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July 18, 2024

Mostly Bits Newsletter - Issue #112

Tony's Pick

Did you know that those sounds made by moving EVs and hybrids are entirely composed and come out speakers? None of it results from the activity of the motors, batteries, etc. It’s kinda obvious if you stop to think about it, because tons of other things in our lives would make weird alien sounds too. Anyway, they all sound similar because of regulatory constraints. I just spoiled this Vox video, but you should still watch it for the whole story.

Car with sound waves around it
car sounds is like pet sounds, but the boys on are an alien beach

Kyle's Pick

Have you ever watched a Pixar movie — say WALL·E — and thought “I really want a detailed breakdown of the typography in that movie, along with an exhaustive catalog of sci-fi homages while they’re at it?” If so, this article is for you!

That blog was turned into a book as well, so if you like this article, maybe check that out too.

Propaganda poster from WALL·E
What’s so interesting behind my right shoulder?
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