2024 Sea Lion 6 PHEV review: Is this China’s new mid-size SUV that beats hybrids?

The whirlwind of the Australian tour brought another local model, the Sea Lion 6 midsize SUV.

This is a significant arrival for several reasons. First, it gives the Chinese manufacturer access to Australia’s largest sales market, and as aPlug-in hybridHere are three models that BYD has launched since 2022After the Atto 3, the first driven model launched in AustraliaEmission vehicles,andshark…

With annual sales expected to be around 20,000 units, local BYD dealer EVDirect has high hopes for the Sealion 6. it is itsBold triple-double sales targetAnd what will eventually become the cornerstone of Australia’s best-selling brand.

But so far, Australians haveNot much interest, and if they are interested in electrification, they prefer plug-in-free hybrids and pure electric vehicles.

So there must be a lot of work to be done here.

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6 price and equipment

Okay, if you’re wondering what Sealion 6 is, it was called Seal U in Australia until recently.

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6 cockpit.

But the desire to separate its identity from the electric Seal sedan prompted the change.

Therefore, considering that our coverage is already extensive, we will not repeat much beyond the specification basics.

There are two models available: the 48,990 front-wheel-drive Dynamic and the 52,990 AUD all-wheel-drive Premium (all prices include road rates). This pricing is easily lower than the Sea Lion 6’s most reasonable competitors and puts it in competition with the best-selling, no-plug hybrid.

Both Sealion 6s come with five seats, a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol and an 18.3kWh BYD "Blade" LFP battery.

Dynamic has one at the front, while Premium has been added to the ICE, with another motor at the back.

All the key performance specs are at the bottom of this story, but essentially, the Sealion 6 uses BYD’s fourth-generation DM-i (dual-motor intelligent) PHEV system to provide a claimed electric range of 80 to 90 kilometers (based on the slower NEDC rating), with a combined range of about 1,000 kilometers.

In essence, a lower-powered Dynamic can go further, and a higher-powered Premium can go faster.

In addition to the mechanics, they are stacked very tightly on the device. They all come with 19-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, synthetic leather upholstery, the iconic BYD swivel screen, a comprehensive infotainment system (including karaoke!), as well as safety equipment and vehicle charging. Added to the premium version alone.

The 2024 BYD Sea Lion 6 has a comprehensive infotainment system. Even karaoke!

The vehicle is guaranteed for six years/150,000 km, the battery is guaranteed for eight years/160,000 km, the maintenance interval is 12 months/20,000 km, and the first five maintenance costs total $1600.

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6: Our Thoughts

Riding in the 2024 BYD Sea Lion 6 Premium, the first impression is luxurious, luxurious; large screen, soft covering. Only the rough stretching and tilt adjustment on one car hints at quality defects.

It lacks the unique nautical theme of the Atto 3. Instead, it has a modern and inviting appearance, which is typical of Chinese automakers.

Comfortable and flat power-adjustable front and rear seats, even for tall passengers, also provide support for this, with rear seats that can be raised for better views and that can recline but not slide.

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6 rear seat.

The car comes with ample storage space, dual smartphone wireless chargers on the front, and front and rear USB ports.

The downside is that the trunk is only 425 litres, which is too small compared to competitors such as the Toyota RAV4. After the rear seats are folded, the trunk space can be expanded to 1440 litres. But you can’t find a spare tire, only a repair tool.

Our first drive was limited to Lang Lang’s old proving ground, so it didn’t cover all driving conditions; there were few stops, and that’s where the hybrid comes in the most.

But it does offer the opportunity to learn the basics of Sealion 6, and they seem to work well.

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6.

The powertrain wants to run as purely electric as possible (in tandem blended mode), but the driver can choose parallel mode to be on call and make a sound when more power is needed. There are also three driving modes – Economy, Normal and Sport.

The gasoline engine primarily acts as a range extender, so no matter what your left foot is doing, it will basically hum in the background in a steady state.

It does take an active part in driving the wheels at high speeds, under higher loads (e.g. when towing on a hill or when the battery is depleted). Drivers can also set the battery charge status when the ICE is started.

Just then, the stupid official fuel consumption statement was exposed as a fantasy.

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6.

BYD’s argument is that most Australians only drive an average of 30km a day, so they may never use any fuel. If they drive longer distances, they won’t worry about charging because ICE can act as a backup.

Although the powertrain experience is very smooth, the Sea Lion 6 Premium doesn’t feel like a vehicle with 228kW and 550Nm, nor is it capable of accelerating from standstill to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds as claimed.

It’s sturdy, but it’s not.So…Solid.

The rest of the driving experience reminds us that Chinese manufacturers still have a long way to go in terms of fine-tuning the ride, handling, and steering.

The Sea Lion 6 is locally tested and tuned for a soft and comfortable setting, which means there is a noticeable body roll around corners. The steering is adjustable in both modes, but both are light. So it makes sense that this is better for more stressful city work.

In its class, it lags far behind the best drivers, but at first glance it is also more composed than its Chinese compatriots, the H6, and the MG HS.

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6.

The lane-keeping intervention is delicate by Chinese standards. No one ever grabbed the wheel with force and impact during the hands-free self-driving tests – which is nice, but not legal. A fix has been scheduled for release.

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6: Verdict

The 2024 BYD Sea Lion 6 has an impressive powertrain, ample equipment, and a price tag that allows it to compete with major competitors, such as a range of high-end products.

