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Extraordinary ideas that move the world forward
A new naval autonomous ship project isn’t much to write home about these days, but the new Liberty Class being developed by Blue Water Autonomy in pa…
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Liberty Class autonomous naval ships can be cranked out like sausages
A new naval autonomous ship project isn’t much to write home about these days, but the new Liberty Class being developed by Blue Water Autonomy in partnership with Damen Shipyards stands out because...
https://newatlas.com/military/liberty-class-autonomous-naval-ship-production/
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This month, Mercedes-Benz announced it would be bringing production of its Marco Polo camper van in-house, essentially cutting Westfalia out of the M…
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Westfalia's Nugget-like camper van beats Mercedes at its own RV game
This month, Mercedes-Benz announced it would be bringing production of its Marco Polo camper van in-house, essentially cutting Westfalia out of the Marco Polo business it's been in for 42 years. While...
https://newatlas.com/campervans/westfalia-jules-verne-mercedes-camper/
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The search for the most compact and comfortable alternative to the traditional computer mouse continues, and GoFold is one of the latest attempts to …
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Fold-flat mouse gets thin 'in a snap' for easy stowage
The search for the most compact and comfortable alternative to the traditional computer mouse continues, and GoFold is one of the latest attempts to rethink this everyday tool. Currently available for...
https://newatlas.com/computers/gofold-folding-origami-mouse/
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Ten years since the company formed, the mad lads at McMurtry Automotive are bringing the record-setting Spéirling Pure hypercar to life.
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Sodium-ion batteries offer multiple advantages over their lithium-ion cousins.
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Leaving water in batteries nearly doubles energy storage
Sodium-ion batteries offer multiple advantages over their lithium-ion cousins. Energy storage, however, isn't one of them. That might be set to change thanks to a new method of creating the batteries...
https://newatlas.com/energy/sodium-ion-batteries-water/
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Among the many problems posed by the rapid proliferation of data centers around the world is the strain on local water supplies.
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Google promises its upcoming Texas data center won't use any water for cooling
Among the many problems posed by the rapid proliferation of data centers around the world is the strain on local water supplies. These facilities need plenty of water for cooling the vast arrays of servers...
https://newatlas.com/environment/google-data-center-texas-water-cooling/
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NATO is set to replace and modernize its current helicopter fleet, and Airbus Helicopters is giving us a look at its vision of the rotorcraft future …
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Airbus unveils two copter concepts for NATO program
NATO is set to replace and modernize its current helicopter fleet, and Airbus Helicopters is giving us a look at its vision of the rotorcraft future with the release of two concepts being submitted for...
https://newatlas.com/military/airbus-rotorcraft-concepts-future-nato/
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The Kinnakeet tiny house is very small but makes every inch count.
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Road-ready tiny house packs plenty of flexibility into just 20 ft
The Kinnakeet tiny house is very small but makes every inch count. Designed to maximize storage and flexibility, it can serve as a vacation retreat, guesthouse, or even a full-time residence while sleeping...
https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/kinnakeet-modern-tiny-living/
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Earlier this month, we took a first look at the all-new Flex Titan , the fully loaded flagship of Roxon's modular tool family.
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16-in-1+ double-modular multitool stows a secret bonus
Earlier this month, we took a first look at the all-new Flex Titan, the fully loaded flagship of Roxon's modular tool family. The Titan has since launched, and it packs even more functions than expected...
https://newatlas.com/knives-multitools/roxon-flex-titan-double-modular-multitool/
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It’s been a minute since Harley-Davidson's electric offshoot LiveWire unveiled two new concept motorcycles at the company’s Homecoming festival in Mi…
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https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/upcoming-livewire-honcho/
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"Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
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Titanium multitool shoots out nine functions, including a ratcheting driver
"Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" Actually, neither, it's the Ti-RevoBit Ratchet, yet another revolver-inspired multitool. It packs nine handy functions into its titanium...
https://newatlas.com/knives-multitools/ti-revobit-ratchet-multitool/
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Specialized spent years chasing the same obsessive idea: that the perfect ebike is one that doesn't feel electric.
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'R' for rally: Lightweight electric mountainbike dials up off-road power
Specialized spent years chasing the same obsessive idea: that the perfect ebike is one that doesn't feel electric. With the new Turbo Levo R, the company argues it's finally closed the gap – packing...
https://newatlas.com/bicycles/specialized-turbo-levo-r-rally-electric-mountainbike/
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The new Audi RS 5 is such a technological showcase it should come with the iconic ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ advertising slogan plastered all over it.
