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A few years ago, Finnish-Estonian startup Verge launched a wild motorcycle with a rear wheel so hollow you could stick a leg straight through it. Now the moto builder has realized the powerful ring-like hub motor sitting inside that hollow wheel has untapped potential reaching far beyond just bikes. Spinoff company Donut Lab is pursuing new applications for the motor and an entire modular...

While downhill skiing may look like a nice, smooth, swoopy experience, anyone who has done so will know that it can actually be quite a boneshaking affair. The ShredShox system is here to help, by adding shock absorbers to existing downhill skis.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Skiing, ski gadgets, Suspension

A motorcycle is meant to take you from one place to another, right? That’s the whole purpose of all modes of transportation. But who said you can’t look cool doing that? That’s exactly the value proposition that the Royal Enfield Goan Classic offers.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Royal Enfield, Bobber, Retro

We see lots of everyday-carry cutting tools here at New Atlas. But the NanoMax flip-open knife caught our eye because of the impressive width of a curved blade that looks like it could handle carving up a carrot stick as well as a stick of wood.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Knife, Titanium, Everyday Carry, Kickstarter, Crowdfunding

Leading 3D-printing firm Icon has revealed plans to create an ambitious new 3D-printed community for homeless people in Texas. The project will provide 100 safe and comfortable residences to those who need them most.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: 3D Printing, Building and Construction, House, Home

If you're looking to replace your living room TV with something that doesn't dominate your space until it's powered on, Formovie is hoping that its flagship Theater Premium ultra-short-throw projector will fit the bill. We've been sent one to try out.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Reviews, Projectors, Laser TV, 4K UHD

After stealing the show at CES 2024 in January, LG's totally transparent TV is finally available to buy. The 77-inch Signature OLED T can be yours for an eye-watering US$60,000.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: TV, OLED, LG, Gadgets, Transparency, World's First

We've seen a few inflatable mattress kits tailored to Rivian's R1S SUV, but Hest has evaded inflation and launched a set of plush foam mattresses to turn the full-size electric SUV into a sleek, simple all-terrain micro-camper. The new mattress and pillow set lets you extend the zero-emissions adventure, turning the folded seats into a proper bed, no inflation (or unexpected deflation) involved.Continue ReadingCategory:...

We all like to think of ourselves as quick-witted, but a new study from Caltech calculates that our brains process information at the extremely slow speed of around 10 bits per second. This leisurely pace may have long evolutionary roots, despite our sensory systems gathering data about 100 million times faster.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Brain, Brain-to-Brain, Brain-computer interface, Brain Machine Interface, Caltech, Computer, Data,...

Beneficial bacteria occupy specific regions in the gut, contributing to our health via the microbiome. A new study has identified the genes that good bacteria use to colonize these regions, opening the door to creating engineered probiotics.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Gut Bacteria, Microbiome, Genetic engineering, Carnegie Institution for Science

In an effort to reduce fuel costs, American Airlines was the first US carrier to introduce checked baggage fees, at US$15 in 2008 (it's now $40). Since then, many airlines have followed suit, as well as hitting travelers with hefty excess baggage fees. But what would happen if the extra cost didn't just apply to heavy luggage but to the passengers themselves?Continue ReadingCategory: TransportTags:...

If you're getting tired of all the titanium multitools hitting Kickstarter lately, you might find the AX02 EDC Carabiner tool to be a breath of fresh air. The brass-bodied device lets users cut, saw, screw-drive, bottle-open, and figure out which way they need to go.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Multitools, Kickstarter

Smartwatches can help improve our health and fitness. But a new report says it's important to consider what kind of bands we put on them, as several popular brands were found to contain high levels of a class of chemicals linked to health issues.Continue ReadingCategory: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Watch, Smartwatch, PFAS, Chemicals, Chemical agents, University of Notre...

A big ol' SUV isn't the ideal choice for city folk needing to quietly and cleanly zip around busy streets. Micro-cars make more sense, and the boxy A05 that made its debut at EICMA 2024 in Milan last month is now up for pre-order.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Last-mile transport, Electric Vehicles, city car

If you were to compile a list of walkable cities, the scorching desert metropolis of Dubai would probably rank pretty low. However, this will soon change with an extensive network of walkways, including raised and air-conditioned footpaths.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Dubai, Pedestrian

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are set to discuss a merger, amid stiff competition from the likes of Tesla and BYD. They'll explore operating jointly under a holding company, and possibly even bring Mitsubishi into the mix.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Electric Vehicles

Peter Fonda's Stars and Stripes helmet from the movie Easy Rider (1969) went to auction seven days ago ... and failed to raise a single bid of $25,000. By my assessment, it's worth more than $500,000. What happened?Continue ReadingCategory: Collectibles, LifestyleTags: Auction, Motorcycle, Movies, Helmet

An innovative fertility technology using stem cells to help an embryo mature outside the body has resulted in the world’s first live human birth. Gameto, the company that developed the approach, says it’s faster, safer and more accessible than conventional IVF.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Fertility, In vitro fertilization, Stem Cells

Winter is coming for those in the Northern Hemisphere. For the hardcore winter camping and outdoor enthusiasts, this brings a whole new set of challenges, like trying to stay warm after a day of snowy adventures when it's -20 °F (-28 °C) outside. Mammoth Overland has you covered.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Wool, Off-grid, Camping, Winter

Computers generally go a bit wonky when you stick them in the oven for a bit, but engineers at the University of Michigan are looking to change that by developing a new computer memory that can run at the temperature of molten lead.Continue ReadingCategory: Computers, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: University of Michigan, Computers

We've seen camper kits for vans, 4x4s and even small crossovers. But pickup truck owners have long been left to shop more expensive, comprehensive campers or build out their trucks themselves. Roadloft has launched a pickup camper package for those who want something simpler and more affordable without going full DIY. The new kit serves as a lounge, dining area, mobile office, kitchenette and...

Bright pink color, a new typeface, and a missing cat in its emblem – Jaguar’s rebrand campaign has been the talk of the town since its launch. It certainly divides opinions for a car maker with a rich history of nearly 100 years.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Jaguar, Advertising, Electric Vehicles

We've seen nesting sets of outdoor dining utensils before, and even sets that stick together via embedded magnets. The EATi Mag system, however, combines 10 tools in what looks like a simple knife, fork and spoon set.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Cutlery, Titanium, Magnetic, Camping, Kickstarter

Watching motorsport from the comfort of your own home is all well and good, but there's nothing quite like being there in person. These amazing new residences offer the best of both worlds and overlook the iconic British race circuit Silverstone.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Racing, House, Home