At first glance – definitely more driving is needed – it feels powerful and comfortable to ride. But in terms of dynamics, there are better vehicles in the field.

The question is whether Australians will eventually seize the opportunity presented by Sea Lion 6 to adopt PHEV technology in large numbers, and whether enthusiast enthusiasm for BYD will translate into a wider audience.

It may seem like a daunting challenge, but within just a few years of landing in Australia, the BYD Cyclone taught us that anything is possible.

Score: 3.5/5

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6 Dynamic Specifications

Price: AUD 48,990 (plus travel)

Basic configuration: 5-Seater, 5-door, mid-size SUV, front-wheel drive

Cruising range: 92 kilometers (electric) 1092 kilometers (comprehensive)

Battery capacity: 18.3kWh LFP

Power system: 1.5 liter four-cylinder gasoline electric

Output: 72kW/122Nm (motor: 145kW/300Nm)

Combined output: 160kW/300Nm

Transmission:Single speed CVT

Fuel consumption: 1.1L/100km (ADR combined)

Carbon dioxide: 24 g/km (combined ADR)

Energy consumption: 16.9kWh/100km

AC charging: 7kW

DC charging: 18kW

2024 BYD Sea Lion 6 Premium Specifications

Price: AUD 52,990 (plus travel)

Basic configuration: Gas-electric hybrid, 5-seat, 5-door, mid-size SUV, all-wheel drive

Cruising range: 81 kilometers (electric) 961 kilometers (comprehensive)

Battery capacity: 18.3kWh LFP

Power system: 1.5-Liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline electric

Output power: 96kW/220Nm (before motor: 150kW/300Nm; after motor: 120kW/250Nm)

Integrated output: 238kW/550Nm

Transmission:Single speed CVT

Fuel consumption: 1.4L/100km (ADR combined)

Carbon dioxide: 32 g/km (combined ADR)

Energy consumption: 17.9kWh/100km

AC charging: 7kW

DC charging: 18kW

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　　Recently, directed by Taiwan’s cutting-edge director Cheng Xiaoze, Ming Dao, Peng Yuyan, Guo Caijie and Yuan Xinyu both sides of the idol starring in the hot-blooded idol love movie "Love Close at Hand" exposed the high definition stills of Ming Dao’s boxing practice. It is reported that in order to play a good boxing role, Ming Dao specially accepted more than three months of devil training, not only developed a pair of enviable muscles, but also gained a lot of boxing experience.

Ming Dao learned boxing from Robert De Niro

　　In order to make "Love Close at Hand", Ming Dao found dozens of boxing-related movies, and said that he liked Robert De Niro’s performance in it, and would watch and learn when he had time. "I didn’t know much about boxing before, I thought it was just two people rushing up like beasts to fight, and then I learned that the game of boxing is about defense, protection, footsteps and rhythm, and then completely control your own strength and center of gravity. To help Ming Dao find the best boxing condition, the crew specially invited professional boxing coaches from Thailand to conduct collective training for him and Peng Yuyan." The most difficult part is the consistent training, "Ming Dao said." The daily training is monotonous and boring, and you have to stick to it, such as constantly practicing skipping rope to develop a sense of rhythm. " Not only that, Ming Dao also listened to boxing lessons from professional coaches every morning in addition to more than two hours of basic training such as running, skipping rope, and push-ups. After more than three months of hard training, Ming Dao finally developed a body of muscles, and talked about boxing skills incessantly.

Ming Dao fought against various boxing masters in Taiwan

　　In order to let Ming Dao experience the real boxing experience, director Cheng Xiaoze specially selected dozens of elites from the boxing clubs of major universities in Taiwan as Ming Dao’s sparring opponents. They all have rich practical experience and fighting skills, and let them fight against Ming Dao in the ring. In order to prevent accidents, the crew specially customized a complete set of professional-grade helmets, mouth guards, sports shorts and crotch guards for Ming Dao. "Two people stood in the ring for no reason. At the beginning, I was not used to it." Ming Dao broke the news, but later he finally understood, "I don’t want to beat you, but I can’t help but want to hit you, because we are here for competition." It is reported that Guo Caijie did not have a boxing scene in the film, but seeing that Mingdao and Peng Yuyan were both practicing very vigorously, they couldn’t hold back their blood impulses, so they automatically joined boxing training, and they were also very handsome when they punched.

　　"Close Love" will be released in front of lovers at the Qixi Festival on August 13.

More exciting stills on the next page!

According to the notice of the General Office of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television on the national shooting and production of TV dramas in May 2023, the TV drama "Hua Qiangu 2" reported by Jiangxi Ciwen Film and Culture Media Co., Ltd. is scheduled to start shooting in December 2023, with 40 episodes and a production cycle of 4 months.

The plot of "Hua Qiangu 2" also came to light. The play tells the story of a heavenly calamity a thousand years ago that caused chaos in the Six Worlds. Bai Zihua, Hua Qiangu and the dragon clan worked together to resist the heavenly calamity and resolve the crisis. Years later, the dragon clan became the leader of the Six Worlds. In order to save his master’s life, the dragon god Yunlan went down the mountain to find the power of the prehistoric land, and inadvertently awakened Hua Wuxin.

