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The Top Chinese Restaurants Around Town | LA Eats

From soup-filled dumplings to hand-pulled noodles and more, we have you covered this week with the top Chinese restaurants around town. Read on for our list of the best places to dine around town!

RiceBox

Location: Los Angeles

For a hip and modern approach to Cantonese cuisine, look no further than RiceBox. This LA eatery is the perfect place to enjoy custom rice. Take a bite out of dishes like black soy-poached chicken or crispy seven-spice pork belly. As far as Chinese restaurants go in Los Angeles, you won’t be disappointed with the array of options at RiceBox.

Hui Tou Xiang

Location: Los Angeles & San Gabriel

Known for its namesake hui tou dumpling, Hui Tou Xiang has perfected the pan-fried dumpling. Their rendition is a delectable dumpling stuffed with pork or beef with chile oil that’s scratch-made and available for sale by the jar. In addition, the Hollywood Hui Tou Xiang location offers a full cocktail menu and a speakeasy vibe.

Lan Noodle

Location: Arcadia

If you are looking for Lanzhou-style noodles, make your way to Lan Noodle in Arcadia. This Chinese restaurant bowls are made to order, with customers able to watch the noodle master pull and stretch from scratch. The noodles at Lan Noodle require a special kind of wheat flour to get the perfect ‘QQ’ (chewy) texture. In addition, LAN sources local beef to make a broth that is simmered for 10 hours every day and topped with housemade chile oil.

Bistro Na’s

Location: Temple City

As the only Michelin-starred restaurant in San Gabriel Valley, Bistro Na’sis also the first American restaurant to serve China’s imperial cuisine. The recipes at this Temple City eatery were originally intended for royalty. In addition, all of the recipes have been passed down through generations of chefs who worked in the imperial kitchen. 

Chengdu Taste

Location: Alhambra

For fiery Sichuan cooking, make your way to Chengdu Taste. Enjoy signature dishes like the diced rabbit with “younger sister’s secret recipe.” This Chinese restaurant’s Sichuan-style mung bean jelly noodles with chile sauce are also a must. In addition, there are other great dishes like mapo tofu, and toothpick lamb with cumin. 

Sichuan Impression

Location: Alhambra & West L.A.

When it comes to Chinese restaurants with a wide selection of Sichuan dishes, Sichuan Impression tops the list. From hot-and-numbing wontons to noodles and entrées like kung pao chicken or harder-to-find items like mung bean jelly tossed in chili oil, there are many options to choose from. In addition, Sichuan Impression has tasty desserts, like a brown sugar rice cake and pumpkin mochi wrapped around red bean paste.

Din Tai Fung

Location: Glendale & Century City

We could not have a list of the best Chinese restaurants around town without Ding Tai Fung! The restaurant is always busy and buzzing, and for good reason. The eatery has multiple locations around town with a wide variety of bites to choose from. Enjoy tasty soup dumplings, plates of noodles, rice dishes, stir-fried vegetables, and more.

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California Existing-home Sales

California existing-home sales – The number of single-family homes sold in June declined 21% year-over-year.

The California Association of Realtors reported that existing-home sales totaled 344,970 on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate in June, down 8.4% from May, and down 20.9% from last June. Excluding two months during the pandemic shutdown, this marked the fewest number of homes closed escrow in a month since April 2008. Existing-home sales through June are down 10.9% from the number of homes sold in the first half of 2021.

The statewide median price paid for a home in June was $863,790, up 5.4% from $819,630 in June 2021.

There was a 2.5-month supply of homes for sale in June, up from a 2.1-month supply of homes for sale in May, and a 1.7-month supply in June 2021. While up slightly a 2.5-month supply is still a low level. A normal market has a 5–6-month supply of homes on the market.

We have seen more homes come on the market in the past few weeks. Perhaps sellers feel that prices have topped out. Those listings are selling quickly if they are priced correctly. The vast majority of the homes sold are still receiving multiple offers, but they are not receiving the number of offers that they would have received a couple of months ago. We are seeing two to four offers, not twenty! The homes priced too high are sitting. Once reduced to the correct price those are selling as well, but not with the excitement and urgency a new listing gets.   I expect that the number of sales will increase from the anemic number of sales we saw in June because of the increased number of new listings hitting the market. June should be the fewest number of sales we see in a month for a long time. That’s what I am seeing on the street.

The graph attached shows regional figures by county in Southern California.

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Economic update for the week ending July 16, 2022

Stock markets ended a volatile week slightly lower – Stocks dropped and interest rates jumped after the June CPI report was released on Wednesday. The Report shocked experts who had previously seen signs that inflation may have been moderating. To their surprise, the CPI report showed that consumer prices jumped from 8.6% in May to 9.1% in June, the highest reading since 1981. Mortgage interest rates, which had dropped about ½% from their peak on June 14, started to rise last Friday after the June jobs report showed that hiring had beat expectations by over 100,000 new jobs and continued to rise following the CPI report. The brisk rate of hiring, low unemployment, and soaring inflation disappointed investors who had hoped that interest rate hikes and other tightening measures would begin to cool the overheated economy and curb inflation. Due to inflation, good news is bad news, as the stronger the economy is the more people spend which causes inflation. On Friday, stocks surged on good news, which has not been the case lately, when it was announced that Retail Sales increased 1% month-over-month in June and rose 8.4% from one year ago. The report showed that consumers have not been swayed by negative economic predictions and are not cutting spending because they have a high amount of savings and their wages are rising. Early second quarter corporate profits have also beat expectations. The Fed reported that import prices fell slightly in June as the strong dollar and moderating oil prices may be helping inflationary pressures. Fed officials also made comments which dispelled investors’ fears of a full one percentage point interest rate hike at its next meeting. That does not seem to be their plan based on their comments. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the week at 31,288.26, down 0.2% from 31,338.15 last week. It is down 13.9% year-to-date.  The S&P 500 closed the week at 3,863.19, down 1.1% from 3,899.38 last week. The S&P is down 19.0% year-to-date. The NASDAQ closed the week at 11,452.42, down 1.6% from 11,635.31 last week. It is down 26.8% year-to-date.

U.S. Treasury bond yields higher this week – The 10-year treasury bond closed the week yielding 2.93%, down from 3.09% last week.  The 30-year treasury bond yield ended the week at 3.10%, down from 3.27% last week. We watch bond yields because mortgage rates often follow treasury bond yields.

Mortgage rates – The Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that mortgage rates as of July 14, 2022, for the most popular loan products were as follows: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 5.51%, up from 5.30% last week. The 15-year fixed was 4.67%, up from 4.45% last week. The 5-year ARM was 4.35%, up from 4.19% last week.

California home sales statistics for June will be released next week from the California Association of Real Estate. U.S. home sales will be released by the National Association of Real Estate the week of the 21st. You can get local sales statics for June on my website. You can search the market report tab for your city or zip code.

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From the James Webb Space Telescope Images to TikTok Changes and more | Tech News

Keep up with the latest in the world of tech by reading our weekly tech news roundup. From the James Webb Space Telescope Images to TikTok Changes and more, we have you covered!

James Webb Space Telescope Releases Stunning First Shots

The James Webb Space Telescope released its first full-color images this week. The stunning photos give the world an otherworldly view of what’s happening beyond our blue planet. The telescope (JWST) is considered the new heavyweight of space telescopes, so likewise, such images were to be expected. Already hailed as the future of astronomy and astrophysics, the telescope is bringing footage to earth from nearly a million miles away. Prior to the JWST, it wax the Hubble Telescope played the leading role in space exploration. With only the first few images shared, the rest of the world waits eagerly for more postcards from space.

Alphabet Works on Larger Drones to Handle Heavier Deliveries

Wing, which is the drone delivery company operated by Google parent Alphabet, is working on a new prototype. The company this week unveiled a series of new drone aircraft meant for handling a variety of payloads. Likewise, the drones will share the same components as the current aircraft in operation. At this time, they have been used in delivering pharmaceuticals and other small packages in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Wing CEO Adam Woodworth stated the following, “Just as the ideal vehicle for carrying a ton of gravel would be a dump truck rather than a sedan, the ideal aircraft to carry a bottle of medication is not the same as the best one to deliver a gallon of milk, and neither is suited to deliver a refrigerator.”

