Revolve folding 26-inch wheel could be a game-changer

[BICYCLES]( [Revolve folding 26-inch wheel could be a game-changer]( The Revolve wheel folds to a third of its diameter and back in an instant, yet provides a safe, stable, full-size 26-inch wheel for a folding bicycle or wheelchair. Announced this week in Munich, the Revolve will enable a renaissance in folding vehicle design [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [This Smart 1080p Security Camera with Two-Way Audio Is Now Under $75]( The Pivot is the all-in-one smart HD camera that not only gives you a complete, 360º HD view of any room, but also acts as a hub for connecting other smart devices, like doors and window sensors. The Pivot gets its name from its embedded sensors, allowing it to rotate in any direction the second motion is detected. Plus, with the built-in Bluetooth speaker, it facilitates two way audio, while heat and humidity sensors let you keep a more nuanced eye on your home's health. It's one little camera with a lot of huge security features. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [2019 Ram 1500 pickup growls into Detroit for NAIAS 2018 debut]( Not to be outdone by other truck makers, most of whom have unveiled new pickup trucks over the past year, Ram rumbled into Detroit with an unexpected debut of the 2019 1500 half-ton pickup. The new offering from Ram definitely turns heads and makes a statement up on its car show pedestal. [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [Heat up food anywhere with this flameless silicone cooker]( For years, the military has been using simple chemical-based heating systems as a way to quickly warm prepackaged rations. Now the YABUL Cook translates such systems into a light-weight silicone device that is foldable and easy to transport. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [RNA-based decoy molecule suggests path to opioid-free pain control]( Many modern opioid-based painkillers don't target the specific site of pain but instead interfere with the brain's sensation of that pain. Researchers have now revealed a novel method for reducing our responsiveness to pain and it involves tricking our body’s pain-signaling processes. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola [AUTOMOTIVE]( [2019 Hyundai Veloster arrives with Turbo and N models in tow]( Hyundai has brought forth a new generation for the Veloster coupe with an all-new 2019 model year design for the car, plus a turbocharged option and a new, high-performance model under Hyundai’s N lineup. Also in Detroit is the Veloster special edition made for the upcoming Marvel Ant-Man movie. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [New lease of life for iconic spiral-shaped Frank Lloyd Wright House]( An experimental spiral-shaped house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950 for his son and daughter-in-law, David and Gladys Wright, had all but disappeared from public view until 2009, when their heirs put the home on the market. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [Google Pixelbook review: This is the Chromebook to beat]( Google has form for launching flagship Chromebooks, having released two Chromebook Pixels in 2013 and 2015, and in 2017 it repeated the trick with the all-new Pixelbook. The same question remains as it did with Google's previous premium Chrome OS laptops though: Who needs a high-end Chromebook? [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [2019 Jeep Cherokee wears a more familiar face]( Fiat-Chrysler has pulled back the curtain on a refreshed Jeep Cherokee, revealing a new-look exterior that tips its hat to the heritage of the iconic off-roader. Onboard is a revamped fascia and hood, along with a brand new 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine. [Read more]( [MATERIALS]( [Aerogel-filled bricks are great at insulating, but not on the cheap]( Why bother adding a layer of insulation to a brick wall, if you can just build that wall using hollow bricks that are stuffed with insulation? That's the thinking behind bricks which incorporate materials such as perlite. Now, scientists have created the best-insulating brick yet, using aerogel. [Read more]( [ENERGY]( [Smart windows channel magnetic fluids to shade and heat rooms]( Curtains or blinds might eventually get the flick in favor of smart windows. Now a team of engineers has demonstrated a new design. Dubbed Large-Area Fluidic Windows (LaWin), the system uses iron particles suspended in liquid to block sunlight at different levels, and harvest its heat energy. [Read more]( [MUSIC]( [Pipe makes your voice a synthesizer]( The human voice is a powerful instrument in itself, but Vlad Kreimer is looking to transform vocal sounds into synthesized soundscapes with the help of the Pipe, a mouth-controlled effects processor and synthesizer that transforms the voice into a digital beat machine or rocking lead synth. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Brotherly mummies had different daddies]( ​New technologies are continuing to unravel the mysteries of the mummies. Now, next-generation DNA sequencing has helped solve a mystery that has perplexed scientists for decades – whether a pair of mummies known as the "Two Brothers" were in fact full brothers at all. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Engineered T-cell treatment helps keep cancer at bay]( One key weapon against cancer is to supercharge T-cells – the foot-soldiers of the immune system – to better detect and kill tumors, and a new trial at the Children’s Research Institute has delivered promising results, keeping cases of Hodgkin’s lymphoma at bay for years at a time. [Read more]( [WEARABLES]( [IWC celebrates 150th anniversary with old-school mechanical digital watch]( Swiss watchmaker IWC is celebrating its 150th anniversary by releasing three limited-edition mechanical digital wristwatches with jumping numerals. They're a modern take on the first commercially marketed digital watches that IWC produced beginning in 1884. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Color us surprised: Chameleons found to fluoresce under UV light]( Chameleons are well-known for their ability to change colors, but scientists have just discovered a new visual trick in the creature’s repertoire. Under UV light many types of chameleons have been found to fluoresce in vibrant patterns, which they may use to communicate with others of their species. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Could a high-salt diet cause cognitive decline and dementia?]( A new gut-brain connection has been revealed in a study from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. The research found that mice fed a high-salt diet directly led to cognitive impairment, dementia, and reduced blood flow in regions of the brain commonly associated with learning and memory. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Moza AirCross: A smaller, cheaper, lighter, smarter gimbal for mirrorless cameras]( The Moza AirCross is Gudsen's latest hand-held steadicam gimbal – this time focused squarely on lightweight mirrorless cameras. Smaller and lighter than the Moza Air, it's also got a quick release plate, auto-tune setup and battery power for your camera to make life easier on set. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Nissan XMotion concept SUV makes bold and powerful slide into Detroit]( Nissan has unveiled a new conceptual sport utility, the XMotion ("cross motion"), that is touted as fusing Japanese culture and traditional craftsmanship with American utility. The vehicle features the company's new-generation Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [Retro electric motorcycle has a heart of beech]( ​We've seen a fair number of wooden bicycles recently, along with plenty of electric motorcycles. Well, now it's time to meet the Rocsie. It's a Spanish-built cafe racer-style electric motorbike, with a laminated bent-wood frame. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Heatherwick Studio plans pair of bulging residential buildings for NYC]( British firm Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a new residential project for Manhattan, New York City. Consisting of two buildings either side of the High Line, their most distinctive feature is their unusual bulging glazing, which brings to mind the firm's recently-completed Zeitz MOCAA. [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 © 2018