance of E ink.
This device presents a new alternative to the reMarkable 2 for users seeking a unique reading and tablet experience.
The Daylight DC-1's innovative screen technology promises to deliver the best of both e-readers and tablets.
๐: I've been playing with Daylight for some time now. It's the only computer I feel comfortable sharing w/ my kids! - Akshay Kothari (@akothari)
Elon Musk Says Tesla Can Compete With China Without Tariffsย
By Ginger Adams Otis via Wall Street Journalย
Elon Musk stated that Tesla does not need government incentives or tariffs to compete with China in the EV market.
Musk expressed surprise at the Biden administration's announcement of new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, and parts.
During the Viva Technology conference in Paris, Musk emphasized that Tesla competes effectively in China without tariffs or differential support.
All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display now rumored for 2026ย
By Ryan Christoffel via 9to5Macย
Apple is developing an all-screen foldable MacBook with a targeted release date of 2026, a year earlier than previously reported.
The device may feature an 18.8-inch or 20.3-inch foldable display, with the goal of achieving a crease-free design through high-cost components.
The foldable MacBook is expected to include an M5-series chip and will likely be priced significantly higher than current MacBook models due to the high cost of the display and hinge.
๐: Appleโs first foldable productโ - โthe full-screen foldable MacBook survey update - Ming-Chi Kuo (@mingchikuo)
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