Match Group Brings Tinder’s Background Check to More Dating Apps

In case you didn’t know, the biggest player in the dating app game is Match Group; now you know. Likewise, with the success of Tinder’s background check feature, Match Group has announced plans to bring the same feature to its other dating apps. The feature will now be available on Stir (the app for single parents) and, of course, Match. Similar to Tinder, the app will allow users planning to meet up to use the 3rd party service Garbo to run a background check. The feature adds another level of safety for app users and gives valuable information and safety tips. 

Instagrams Latest Update Allows Users to Publish Feed Posts Exclusively for Subscribers

As major social media platforms look for ways to monetize besides advertising, Instagram has unveiled its latest series of tools. The social platform will now allow creators on the app to publish content that is strictly for paid subscribers. This feature had previously been made available for stories, but now users can give paying supporters even more content. Likewise, the update will add a new subscriber hone tab on creator profiles that will allow subscribers to filter photos and Reels. In addition, subscriptions range based on the user from $0.99 to $99.99. Along with providing exclusive story and feed content, creators can also go live exclusively with subscribers. 

WhatsApp Support comes to Meta and Ray Ban’s Stories Glasses

Meta is bringing you even more ways to see the world. The company has announced that WhatsApp support will be coming to its Ray-Bans Stories glasses. Likewise, this latest update will allow users to make calls hands-free and send texts all via your eyewear. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated this week that users will also be able to directly apply to messages from WhatsApp and Messenger using voice commands. These updates will now allow the company to integrate Stories further into the Meta ecosystem. Of course, Stories will continue to maintain its main feature, which is to take video and images.

TikTok Adds New Ways to Control For You Page

Users of TikTok will have a new way to control the For You page. The popular video platform announced this week the ability to block certain words and hashtags from your feed. This latest feature will automatically filter out any selected words or tags users do not want to allow for a more focused scroll. The platform is also rolling out two new automated moderation and filtering tools. One, called Content Levels, ranks content based on “thematic maturity” and is designed to keep mature content of all types from being shown to young users.

 

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Weekend Events: July 15 – July 17

It’s time for a weekend full of fun! Don’t miss out on all the great happenings this July 15 through July 17. From music to county fairs and more, there is plenty to do in your neck of the woods. 

LOS ANGELES WEEKEND EVENTS | July 15 – July 17

KCRW Summer Nights

When: Until September 29 

Where: Various locations

What: Summer is better with KCRW Summer Nights. Enjoy open-air tunes on select nights from July through September at various locations. Some of the spots for sounds include the Hammer Museum, CAAM, and more!

Outfest Los Angeles

When: July 14 – July 24 

Where: Various Locations 

What: The world’s largest LGBTQ+ film festival returns for two weeks this summer. Take part in a slew of parties, screenings, and galas happening in varying locations around town. This year’s event brings dozens of screenings from outdoor to indoor and, of course, online!

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome

When: October 2 

Where: Angeles National Forest

What: Enjoy jazz in the mountaintop dome of the Mount Wilson Observatory. This monthly hosted concert brings music one mile above L.A. for an enchanting afternoon of sound. 

 

WESTSIDE AND BEACH COMMUNITIES WEEKEND EVENTS | July 15 – July 17

MLB All-Star Week

When: July 15 – July 19 

Where: Downtown Santa Monica

What: The MLB All-Star Game heads back to Dodger Stadium for the first time in four decades. Enjoy a weekend filled with activities in celebration of the upcoming week. There will be a baseball-themed carnival and yoga on the beach at the Santa Monica Pier, and more!

B-Boy Summit

When: July 16 – July 17 

Where: West Hollywood

What: DJ sets and dance battles! That is what you can find this weekend. The weekend summit will bring beats and moves to WeHo’s Plummer Park and DTLA’s Grand Park. There will also be workshops and panels for the WeHo.

OC Fair

When: July 15 – August 14 

Where: Costa Mesa

What: Fried food, carnival attractions, and the occasional rodeo or demolition derby, and you’ve got the OC Fair. This quaint fair which started in 1889, is a monthlong fest of fun you won’t want to miss. 

