New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News

Ultra-rare Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato is up for sale

Utkarsh Sood — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:17:31 GMT

Hundreds of retro cars turn up on the market every week, but when something as iconic as this 1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato pops up, you’re going to stop and take notice. It hails from an era when Fox-Body Mustangs were in their heyday, and the likes of the Ferrari F40 and and Porsche 959 represented the pinnacle of road-going performance.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Aston Martin, Retro, Porsche, Ferrari

Bürstner's slick, transformable camper van learns some new tricks

C.C. Weiss — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:38:00 GMT

Bürstner hit the 2025 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon with a wave of innovation, revealing two small motorhomes with shape-shifting interiors meant to optimize their floor plans: the Habiton and Signature series. In addition to expanding each lineup with new chassis upgrades, Bürstner is adding an all-new floor plan that incorporates transforming features from both series to create a new sense of space and versatility. The Habiton 6.1 swaps out the sliding bathroom for a feature adapted from the multi-transforming Signature series to deliver an extra-roomy cabin that adapts to each trip.

Category: Campervans, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors

Tags: Campervan, Mercedes-Benz, burstner, dusseldorf-caravan-salon-2026, Hymer, Transformable, RV

Audio Bricks build your own Lego-style modular hi-fi system

Maryna Holovnova — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Lego-style bricks are fun and great for building castles, spaceships, and race cars, but once assembled, they become just decorative objects and usually never get touched again. Italian designer Paolo Caviglia had the idea of assembling a real audio system with them. That’s how his project, Audio Bricks, was born.

Category: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Music Player, Modular, DIY, Lego

Drone review: Vcopter Falcon Mini is unique, but can be frustrating

Ben Coxworth — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:53:36 GMT

I like drones and I like oddball inventions, so when I first heard about Zero Zero Robotics' Falcon Mini "bicopter" drone, I knew I had to try it out for myself. Well, I can now say that it is indeed a most interesting little aircraft … but when all is said and done, you should probably just go with the company's HOVERAir line of quadcopters.

Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Reviews

You can see right through this quirky $45 snapshot camera

Monica J. White — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:23:26 GMT

Godox’s C100 is the company’s first camera, and it’s a strange one. Instead of a conventional rear screen, over half of its compact body is taken up by a transparent optical viewfinder that lets you frame a shot while still seeing right through the device.

Category: Photography, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Cameras, Transparency

World's first solar-powered ambulance hits the real world

Simon Heptinstall — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:29:09 GMT

Student engineers at Eindhoven University of Technology have revealed a pioneering vehicle that can cross remote off-grid regions to deliver on-the-spot healthcare – and is powered entirely by the sun. The Stella Juva – the world’s first solar-powered ambulance – will now be put through its paces in Africa.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Technical University of Eindhoven, Solar Powered, Electric Vehicles, Ambulance, Prototype

Practical USB dock doubles as a companion display for your computer

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:11:01 GMT

I've relied on USB docks to expand my laptops' connectivity options, both in my home office and on the road, for years. This new one from Cabletime adds a surprisingly versatile screen to earn its keep on your desk.

Category: Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Desk, Accessories, USB, xxKickbooster, Kickstarter

Tiny multitool disc spins between functions

C.C. Weiss — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Multitools continue to evolve in all shapes and form, but we suppose it'd be more accurate to say this latest one revolves. We wouldn't call the all-new Geo multitool from Invento Design "revolutionary" in the sense of changing the market forever, but it does blend physical revolution into the multitool formula, delivering what could be a quicker, more intuitive way of switching from one tool to the next.

Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Multitools, EDC, Everyday Carry, Kickstarter, Tools

Laser-powered drones fly longer via wireless OTA charging

Maryna Holovnova — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Drones have been a part of our lives for years now, and many industries are hard to imagine without them. They monitor crops, inspect forests and bridges, help with search-and-rescue missions, and are widely used in military operations. But no matter how advanced they become, they all share the same weakness: battery life. In many situations, landing a drone to replace a battery can be too dangerous or simply impossible.

Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Laser, Wireless Charging, Flight

Watch: 3D-printable 'robot' performs guitar masterpieces in your living room

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:03:00 GMT

I'm more intrigued by the premise behind this wild robotics project than the technology itself: "What if digital music could control a real instrument and become physical sound again?"