Yun Lan wanted to take her life to take away the power of the prehistoric wilderness, but found that if she wanted to take away the power of the prehistoric wilderness, she needed to gather Hua Wuxin’s heart. Yun Lan had no choice but to take Hua Wuxin on a journey to find her heart. The heartless Hua Wuxin entered the world with Yun Lan, and what she saw and heard along the way made Hua Wuxin gradually find her heart. She was determined to break the conspiracy of the King of Huangquan and fight for a fair new order for the common people.

"Hua Qiangu" is an ancient costume fantasy fairy drama starring Huo Jianhua and Zhao Liying. It tells the story of the pure love sadomasochism between the girl Hua Qiangu (played by Zhao Liying) and the immortal white painting (played by Huo Jianhua) about responsibility, growth and trade-offs.

The drama was broadcast on June 9, 2015, and after the broadcast, it became a hit. It won the Top Ten Influential TV Dramas of the Year at the 2015 National Drama Festival; won the 11th TV Production Industry "Outstanding TV Drama Works" Award. Zhao Liying also won several awards and nominations for her wonderful performances in "Hua Qiangu".

The news that "Hua Qiangu 2" will start filming this time came out, and netizens said: "Will all the staff return?" "Who will play it?"

1905 movie network news On January 6, Yang Ying Studio issued a statement, expressing severe condemnation and warning some Internet users to make false remarks and insults against Yang Ying such as the so-called "third party", requiring relevant subjects to delete content suspected of infringing Yang Ying’s reputation rights, and relevant online platforms should also actively fulfill their obligations as network service providers.

Yang Ying posted details of her love affair with Huang Xiaoming on Weibo, and said that after ten years, she chose to clarify the cause and effect of the incident just to clarify the truth. She did not interfere in the relationship between Huang Xiaoming and Li Feier. Calling Huang Xiaoming "Mr. Huang" in the article also attracted the attention of netizens.

Before Yang Ying posted, Huang Xiaoming had proved her innocence, "Baby is not a mistress, the rumors all along are purely false, everyone should not be used by willing netizens to hurt my family!" He also posted Weibo: "Anything comes at me! My comments will never be closed!"

　 　　

　 　 1905 movie network news On January 23, the film held a press conference in Beijing, starring Wang Zulan, Jin Zhongguo, Guo Jingfei, and Yi Yi. Wang Baoqiang and Zheng Kai, who were not present, also sent blessings to the film through VCR. Recently, Chen He, one of the stars of the film, was pushed to the forefront of the trend for concealing the divorce and issued a Weibo apology. At the press conference, Wang Zulan revealed that he had comforted Chen He in the group and hoped that everyone could give him space.

　 　 　It is reported that the movie "Run, Brothers" will be released in the mainland on January 30.

Yiyi and Baby staged "Palace Dou" Wang Zulan counterattacked and tore up the famous brand of Jinzhongguo

　 　 At the press conference, Yi Yi revealed that in the movie "Running Brothers", he will perform "Palace Dou" with Baby. "After getting along with Baby several times, I love her very, very much, but in the movie I hate her very much. There will be’Palace Dou ‘in the movie, and the’Palace Dou’ is even more powerful than the previous fifteen episodes." This made fans look forward to it. Yi also revealed that the most unexpected person in the movie squatted on the ground and cried uncontrollably.

　 　 Since it was the launch of the "Running Brothers" movie, and there was Jin Zhongguo sitting on the scene, it was natural that the famous brand was torn off. At the end of the game, only Wang Zulan and Jin Zhongguo were left, but the five runners who did not show up gave Wang Zulan their stunts. The five skills were to make the opponent: wear a blindfold, stand still for 3 seconds, stand on one foot, hug your head with one hand, and outsmart. In the end, Jin Zhongguo, who wore a blindfold and stood still with one foot and held his head for 3 seconds, could not resist the fate of being torn off by Wang Zulan. After the game ended, Jin Zhongguo said aggrieved and coquettish, "They have been’bullying me ‘in Korea. I am still a victim when I come to China, and I have no chance to show my ability. Next time I meet you, I must tear off your famous brand."

Wang Zulan on Chen He’s divorce: Already comforting in the group, giving him some space

　 　 Recently, the news of Chen He’s divorce from his wife was exposed online, and various rumors followed, which became the focus of public opinion for a while. Chen He also announced his divorce on Weibo on the evening of January 22, publicly admitting that he had not maintained the family well, "I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I hid my divorce from everyone. It has been almost half a year since Xu Jing and I signed the divorce agreement."

　 　 Chen He also wrote in the statement, "These three days, I admit, have been the darkest and most terrifying three days of my life. I really can’t take it anymore!! I’m sorry!" Faced with such a broken Chen He, Wang Zulan, a good brother, expressed the hope that everyone would give him some space, and he also revealed that he had comforted Chen He. "We were in the group, and as soon as we knew the news, we sent him some greetings and comfort, but we felt that we don’t need to talk anymore and give him some space."

The 10th season of the popular variety show "Dream Makeover", created by Oriental Satellite TV in collaboration with Centennial Linnei and other brands, recently ended successfully. From the end of August 2023 to the end of December, the "Dream Makeover" program team traveled to more than ten cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, going deep into different families and commercial spaces, public welfare spaces, and providing humanized renovation services. The program has gained a high degree of attention, and the perception and attention of Linnei brands and products have also been greatly improved.