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Audi RS 5 PHEV showcases breakthrough in dynamic torque control
The new Audi RS 5 is such a technological showcase it should come with the iconic ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ advertising slogan plastered all over it. That marketing phrase meant "progress through...
https://newatlas.com/automotive/audi-rs-5-phev-dynamic-torque-control/
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Renowned audio brand iBasso proved it could challenge Astell&Kern and other giants in the digital audio player (DAP) space with its flagship DX340 hi…
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Titanium-wrapped music power house takes modular route to portable hi-fi
Renowned audio brand iBasso proved it could challenge Astell&Kern and other giants in the digital audio player (DAP) space with its flagship DX340 hi-fi player in January last year. Now, that flagship...
https://newatlas.com/consumer-tech/ibasso-dx340-limited-edition-titanium/
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Oil spills in oceans can spell disaster for ecosystems, but options for mitigating them are limited and can come with their own environmental challen…
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Video: The twisting tail of fire that can clean up oil spills
Oil spills in oceans can spell disaster for ecosystems, but options for mitigating them are limited and can come with their own environmental challenges. A new "fire tornado" from Texas A&M University...
https://newatlas.com/environment/fire-whirl-oil-spills/
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Lamborghini seemed awfully keen to make an all-electric supercar a few years ago when it revealed the gorgeous Lanzador concept .
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Lamborghini kills its electric supercar that nobody wanted
Lamborghini seemed awfully keen to make an all-electric supercar a few years ago when it revealed the gorgeous Lanzador concept. But as it turns out, that dream was short-lived. After showing off the...
https://newatlas.com/automotive/lamborghini-lanzador-electric-supercar-ev-concept/
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A fast-rising name in the hybrid vehicle market, Horse Powertrain has spent the past three years transitioning into one of the world's leading engine…
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Concept hybrid engine squeezes over 70 mpg out of cleaner fuel
A fast-rising name in the hybrid vehicle market, Horse Powertrain has spent the past three years transitioning into one of the world's leading engine manufacturers while developing a portfolio of electric...
https://newatlas.com/automotive/horse-renewable-fuel-concept-engine/
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At any given moment, 89,000 terawatts of solar power hits the Earth’s surface.
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Gold "supraballs" capture about 90% of the solar spectrum
At any given moment, 89,000 terawatts of solar power hits the Earth’s surface. While significant advancements have been made in harvesting this power, existing technologies do not capture the full potential...
https://newatlas.com/energy/plasmonic-supraballs-solar-spectrum/
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Imagine trying to design machines that will last forever, regardless of use or destination.
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Self-healing composite could allow machines to last for centuries
Imagine trying to design machines that will last forever, regardless of use or destination. Instead of those machines requiring a steady stream of spare parts (essentially impossible for space probes...
https://newatlas.com/materials/self-healing-fiber-reinforced-polymer/
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Ever since Benjamin Franklin’s lightning experiment in the 18th century, civilization has been intrigued by the idea of capturing lightning in a bott…
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Remarkable reusable liquid stores solar energy like bottled sunlight
Ever since Benjamin Franklin’s lightning experiment in the 18th century, civilization has been intrigued by the idea of capturing lightning in a bottle. Over time, however, the idea evolved from literal...
https://newatlas.com/energy/molecular-solar-thermal-energy-storage-liquid/
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This tiny house embraces the small living movement's humble roots by offering a towable home for two that doesn't break the bank.
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Simple 20-ft tiny house provides life on wheels for under $40k
This tiny house embraces the small living movement's humble roots by offering a towable home for two that doesn't break the bank. Featuring a compact single-floor interior, it's currently up for sale...
https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/39k-tiny-house-prefab-house-usa/
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Almost a century and a half after construction began on La Sagrada Familia, the exterior structure of the tallest church in the world was finally com…
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World's tallest church is practically complete after 144 years under construction
Almost a century and a half after construction began on La Sagrada Familia, the exterior structure of the tallest church in the world was finally completed last Friday in Barcelona, Spain.
https://newatlas.com/architecture/sagrada-familia-world-tallest-church-complete/
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Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead.
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Mazda may have found the apex in ICE design with the Skyactiv-Z
Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv...
https://newatlas.com/automotive/mazda-skyactiv-z/
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Volkswagen didn't become a camper van icon all on its own.
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New VW Multi camper van is a blank canvas for plug-in RV artistry
Volkswagen didn't become a camper van icon all on its own. It took the good folks at Westfalia to make that happen. Will the next legendary Volkswagen camper van come from another company outside VW Group?...
https://newatlas.com/campervans/volkswagen-multivan-camper-empty-base/
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Downsizing can be difficult enough for a couple, but doing it with kids in tow is another challenge entirely.
