🎞️ Life#
Bubble Tea Princess "Spring Peach" Returns#
There weren't many people in line over the weekend, and it only took less than 30 minutes.
Xiaomi Folding Phone#
Tried the folding phone, a bit disappointed that it can't be opened with one hand, but everything else is fine.
Paris Olympics#
Didn't watch the opening ceremony live, but saw some videos on TikTok the next day, it was really abstract...
And the Chinese athletes are amazing, won the first gold medal!
💭 Excerpt#
New Technology#
We can describe our reaction to technology using the following set of rules:
(1) When you are born, everything in the world is normal and ordinary, it is the natural way the world operates.
(2) Anything you invent between the ages of 15 and 35 is new, exciting, and revolutionary, and you may find a career in it.
(3) Anything invented in the world after you turn 35 is against the natural order of things.
-- Douglas Adams, British writer
📰 Weekly Digest#
Biden Drops Out#
US President Biden announced on social media on the 21st that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and expressed support for Vice President Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. This is the first time a sitting US president has given up re-election since 1968.
Biden's recent campaign status has been questioned by the American public and attacked by Republicans. Analysts point out that under pressure from party leaders and threats from campaign "donors," Biden was ultimately "forced" to drop out, and whether Harris can become the Democratic Party's presidential candidate remains to be seen. Biden's withdrawal once again exposes the chaos and essence of US politics, where party interests and money drive elections.
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Just announced last week
Day1. Biden won't drop out unless for health reasons
Day2. Biden got COVID
Musk: Tesla Expected to Mass Produce Humanoid Robots by 2026 for Use by Other Companies#
Central Government Lists "Voluntary and Flexible" as Principles for Delayed Retirement for the First Time#
In the "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Comprehensive Deepening of Reform and Advancement of China's Modernization" (translated title), "voluntary and flexible" is listed as the basic principle for delaying the legal retirement age for the first time.
It specifically states: actively respond to population aging, improve the policy mechanisms for the development of pension and elderly care industries. Develop the silver economy, create diverse and personalized employment opportunities for the elderly. Promote the gradual and orderly reform of the legal retirement age in accordance with the principles of voluntariness and flexibility. Optimize the supply of basic pension services, cultivate community elderly care service institutions, improve the operation mechanism of public elderly care institutions, encourage and guide enterprises and other social forces to actively participate, promote mutual assistance elderly care services, and promote the integration of medical care and elderly care. Accelerate the improvement of rural elderly care services. Improve services for elderly people with special difficulties such as being widowed, disabled, or unable to take care of themselves, and accelerate the establishment of a long-term care insurance system. (CCTV News)
No comment, saw statistics that the average life expectancy of people with a retirement age of 65 is 66
Samsung Officially Reveals Internal Structure of Galaxy Z Fold6 / Flip6 and Galaxy Watch Ultra#
Samsung has released the internal structure diagrams of the Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, and Galaxy Watch Ultra, and provided detailed explanations of the functions of each component.
As a foldable phone, the internal structure of the Galaxy Z Fold6 is extremely compact, with almost no empty space. The new hinge (3) makes the Z Fold6 1.3mm thinner when folded compared to the previous generation, and uses reinforced materials to ensure the hinge remains strong and durable. The wing plate (2) not only protects the display from damage but also helps it fold and unfold smoothly.
Next is the Galaxy Z Flip6, which is the first model in the series to use steam chamber (4) cooling. The main display (1) uses ultra-thin glass (UTG) that is 60% thicker than the previous generation, and has reduced reflectivity through new coating materials and technologies. In addition, Samsung has increased the capacity of the main battery (5) and auxiliary battery.
Lastly, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is equipped with a new generation BioActive sensor (1), which has 13 LEDs, 9 more than the previous generation. According to IT Home, the printed circuit board component (4) is equipped with a 3nm chip - Exynos W1000, which has triple the performance and 30% higher energy efficiency. The brightness of the display (5) has also reached 3000 nits.
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Looks good
Geely Galaxy L6 Concept Edition Launched for 129,800 RMB: Comes with Pink Paint#
Geely Galaxy L6 "Concept Edition" model was launched today with a suggested retail price of 129,800 RMB. The model features a rose pink color and an environmentally friendly suede interior. According to IT Home, there are currently 7 models of Geely Galaxy L6 available for sale, with prices ranging from 99,800 to 149,800 RMB.
