https://newatlas.com/tag/factorial/ 2026-06-15T11:12:43-04:00 https://newatlas.com/engineering/speaker-cover-focuses-sound/ 2026-06-14T07:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d6907c8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2462x1642+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff5%2F45%2Fcf2b5d6b43b38cdf5228b0e7336f%2F01-screenshot-2026-06-08-at-12-04-24-pm.jpeg The 3D-printed speaker cover can tightly focus sound waves into a tiny point in space, like a magnifying glass focusing a beam of light https://newatlas.com/music/teenage-engineering-supersense-apc-2-pro-grade-record-cutter/ 2026-06-14T09:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/55ff90c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2415x1485+0+0/resize/1440x885!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc9%2Fb1%2Fe47cad7b4e1da1da5423cb252aa3%2Fhero.jpg The APC-2 is described as "professional record cutter built and designed for producing original playback discs with superior sound quality in real time" https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b50711b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x6000+0+0/resize/1440x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe6%2F36%2F0ffabcc34db48cb4738cf8e6435e%2F6a22f62b8bb9da7827822506-original.jpeg A limited number of APC-2 machines have been built, each fashioned using powder-coated aluminum and coming in black only https://newatlas.com/space-systems/pegasus-next-gen-lunar-rover/ 2026-06-13T23:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7b1dd1c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F91%2F2d%2F18363a2e4a36bf6f899d888b3bd7%2Fpegasus.png Pegasus will be drivable from Earth via teleoperation https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/859841e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F04%2F89%2F11a309444962b8bd496fbd6a9a7a%2Fpegasus-craters.png Pegasus expeditions will drive Artemis astronauts into freezing, shadowed craters https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3c697f8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffc%2Fa8%2F9a21e1be4c91928c5cc00f645c01%2Fpegasus-eagle.png An artist's render of the Pegasus (left) and Eagle (right) LTVs on the lunar surface https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/sym-ttlbt/ 2026-06-13T13:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/763dbfe/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2200x1238+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe9%2F66%2F5a63d9434c909064ae377b8f3b26%2F2297510.jpg The TTLBT has the ability to go toe-to-toe with sub-500cc touring motos https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f9ecc16/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff6%2Fda%2F30fa24c441a8952c89c3bfb17f9e%2Fsym-ttlbt-2025-16371-1.jpg The TTLBT comes with CVT and a ride-by-wire system https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a4d4c07/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7f%2F0b%2Ff0b0e2d84cb299109833d4fd2bb8%2Fsym-ttlbt-2025-16371-10.jpg The TTLBT is powered by a 508cc engine that's good for 45 hp and 36.8 lb.ft of peak torque https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f66a007/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fce%2Ffe%2F81d4c3594ef2b512b8065de1471e%2Fsym-ttlbt-2025-16371-5.jpg The TTLBT boasts gracious under-seat storage alongside two side cases 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detected, each sucker fires independently – no central command needed https://newatlas.com/sponsored-content/record-your-passion-torras-and-portugal-team-capture-off-pitch-dedication/ 2026-06-14T22:05:55-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/21e832d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F63%2F23%2F34a3ed854ba1b991e7b53f661e91%2Ft1.jpg https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/83b7d3c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2880x1600+0+0/resize/1440x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcd%2F4c%2F4f63337b4e8cbbf403df8586cf6d%2F0f63c5e5-d5b2-405b-862f-d164438a9207.png https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f6e50fd/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3200x1800+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd6%2F9b%2F3eee45dc4884a733019bae49740f%2F20260404-0011261.jpg https://newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-b21-nuclear-bomber-accelerate-testing/ 2026-06-15T03:30:53-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8bf0b51/2147483647/strip/false/crop/8192x5398+0+0/resize/1440x949!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F04%2Fb1%2Fa48c68e74d1a9e39bfefe6b5a8a1%2F240117-f-hc101-5870.jpeg The B-21 Raider undergoing flight tests https://newatlas.com/ai-humanoids/domesticating-ai-is-already-here/ 2026-06-14T19:43:15-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0fbb289/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2000x1125+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc9%2F6f%2Fad947d794e1c8eadbb97470b9232%2Fdepositphotos-131015006-l.jpg AI is becoming surprisingly useful and accessible in the average home https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3e1459e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1303x579+0+0/resize/1303x579!