Perlan 2 glider soars ever closer to the edge of space

[AIRCRAFT]( [Record-breaking Perlan 2 glider soars ever closer to the edge of space]( Airbus' Perlan 2 glider is continuing to push the limits of engineless flight, hitting a succession of record altitudes throughout the last week, culminating in a unprecedented 76,000-ft (23,000-m) climb on Sunday. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [This Two-Inch Projector Lets You Show HD Videos Wherever You Want]( A miniaturization marvel, the Smart Pico Projector packs an entire projection system inside a two-inch cube. This pocket-sized powerhouse runs on a quad-core CPU and Android 5.1 Lollipop, letting you stream HD videos, pictures and music on the go. The Pico's 130 Lumen optical engine projects content on a massive 100-inch display in low-light conditions. And, with a myriad of ports and inputs built in, it's easy to bring your favorite music, videos, or binge-watching obsessions to any occasion. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Stark Drive creates folding e-bike you can take on flights]( Stark Drive has launched a Kickstarter for a folding e-bike called the Mini, which can throttle up to 15 mph for 9 miles or can go for 25 miles per charge in pedal assist. Interestingly, the company says that one of the flavors on offer can save you on taxi or shuttle fees when you travel by air. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Stunning wooden airport will feature an indoor forest]( Duangrit Bunnag Architect Limited (DBALP) has unveiled an eye-catching design for a new airport terminal in Bangkok that features intricate wooden detailing and an indoor forest. The new building is reportedly expected to be operational in 2025. [Read more]( [GOOD THINKING]( [In photos: The best and the rest of IFA 2018]( In the spare moments between near back-to-back press events we managed to grab a few snaps from the floor at IFA this year. Here's a photo round-up of the show, from the heavy hitters who most impressed like Sony and Acer to specialist tech firms and a few unknown outsiders. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-bkijyyk-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-bkijyyk-wtkuhhtil-w/ [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Lada keeps it rugged with 4x4 Vision concept SUV]( Famously Russian car company Lada has released a funky, chunky 4x4 concept SUV that maybe, just maybe, might end up being the successor to the famous Niva. With a deep and cool-looking X-shape in the doors and a hyper-modern interior, the 4X4 Vision concept is likely to capture a lot of attention. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Ocean Cleanup system completed and ready to be towed out to sea]( ​​After more than five years of development, the moment of truth is fast arriving for the Ocean Cleanup Project. Team members added the finishing touches to the trash-catching system over the weekend, with less than a week to go until it is towed out towards the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. ​ [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Pictorial: Rolex Motorsport Reunion at Laguna Seca]( Attending the Rolex Motorsport Reunion at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca was not just a time travel experience, but a time compression experience too. Motorsport has been underway for 124 years, and this event celebrates almost that entire history, squeezing it into a couple of days. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Virgin Orbit fixes rocket-carrying pylons to Cosmic Girl mothership]( Virgin Orbit is edging ever closer to its goal of firing rockets into space from an airborne 747, with the pylons that will carry its two-stage orbital launch vehicle, LauncherOne, to altitude now firmly fixed to the wing of its Cosmic Girl Mothership. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Rolls-Royce package brings more privacy to VIPs]( ​If you get around town in the back of a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase Phantom, then it's possible that you're an important person who doesn't want to be gawked at. With that in mind, Rolls has recently introduced the Privacy Suite package for the long Phantom. [Read more]( [WEARABLES]( [The best wearables on show at IFA 2018]( The biggest names in technology descended on Berlin this week for IFA 2018, Europe's premier tech show, and that meant we were treated to a host of new product launches. Here are the five best wearables New Atlas saw on the show floor, and why you might want to strap them to your wrist. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Fruit flies found to navigate using celestial markers]( ​According to a new study, the humble, and arguably disgusting fruit fly shares a surprising characteristic with early human explorers – the ability to navigate vast swathes of land using the Sun as a landmark. [Read more]( [MARINE]( [Underwater drone watches over reefs – and kills coral-destroying starfish]( ​It's no secret that the world's coral reefs are in trouble, and unfortunately scuba divers can only do so much in the way of monitoring or protecting them. Scientists in Australia, however, have developed an autonomous underwater drone that could be of great help. [Read more]( [MUSIC]( [Hands on: Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless earbuds arrive to take on AirPods]( The Apple AirPods have some new rivals in the form of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless earphones – and it looks like they're going to give Apple some serious competition, too. Sennheiser took the wraps off the new buds at IFA 2018 in Berlin, and New Atlas was there to take a listen. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Pictorial: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance]( The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was held last Sunday, with 209 of the most celebrated examples of automotive art displayed on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Course, just outside Monterey in California. ​Here are the pick of the pics taken by Angus MacKenzie and Somer Hooker at the event. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Review: Hasselblad X1D and the rough luxury of medium format digital]( Under the direction of new owners DJI, Hasselblad is opening its high-end imaging tools up to a wider range of people than ever before. And it begins with the X1D, the world's smallest and most portable mirrorless medium format camera. A medium format for the masses, almost. 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