In response to the problems in each phase of the space, Linnei kitchen appliances, heating, water heaters, water purification systems, air source heat pumps and other products have also entered each family and public welfare projects. The "Dream Transformer" program team joined hands with Linnei to invite designers to solve the specific and real home problems of families with different living capacity for users, and successfully created a variety of ideal living models full of temperature to support people to complete their living dreams. At the same time, for public welfare projects, Linnei also provides more professional solutions for various practical transformation problems.

Innovative kitchen appliances help create a healthy and safe model kitchen

In the 10th season, the case is more real, the challenge is higher, and it is more humanized. Facing the demands of users in different regions, different family structures, and different age groups, Linnei has shown strong brand strength, and has created a variety of whole-house health and comfort solutions that are tailored to local conditions and individual conditions. Among them, the scientific and technological strength of Linnei kitchen appliances has attracted a lot of attention and received a lot of praise.

The current Chinese family structure is gradually developing towards diversification. The elderly live alone, the young are significant other, and the three generations live together. As a result, there are different demands for the home environment. For the Chinese people who "eat for the people", different family structures also bring more demanding and specific needs for kitchens and kitchen appliances. In the 10th season of "Dream Renovation Home", Linnei kitchen appliances have well met this challenge.

In the case of "Cuddling Home", a family of three, father and daughter suffer from ALS, and only the mother takes care of the housework. Linnei kitchen appliances show strong aging-friendly functions, and the Linnei Shuanganxin series safety stove is selected for the mother, providing a reassuring safety guarantee. The double stoves are equipped with intelligent temperature sensors, which have functions such as intelligent timing and safety protection, not only avoiding safety hazards such as the mother being busy taking care of the family and burning the pot dry or accidentally turning off the flame without timely detection, but also saving the mother’s busy time in front of the stove.

In addition to suitable products for the elderly, the design of Linnei kitchen appliances also shows the brand’s accurate insight into the demands of modern young families. In the first issue of "Divided Home", young couples in first-tier cities are busy with work and high pressure in life, so the appeal for efficient and simple cooking is also very urgent. The six gourmet functions and temperature control and time control functions of Linnei Star Kitchen series food stoves allow them to open free cooking with one click, helping young urban users to open the feast of taste buds in the pace of modern life.

In addition to the cooking process, the cleaning of tableware after meals is also very important for healthy home life. Especially in families with many members, the housework will be more onerous. In the first issue of "Labyrinth Home", the program team equipped a family of 6 with Linnei Jingguan series dishwashers. 5 smart washing modes correspond to the light and heavy oil stains of daily cooking. 10 sets of large-capacity dishes can easily handle 6 people, freeing mothers from heavy cleaning housework. In addition, Linnei product design also fully takes into account various real-life scenarios.

The modernity of the kitchen is not only reflected in the humanized technological functions, but also in the minimalist aesthetics of the modern sense. A full set of "White Lovers" kitchen electric sets is selected in "Nestled Home", which is not only comprehensive and powerful, but also brings ease and pleasure and aesthetic enjoyment to the whole family with a simple and elegant aesthetic.

Professional temperature control, endowing residential space with humanistic feelings

As a century-old enterprise, Linnei can be regarded as an expert in controlling "temperature", and the health and comfort performance of water heaters and wall-mounted boilers has a high reputation both inside and outside the industry. Linnei has also always incorporated the concept of environmental health into its brand commitment, and its performance in green and low-carbon is relatively bright. Today’s Chinese consumers are more concerned about energy conservation while pursuing comfort. Linnei’s water heaters, wall-mounted boilers and air-source heat pump systems open up new experiences for more families in the program.

In the first issue of "Home Together", the zero-cold water and double-water servo technology of Linnei Oxygen Pro water heater provides a more convenient and comfortable experience of housework water and bathing water for single mothers with heavy housework. The powerful cleaning power of the updated iteration of micro-nano active oxygen 2.0 technology also provides more protection for the health of the younger son. In "Return to the House of Rebirth", Linnei Oxygen Pro wall-hung stove and matching whole-house floor heating bring comfortable whole-house heating and domestic hot water to the paralyzed father and elderly mother of the client’s family. Even in the cold and humid southern winter, it can ensure that heating and domestic hot water can be enjoyed at the same time, and while bathing comfortably, the house is just as warm and mellow.

In the century-old house of "Home with Deep Love Everywhere", the program provides Linnei Zhihui cooling and heating system for the client’s mother and daughter, creating a comfortable life for them in the whole house in winter and summer. The winter is warm from the feet, and the summer is cool but not cold. The energy conservation and emission reduction effect of the comprehensive energy technology used in Zhihui cooling and heating system is also very outstanding, fully demonstrating Linnei’s research and development achievements in the field of green and low-carbon in recent years and the strong sense of responsibility for the natural environment of the century-old enterprise.

Frontier water purification technology, layout of whole house healthy water purification map

In recent years, more and more consumers have begun to pay attention to drinking water health. Linnei has also launched a product matrix of whole-house healthy water system solutions, from pre-filters to central water purifiers, water softeners, and multi-end point water purifiers, to adapt to the drinking water needs of members of different age groups in various households.