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fea%2F54%2F84f216ca413e931b70fadbf240ac%2Fhow3.png AI-generated mock-up created from the author’s original fence photograph https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b56dcfb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1564x913+0+0/resize/1440x841!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2d%2F49%2Fc465168d4cacab2abbe97a3b15c9%2Fhow2.jpg Home Assistant acting as “mission control” for lighting, climate and automation around the author’s home https://newatlas.com/deals/microsoft-office-2024-is-90-for-life-during-deal-days/ 2026-06-14T19:38:53-04:00 https://newatlas.com/camping-trailers/ortsan-expanding-mini-house-caravan/ 2026-06-14T21:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f6dc4b0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1881x1423+0+0/resize/1440x1089!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4f%2Fec%2F7540d778413f9f81a9e7c371335f%2F596c.jpeg The Mini House Caravan folds up and has the tow footprint of a compact caravan https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ad22a56/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2009x1423+0+0/resize/1440x1020!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F78%2F7f%2F24c658fa45d5aab39e48bbd859bb%2F598a.jpeg Hit a button on the remote, and the Mini House expands automatically to nearly three times its towing size https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/eda203f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2048x1152+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe3%2Fa3%2F2f9c751949139005678af0114e4c%2F600a.jpeg Pull the canopy up and enjoy a level open air deck just above the ground https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/73aed07/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1890x1145+0+0/resize/1440x872!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4d%2F24%2F0fd7daf044a6a487ab79d7444f70%2F600c.jpeg With its simple electric actuation, the Ortsan Mini House Caravan is an efficient way of having a trailer that tows comfortably and offers loads of space at camp https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/606b3cf/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x1045+0+0/resize/1200x1045!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8a%2F2e%2F34d206bf4a3787f6c0e2f0b28e30%2F645a.jpeg Ortsan shows the Mini House Caravan at an RV fair https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/94509d6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1327x895+0+0/resize/1327x895!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F91%2Ff9%2F5c484aa846339d4ed6827b02f562%2F645c.jpeg The Mini House Caravan offers a multi-room layout like a small dwelling but tows easily from place to place https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/390413c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1128x772+0+0/resize/1128x772!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F24%2F1d%2Fcf4d549146c6b5076972e72471ae%2F480180390-2060539874420638-3709958967950640883-n.jpg The Mini House Caravan appears to be a new direction for Ortan, as the rest of its advertised product lineup consists of accordion-style portable car garages https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/17caa4d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1239x835+0+0/resize/1239x835!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F84%2F4d%2Ff6e13e8f4f9fa4bd68f7d29bc5e9%2F480200709-2060539857753973-7429669974676705085-n.jpg In addition to the fold-up garages, Orton also sells sliding accordion-style units https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3ea8622/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1194x946+0+0/resize/1194x946!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffc%2F00%2F1909c4b04313b322c5bdd0ee73e3%2F480327933-2060539931087299-6371622636701570405-n.jpg Sliding accordion car garage deployed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/624e551/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1214x910+0+0/resize/1214x910!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd3%2Fae%2Fbb26a9f44dac88d97b1cd9b2d9ef%2F480225418-2060539967753962-9198018301048634357-n.jpg The expansion modules on the Mini House Caravan look something like these garage bellows when fully folded for travel https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/38393e3/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1245x811+0+0/resize/1245x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F27%2F5d%2F94f8cb1d43689d8ef178e43c9c08%2F480440120-2060539767753982-8787107952499900694-n.jpg Ortsan car garage fully open into half-cylinder form https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/cascade-max-tru-form-tiny/ 2026-06-15T06:53:17-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ecb91d5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3885x3592+0+0/resize/1440x1331!