Gizmag is now New Atlas: Why we've changed our name

[GOOD THINKING] [Gizmag is now New Atlas: Why we've changed our name] ​For almost 15 years we've worked hard to keep you up to date with the rise of technology and its impact on our daily lives. That has led us into new frontiers, and now, a new name. [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [The iPhone and beyond: The 21st century’s most innovative mobile and gaming gear] From today, Gizmag is known as New Atlas, and we thought the moment warranted a look back at some of the key developments that have impacted our personal lives throughout our 15 year history. Join us as we revisit the 21st century's most innovative tech products in mobile, wearable and gaming.​​ [Read more] [ENERGY] [Tesla Gigafactory takes shape and, spoiler alert, it's huge already] Tesla's big push for the mainstream has two main elements behind it: the ​Model 3 and the Gigafactory, where batteries can be mass produced. Details on the factory had been scarce, but last week's unveiling in Nevada finally provided some detail on the massive battery production facility. ​ [Read more] [MOTORCYCLES] [The best foldable fat-wheel 2WD Russian motorcycle you’ll see all day] ​With 12-inch wide, 25-inch diameter fat wheels and a simple two-wheel drive system, this unique and "distinctive" Russian ag bike can crawl its way through all kinds of mud and slush. It's light enough to haul over obstacles, and it pulls apart quickly to fit in the back of a car. [Read more] [DIGITAL CAMERAS] [Getting out of Auto: Understanding ISO on your digital camera] Understanding ISO on your camera can let you shoot in lighting situations you wouldn’t otherwise be able to, it can also let you take control of your image. Here we look at what ISO settings are, and how different settings can be used. [Read more] [SPACE] [Flight plan reproductions to put a touch of Apollo 11 on your coffee table] It's not easy – or cheap – to get your hands on authentic Apollo 11 memorabilia. A team based out of Melbourne, Australia is trying to change that by reproducing the original Apollo 11 flight plans, right down to the paper stock, fonts, line spacing and positioning on the page as the originals.​ [Read more] [DRONES] [DJI's first drone arena gives novices space to spread their wings] Getting a grip on drone piloting can be a difficult (and costly) exercise, but DJI is looking to give beginners more room to move. This month, the Chinese company will open the doors to its first indoor facility designed to accomodate beginners earning their wings. [Read more] [MUSIC] [Amazon patents noise-cancelling headphones that know your name] ​City dwellers might like to drown out the world with noise-cancelling headphones, but some noises are better off not cancelled. Amazon has been awarded a patent for headphones that can recognize specific keywords, like the wearer’s name, and temporarily shut off the noise cancellation. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Subaru XV Hybrid goes to STI handling school] City crossovers are hampered by high centers of gravity, making them less agile than regular hatchbacks. Unconcerned by basic physics, STI has created the XV Hybrid tS, in attempt to turn an uninspiring, slow crossover into a slightly more inspiring, slow crossover. [Read more] [SPORTS] [No parachute, no problem: Maniacal skydiver nets world-record freefall] ​​With no chute, no wingsuit and a big net awaiting far below, Luke Aikens tumbled out of the airplane to begin his 25,000-ft free fall. Minutes later he would embrace his family as the first skydiver to pull off such a feat, but the world record attempt wasn't without last-minute complications. ​ [Read more] [ENVIRONMENT] [Desalination plant would go deep to protect marine life] A desalination project proposed for California’s central coast would draw water from one of the world's deepest submarine canyons, making it potentially less harmful to ocean life. The Deep Water Desal facility would require substantially less energy to operate than typical desalination plants. [Read more] [OUTDOORS] [Kyboka hand cart folds flat and straps to your shoulder] Hand carts are a great way to roll gear where it needs to go. But what happens when the gear you need to haul is the cart itself? If it's the Kyboka, you fold it flat in a matter of seconds, drop it in the accompanying shoulder bag and get going. [Read more] [SPACE] [SpaceX receives order for second manned mission] SpaceX has been awarded a second post-certification mission order for its Crew Dragon manned spacecraft to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station. [Read more] [MARINE] [Expanding yacht increases sun-soaked lounging and swimming enjoyment] The Italian-built Evo 43 makes itself known as a sharp, stylish boat the minute you spot it on the water. But it's even more than meets the eye. [Read more] [SCIENCE] [How dastardly squirrels drive crime scene investigators nuts] Crime scene investigators already have plenty to worry about. But now they've got one more foe; squirrels. We’re not joking. The rodents with razor-sharp incisors chew up crime scenes to maintain their dentition, says new research led by James Pokines at the Boston University School of Medicine. [Read more] [HEALTH & WELLBEING] [Improved memory may be just a brain-zap away] When people suffer from conditions such as Alzheimer's, autism or schizophrenia, however, that function can be compromised. Now, scientists have discovered that help for such individuals may lie in the form of zapping their brains while they sleep.