BYD's roofless, no-windscreen, scissor-door supercar: Headed for production

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [BYD's roofless, no-windscreen, scissor-door supercar: Headed for production]( [The Fang Cheng Bao Super 9 is believed to be destined for production as the Bao 9]( Chinese electric auto-giant BYD has released a bold supercar concept through its premium Fang Cheng Bao brand. The Super 9 rocks no roof, the barest hint of windscreen, and lascivious scissor doors – and it's apparently headed for production. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Master new languages with Babbel, the #1-selling language learning app]( We all know English is the language of the modern world, but let's be honest, it can feel a tad...beige. If you're looking to add a splash of color to your professional and personal life, Babbel might be the secret ingredient you've been missing. [Read more]( Good Thinking [$300,000 robotic micro-factories pump out custom-designed homes]( [AUAR's end-to-end tech stack basically means you can have a fully-functional microfactory. The first 40 microfactory roll-out is just beginning but when it's all rolling, the intention is to be able to set up such a microfactory and have it functioning inside a week! AUAR's growth rate is planned at about 50% YoY until 2027.]( Construction is the world’s largest industry, contributing 13% of global GDP. It is also the most inefficient, least digitised and most polluting industry. Now AUAR has begun rolling out an ingenious end-to-end solution based on its micro-factory. [Read more]( Drones [Solar-cell-packin' drone uses sunlight for on-the-spot recharging]( [Outdoor tests have shown that the presence of the solar array doesn't adversely affect the drone's flight characteristics]( Multirotor drones may one day be able recharge their batteries while out and about, instead of having to return to a charging station. They could do so via onboard ultra-thin solar cells, which have already been tested on a small quadcopter. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Video: Self-balancing omnidirectional motorcycle spins, slides and glides]( [James Bruton's omnidirectional, self-balancing "Screw Bike"]( One of the most bizarre vehicles we've ever seen in motion. This jaw-dropping electric contraption rolls on four custom-made omnidirectional wheels, mounted sideways so it can self-balance like a Segway and move in any direction. Completely bonkers. [Read more]( Technology [Microsoft AI creates scary real talkie videos from a single photo]( [The VASA-1 AI model can generate realistic talking head video footage from a single reference photo, which is lip-synced to an audio track]( Microsoft Research Asia has revealed an AI model that can generate frighteningly realistic deepfake videos from a single still image and an audio track. How will we be able to trust what we see and hear online from here on in? [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Color e-note tablet makes portable productivity easy on the eyes]( [The PocketBook Eo is usable in direct sunlight and features a color E Ink touch display with included pen stylus]( Following the launch of its first e-note last year, PocketBook has now added a color E Ink model. The 10.3-inch Eo is built around Kaleido 3 technology, and sports a built-in camera, octa-core processing and dual speakers. [Read more]( Biology [World's largest marine reptile gives blue whale a run for its money]( [An artist's impression of Ichthyotitan severnensis washed up on a beach, while some curious dinosaurs investigate]( A newly described species of marine reptile could be the largest to ever swim the world’s oceans. The “giant fish lizard” lived more than 200 million years ago, and may give the blue whale a run for its money, size-wise. [Read more]( Technology [The bad and the ugly: AI is harmful, unreliable and running out of data]( [The 2024 AI Index report highlights what needs to change about AI]( AI has been surpassing human performance benchmarks for years. But its rapid rise has highlighted its areas of weakness: Trustworthiness, ethics, and producing unbiased and non-discriminatory content. As a result, the world has become more nervous. [Read more]( Lifestyle [YouTube inventor makes explosive pool cue, then plays his friend]( [The game's a bit different when you're playing with an explosive cue]( Taking his "cue" from an old Tom and Jerry cartoon, YouTube content creator Alex Apollonov from the 'I Did A Thing' channel has created an explosive billiards stick. Then he played his friend in a game. What could go wrong? [Read more]( Architecture [Danish green-roof beach house boasts sustainable sophistication]( [Heatherhill Beach House offers residents a tranquil sanctuary amidst Denmark's breathtaking landscape]( Heatherhill Beach House stands as a testament to the seamless integration of traditional Danish aesthetics with contemporary design. Conceived by Norm Architects, this holiday home boasts a green roof and calming central interior design. [Read more]( Photography [Sony World Photography Awards showcases beauty of the natural world]( [Highest Mountain in the South of Vietnam, by Tran Tuan Viet, captures the stunning Ba Den Mountain. At its summit stands a huge Bodhisattva statue]( The overall winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed. This year's selection of images showcases a sublime mixture of unspoiled landscapes, amazing animals, and extraordinary people going about their lives. 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