 

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WEEKEND EVENTS | July 15 – July 17

Movies on the Roof

When: until August 27

Where: Fashion Square Mall | Sherman Oaks

What: Westfield Fashion Square invites you to a joy-filled alfresco film series this summer. Catch flicks like Iron Mand and Swingers, with ticket sales, support Hope of the Valley.

Moonlit Saturdays

When: July 9

Where: The Nitecap | Burbank

What: Treat yourself to some comedy and laughs this weekend. Head to The Nitecap for Moonlit Saturdays. The comedy show features LA’s best comedians, many of whom have appeared on HBO, Netflix, and Showtime. Don’t miss out!

Valley Relics Museum Experience

When: Every Saturday and Sunday

Where: 16781 Stagg Street Hangar C3 & C4 | Van Nuys

What: Visit the Valley’s beloved museum of Pop Culture this weekend! The Valley Relics Museum invites you to join them for a day full of nostalgia and fun. Their one-of-a-kind museum features neon signs, classic cars, a playable retro arcade, and more! Tickets for Valley Relics Museum can be purchased on Eventbrite.

CONEJO VALLEY WEEKEND EVENTS | July 15 – July 17

Surf Rodeo Music & Surf Festival in Ventura

When: July 15 

Where: Pierpont Beach, Ventura

What: A surf rodeo competition, 40 bands, beer, wine, and over 70 vendors are what you’ll find at the Surf Rodeo Music and Surf Festival. Surf Rodeo prides itself on being a platform for world-renowned surfers, musicians, and artists.

Music Under the Stars at the Olivas Adobe Ventura

When: July 16 

Where: 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura

What:  The City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division presents the popular Music Under the Stars series. Enjoy a range of sounds each weekend of the summer outdoors at the historic Olivas Adobe.

Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival – “As You Like It”

When: July 15 – July 17 

Where: CLU

What: CLU Kingsmen park invites you back to their much beloved Shakespeare Festival. The university will host The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company as they perform “As You Like It”. The final performance of one of the Bard’s most popular comedies concludes this weekend. 

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The Best Tips for Polishing Your Homeware | Home Tips

Metal accents can complement the home in a myriad of ways. From pots and pans to statues and table accents it’s important to keep the shining. When it comes to your metal decor and polishing your homeware, we have some helpful tips. Read on for this week’s blog on the best way to keep your metal decor shining in style!

What to Use:

When it comes to metal homeware items like copper, you can polish them with products you may already have in your home. Items like baking soda, lemon juice, and even ketchup can work as a polish alternative. For deep cleaning, baking soda will want to be your go-to, although acidic fruits can be the most simple choice with just a dash of salt.

When it comes to brass items you will want to take a different three-step approach. This is when your DIY skills will once again come in handy. To make the solution, dissolve one teaspoon of salt into one-half cup of vinegar, then add flour until the mixture becomes a paste. Once you have mixed your oast together, rub it onto the brass. From there you will want to leave it on the metal for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water and using your hand or a soft cloth and buff it dry.

When to Use:

It is always best to have preventative measures when polishing your homeware. One great way to get the jump on any potential tarnish is with baby or mineral oil. Of course, you will want to have cleaned your metal homeware items before polishing them. Likewise, once you have done so, you can almost instantly see the difference.

When it comes to the frequency of how often you clean your homeware items, it will always be based on how much you use them. For items that are stationary, there is not always a need for frequent cleaning. 

You always have the option to buy storebought products as well! If DIYing is not your thing there are plenty of alternatives that you can purchase to use.

At the end of the day, how you clean your homeware products is up to YOU. We hope these helpful tips will add some ease to your household cleaning routine.