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8c%2F28%2Fde27f61c473abcbe4859a2ff478a%2Fguinn-truform-cascademax-20.jpg The Cascade Max, by Tru Form Tiny, is an extra-wide tiny house that's suitable for full-time family living https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c401ea9/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5225x3689+0+0/resize/1440x1017!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F23%2Fab%2Fda6b369d484087bf1d0d2ff55fc0%2Fguinn-truform-cascademax.jpg The Cascade Max is based on a quad-axle trailer and has a length of 38 ft (11.5 m) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/06323bf/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5491x3661+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F47%2Fa0%2F73d2fd9546398d727ee4beca3876%2Fguinn-truform-cascademax-14.jpg The Cascade Max's increased width of 10.5 ft (3.2 m) helps create a more spacious interior compared to a standard tiny house https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/aed99b0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5568x3712+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0c%2F89%2F82be51e94ab0bcb956fd952bb0e6%2Fguinn-truform-cascademax-16.jpg The Cascade Max's interior features white shiplap walls and ceilings, with walnut detailing https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c8dc5fb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5568x3712+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3b%2F14%2F31c3fc534f13b2be7bed58d43225%2Fguinn-truform-cascademax-3.jpg The Cascade Max's kitchen includes a sink, an oven and propane-powered cooktop, a fridge/freezer, and a drawer-style dishwasher https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3688cb3/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3608x5268+0+0/resize/986x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F63%2F80%2F201017c740c0afdb13fed5a3f10d%2Fguinn-truform-cascademax-10.jpg The Cascade Max features an apartment-like interior measuring 399 sq ft (37 sq m) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ad36272/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5568x3712+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F43%2F95%2F3331acb4483f821ece12db7d3e58%2Fguinn-truform-cascademax-19.jpg The Cascade Max's bathroom includes both a separate glass-enclosed shower and a freestanding bathtub https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6890416/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5568x3712+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F85%2Fb1%2F89326f1b4e34bca1694d4c3b74b0%2Fguinn-truform-cascademax-13.jpg The Cascade Max includes two loft bedrooms, one of which has a desk area https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/87ad15a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5085x3655+0+0/resize/1440x1035!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0b%2F86%2F89c1a38f4691ba5d92a836ce9ef6%2Fguinn-truform-cascademax-7.jpg The Cascade Max's living room has a large sofa, an electric fireplace, and generous glazing https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/337cf6d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6048x4024+0+0/resize/1440x958!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F70%2Fa3%2Fc39c3fb949879605a646ad9f26b3%2Fcascade-max-elle-wayt-edits-11-1.jpg There are no photos available of the Cascade Max's main bedroom, but Tru Form Tiny provided us one from another tiny house that's essentially identical https://newatlas.com/aircraft/electra-hybrid-airliner-electric-fans-cut-drag/ 2026-06-14T18:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6b74314/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x1688+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F03%2F97%2Fc1a4de4e4291a4645b400e54d8c6%2F20260608-electra-nasa-aaces-concept-airliner.png The Electra concept https://newatlas.com/automotive/stellantis-factorial-solid-state-batteries-road-test-usa/ 2026-06-15T11:38:19-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/16964ed/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x858+0+0/resize/1280x858!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2e%2F03%2F43f5219741f4b40e6e9400c90365%2Fstellantis-x-factorial-solid-state-development-car.png The Dodge Charger Daytona test vehicle is the first production car on North America’s roads powered by a solid-state battery https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9d81205/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x853+0+0/resize/1280x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff9%2Ff2%2F96172e65426db1d044b43205dc62%2Fstellantis-x-factorial-solid-state-module.jpeg Not very exciting to look at, but Factorial’s solid-state pack could help herald a revolution in EV battery technology https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/26d8b13/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x761+0+0/resize/1280x761!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F22%2F9f%2Fd4e727234cf68cc31aa86b326de9%2Ffactorial-solid-statebatterybreakthrough-1.jpeg US-based Factorial Energy has teamed with the Stellantis Group to work on solid-state battery application in vehicles 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