In the first issue of "Three Ways to the Home", Linnei’s whole house healthy water system plan was more comprehensively displayed. The young couple lived with two pairs of elderly people on both sides. Due to differences in age, living habits and pace of life, the family’s needs for drinking water were also different. The client’s father had a weak stomach after surgery, so Linnei provided him with a RO reverse osmosis water purifier for Linnei’s little penguin, and a new generation of mother-child membrane flushing technology to ensure that every cup of water is healthy and direct drinking of newly made water. In addition, considering that both pairs of elderly people have the habit of drinking tea, Linnei also equipped them with a tea Gudong hot-cleaning machine, with an exclusive tea brewing warehouse, which adjusts the intensity according to the taste; and a small Gudong desktop hot-cleaning machine was added on the first floor, with a 7-speed temperature, 4-speed water volume, and 2-second heat, making it convenient for the whole family to match their drinking water needs.

In addition, the final project of the Dream Renovation Family this season, "Home for the Elderly", is a public welfare project of great significance to social pension. Lin Nei provided support for the "rejuvenation plan" of Chaishan Island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, and jointly explored the model of "old age". The local school was converted into an elderly care institution, so that many elderly people on the island could support themselves. Because there are many people in the public space, Lin Nei chose a commercial water purifier in Lin Nei for the elderly, which is purified seven times to provide healthy and safe water for the elderly; the commercial water purifier in Lin Nei also adopts a decentralized water distribution structure heat tank, which uses more continuous hot water to ensure that the elderly can drink hot water during peak water use periods.

In each episode of the 10th season of "Dream Transformer", Linnei’s solutions with designers will bring qualitative improvement to the quality of life of the participants, and the cases and star products presented in the program can also provide more reference value, which will not only benefit domestic and foreign audiences for future home transformation, but also provide inspiration and reference plans for more public welfare projects. Because of this, the audience rating of the 10th season of "Dream Transformer" continues to rise, and Linnei’s humanized brand concept and strong product strength are more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

"Creating a healthier lifestyle" is a long-term project that requires strong resilience, accurate insight into new consumer needs, and humanized care for products while tackling technological challenges. In the future, Linnei will continue to fulfill the brand promise with practical actions, focus on users, return to consumers’ most authentic needs for quality life, and use the power of technology to convey love and feelings to create a more comfortable and livable living environment for more people.

　　Heilongjiang Daily, June 24 A cute calf wearing a chef’s hat, combed with bangs and thumbs up, and marked with Qiqihar’s barbecue logo on the chef’s uniform attracted many tourists to take pictures at the scene of the 2024 Longjiang Food Culture Festival and Qiqihar Barbecue Food Festival.

　　The popularity of this cartoon calf is not only due to its cute and lovable image, but also because of its unique title – the IP image of Qiqihar Grilled Meat. This "Grilled Meat Master" with a mission has a domineering name, the big name is "Daqi", and the small name is "Daqi Real Cow".

　　Barbecue has long been a business card of Qiqihar. How to empower Qiqihar with creative design? With such thinking, "Daqi True Cow" was born.

　　In the Qiqihar barbecue merchandise exhibition car, there are nearly 30 products with "Daqi" elements, such as figures, brooches, refrigerator stickers, keychains, etc., not only have moral and beautiful designs, but also exquisite packaging. Each one is loved, and each one is the "endorsement" of Qiqihar barbecue.

　　Zhang Xiao, a staff member at Heilongjiang Qiheyuan Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd., said that the image of Daqi was born in 2023 and is a cultural symbol of the Qiqihar barbecue brand, representing hospitality, quality service and delicious food. In Qiqihar, a food capital, it has become a unique city card, providing unforgettable city memories for citizens and tourists.

　　Zhang Xiao said: "The cultural creativity of’Daqi ‘has empowered the Qiqihar barbecue industry, becoming a business card for Qiqihar barbecue that can stay and spread out, and helping the promotion and sustainable development of Qiqihar barbecue. During this year’s Travel and Development Conference, the barbecue and food festival was launched simultaneously, and there was an endless stream of tourists who came to taste, and they all loved’Daqi Real Cow’ very much, which made us more confident in the future development. I believe that’Daqi Real Cow ‘will definitely bring Qiqihar barbecue to the world."

1905 movie network news　The annual action giant recently released the "Queen’s Drag Racing" special! The 76-year-old British veteran and Oscar actress came back with a surprise, and personally presented their own series of drag racing debut. When the queen of temperament turns into a domineering driver, when the noble elegance collides with the wild excitement, an unprecedented wonderful drama is about to be staged. "Fast and Furious 9" will be released nationwide on May 21, and the pre-sale of the film is now open, so stay tuned!

At the time of filming, Helen Mirren said that she wanted to try drag racing scenes the most. The dream that was not realized at that time finally came true in "Fast and Furious 9". She, who is not old at the time, has a series of smooth operations, driving luxury supercars, carrying her fellow "old drivers", and starting crazy racing mode on the streets of London. For this powerful night hurricane, the team specially equipped Helen Mirren with a limited number of high-end supercars in the world, and even arranged a scene of speeding in front of the British landmark Buckingham Palace. Helen Mirren couldn’t hide her excitement, laughing: "The last time I came to Buckingham Palace was to take a taxi, this time it was a completely different experience."

As the eldest parent of the Shaw family, Helen Mirren’s Quinny Shaw in the few scenes of "Fast and Furious 8" interprets the contrast between the criminal leader of the East End of London and the loving mother to be very full, showing danger and cunning in every move, and earning countless loves with the style of both good and evil. This time, Boss Tang is facing the most powerful villain and the most dangerous task in the series, and Quinny Shaw is also out again. While showing off her driving skills, she shows her huge energy on the international stage and becomes a point person to help him.

In the film, the relationship between Quinny and Boss Tang can be described as mutual admiration, while outside the scene, Helen Mirren and Van Diesel also have a good friendship, as can be seen from the close interaction between the two in the special. This time, Fan warmly invited Helen to return, and the cooperation process also made Helen very happy: "Fan is very serious about the scene, and I appreciate him very much." Fan also praised Helen for "the car skills are really good, and the shooting is very interesting." This collaboration between the two makes people even more looking forward to the audio-visual feast of "Fast and Furious 9", which is jointly dedicated by the super lineup. A dangerous screen showdown is about to start, and the horsepower is on full swing without delay!

Feel the charm of "Queen" Helen Mirren’s screen, and your aura will soar through London! On May 21, "Fast and Furious 9" will be shocked!

Suddenly, the 16-inch MacBook Pro replaced its 15-inch predecessor and made it onto Apple’s official website.

Beijing time on the evening of November 13, Apple in the absence of advance maintenance of the official website, the same as AirPods Pro, suddenly launched a 16-inch MacBook Pro, the previous rumors will only be late, not absent.

Coincidentally, in May this year, Apple just updated the 15-inch MacBook Pro, and after a lapse of six months, Apple once again significantly updated this product line, more frequently than in previous years.

To say who can experience this frequency more, it is better to buy a 15-inch MacBook Pro two days ago. Because compared to 15-inch, 16-inch MacBook Pro is more worthy of professional users.

Although the starting price of the 16-inch MacBook Pro is as high as 18,999 yuan, this does not stop its target users.

Looking at the body from the outside, like the 15-inch, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is available in silver and space gray. Not much has changed in appearance, the biggest change is in its screen.

Open the computer, the 16-inch display screen has a resolution of 3072×1920, ppi is 226, and the maximum brightness is 500 nits. The P3 wide color gamut and original color display are retained. As a comparison, the previous 15-inch resolution was 2880×1800 and ppi was 220.

Although the display size has become larger, the display effect of the screen is more delicate, and the supported colors have also been upgraded from "million colors" to "million colors". This display is the best in the current MacBook series, and it is obviously more desired by Pro users.

The display screen has become larger, but Apple has not changed the fuselage much. The length, width and height of the 16-inch are 35.79cm, 26.59cm, and 1.62cm respectively, and the weight is 2kg, while the 15-inch is 34.93cm, 24.07cm, 1.55cm, and the weight is 1.83kg. Almost a 16-inch screen is stuffed into the 15-inch fuselage.

For Pro users, this increase in size and weight is negligible.

By the way, the 16-inch MacBook Pro should have a higher screen ratio. This is also the high screen ratio and narrow bezels we pursue on mobile phones.

The camera in the center of the screen has been upgraded to a Face ID camera as rumored, and it is also a FaceTime camera that supports 720p.

In 2015, Apple, which pursued lightness, added a butterfly keyboard to the MacBook at that time. But this upgrade has been criticized by consumers for its high failure rate and frequent after-sales service. Most importantly, the butterfly keyboard has a short keystroke and a hard typing feel, which is not conducive to long-term coding.

Although Apple later improved it, the effect was still unsatisfactory.

The 16-inch MacBook Pro finally replaced the butterfly keyboard with a scissor keyboard. This is a signal that future MacBook products may be replaced by scissor keyboards, and we officially say goodbye to butterfly keyboards.

However, this scissor keyboard has been optimized by Apple, and its key travel is 1mm. Apple calls it a "second-controlled keyboard". This may also be one of the reasons for its slightly thicker body. As for its typing experience and mute effect, it needs to be actually known. But one thing is for sure, it must be better than the butterfly keyboard.

Key positions have also changed. From top to bottom, the first is that the function area of the Touch Bar is more distinct. The exit key (esc) and the power key (also the fingerprint key) are isolated from the touch area. At the same time, the former is changed from the touch key to the physical key.

This change will solve the "accidental touch" problem that Touch Bar has been criticized by users before, and improve the efficiency of blind typing. For example, pressing the power button but pressing Siri, pressing exit but not easy to find the position.

Further down is the optimization of the arrow keys. The size of the left and right arrow keys is finally no longer the same height as the up and down keys, but has become the same size button. Now you won’t be so awkward to press.

The speakers on either side of the keyboard have been increased to six, still three microphones. Compared with the old model, it will have stronger stereo effect. Apple claims that it offers dual vibration low-efficiency subwoofers for better bass effect.

After talking about external changes, let’s talk about internal improvement.

In fact, this is the last point to mention. As a representative of the top MacBook products, the 16-inch MacBook Pro was born for professional users.

The processor of the 16-inch MacBook Pro starts from the Intel 9th generation Core 6-core i7 processor, and the maximum optional 8-core i9 processor can reach 5.0GHz. Its performance is 2.1 times that of the 4-core MacBook Pro.

At the same time, Apple upgraded the heat dissipation system for this hot processor, officially claiming that its heat sink has increased by 35%, and the maximum continuous power of the MacBook Pro can therefore be increased by up to 12W.

The biggest change comes from the graphics processing unit. The standard and high-end versions of the 16-inch MacBook Pro are equipped with an AMD Radeon Pro 5300M graphics processing unit and a 5500 graphics processing unit, respectively. The standard 4GB video memory is available, and the maximum option is 8GB. This upgrade allows professionals to handle better image work.