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Economic update for the week ending July 9, 2022

Stock markets finished the week higher – Signs of cooling inflation, and three straight weeks of declining gas prices from their peak in mid June had investors optimistic about future earnings, interest rate increases, supply chain issues, and labor shortages. On Thursday, ADP – the nation’s largest payroll company, estimated job growth above the level of expectations. On Friday, the Labor Department reported that 372,000 new jobs were created in June. That was 100,000 jobs more than what was expected. With job growth so robust and unemployment so low it’s hard to see how consumer spending, which accounts for almost 70% of the U.S. economy, will stall. If consumers keep spending, it will be hard to bring down inflation. Experts and the Fed had hoped that higher interest rates would increase borrowing costs for companies and slow the pace of hiring. As of June, that has not happened. Job growth for the first half of 2022 is at the highest levels ever recorded and the second quarter job gains were the highest in half a century. It is hard to imagine inflation declining to a healthy level without slowing job growth and wages. Investors now expect further and swifter action by the Fed than they did in the first three days of the week as a result of the strong job growth numbers in June. The CPI report is due out next Wednesday. That will be the best gauge of how the Fed’s actions have impacted inflation so far. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the week at 31,338.15 up 0.1% from 31,097.26 last week. It is down 13.8% year-to-date. The S&P 500 closed the week at 3,899.38, up 1.9% from 3,825.33 last week. The S&P is down 18.2% year-to-date. The NASDAQ closed the week at 11,635.31, up 4.6% from 11,127.85 last week. It is down 25.6% year-to-date

U.S. Treasury bond yields higher this week – The 10-year treasury bond closed the week yielding 3.09%, up from 2.88% last week. The 30-year treasury bond yield ended the week at 3.27%, up from 3.11% last week. We watch bond yields because mortgage rates often follow treasury bond yields.

Mortgage rates – The Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that mortgage rates as of June 30, 2022, for the most popular loan products were as follows: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 5.30%, down from 5.70% last week. The 15-year fixed was 4.45%, down from 4.83% last week. The 5-year ARM was 4.19%, down from 4.50% last week. Rates were lower Friday. The 30-year jumped a little at the end of the week after the strong jobs report. The hope is that job growth will stall as the Fed raises rates and tightens credit in order to slow the economy to curtail inflation. Such strong job growth and low unemployment puts more pressure on inflation. Next week’s survey rates should be a little higher.

The U.S. economy added 372,000 new jobs in June – The Department of Labor and Statistics reported that 372,000 new jobs were added in June. That exceed experts expectations by 100,000 jobs. They expected interest rate hikes and other tightening measures by the Fed to slow the overheated economy and would slow hiring. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% which is just slightly higher than the 52-year low of 3.5% just before the pandemic. The labor-force participation rate (the share of workers with a job or actively looking for a job) was 62.2% in June, down from 62.5% in May. It is well below the 63.6% level before the pandemic. Experts are puzzled as to why more employees are not returning to the workforce, especially with wages higher, pandemic stimulus running out, and so many available job openings. Survey data reported that there were 11.3 million available Jobs which amounted to about 2 positions for every job seeker. Average hourly wages increased 5.1% from one year ago. Wages were up 5.2% year-over-year in May and 5.5% year-over-year in April which may be a sign that inflation may be moderating.

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Weekend Events: July 8 – July 10

The weekend is here and so is a list of fun things to do locally. Read on for our weekend round-up of happenings this July 8 through July 10!

LOS ANGELES WEEKEND EVENTS | JULY 8 – JULY 10

Lotus Festival

When: July 9 – July 10 

Where: Echo Park

What: The annual Lotus Festival is a community tradition and opportunity to view Echo Park’s beloved floating flowers. Likewise, the festival also includes food, music, and dragon boar races among other fun activities. The event will honor the contributions of Asian-Americans to L.A. along with the Indian community.

Zoo Friday Nights

When: July 8 – July 29 

Where: Griffith Park

What: On select Fridays, the L.A. Zoo invites you to spend the evening enjoying music, dancing, and more under the stars. This twilight animal viewing opportunity will also include educational talks and a cash bar for those 21 and over.

Two Schmucks at Broken Shaker

When: July 10 

Where: Freehand Hotel | Hollywood 

What: What is more summer than drinks on a rooftop with city views? Enjoy one of Barcelona’s best bars this weekend at the Freehand Hotel. On Sunday, July 10, Two Schmucks—also named as 11th best globally by the World’s 50 Best Bars—will pop up on the Downtown L.A. rooftop from 10pm to 2 am. It is walk-ins only.

