When the Lucid Air arrives next year, it will be the first vehicle to offer Dolby Atmos audio inside. The EV automaker announced today that its Surreal Sound system will offer passengers the immersive sound experience as a standard feature inside the Air Grand Touring and Air Dream Edition models. It will be an optional add-on on the Air Touring and Air Pure trims. In addition to the luxury EV, you’ll also need a high-res music subscription that offers access to Dolby Atmos Music — like Tidal, for example. Lucid Motors is planning to toss in six months of streaming for free with both the Grand Touring and Dream Edition.
The Lucid Air is equipped with a 21-speaker setup that’s capable of handling the directional immersive sound of Dolby Atmos. Front, rear, side and height speakers are positioned around the inside of the car so passengers can “feel” the movement of whatever they’re listening to. The Surreal Sound system also employs directional acoustic signaling for notifications, warnings and other alerts. For example, things like blind-spot detection and unbuckled seatbelt warnings come from the direction of the potential issue. To tailor the speaker setup for Atmos, Lucid tuned it using the famed Capitol Records Studio C as the reference design.
“The big difference is the overhead speaker placement,” Lucid Motors Senior Vice President of Design Derek Jenkins said. “Along the inner pillars of the vehicle, we very carefully place the overhead speakers to optimize the full upper surround area. The alignment with those upper speakers and the lower speakers is critical for creating that dimensional experience.”
While Dolby Atmos has been around for years, it primarily existed as an A/V platform inside the living room. In 2019, Dolby introduced its immersive, high-resolution audio platform Dolby Atmos Music on services like Amazon Music, Deezer and Tidal. Of course, you need a pricier hi-fi streaming plan to access the content and a capable speaker system in order to make the most of the investment. With Atmos Music though, Dolby was ready to offer listeners access to audio with more clarity and depth outside of their homes.
“The main entertainment in an automobile is mostly music,” Dolby Laboratories Director of Music Tim Pryde explained. “Until Atmos Music, having Atmos in a car was something we had experimented with, but it never really took hold because there wasn’t content like there is today.”
Pryde said that while Dolby had been working in automotive audio since the ’70s and ’80s, the company’s efforts mostly focused on improving overall sound quality of both content and stereo head units. Dolby Atmos can give you the feeling of being inside of whatever you’re watching or listening to by virtualizing dimensional audio through a surround sound setup or even with a single soundbar or speaker. That becomes an entirely different scenario when you’re in a small enclosed space like a car.
Lucid Motors
“With an automobile, you have a cabin that allows for you to have these discreet speakers placed around around you,” Pryde said. “They really can give you an immersive experience because you’re literally in the middle of them.”
And of course, now that vehicles are equipped with more screens, Atmos is a viable option for for movies, shows and games during a ride as well. Lucid Motors plans to explore this as the automotive industry progresses towards autonomous driving.
“As we move farther and farther towards assisted driving and then full vehicle autonomy, the opportunity for streaming video, gaming and any other kind of visual content is only going to increase like it is inside your home,” Jenkins explained. “We’re looking at that kind of future through the opportunity that Atmos provides for immersion.”
Initial deliveries of the Lucid Air are expected to begin in the second half of this year. The base model Air Pure starts at $69,900 while the Air Grand Touring, the cheapest trim to offer Dolby Atmos standard, begins at $131,500. The company is currently accepting reservations online and at “studios” in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Jose, Newark (California), Miami and West Palm Beach.
List Price: $21.99 Item Price : $21.99-$21.99 Check Price Item ASIN: B01BDQ9SL6 Top Feature : Rechargeable, Easy to use ,30 times Reusable. Item Description: Swift pain electronic reliever is intended to be used for pain relief, which delivers electric pulse to tired and sore muscles. These pulses are generated by the device and delivered to…
Just in case you don’t follow anyone in England on Instagram, they received a beautiful snowfall on Sunday and more on Monday. Some said it hasn’t snowed in their area in over two years. It looked very idyllic and I couldn’t resist posting some of my favorite images. We’re supposed to receive snow in New York on Tuesday but it never stays looking this white for long in the city so I will live vicariously through those across the pond.
It feels like there have been so many auctions of exquisite collections in the last few years. It makes me feel sad to see them be broken up but hopefully the furniture and objects end up going to good homes. Susan Gutfreund sold her Henri Samuel decorated duplex apartment at 843 Fifth Avenue last year and now some of the best pieces from it are for sale at Christie’s. I toured the preview today and it was interesting to see everything out in the open. You can see my photos from Christie’s in my Instagram Stories. Some of the items will be in the live auction and others already have bid in the online auction. I especially loved the green Winter Garden room when I visited the apartment for a party in 2018. I don’t think I’ll be able to afford anything but it’s fun to dream.
It’s turned much colder this week so I thought it was time for a winter skincare post. The low temperatures, harsh winds, lack of humidity, hot interiors, and exercising outside all wreak havoc on the skin in the winter. I’m touching on my favorite procedures and products, many of which could be used by men as well as women, to combat dry and flaky skin on your face and body.
I’ve missed a lot of things during the pandemic but facials with Leah at Mario Badescu is a big one. I’ve been seeing her for more than 15 years and while she assured me that they are taking lots of precautions at the spa, I just don’t feel safe going anyplace where I won’t be wearing a mask. So I have to give myself facials at home with the Aira Ionic Facial Steamer which happens to be very on sale now. Steaming is great for hydration or before you want to do your own extractions.