Take the common Final Cut Pro X as an example, its rendering speed can be improved by an astonishing 90% compared to the 15-inch MacBook Pro. Therefore, Apple claims that this change can improve the performance of the previous Radeon Pro 560X by 2.1 times.

On the other hand, Apple has also raised the upper limit of options. The storage of the 16-inch MacBook Pro starts from 512 GB solid state drive, and the high-end version is 1TB, with a maximum optional 8TB solid state drive. The memory also starts with 16GB DDR4, but the maximum optional 64GB.

With such powerful performance and storage, there must be a better battery life. The 16-inch MacBook Pro boosts the battery to 100 watt-hours, and comes standard with a 96W charger. As a comparison, the 15-inch MacBook Pro is 83.6 watt-hours and the charger is 87W. Therefore, its battery life has also been increased from 10 hours to 11 hours (calculated by Apple’s wireless network browsing standard).

Other than that, there are no more changes to the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Therefore, it is a bit of a pity in terms of network connection. The 16-inch MacBook Pro does not yet support Wi-Fi 6.

Oh, no, and the price. The 16-inch MacBook Pro starts at 18,999 yuan, with a 2.6GHz i7 processor, 8GB + 512GB. The specific launch date has yet to be announced.

There is no doubt that with the development of the web, video content has become more and more popular. Apple is catering to more and more professional creative workers with products, especially those who have a high demand for images.

Although this group of people is so small, Apple’s product power is enough to make the notebook industry enter its twilight years, which is very rare in the industry.

"Buy or not?"

In Apple’s promotion, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is called "a studio that runs with you." The above problem is naturally solved.

This starting price may be able to buy two laptops for ordinary people, but it is a professional tool suitable for photographers, video workers, game developers and other practitioners who are used to macOS. Whether it is suitable for you depends on your needs and budget.

The title image is from TheVerge.

　　For Google, there are too many assets under its command, and it is in the order of "100 million" at random. However, the satellite image company that was acquired for 500 million dollars was recently reported to have been sold for 300 million dollars. Although we can’t guarantee the true accuracy of the figures, industry rumors say that Google sold it at a low price. That is to say, this business is sold at a loss by Google, which may also indicate that Google has diluted the satellite image market, or has restarted planning for future development, and even needs to divest these assets. Of course, maybe Google is gradually transforming into a "lightweight" company and needs to divest some less important businesses. It’s just that Google Maps was such a beautiful product line for a while. Won’t divesting satellite image business like this affect map products? What is Google’s ambition behind the scenes, or is it helpless?

　　Has the industry reached a consensus on "selling at a low price"?

　　Google and mapping start-up company Planet Labs announced on Friday that the latter will acquire Google’s satellite imagery company Terra Bella, which Google bought for $500 million about two years ago. Under the agreement reached between the two parties, Planet Labs will acquire the Terra Bella business and satellites, while Google will continue to provide satellite imagery for its map products through licensing. Obviously, Google still needs maps urgently. Although it is sold, it still needs the business product line.

　　According to insiders, Planet Labs’ acquisition price is lower than Google’s $500 million when it acquired Terra Bella at the time, but the price of this transaction is still more than $300 million. The source also revealed that Google will become the majority shareholder of Planet Labs and continue to invest in Terra Bella based on the expectation of long-term success. This also shows that Google cannot give up the map business, and it cannot give up. Too many product lines still need the support and support of Google Maps, and the divestiture may be just the divestiture of assets.

　　The market interpreted the deal as the latest effort by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, to manage expenses, which it is currently taking company-wide. The subconscious is that Google has gone to great lengths to manage expenses, and it may have to divest everything that can be divested. This may also be to "streamline" and help Google have a better financial forecast, right?

　　In fact, over the past year, Alphabet has scrapped plans to offer internet services through solar-powered drones, stopped expanding its Google Fiber internet service, and slowed down the development of drone delivery services. In addition, several company executives have also left. It is reported that several map executives have been poached by Uber. For a ride-hailing platform, maps are also life infra.

　　In addition, Alphabet’s earnings report last month showed that the company’s "Other Bets" business suffered a loss of $1.088 billion in the fourth quarter of 2016, with revenue of $262 million. Perhaps this is the internal factor that forced Google to keep shrinking, and it is also a loss of $1 billion. If it cannot be transferred and adjusted in time, the burden in the future may become more and more large. Even if Google is rich, it cannot withstand such tossing. It may be the best way to shake hands earlier.

　　Poor Terra Bella?

　　For Terra Bella, formerly known as "Skybox Imaging," which Google bought in 2014 for $500 million, it has seven data collection satellites and provides services to third parties in addition to Google Maps.

　　Google spun off this business because "it is more cost-effective to buy image data directly from a third party than to launch and operate its own satellites." Google, which used to be not short of money, now needs to be careful, just like Apple wants to sue Qualcomm. The original patent fee is just a drop in the bucket, but when the performance declines, and the share and profit both decline, Apple has to cut back on revenue and needs to "wipe oil" from Qualcomm. For Google, is it also a bit of "sympathy for the same disease"?

　　In fact, no matter who the owner is, it has little impact on Terra Bella. Its business is still within its familiar range. For Planet Labs, this acquisition will make it more competitive. Of course, for some experts at Google itself, it may be necessary to "invest in another owner". In fact, some executives have chosen to leave.

