Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Roger Chang, and Joe discuss various tech announcements at CES, including new processors, Sony's EV collaboration with Honda, and the ROG Phone 8 series. They also talk about the 'lip-l' device, Pivotal's Helix Personal VTOL Aircraft, Microsoft's new battery material, AI's impact on materials research and battery technology, and barriers to adopting electric transportation.
Supernal's EVTAL concept represents a significant step in electric aviation and offers promising potential for success with Hyundai Motors' backing and modular design.
Amazon's Matter Casting feature enhances interoperability and convenience by allowing users to send video content from iOS and Android devices to Amazon devices like Fire TV boxes and Echo Show displays.
Google's smart home integration expansion enables LG TVs and other Android TV products to function as Google Home hubs, streamlining the smart home experience and improving interoperability and convenience.
Deep dives
Hyundai's Supernal unveils EVTAL concept with plans for commercial flights by 2028
Hyundai Motors' EVTAL division, Supernal, unveiled their EVTAL concept, an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle capable of carrying up to four passengers. Supernal aims to begin commercial flights by 2028, initially offering 20 to 45-mile hops. The EVTAL concept is part of the global push for sustainable mobility and represents a significant step in electric aviation. While there are still regulatory hurdles to overcome, Supernal's backing from Hyundai Motors and modular design offer promising potential for success.
Amazon announces Matter Casting, an AirPlay-like feature for sending video to Fire TV and Echo Show devices
Amazon announced Matter Casting, a feature that allows users to send video content from iOS and Android devices to Amazon devices such as Fire TV boxes and Echo Show displays. Initially, the feature will support Prime Video app content to Echo Show devices, with Fire TV support to follow in the coming months. Matter Casting is part of Amazon's commitment to the Matter smart home standard and aims to enhance interoperability and convenience for users.
Google expands smart home integration, allowing LG TVs and Google TV devices to function as hubs
Google announced an expansion of its smart home integration, enabling LG TVs, Google TV, and other Android TV products to function as Google Home hubs without the need for a separate Nest device. This move allows users to control their smart home devices using their LG TV or other supported devices, streamlining the smart home experience. The integration further demonstrates Google's commitment to improving the interoperability and convenience of smart home technology.
Hyundai's Supernal EVTAL concept offers a sustainable and electric mode of aviation for short-hop flights
Supernal, a division of Hyundai Motors, unveiled its EVTAL concept, an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle designed for short-haul flights. These EVTALs aim to offer a sustainable and electric alternative for mobility, relying on advanced battery technology and meeting FAA safety standards. While commercial flights are projected to begin in 2028, these EVTALs could have a significant impact on the future of sustainable aviation.
LG announces Chromecast functionality for WebOS-based 2024 lineup of TVs
LG announced that its WebOS platform will now support Chromecast functionality on its 2024 lineup of TVs. This expansion enables users to easily cast content from their mobile devices to their LG TVs without the need for additional hardware. The integration of Chromecast provides users with more flexibility and convenience in streaming content to their LG TVs, enhancing the overall user experience.