Noel McKeegan

Noel McKeegan joined New Atlas as a founding member in 2002, combining a background in law, freelance writing, photography and digital publishing with a love of science, sustainability and just about anything with wheels. Noel became Editor-in-Chief in 2007 and throughout New Atlas’ long history he has travelled extensively, covering major technology events around the globe and helping build our exceptional editorial team.

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Music

Review: Sony's flagship noise-canceling headphones just got even better

October 29, 2020

Sony cemented its position as a leader in the Active Noise Canceling space with the release of the WH-1000XM3 ANC headphones in 2018, and now the new WH-1000XM4 model has landed ... with a few more tricks up its sleeve.
Technology

Introducing New Atlas Audio

June 11, 2020

Today we are launching an exciting new feature that lets you listen to our articles. As well as having the latest New Atlas news read to you by professional narrators, you can also explore our audio archive of more than 1000 articles.
Automotive

Photo gallery: Significant milestones celebrated at Motorclassica 2019

October 17, 2019

Motorclassica once again showcased a dazzling array of collectible cars and motorcycles last weekend at the fittingly splendid venue of the Royal Exhibition Building.
Health & Wellbeing

Review: The Varidesk ProDesk 48 Electric standing desk

October 10, 2019

How carried away should you get when it comes to investing in a standing desk? To find out, we spent some time with the Varidesk ProDesk 48 Electric.
Welcome to the new New Atlas!

August 21, 2019

New Atlas has a new look. We’ve launched a raft of improvements to make it easier for you to browse the latest science and tech news.
Photography

Review: The formidable Panasonic Lumix S1R full-frame mirrorless camera

March 26, 2019

The soon to be released Lumix S Series full frame mirrorless cameras sound mightily impressive on paper, and we've been itching to see how they stack up in the flesh.
Around The Home

Review: Dyson Cyclone V10 takes the cordless vacuum to a whole new level

July 07, 2018

Dyson says its Cyclone V10 cordless vacuum cleaner is so good that it's no longer producing machines that need to be plugged into the wall. So is it really time to toss out your conventional vacuum cleaner?
Computers

New Atlas Privacy Policy update

May 24, 2018

We have made changes to our privacy policy and are introducing new tools to give readers control over what personal data we collect and store.
Automotive

Towards autonomy: Driving the new BMW 5 Series

March 07, 2017

In addition to the luxury and pure driving experience we've come to expect, the new BMW 5 Series ushers in a raft of innovative features that bring self-driving cars a step closer to reality. So how does this mix of tradition and technology play out on the road?
Motorcycles

Saint single-layer motorcycle denim weaves safety into fashion

March 03, 2017

If waddling about in full leathers isn't your idea of impressing the locals, there are a growing number of alternatives for motorcyclists that put comfort, style and protection in the same package – and Saint Unbreakable denim leads the pack on several fronts.
Automotive

Test drive: Upgraded BMW i3 goes the extra mile

October 07, 2016

From the all-electric i3 to hybrids like the X5 XDrive40e and glorious i8 supercar, BMW has been ramping up its low-emissions offerings in recent times. Now the i3 itself has been given an upgrade that adds a whopping 50 percent more range.
Bicycles

Video Review: Stealth H-52 electric bike eats up tight trails

January 28, 2016

Stealth Electric Bikes makes some of the baddest e-bikes around, but what happens when you replace the pedals with dirtbike-style pegs? We climbed aboard Stealth's H-52 model to find out.
Science

Standout science and technology in 2015

December 31, 2015

Before the calendar keels over into 2016, let's take a wander through some of the year's most significant, salutary and attention-grabbing examples of science and technology.