　　Planet Labs has been struggling to find customers, according to people familiar with the matter. It operates dozens of satellites, each weighing around 10 pounds (4.5 kg), but can only provide low-resolution images. Terra Bella’s satellites, by contrast, are more powerful and capture higher quality images. The acquisition will undoubtedly help Planet Labs expand its business.

　　There is also a saying in the market that with the third-party industrialization of the map business, it is also a good thing for other application users, such as Apple and many mobile phone manufacturers, online car-hailing platforms, etc. After all, after not being under Google’s control, the competition may be more fair. Of course, for Google, there are other secrets.

　　The glorious decade of Google Maps

　　The mapping business was once an unusually prosperous and glorious business for Google. For a time, the application of time was also overwhelming. Google Maps began as a living atlas, with MapQuest, the leader in the online mapping industry at the time, providing a printable list of directions. But Google took a different path: superimposing navigation paths on the map.

　　Moreover, Google Maps can also load maps directly on the web browser, making it convenient for users to explore the whole world anytime and anywhere. There is no need to install special software. At that time, the experience was super strong, and many people quickly fell in love with it. In 2005, no one could really understand the potential of web maps, and no one knew that it would play a crucial role in the future of online life. But it turned out that this business is too powerful. It is reported that the users of Google Maps have already broken through the 1 billion. It has become Google’s second largest asset after the search engine.

　　Google Maps has promoted the concept of "location" on the Internet from the very beginning. In fact, we are now one of the most commonly used in map applications about "location". The reason why modern maps have developed to this day may also be due to the appearance of Google Maps, of course, including the emergence of various LBS applications. Of course, Google is not the first to make maps. As early as 2003, Google had a product called "Search byLocation" (search by location). The service was launched in September 2003 as an experimental project in Google Labs, which was probably Google’s first map-related project.

　　In 2004, Google made three modest acquisitions of Keyhole, Where2 and Zipdash. Keyhole was the largest of the three deals, but the exact price has not been disclosed. At the time, the three-year-old company, which had 30 employees, was selling an enterprise-grade satellite mapping software for $69.95. The key technology was to stitch together satellite imagery into large maps of the world and then cut them into millions of pieces, allowing users to get a bird’s-eye view of the earth and then locate specific locations. In 2004, Zipdash, a start-up company with only three employees, was developing a mobile transportation app. Interestingly, because they were not registered, it was not even a "company". At the time, Zipdash only supported Nextel phones. Zipdash only sold for 2 million dollars. Google picked up a big bargain. Where2 developed a web version of Google Maps, Keyhole developed a desktop version of Google Earth, and the mobile version of Google Maps developed by the smallest Zipdash became the most important product.

　　It is reported that Google Maps’ traffic has been rising due to two things: Google Maps has added satellite data from Keyhole, allowing people to overlook their homes from the sky; Google has optimized the code to make Google Maps run faster. Since then, Google Maps’ growth has been uncontrollable. Selling the satellite imagery business now does not mean that Google does not make maps. On the contrary, it is one of the important pivots of Google. Especially in the era of mobile Internet, this business is indispensable.

　　Uber’s Small Ambitions

　　It is reported that Uber plans to invest $500 million to start drawing its own maps, and the plan also includes launching map viewing vehicles in the United States and Mexico to collect data and images. Uber’s ride-hailing service has always relied on Google Maps, and Google has no plans to enter the ride-hailing service field, so there is no conflict of interest between the two companies, and the two companies are also happy to cooperate on maps.

　　However, as both companies move towards autonomous driving that relies heavily on maps, the former partners have become competitors, and neither company expects further cooperation on maps. It makes sense for Uber to create its own maps to replace Google Maps.

　　Moreover, Uber’s mapping needs are focused on the accuracy of roads and locations, and Google Maps currently includes too much content, some of which is not relevant to Uber’s business. As Uber points out, "Google is great, but information like ocean terrain has nothing to do with Uber."

　　So Uber wanted to start from scratch and create its own maps. They hired Brian McClendon, the head of Google Maps, as a vice president and in charge of the map business. Then, a multi-year partnership agreement was reached with DigitalGlobe, a satellite imaging company, whose satellites would provide Uber with high-definition images.

　　Then, after Brian McClendon, Uber hired a second Google Maps executive, Manik Gupta, director of product management for Google Maps, who has been with Google Maps for seven years, to become director of mapping products.

　　Uber hopes to get rid of its dependence on Google Maps by strengthening its mapping business, so as to better control its own assets. In the future, more products or physically connected applications may come from third-party providers, so as to better participate in the competition. Of course, making maps is also a lot of pressure for Uber, and both technology and investment are key.

　　Google’s sale of its satellite imagery business is undoubtedly beneficial for divesting assets and reducing expenses. Coupled with the fact that its own product space will not be greatly affected, it may also be a better choice for Google Maps to divest its "hardware" business and focus on its own content. With the rapid development of the mobile Internet, mobile applications will become more diverse, and the demand for maps will also give rise to more development opportunities. This is not just a mobile application, including unmanned cars, unmanned aircraft, etc., will rely on the simultaneous follow-up of maps, and the extension of technology will also be more diversified. We also believe that more technologies and products will emerge, truly allowing users to have a better application experience.