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Affordable tiny house is designed for families with children
Downsizing can be difficult enough for a couple, but doing it with kids in tow is another challenge entirely. The Zenith tiny house has been designed to tackle this issue head-on with an extra-wide layout...
https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/zenith-vagabond-haven/
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The first thing you'll notice about the Artista is its attractive modern appearance, with its main entrance opening up to a storage-integrated stairc…
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Space-saving tiny house packs big living into just 23 ft
The first thing you'll notice about the Artista is its attractive modern appearance, with its main entrance opening up to a storage-integrated staircase. However, there's more to this tiny house than...
https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/artista-tiny-tect/
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The US Army is turning its AH-64 Apache attack helicopter into a drone hunter thanks to a new 30-mm round for its M230 chain-gun that can take out Un…
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Exploding rounds turn Apache attack copter into a drone hunter
The US Army is turning its AH-64 Apache attack helicopter into a drone hunter thanks to a new 30-mm round for its M230 chain-gun that can take out Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) using a proximity fuse...
https://newatlas.com/military/exploding-rounds-turn-apache-attack-copter-drone-hunter/
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Researchers have shown they can achieve some control over what people are dreaming, bringing a theme that has been frequently explored in sci-fi and …
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Dream control makes the leap from science fiction to science fact
Researchers have shown they can achieve some control over what people are dreaming, bringing a theme that has been frequently explored in sci-fi and horror genres off the page and into the lab.
https://newatlas.com/medical/dream-control-puzzles/
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A few years ago, I wrote a review of the Dodge Durango SRT , a 6.
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Review: 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is over-the-top insane
A few years ago, I wrote a review of the Dodge Durango SRT, a 6.4-liter monster of an SUV that I said would cause parents at the school drop-off to question their life choices. Well, SRT drivers can now...
https://newatlas.com/automotive/review-2026-dodge-durango-srt-hellcat/
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HMD's new phone is purpose-built for military personnel, law enforcement agents, first responders, and infrastructure operators who find themselves i…
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Rugged hybrid phone is built for extreme conditions – and gloves
HMD's new phone is purpose-built for military personnel, law enforcement agents, first responders, and infrastructure operators who find themselves in super hot or cold environments on the job. It's all...
https://newatlas.com/mobile-technology/hmd-terra-m-rugged-hybrid-phone/
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In a world first, the US Department of Defense (aka the Department of War) airlifted a complete 5-MW nuclear reactor using a C-17 Globemaster III tra…
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World-first nuclear reactor delivery by US Air Force
In a world first, the US Department of Defense (aka the Department of War) airlifted a complete 5-MW nuclear reactor using a C-17 Globemaster III transport from March Air Reserve Base, California to Hill...
https://newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-airlifts-complete-nuclear-reactor/
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For roughly a decade, Microsoft has been perfecting a high-density storage technology that uses glass, lasers, and cameras, and ensures it stays inta…
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Microsoft's tech for 10,000-year data storage now works with kitchenware glass
For roughly a decade, Microsoft has been perfecting a high-density storage technology that uses glass, lasers, and cameras, and ensures it stays intact for millennia. That's a huge improvement over existing...
https://newatlas.com/technology/microsoft-project-silica-data-storage-borosilicate-glass/
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Less than two years since it was founded, San Francisco-based startup Weave Robotics is accepting pre-orders for its first home robot, which promises…
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This robot can fold your laundry – but not without a helping hand
Less than two years since it was founded, San Francisco-based startup Weave Robotics is accepting pre-orders for its first home robot, which promises to do one thing well: fold your laundry.
https://newatlas.com/robotics/weave-robotics-isaac-robot-fold-laundry-teleoperation/
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Through most of my motorcycling experience, I’ve stood by one notion: nobody does hypernakeds quite like MV Agusta .
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MV Agusta's super-limited Rush Titanio is packed with titanium goodies
Through most of my motorcycling experience, I’ve stood by one notion: nobody does hypernakeds quite like MV Agusta. The new limited-edition Rush Titanio only reinforces that belief.
https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/mv-agusta-rush-titanio/
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Times they are a-changin, and what was once deemed as a set of “optional” safety features on cars that one could simply disable may now soon be perma…
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Toyota may block drivers from disabling safety features on its cars
Times they are a-changin, and what was once deemed as a set of “optional” safety features on cars that one could simply disable may now soon be permanent – whether you like it or not.
https://newatlas.com/automotive/toyota-block-switching-off-safety-features/
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Inclement weather, lack of a back yard, or Draconian HOA (homeowner association) rules may no longer be barriers to enjoying perfectly cooked meats w…
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Countertop 3-in-1 cooker lets you wood-smoke food in your own kitchen
Inclement weather, lack of a back yard, or Draconian HOA (homeowner association) rules may no longer be barriers to enjoying perfectly cooked meats without constant vigilance. SmoqeX, a countertop-sized...
https://newatlas.com/around-the-home/smoqex-3-in-1-indoor-smoker-cooker/
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Sony’s 1000X series has been the benchmark for consumer-grade noise-cancelling earbuds for years, sitting at the very top of the premium audio market…
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Sony ramps up the isolation for its latest noise-cancelling earphones
Sony’s 1000X series has been the benchmark for consumer-grade noise-cancelling earbuds for years, sitting at the very top of the premium audio market, alongside Bose and Apple. So when leaks and rumors...