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Looks good
Fox Automotive Apologizes for Covering Car with Black Cloth and Removing Emblem Immediately After Fire Incident: Admits Mishandling#
Ms. Chen, an employee of a car rental company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, said that their newly purchased Fox car caught fire during normal driving, and the first thing the manufacturer's staff did upon arrival was to cover it with black cloth and remove the emblem and internal parts.
In response, Fox Automotive's official Weibo account released a statement this afternoon regarding the "fire" incident in Hangzhou, expressing sincere apologies for the improper handling by their staff, which caused a very bad experience for the car owner and the public who care about Fox Automotive. Fox Automotive stated that they will strengthen internal management and training, and resolutely prevent such improper behavior from happening again.
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Avoid at all costs
Audi Adjusts Vehicle Naming Rules, Future Models May Be Renamed, Odd Numbers Represent Gasoline Cars, Even Numbers Represent Electric Cars#
As its product lineup continues to expand, Audi has decided to adjust its vehicle naming system. Recently, the all-new Audi A5 made its debut overseas, but "this A5" is not the same as "that A5," as it was renamed from the Audi A4. Starting this year, the numbers in Audi's vehicle names will serve as a distinction between electric and gasoline models. From now on, even numbers will represent electric models, while odd numbers will represent gasoline models. Therefore, according to the new naming rules, the Audi A4 will be renamed as the Audi A5. Similarly, the Audi A6 and A8 models will also be renamed in future upgrades, with the A6 becoming the A7 and the A8 becoming the A9.
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Audi is genius
OpenAI's Search Engine SearchGPT Debuts to Challenge Google: Based on GPT-4#
It's currently unclear how it differs from other search engines, and it probably won't make it into the beta test...
Yaoxi Appears, Lego Releases "Super Mario World" New Set: Priced at $129.99, Shipping in October#
Lego has announced the "Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi" set, priced at $129.99. Pre-orders are now available, and it will be shipped on October 1, 2024.
The set, numbered 71438, contains 1215 pieces and has dimensions of 40 cm (15.5 inches) in height, 26 cm (10 inches) in width, and 11 cm (4 inches) in depth. By turning the handle at the bottom of the model, Mario can run.
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Looks good
Song Ziwei Apologizes After Controversial Return Policy Statement: "A Very Wrong and Bad Behavior"#
Can't comment
📚 Articles#
Analyzing the US Presidential Election from a Design Perspective: Harris' Logo Updated Within a Day, Every Step is a "Visual Hammer" | Ideal Life Lab - For a More Ideal Life#
Hot Search! The Truth About Low-Cost Tour Groups: Tourists Drinking Porridge and Eating Steamed Buns, Forced Shopping, Extra Charges or Being Abandoned on the Way! Experienced Tour Guide: Tour Guides Who Can Make Money Are Like Fortune Tellers#
Several industry insiders in the tourism industry told "Daily Economic News" that the 40 yuan 4-day 3-night Guilin tour is a typical low-cost shopping tour, usually organized by the originating travel agency - the destination's ground handling agency arranges food, accommodation, transportation - the driver and tour guide take tourists to visit attractions and complete the shopping loop, different from regular tour groups, low-cost tour groups often have longer shopping itineraries.
The tour guide service fee for these shopping tours is very low or nonexistent, and income is mainly based on shopping commissions, and sometimes they have to advance money. The originating travel agency receives customers, competing with ground handling agencies, and there may be ground handling agencies increasing prices to attract tour groups, with the tour guide having to advance money for food and accommodation, and finally making money through shopping to cover the costs. These types of tour groups attract tourists with extremely low or even negative costs, and are often referred to as "zero tour fee" or "negative tour fee" tour groups.
Drinking the blood of the elderly and eating steamed buns
Warring States Period, What Are They Fighting For?#
The Warring States period in ancient China was like Europe until modern times, where the rulers of each state were related by blood and often overthrew neighboring states and sought help to regain power. However, unlike Europe, class solidification was not believed in the Eastern continent.