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
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
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
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 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
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.
Tags: Holographic, Zeiss, Aircraft, Farnborough Airshow
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
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.
Tags: Flashlights, Telescope, Kickstarter, xxKickbooster
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
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
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.
Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Touring, Bikepacking, Security
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