​ [Read more] [PHYSICS] [Corkscrew-shaped vortex lasers could keep Moore's Law kicking a little longer] A new study suggests that encoding information using corkscrew-shaped laser beams could help us keep pace with our ever-increasing data demands. [Read more] [BIOLOGY] [Fighting biofilms by messing with the language of bacteria] The organized gangs of bacteria known as biofilms are notoriously difficult to dispatch, so researchers figured it might be best to stop them from growing in the first place. They focussed their attention on the communication mechanism inside the colony. [Read more] [ARCHITECTURE] [Dream Home 2.0: Starchitect plans on a budget] In the 1990's, Life magazine ran a series of articles in which they asked some of the most renowned architects at the time to design homes that could be built for under US$200,000 and sold the plans. One of the most popular of those designs, has been revamped and made available for sale again.​​ [Read more] [SPACE] [Is exposure to deep space radiation killing off Apollo-era astronauts?] ​​Florida State University Professor Michael Delp has identified a link between deep space radiation exposure, and a high rate of mortality due to vascular deterioration in astronauts who flew beyond low-Earth orbit (LEO) during the Apollo program. [Read more] [SPACE] [Comets aren't collision crumbs according to Rosetta] ​​The Rosetta mission is dispelling the notion that comets are leftover bits from crushing cosmic collisions. [Read more] [DIGITAL CAMERAS] [Princeton is building a better selfie] ​​Millions of selfies are snapped every day, but they often fail to accurately portray reality, featuring unflattering distortions. A new tool could change that, allowing selfies to be adjusted, giving the impression that they’re taken from a little farther away, or from a slightly different angle.​ [Read more] [SPORTS] [Skydiver to plummet to Earth with no parachute or wingsuit] There's a good reason people don't throw themselves out of airplanes without parachutes or wingsuits, and that's because it rarely ends well. Skydiver Luke Aikins will be hoping that tomorrow is one of the rare occasions where that's not the case, as he jumps 'chute- and 'suit-less from 25,000 ft. [Read more] [ENVIRONMENT] [New York's acoustic buoy detects first whale species] ​Last month, an acoustic monitoring buoy was put in place in the New York Bight, listening out for sounds from some of the world’s largest mammals. The buoy has already picked up sounds from a heard of fin whales – the second largest whale species on the planet. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [BMW M4 Coupé to hit the track as M4 GT4] The image you see here is the first glimpse of BMW's upcoming M4 GT4 racer. It is set to supersede the popular M3 GT4 as BMW's offering for GT4 class race championships. The car will be based on the BMW M4 Coupé, boasting the same drivetrain and electronics. [Read more] [ENERGY] [Solar cell sucks up CO2 and spits burnable fuel out the other side] Researchers have edged closer toward the reality of artificial photosynthesis, developing what they describe as a game-changing solar cell that produces hydrocarbon fuels in the lab, with potential applications ranging from large-scale uses on Earth to providing power on Mars. ​ [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [LaFerrari, 918 Spyder and McLaren P1 go head to head ... on the auction block] A prestigious badge and limited production run usually means values will shoot through the roof. But by how much? After a bunch of upcoming auctions, we're likely to know which of the P1, LaFerrari and 918 Spyder going under the hammer holds the most value in the eyes of collectors. [Read more] [MARINE] [SeaCharger solar-powered unmanned craft completes California to Hawaii ocean adventure] After a software bug forced Damon McMillan to abandon an attempt to send his solar-powered SeaCharger craft on an ocean-crossing solo voyage, he rescheduled for a couple of weeks later. After clocking up over 2,400 miles, the craft arrived safely in Hawaii on July 22. [Read more] [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS] [Get Two Cables for the Price of One -- Each Cable Is Equipped to Charge Both Micro-USB & Lightning Devices!] Finally a gadget to help Android and Apple lovers live in harmony has arrived! This handy 6-foot MFi-certified charging cable will keep your trusted devices powered from a distance, so you won't be stuck slouching over a pesky outlet. This must-have cable is compatible with both Lightning devices and micro USB devices, so a difference in platforms won't be the difference maker in your relationship. 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