Video: 1X celebrates crazy humanoid acceleration with a pot shot at Tesla

[New Atlas logo]( Robotics [Video: 1X celebrates crazy humanoid acceleration with a pot shot at Tesla]( [1X's Eve humanoid takes a pot shot at Tesla's Optimus, folding a shirt autonomously]( A month ago, we were impressed by these robots being able to pick things up, put them in the right spot, open doors and charge themselves. But new video released hours ago makes it clear that autonomous humanoid work is starting to accelerate like mad. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save nearly $50 off this pen with a built-in camera and audio recorder]( You likely already use your phone's camera or voice memo tool, but this iSpyPen practically simplifies that process. Through March 24, you can get your hands on this nifty pen for only $149.97, no coupon needed. [Read more]( Architecture [Earthquake-resistant supertall crowned Japan's new tallest skyscraper]( [The Mori JP Tower rises to a height of 325.2 m (1,066 ft)]( The Mori JP Tower is the new tallest skyscraper in Japan. Rising to a height of 325 m, the building is designed to reduce its energy usage with sustainability features and to stand up to the country's seismicity. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [The first Android 13 E Ink tablet is here: Bigme's full-color InkNoteX]( [As well a running Android 13, the InkNoteX features a color E Ink display with a fast refresh and ships with a pen stylus]( Bigme has launched a color E Ink tablet that's billed as the first to run Android 13 out of the box. The latest InkNote has access to Google Play, sports a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 color display with stylus support, and comes packing front and rear cameras. [Read more]( Drones [Streamlined "submersible quadcopter" is an underwater inspector gadget]( [The Chasing X on display at the Oceanology International show in London]( The Chasing X brings a new form factor to mini ROVs, looking a bit like a submersible quadcopter. It's designed mainly for the underwater inspection of things like ship hulls and aquaculture operations, although it can also grab stuff if need be. [Read more]( Space [Bright new ‘North star’ will soon burst into view – here’s how to see it]( [A new star is due to shine for a short time in the night sky this year]( Sometime this year, the night sky will get a brand new 'star' that will be visible with the naked eye, even in the city. The celestial light show will be the result of an explosive interaction between two neighboring stars that occurs every 80 years. [Read more]( Outdoors [Octo Max packs nearly 20 features into one titanium carabiner multitool]( [The Octo Max is currently on Kickstarter]( The Octo Max crams almost 20 functions into a single carabiner multitool. One could soon be yours for a pledge of US$59, if its Kickstarter campaign works out – and that seems likely to happen, as it has already far exceeded its funding goal. [Read more]( Architecture [Video: Giant robotic arm 3D prints a 27-foot-tall house]( [The 27-ft-high curvy Phoenix House is now on display in Austin, Texas]( A new 3D construction printer from Icon can whip out two-story concrete buildings faster and cheaper than its previous Vulcan printer. It has already been used to build a 27-ft-high structure called Phoenix House, now on display in Austin, Texas. [Read more]( Marine [Green Pioneer: World-first ammonia ship fills up in Singapore]( [The Fortescue Green Pioneer has taken on its first three-tonne load of ammonia fuel]( In 2021, Australian mining and cleantech company Fortescue announced a plan to float the world's first ammonia-powered ship by 2022. It's a bit late, and not quite as ammonia-powered as we hoped, but the Green Pioneer now appears ready to roll. [Read more]( Outdoors [Teraglide extender bed creates a highly efficient Tesla micro-camper]( [Teraglide presents a simple way to travel and spend the night in the Tesla Model Y]( New Zealand startup Teraglide presents what might be both the simplest and most efficient Tesla Model Y camping solution yet. Its expandable sleeper platform stows behind the rear seats during the ride and expands into a proper bed upon arrival. [Read more]( Technology [Earth 2: Next-gen NVIDIA AI aims to solve weather and climate forecasting]( [NVIDIA's Earth-2 platform is helping to spearhead climate action]( This week’s global NVIDIA GTC, GPU Technology Conference, included a discussion about using accelerated computing to drive climate action. Three startup companies have taken advantage of NVIDIA's AI and Earth-2 platform to do just that. [Read more]( Environment [Winged cargo ship saves three tonnes of fuel per day on first voyage]( [The Pyxis Ocean]( An age of greener, more efficient shipping may be in the offing as a specially modified 43,000-tonne bulk freighter completes a six-month sea trial using a combination of diesel engines and a set of high-tech automatic sails to catch the wind. [Read more]( Medical [Fast, reliable test measures potency of psilocybin mushrooms]( [A new technique determines the potency of magic mushrooms]( Laws are opening up to support the use of medicinal psilocybin – and that requires new technology to ensure accurate, consistent dosing. Researchers have now developed a fast and reliable method of determining the potency of magic mushrooms. [Read more]( Outdoors [Foldable grill brings smoky wood pellet flavor to off-grid RV camping]( [Exit repositions the pellet hopper to the outside of the grill area, offering wall-to-wall grilling space]( Exit Outdoor has slimmed its Fire 'n' Go pellet grill down to help it cook at even the most distant secret camping spots. The grill uses a multi-folding construction to travel small and light and an easily swappable battery pack for off-grid power. [Read more]( Around The Home [The fresh vegetable machine: AGWA's AI-supervised farm in a box]( [Fresh veggies on demand, thanks to a streamlined farm-in-a-box with an AI in charge]( This indoor vegetable-growing machine uses artificial intelligence, cameras, climate control and a smartphone app to deliver a constant supply of fresh herbs and vegetables using minimal time, energy and effort. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022