 

WESTSIDE & BEACH COMMUNITIES WEEKEND EVENTS | JULY 8 – JULY 10

Long Beach Pride

When: July 8 – July 10 

Where: Long Beach

What: Pride Month may have ended in LA but the celebration continues on in Long Beach. Catch artists like Iggy Azalea and Natalia Jiménez as they headline this two-day ticketed Pride event. The LB Pride festival will also feature a roller rink, a drag makeup station, a silent disco, and more.

Amex Gold x Resy Present: The Boardwalk

When: July 9

Where: Santa Monica Pier

What: For an ideal summer afternoon, Resy and Amex Gold have teamed up to bring you summer fun on the pier. Head over to SM for a boardwalk-inspired fare featuring LA’s top restaurants. Along with delicious food, there will also be boardwalk games, a half-pike skate ramp, and more!

Bergamot Station Summer Celebration

When: July 9 

Where: Bergamot Station | Santa Monica

What: It’s time to celebrate summer! Head over to Santa Monica’s Bergamot Station to peruse over 20 galleries of art. Along with works by different artists, there will also be live performances. 

 

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WEEKEND EVENTS | JULY 8 – JULY 10

Movies on the Roof

When: until August 27

Where: Fashion Square Mall | Sherman Oaks

What: Westfield Fashion Square invites you to a joy-filled alfresco film series this summer. Catch flicks like Back to the Future and La La Land, with ticket sales, support Hope of the Valley.

Moonlit Saturdays

When: July 9

Where: The Nitecap | Burbank

What: Treat yourself to some comedy and laughs this weekend. Head to The Nitecap for Moonlit Saturdays. The comedy show features LA’s best comedians, many of whom have appeared on HBO, Netflix, and Showtime. Don’t miss out!

Valley Relics Museum Experience

When: Every Saturday and Sunday

Where: 16781 Stagg Street Hangar C3 & C4 | Van Nuys

What: Visit the Valley’s beloved museum of Pop Culture this weekend! The Valley Relics Museum invites you to join them for a day full of nostalgia and fun. Their one-of-a-kind museum features neon signs, classic cars, a playable retro arcade, and more! Tickets for Valley Relics Museum can be purchased on Eventbrite.

 

CONEJO VALLEY WEEKEND EVENTS | JULY 8 – JULY 10

Free Summer Movies in the Park Presents: Encanto

When: July 8

Where: Camarillo

What: Enjoy free summer movies presented by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District presents. Movies start at 8:15 PM, with an evening that includes food trucks and pre-movie live music, and lawn games.

Channel Islands Harbor Art Festival

When: July 9 

Where: Channel Islands Harbor | Oxnard

What: The annual Channel Islands Harbor Art Festival returns this weekend. Featuring varying artists, you’ll find works of different mediums. Of course, admission and parking are free.

Tiny Porch Concerts at Peter Strauss Ranch

When: July 10

Where: Peter Strauss Ranch | Agoura Hills

What: In cooperation with the National Park Service, Tiny Porch Concerts presents its 2022 Summer Series at Peter Strauss Ranch, on a newly rebuilt stage. While admission is free, donations are encouraged to support the work of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund.

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From Twitter CoTweets, Spacial Audio on Netflix, and more! | Tech News

Stay connected in the world of tech! This week we’re giving the rundown on Twitter CoTweets, Spacial Audio on Netflix, and more. Read on for this week’s blog of tech news from around the world!!

Spacial Audio comes to Netflix content like Stranger Things and other originals

This week, Netflix announced that shows like Stranger Things will now have the option for spatial audio. This latest feature will allow for more immersive sound on select original content. The goal for Netflix is to improve the experience for those using the app on mobile or with Bluetooth headphone technology. The streaming giant has collaborated with Sennheiser on converting the sound mixes for its content into an expansive spatial audio presentation. According to Netflix, spatial audio “is compatible with all devices, all streaming plans, and does not require surround sound speakers or home theater equipment.”

Volkswagen Puts $20 Billion Towards Building its own EV batteries

Volkswagen is the attest automaker to invest a large budget towards developing EV vehicles. The German automaker has announced that $20.38 billion is to be invested in electric vehicle battery production. The company believes the initiative will help to create 20,000 jobs and generate billions in revenue. In addition, Volkswagen plans to create a new company called Power Co that will oversee its efforts toward EV battery production. Likewise, Power Co will help VW to manage its entire battery supply chain from research to development. In addition, the new company will also aid in the development of new technologies.