Category: Music, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Robotics, 3D Printing, Guitar, Kickstarter

V-twin cruiser with automatic transmission slides under $6,000

Utkarsh Sood — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:03:00 GMT

Typically, if you’re in the market for a cruiser with an automatic transmission, you’d have precious few options. The closest mainstream offering is Honda's Rebel 1100 DCT, which starts at around US$10,400 – and even that swaps the traditional V-twin for a parallel-twin engine. If you insist on a genuine V-twin and an automatic gearbox, you're effectively out of luck.

Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Cruisers, Automatic, Transmission, Spain

Special Vehicles Division electrifies your classic car or motorcycle

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:03:00 GMT

Toronto, Canada-based Beachman makes highly desirable vintage-style electric café racers that we've covered on here before. It's now expanding its shop to convert classic cars and motorcycles into full-fledged electric vehicles.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Electric Motorcycles, Beachman, Conversion, Classic Motor Cars, Retro

27-mph e-moped ends your parking woes with a folding wheel

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:03:00 GMT

Finnish e-mobility brand Augment's new vehicle is designed for folks who don't want to bother with parking their ride outside. The 360 can fold up and easily roll into an elevator, your apartment, or your office – making city commutes a whole lot easier.

Category: Urban Transport, Transport

Tags: Scooter, Electric Motorcycles

Space Force invests millions in advanced threat detection 'flatellites'

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:03:00 GMT

The US Space Force – the youngest branch of the country's armed forces – is investing billions of dollars in next-gen tech to expand its threat detection capabilities.

Category: Space Systems, Engineering

Tags: Satellite, Rocket Lab, US Space Force, Tracking, Detection

$4,700 twist-and-go adventure bike may lure scooter riders off pavement

Utkarsh Sood — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:03:00 GMT

If you’re a scooter rider who’s looking to move up the ladder into proper, purpose-built motorcycles, whether that be functional street bikes, cruisers, adventure bikes or even an entry-level sportsbike, the step up can seem pretty darn big and pretty darn intimidating. UK bikemaker AJS seems to be targeting exactly that segment.

Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Moped, Off-road, Adventure Bikes

Pocket gimbal camera goes from hand to hover in seconds

Monica J. White — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:03:00 GMT

HoverAir has spent years shrinking the drone form factor into a controller-free personal camera. The Versa is its latest take on the idea, pushing beyond existing self-flying models by starting out as a pocket-sized handheld device with a three-axis gimbal.

Category: Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Cameras, drones, Compact, Gimbals, Hybrid

ChatGPT Voice shifts from chatbot to proper assistant

Howard Armitage — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:03:00 GMT

There were moments when I simply stared at the screen, astonished by how convincingly ChatGPT Voice resembled Jarvis, or at least Jarvis Junior. It was the kind of awe that makes you pause and consider the implications.

Category: AI and Humanoids, Technology

Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Voice, Assistant

British Paras test ebikes for speedy and stealthy combat mobility

David Szondy — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:03:00 GMT

Why walk when you can ride? That seems to be the question of the day as British Army paratroopers exchange Shanks' pony for electric bikes during a combat exercise in Canada, testing the zero-emission conveyances alongside tactical drones and electronic warfare systems.

Category: Military, Engineering

Tags: ebikes, British Army

Audi A2 e-tron: 2026 EV boasts impressive electric range

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:03:00 GMT

Back in 1999, Audi made the fantastic A2, a charming MPV that delivered exceptional mileage. Sadly, it was a bit expensive and didn't sell well. The company is bringing this model back for 2026 as an electric vehicle (EV) – with efficiency to match its legacy.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Audi, Efficiency

Benelli's fully faired Tornado 550 sportbike whips up a storm

Utkarsh Sood — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:03:00 GMT

Benelli's story is a strange one. Once upon a time, it was one of Italy's most charismatic motorcycle manufacturers. Today, it's a Chinese-owned company with a catalog so broad that it almost feels like someone threw darts at a whiteboard full of market segments.

Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Benelli, Sportsbikes, Twin-engine, Honda Motorcycles, Yamaha, Kawasaki

Hands-on with Zeiss's new aircraft holographic technology

David Szondy — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:03:00 GMT

Mention Zeiss, and it's likely to bring up planetarium projectors and advanced optical lenses, but aerospace products wouldn't get much of a look-in. That is, until now, as New Atlas gets hands-on with Zeiss's new holographic technology for aircraft.

Category: Aircraft, Transport

Tags: Holographic, Zeiss, Aircraft, Farnborough Airshow

Review: OneOdio improves on the Studio Max (or did they?)

Joe Salas — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:35:00 GMT

Last year, I reviewed OneOdio's Studio Max 1 headphones and came away genuinely impressed. They were inexpensive, comfortable, and included a low-latency wireless dongle that allowed me to mix up some stuff on the DAW without being tethered for the first time ever. And did I mention battery life? Because I could listen to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon about 168 times in a row between charges.

Category: Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Reviews, Headphones, Studio, Gaming

Magnetic telescope doubles as a 500-meter flashlight and more

Maryna Holovnova — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:07:49 GMT

Camping, watching wildlife, or hiking a remote trail are more fun if you have the right gear, but carrying separate items for every situation is not always practical. Currently on Kickstarter, the Nivora Apex X brings an unexpected combination of tools: a telescope, flashlight, magnetic phone mount, and power bank. The device is aimed mainly at outdoor enthusiasts, birdwatchers, hikers, and campers.

Category: Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Flashlights, Telescope, Kickstarter, xxKickbooster

Living healthier longer is easier and more affordable than you think

Bronwyn Thompson — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:16:47 GMT

Longevity has become a bit of a buzz word, and has become increasingly aligned with the tech industry. But while it remains unclear whether the billions of US dollars being invested in life-extending bioscience is something any of us can access, a timely report from Harvard Medical School reminds us what we can do on our own – and it's backed by a huge body of evidence.

Category: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind, Refractor: Science & Health

Tags: Harvard, anti-aging, Aging, Age-Related, Life, Health, Inflammation, Chronic illness

Extra-wide tiny house makes for roomier living on wheels

Adam Williams — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:57:00 GMT

Tiny houses have been trending larger in recent years, but the Mini House 300 x 700 proves you don't need a massive trailer to create a practical home. With a length of just 22 ft (7 m), but an increased width, it manages to squeeze in a surprisingly spacious and livable interior.

Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

Full-squish trekker built to Roam city and beyond

Monica J. White — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:08:04 GMT

MapFour started out as a new model line under budget-ebike favorite Engwe, before morphing into its own brand last year. Its first major launch under that new banner is aimed squarely at the European trekking ebike market.

Category: Bicycles, Transport

Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Touring, Bikepacking, Security

Ford answers burning questions about its sub-$30K electric truck

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:58:13 GMT

Ford revealed in February that it was working on an affordable mid-size electric truck to turn its emissions-free fortunes around. We now know a wee bit more about what to expect, so hop in for a quick ride.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Truck, Electric truck, Ford

First mRNA flu vaccine has been approved for US adults

Bronwyn Thompson — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:17:19 GMT

In a somewhat surprise announcement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first US influenza vaccine built on Moderna's mRNA technology that gave us one of the most administered COVID-19 shots during the pandemic.

Category: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind, Refractor: Science & Health

Tags: moderna, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Influenza, Vaccines, mRNA vaccines, clinical trials, Biotechnology

Dual-motor suitcase drive underpins 3,000-hp hypercar

Utkarsh Sood — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:33:00 GMT

When Kosmera's 1,876-hp Nebula 1 hypercar debuted earlier this year, it made a major splash. Apparently, that output wasn't enough for the brand's standards. Kosmera has unveiled a new 3,110-hp electric drivetrain featuring four axial-flux motors.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Electric Motors, Supercars, Hypercar, BYD, Koenigsegg, Rimac Automobili

Painless microneedle tattoos from London startup CipherX

Maryna Holovnova — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

If fear of traditional tattoo needles has been the only thing stopping you from getting a tattoo, a London startup called CipherX may have found a solution. We’ve previously covered some new tattoo technologies, but they still rely on conventional needles. CipherX takes a completely different approach and promises pain-free tattoos by replacing the traditional tattoo machine with a microneedle patch.