I started using my Clarisonic again during quarantine and shocked to learn that the company went out of business. I think a cleansing brush is great for extra exfoliation and to stimulate blood flow. A great alternative is this Facial Cleansing Brush that is currently on sale right now.
The best new product I bought last year is Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil. “There’s only one ingredient in this luxe, multipurpose moisturizer: plum-seed oil. It’s quick-absorbing and practically weightless but nourishes and moisturizes like crazy with antioxidants, omega fatty acids, and polyphenols. The oil works brilliantly for face, hair, and body.” I was only using it in the morning but I recently started using it at night and I wake up looking refreshed. It’s sold out but pre-order it now because it’s definitely worth the wait.
If you have any maskne spots, dab this Mario Badescu Healing Powder on them with q-tip. It takes down the redness and heals and can be used over makeup. It’s one of my all time favorite products.
Another thing I really miss are lash tints. They make my eyelashes look so much darker and thicker but they don’t seem safe to get right now either. In the meantime, I’m using RevitaLash to lengthen them and RevitaBrow to grow in my brows while no one is seeing me.
I had my first Clear + Brilliant Laser in a year with Dr. Wade in late October and I really needed it since I usually get them done 2-3 times a year. Winter is also a great time to get a laser treatment. You shouldn’t do them in the summer since sun exposure will negate the effects. They’ve made a huge difference in my skin texture, hyperpigmentation, and the tightness around my jawline since I’ve started getting them in 2013. There is only one night of social downtime for this laser but regular Fraxel might require a week or even two of downtime. IPL doesn’t have any downtime and it’s a great laser for hyperpigmentation and redness. There are also tightening lasers so talk to your doctor this winter about what you should be doing.
I have an appointment with Dr. Wade on Friday for a little Botox between my brows and maybe a little filler. This pandemic has me off my usual schedule but I’m trying to get back on track so I’m ready to face the world again when it’s over.
I’m still using the Newa Radio Frequency Device off and on since I bought it this summer. Radio frequency encourages the growth of collagen which plays an essential role in building smooth and plump skin. I use it in the morning since the Glyderm product is so strong. I don’t think my jawline has been so defined in years. You use the device five days a week for four months and then you transition to two days a week. After I’m finished, I use the NuFace Fix around my eyes to depuff them.
You can use microcurrent and nannocurrent devices in conjunction with the Newa so I alternate my NuFace Mini three days a week and the Ziip Beauty device two days a week. I read that you get great results when you combine radio frequency with microcurrent.
The DMH Aesthetics LED Light Shield Mask was a quarantine present to myself. I love that you can watch tv or scroll Instagram while wearing it unlike other LED masks. LED light has been shown to speed healing, boost anti-aging properties, and kill bacteria. The blue LED light is often used for acne treatment.
More than anything this winter, you need a humidifier to keep your skin hydrated. I usually hate the look of them but the Stadler Form Oskar Humidifier is the least offensive looking model.
Dry brushing is supposed to help detox your body when done before showering. It certainly feels invigorating and wakes you up. Make sure you follow the directions to brush upward. I really wish I could remember to do it every day but I think I’ll make that one of my goals for the rest of winter.
I prefer bar soap to gel body washes so I use a Dove Beauty Cream Bar. It’s recommended by dermatologists and is very hydrating.
At night, I use Advanced Clinicals Retinol Cream. It’s for your face but I use it on my body to combat skin aging. I also use the Augustinus Bader Body Cream which was a splurge purchase last year. It’s supposed to help your skin tone and texture. I don’t use it regularly enough to notice so I’m going to try to use it nightly going forward.
My absolute favorite hand and body cream is Weleda Skin Food. You can’t use it on wet skin so I use it throughout the day and before bed. I prefer the original cream in the tube to the body butter. Some people use it on their face but I haven’t been adventurous enough to try it yet.
When I would go to the CVS in my neighborhood, I would walk down the aisle with all the Gold Bond products. They all sounded very interesting and many were formulated for specific skin issues and were very reasonably priced. I started using the Gold Bond Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream and Gold Bond Ultimate Neck & Chest Firming Cream at night which both work great. The Softening Foot Cream is a new favorite.
If you have sensitive skin, the Premium Triple Cream is meant for babies so it’s non-irritating and fragrance free, as well as, healing, soothing, and moisturizing. I prefer the tube to the tub since I think it’s more hygienic.
Another pandemic purchase was the Tria Hair Removal Laser. I’ve had real laser hair removal but needed a few places touched up. Since I can’t go to a salon to have it done, I decided to just take care of it myself at home. You have to turn it up to the highest setting for it to work which also makes it sting a little. You can use a cream with lidocaine before you use it to help with the pain. Just make sure you only use it one area at a time and not all over.
I’ve also bought I few products that I haven’t had a chance to use yet.are the JLo Beauty That Limitless Glow Sheet Masks get great reviews so I’m going to try it tomorrow and will post my thoughts in Stories. I just ordered the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment Peel so I’ll try them once they arrive. Someone on Instagram recommended the Earthen Instant Peel but I haven’t used it yet. I’m wondering if it would be good to use a few days after a Clear + Brilliant Laser to help sloth off the dry skin. I will ask Dr. Wade when I see her Friday.
I know I use a lot of products and devices. I like trying new things and sharing my discoveries with you. I also don’t use them all in one day. But in all honesty, I don’t have a lot of other things going on right now so skincare is my major focus.
XOXO,
HC
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok
