New Atlas

New Atlas has been celebrating innovation and human endeavor since our first website launched on March 1, 2002. Since then we’ve produced more than 50,000 articles covering advances in technology, science, transportation, architecture, design, and many other disciplines.

Home Entertainment

Tilting 4K projector shines the spotlight on versatility

December 23, 2024

An interesting 4K smart projector has landed on Kickstarter that can throw to wall or ceiling, serve as a mini smart display for work or play, and even be a bedside clock. The A3 also puts out 3,000 lumens, and can tilt on its speaker-packing stand.
Automotive

Canoo's future looks uncertain amid lawsuits and furloughed workers

December 23, 2024

American EV startup Canoo has been in hot water for a while now, and it looks like the temperature's rising further. Last Friday, Canoo put its team on a “mandatory unpaid break” through 2024. And it's only delivered a handful of vehicles so far.
Motorcycles

The 3-way heavyweight motorcycle auction contest set for February 1

December 23, 2024

We’ve been waiting a long time for the first million dollar motorcycle, and in a world heavyweight contest of sorts, three motorcycles capable of breaking that barrier will all go to auction within a few hours on the same stage.
Sponsored Content

Carbon fiber electric scooter reimagines urban commuting with style

December 22, 2024

dashmoto® revolutionizes urban travel with the dash 3 foldable electric scooter. Combining cutting-edge design, top-tier performance, and unmatched versatility, the dash 3 sets a new standard for style and convenience in modern mobility solutions.
Pets

World's first smart bird cage does all the cleaning and feeding for you

December 22, 2024

If yours is one of the almost six million US households that has a resident bird, you'll know that these big personalities are wonderful pets, but they can make a whole lot of mess. This automated luxury smart home takes care of that – and more.
Deals

You're running out of time to get Windows 11 Pro for $20

December 22, 2024

TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $19.97 during our end-of-year sale (reg. $199).
Technology

AI-designed, monolithic aerospike engine successfully hot-fired

December 22, 2024

Showing how far AI engineering has come, a new aerospike engine burning oxygen and kerosene capable of 1,100 lb (5,000 N) of thrust has successfully been hot-fired. It was designed from front to back using an advanced Large Computational Engineering Model.
Outdoors

Stainless steel multitool puts a wrench, blade and more on your belt

December 22, 2024

It was just a year ago that we first encountered a multitool which sported a tiny adjustable wrench. Well, the Orioners Z3 is the latest tool to also boast one of those, along with eight other handy features including a fold-out cutting blade.
Energy

Virginia's fusion power plant: A step toward infinite energy

December 22, 2024

No, this isn't the return of Marvel's Iron Man. Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has announced plans to build the world's first grid-scale fusion power plant near Richmond, Virginia.
Architecture

Saudi Arabia invests in robots to help build its Neom desert megacity

December 22, 2024

As Saudi Arabia continues to reshape its desert landscape with an incredible number of ambitious construction projects, it has employed some high-tech robotic help to increase efficiency and speed things up.