Category: Technology

Tags: Tattoo, Skin, Microneedles

China's stealthy camper wagon roams over 1,000 miles per pit stop

C.C. Weiss — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:47:00 GMT

China's automotive industry has been very clearly taking the lead in developing all-electric and range-extended electric vehicle technology, and it looks like campers might be next. Because a versatile, full-size 1,000-mile (1,600-km) electrified SUV that just happens to integrate full sleeping and dining accommodations sure sounds like an impressive evolution of the camper to us. It's the new Xiaomi SkyNomad, and it serves as an SUV every day, a light camper whenever you need.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: SUV, Xiaomi, Campervan, RV, Extended-range, PHEV, Electric Vehicles

At last: Yamaha is finally bringing the XSR900 GP to America

Utkarsh Sood — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:12:40 GMT

Yamaha currently sells 25 motorcycles in America, and that doesn’t include two scooters and a fair few ATVs in its portfolio. That’s 10 motorcycle models more than how many Harley-Davidson currently offers. With the XSR900 GP, make that 26 motorcycles for Yamaha in the USA. Looks like Yamaha isn’t messing about.

Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Yamaha, MotoGP, Retro, Sportsbikes

Cyclops laser projector goes super bright up to 400 inches

Paul Ridden — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:14:10 GMT

Modern projectors come in all shapes and sizes, but the Fujifilm Z line stands out from the crowd. This isn't due to notably high brightness, though that's certainly the case, but the industry's only folded-type rotatable lens mechanism.

Category: Technology

Tags: FUJIFILM, Laser, Flexible, Projectors, 4k

Space-saving tiny house embraces simplicity without sacrificing comfort

Adam Williams — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:33:00 GMT

Rather than attempting to squeeze in multiple bedrooms or tons of storage, the Luna Nook keeps things simple with a space-saving design to make its modest footprint feel pleasant to spend time in. The tiny house features a bright, airy interior that even includes a freestanding bathtub.

Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

Modular dumbphone brings swappable keypads – and you can order one now

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:57:00 GMT

We've covered a bunch of anti-distraction phones on here, and they largely focus on stripping down your device's functionality to the basics. The Sidephone, meanwhile, takes a modular approach to customizing the hardware to fit into your life.

Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Phone, Smartphones, Android, Modular

Lamborghini pays homage to past great with new Revuelto edition

Aaron Turpen — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:02:12 GMT

Lamborghini has never been shy about mining its own history for inspiration. The difference this time is that it's reaching back to the car that arguably invented the modern supercar.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Lamborghini, miura, monterey auto week, Monterey Car Week

Adorable Tiny Vinyl turntable spins 4-inch records

Monica J. White — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:32:00 GMT

When the Tiny Vinyl format launched last year, part of the appeal was that its four-inch records didn’t need any special hardware. Each traditionally pressed, numbered release carries two tracks, with up to four minutes of audio per side, and plays on pretty much any regular turntable that allows for manual stylus placement.

Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Turntables, Vinyl, Records, Tiny, Portable

Wireless retinal implant approved for sale across 30 countries

Etiido Uko — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:57:36 GMT

“Remove the plank from your own eye before pointing out the speck in another’s,” goes the popular biblical proverb. For millions of people with geographic atrophy, the speck in their vision is far more literal and can eventually lead to blindness. Now, relief may be on the way, after a vision-restoring retinal implant received approval for sale in Europe.

Category: Medical Innovations, Body and Mind, Refractor: Science & Health

Tags: Retinal Implants, Implant, Vision

Insane Dodge Viper V10-powered motorcycle sells for $200K

Utkarsh Sood — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:06:03 GMT

When you’re surrounded by motorcycle news day in and day out, very few stories make you stop in your tracks and go "no way." That’s how I felt when I first saw the Allen Millyard Dodge Viper V10 motorcycle back in the day. It’s a proper missile, powered by an actual 8-liter Dodge Viper V10 engine. But the fact that it was built by Millyard himself adds to its prestige.

Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Custom Bikes, Dodge, Auction, H&H Classic Auctions, H & H Classic Auctions, Crazy

Hennessey’s $2.5M Blackbird hypercar ditches digital for raw V8 power

Simon Heptinstall — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:57:00 GMT

With the world’s most powerful and high-revving naturally-aspirated V8 engine and an old-school manual gearbox, meet the new Hennessey Blackbird hypercar – a sensational statement about decoupling mechanical innovation from digital dependency. It even features an ignition key and analog compass.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Hennessey, Hypercar, Blackbird, Performance, Luxury

Dulles Airport to get $22B revamp and 'world's largest parking garage'

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:47:31 GMT

Washington Dulles International Airport is set to undergo a major renovation, with an expansion plan that's set to cost some US$22 billion.

Category: Architecture, Engineering

Tags: Airports, Infrastructure, Transport, Aviation

AI medical scribe consent raises patient rights concerns

Howard Armitage — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:32:00 GMT

At a recent doctor's appointment, I was asked to consent to an artificial intelligence assistant listening to my consultation. The assistant was Heidi, one of a growing number of AI medical scribes. It listens to the conversation, produces a transcript and turns it into structured clinical notes for the doctor to review, which, on the face of it, is exactly the sort of work we should give to an AI. Doctors spend time typing notes, referral letters and reports. A machine that handles the paperwork while the doctor concentrates on the patient offers an obvious human benefit: less administration, better attention and, potentially, better care.

Category: AI in Health, Medical Innovations, Body and Mind, Refractor: Science & Health

Tags: Data Protection, Privacy, Medical professionals

Genetically modified hookworms could protect against deadly pufferfish toxin

Jay Kakade — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:54:39 GMT

Hookworms are freeloaders that live at the host’s expense inside their gut, drinking about two drops of blood per day. This parasite could soon pay its way with engineered hookworms serving as living medicine factories.

Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind, Refractor: Science & Health

Tags: Hookworm, toxic, Treatment, Parasites, Pharmaceuticals

Magnetoelectric underwater skin senses damage, repairs itself

Etiido Uko — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:19:27 GMT

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a sensing electronic skin that functions underwater, detects nearby objects, senses physical contact, recognizes when it has been punctured or cut, and repairs itself after damage.

Category: Technology

Tags: Electronic skin, Skin, Sensor, National University of Singapore, Self-healing

Archer Aviation debuts Halo autonomous VTOL, Thunder's commercial twin

David Szondy — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:37:44 GMT

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In aviation circles, the debate is often which came first: the military or civilian variant? Case in point: Archer Aviation's announcement at Farnborough of Halo, the civilian counterpart to the Thunder autonomous attack aircraft.

Category: Aircraft, Transport

Tags: Anduril, Farnborough Airshow, drones

Kilometer-high Saudi tower inches closer to world's tallest record

Adam Williams — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:04:01 GMT

The JEC Tower has hit another milestone on its journey to become the new world's tallest skyscraper. The building is rapidly moving toward the halfway mark and has reached a height of 430 m (1,410 ft), with around 570 m (1,870 ft) left to go until the record-breaking megatall is completed.

Category: Architecture, Engineering

Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, World's Tallest

Purpose-built robotaxis get official nod for paid operation in the US

Simon Heptinstall — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:27:06 GMT

The 59-year-old regulatory barrier preventing experimental self-driving concept vehicles from real-world, commercial operation has finally cracked.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Amazon, urban transport, Taxis, Autonomous Vehicles, Self-Driving, Ride-sharing

Airbus unveils 'Wing of Tomorrow' folding wings project

David Szondy — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:58:36 GMT

Another major technological initiative to break cover at the recent Farnborough International Airshow was the upcoming flight-test phase of Airbus’s Wing of Tomorrow program. The project aims to develop next-generation airliner wings so long that they will need to fold at the tip to operate at existing commercial airports.

Category: Aircraft, Transport

Tags: Farnborough Airshow, Airbus, Wings

This towable tiny house is actually suited to full-time living

Adam Williams — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:40:33 GMT

When it comes to towable tiny houses, most smaller models seem better suited as weekenders or guesthouses rather than actual full-time homes. The eOne Limited – Special Edition is an exception and, despite its compact footprint, is the kind of house you could actually see yourself living in.

Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

Chinese luxury SUV transforms into a camper at push of a button

Bronwyn Thompson — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:02:13 GMT

Almost a month after Huawei executive Richard Yu (aka Yu Chengdong, 余承东), posted a cryptic message on his official Weibo social media account, it seems China is about to make waves in the competitive auto field of off-road SUVs.

Category: Outdoors

Tags: Huawei, SUV, Tent, Off-road, ë-AUTO, Electric, China

MouthPad turns your tongue into a wireless trackpad

Maryna Holovnova — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Engineers are always experimenting with new ways to reinvent the computer mouse. Most new products target users seeking compact or unconventional alternatives, whether it’s a wearable ring or an origami-inspired design.

Category: Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Mouse, Keyboard, Voice, Disability, Remote Control, Smartphones, Computer

Transparent CD player puts its spinning mechanics on display

Monica J. White — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:57:00 GMT

Most CD players are designed to hide the disc and its mechanisms inside a dark plastic box. SYITREN’s RM1 Kickstarter project takes the opposite approach, turning the hardware itself into a mesmerizing part of the recent renewed interest in physical music formats.

Category: Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: xxKickbooster, Kickstarter, CD Player, Transparency, Retro, Bluetooth, Music Streaming

Battle-ready wargaming hut crowned 2026 Shed of the Year

Adam Williams — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:27:00 GMT

The winner of 2026's Shed of the Year competition isn't your typical home office or backyard bar. Instead, the top prize has gone to a lovingly handcrafted wargaming shed built by intrepid tabletop warriors.

Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Shed

This portable fan cools you down in more ways than one

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:54:28 GMT

Portable fans are a great way to beat the heat that's bearing down on us in more places around the world lately. This upcoming model packs an extra feature that could help cool you down in a pinch.

Category: Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: EDC, Cooling, Battery, Travel, Outdoors and Camping, xxKickbooster, Kickstarter

Review: Bedtime bone-conducting speakers are now twice as good

Bronwyn Thompson — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:31:00 GMT

If you're someone who likes to fall asleep listening to sound, be it a podcast, music or a rainy soundscape, your options have been limited if you want to avoid next-day ear pain or disturbing anyone you share a bed with. One company has actually solved both issues.

Category: Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Sleep, Insomnia, Audio, Reviews, Well-being

Samsung's new AI glasses work with Google's Gemini AI

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:03:00 GMT

Looks like every tech firm worth their salt's gotta make AI glasses, and Samsung's finally ready to throw its hat in the ring.

Category: Wearables, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Glasses, Smart Eyeglass, Artificial Intelligence, Samsung

Review: 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is an affordable electric car we'll miss

Aaron Turpen — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Back in 2023, Chevrolet announced it was pulling the plug on the Bolt. Despite overcoming early battery recalls to post record sales figures, GM retired the hatchback to retool its factory for electric trucks and sunset its aging battery platform. Now it’s back, but for only the 2027 model year, Chevy says. That’s sad because this is a really good EV.

Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Chevrolet, Battery Electric Vehicles, SUV, Reviews

A deep take for detecting deepfakes

Malcolm Azania — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:03:00 GMT

Welcome to dystopia – or perhaps better spelled as dystopAI: harassment, humiliation, grooming, sextortion, suicide, and fraud cases exceeding $1.5 billion in 2025. Because humans have an extremely difficult time spotting the difference between authentic images and deepfakes, the crisis is all the more difficult to stop.

Category: AI and Humanoids, Technology

Tags: Fraunhofer, Deepfakes

Pocketbyte customizable portable computer opens doors for makers

Abhimanyu Ghoshal — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:03:00 GMT

Electronics nerds and indie hackers are going to love this. The Pocketbyte is an upcoming portable computer you can endlessly customize to serve as a music player, gaming handheld, or even a personal digital assistant out of the 1990s.

Category: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: DIY, Gaming, Computers, Modular, Hack

Nomad 100 marks breakthrough in blown-wing VTOL technology

David Szondy — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:03:00 GMT

A radically new concept in VTOL aircraft design has made its debut with the first flight of Sikorsky's Nomad 100 rotor-blown wing prototype. Announced during the Farnborough International Airshow, the milestone marks the official takeoff of the Nomad family.

Category: Military, Engineering

Tags: Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, Aircraft, Farnborough Airshow