https://newatlas.com/consumer-tech/sony-wf-1000xm6-anc-earphones/
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California's Inspired Overland (IO) has quickly made a name for itself in the crowded US rooftop tent (RTT) market by launching some of the slimmest,…
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California's Inspired Overland (IO) has quickly made a name for itself in the crowded US rooftop tent (RTT) market by launching some of the slimmest,…
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Slim, flat 84-lb rooftop tent folds out sideways to camp like a cube
California's Inspired Overland (IO) has quickly made a name for itself in the crowded US rooftop tent (RTT) market by launching some of the slimmest, lightest rooftop tents the vehicle-top camping world...
https://newatlas.com/tents/io-trailpeak-rooftop-tent-cube/
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The electric motorcycle industry is in an exciting stage right now.
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New bill seeks to reclassify e-bikes and e-motorcycles
The electric motorcycle industry is in an exciting stage right now. There are tons of new motorcycles launching each week across the globe, and with each launch, words like "bikes" and "motorcycles" are...
https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/e-moto-classification-bill/
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Living in a smaller space saves money, but often comes at the cost of comfort: in a tiny studio apartment, a full-size bed can take up 80% of the roo…
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Full-size bed rolls into a wooden box at the press of a button
Living in a smaller space saves money, but often comes at the cost of comfort: in a tiny studio apartment, a full-size bed can take up 80% of the room. Today’s market offers some solutions, but none...
https://newatlas.com/around-the-home/roll-bed-box/
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A portable, rechargeable light that can illuminate outdoor adventures for up to 12 nights is the latest example of how far, and how fast, rechargeabl…
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Telescoping lantern lights up camp for 12 nights
A portable, rechargeable light that can illuminate outdoor adventures for up to 12 nights is the latest example of how far, and how fast, rechargeable battery technology is advancing. California-based...
https://newatlas.com/outdoor-gear/bougerv-t1-lantern-telescoping-camping/
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With its corrugated metal exterior, the Zinc Studio Cabin looks almost like an agricultural shed at first glance.
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Rugged tiny house is built to stand up to the elements
With its corrugated metal exterior, the Zinc Studio Cabin looks almost like an agricultural shed at first glance. The home combines its durable design with an open interior that maximizes living space...
https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/zinc-studio-cabin/
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For those of us who weren't paying attention, over the last few years, scientists around the world have been one-upping each other in a bid to create…
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World's tiniest QR code is 'smaller than most bacteria'
For those of us who weren't paying attention, over the last few years, scientists around the world have been one-upping each other in a bid to create the smallest QR code that can be reliably read. Now,...
https://newatlas.com/technology/smallest-qr-code-bacteria-tu-wien/
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Watch as a team of drones destroys their target in a demonstration of Fury.
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Watch: Fury platform brings agentic AI to battlefield drones
Watch as a team of drones destroys their target in a demonstration of Fury. That is, the Fury Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator by Scout AI that uses proprietary AI software to carry out autonomous combat...
https://newatlas.com/military/video-fury-ai-platform-battlefield-drones/
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Who had a Ducati café racer on their 2026 wishlist?
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Ducati just built a super exclusive, super gorgeous café racer
Who had a Ducati café racer on their 2026 wishlist? Not me, for sure. The Italian bikemaker is celebrating its 100th year, and what better motorcycle to do it with than the one that was pivotal in its...
https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/ducati-formula-73/
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The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the British-developed Barefoot Caravan has been wowing camper fanatics with its shapely fiberglass since …
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The curviest egg camper out there now comes at a cheaper price
The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the British-developed Barefoot Caravan has been wowing camper fanatics with its shapely fiberglass since launching over a decade ago. Despite its compact, curvy...
https://newatlas.com/camping-trailers/barefoot-bothy-lightweight-egg-camper/
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Although whitewater stand-up paddle boards do indeed exist, they're (understandably) designed to float relatively high on the water's surface.
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Chinese rugged phone maker Ulefone has equipped its new Armor 27T Pro+ model with an unusual party trick for a smartphone: a triple camera system tha…
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Rugged beast of a phone packs thermal and night vision for field pros
Chinese rugged phone maker Ulefone has equipped its new Armor 27T Pro+ model with an unusual party trick for a smartphone: a triple camera system that includes both thermal imaging and dedicated infrared...
https://newatlas.com/mobile-technology/ulefone-armor-27t-pro-plus-thermal-night-vision/
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Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow.
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New system simplifies snowboarding by replacing bindings with magnets
Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. That's why snowboarder Brendan Walker created the Machina MagIC Ride System, which replaces traditional snowboard...
https://newatlas.com/ski-snowboard/machina-magic-ride-system-snowboard-magnets/
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