Twitter Test Co-Tweets Feature for Co-Authored Posts

CoTweets is the latest feature in development at Twitter. The company has recently started testing its latest feature with users on its social network this week. CoTweets allows two accounts to coauthor a tweet together. The company confirmed that the feature is in the works and live for some users and has been since earlier this year. “We’re continuing to explore new ways for people to collaborate on Twitter,” explains Twitter spokesperson Joseph J. Nuñez “We’re testing CoTweets for a limited time to learn how people and brands may use this feature to grow and reach new audiences, and strengthen their collaborations with other accounts.”

New Apple Feature Brings Extreme Privacy to User Devices 

Apple has announced its latest privacy feature for increased security against state-sponsored tracking. Lockdown Mode is a new setting available on iOS 16 and macOS Ventura meant to help keep the Apple devices of journalists, activists, and politicians more secure. The setting hardens an iPhone, iPad, or Mac’s defenses that may compromise a device. In addition, Lockdown Mode includes message blocking features like attachment types, and link previews. The iOS 16 and macOS Ventura are also set to include support for new passkey technology.

Amazon Prime Users Get GrubHub Plus For Free for One Year

If you love Amazon Prime and Gurbhub, this is the collab you have been waiting for. Amazon Prime has announced that users will get one year free of GrubHub Plus. The new benefit comes as a part of the Prime subscription which offers free food delivery on orders of $12 or more. Typically the GrubHub Plus subscription comes at a cost of $9.99 per month. Likewise, Amazon has stated that free deliveries will be available from hundreds of thousands of restaurants across over 4,00 cities in the US.

Satellites Successfully Launched by Virgin Orbit During First Night Mission

Virgin Orbit has had its first successful satellite launch. The company announced that a rocket carrying seven satellites completed a successful launch on July 2. The satellites were brought into the low orbit of Earth with the help of the companies Boeing 747 carrier aircraft. Likewise, the LauncherOne rocket was attached to the carrier in order to complete the mission. Called Straight Up, after the 1988 Paula Abdul song, the mission involved seven research satellites as part of NASA’s Space Test Program. 

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Outdoor Movies to Enjoy this Summer | Out & About

With summer in full swing and the weather just right here in LA, it’s the perfect time of year for outdoor movies! Luckily, Tinsletown is full of destinations where you can catch flicks both old and new. We are rounding up the best summer outdoor movie events happening around town for this week’s edition of Out & About!

Street Food Cinema

You can never go wrong with SFC! This local favorite of outdoor movies screening events combines food trucks, music, and of course movies for a truly epic night. The screenings take place at different locations around town like Griffith Park. Likewise, this gives you the chance to explore other local neighborhoods in the process.

Parks After Dark

Presented by LA County, Parks After Dark brings cinema to over 34 local parks! From Kong vs. Godzilla to Onward and more, the screenings are of course family-friendly. In addition, Parks After Dark also includes arts and crafts activities and health resources. 

Rooftop Cinema Club

Who doesn’t love a film with a view? This is of course what you can expect at Rooftop Cinema Club. This outdoor movies screening series brings Hollywood cinema to Downtown LA and El Segundo. The genres vary but the ambiance is always guaranteed to be a good time.

Cinespia

What summer outdoor movies list would be complete without Cinespia? Located in the Hollywood Forever Cemetary event space, this film series is its own icon around town. Not all Cinespia screenings take place in the famed resting place of Hollywood legends but there are plenty of films to choose from for your Cinespia adventure.

Pleasant Valley Movies in the Park

For a delightful family-friendly evening, Pleasant Valley Movies in the Park brings cinema to Camarillo. On select Fridays from June through August you can watch free movies in the park, enjoy live music, and play family games. 

Electric Dusk Drive-In

We love a good old-fashioned drive-in! Head over to Glendale for Electric Dusk Drive-In and enjoy features like Ferris Buellers Day Off and more.

For all of the outdoor movies happening around town this summer, check out this list from TimeOut!
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