Interview: What's it really like to build your own tiny house and live in it?

[TINY HOUSES] [Interview: What's it really like to build your own tiny house and live in it?] We cover a lot of tiny houses here at New Atlas, but what's it like to build your own and live in it, day to day. Read on as we chat with the creators of the Shedsistence tiny house, Robert and Samantha Garlow, for an insider's take on the pros and cons of embracing the tiny house lifestyle. [Read more] [TELECOMMUNICATIONS] [One big question: What goes into laying a 9,000-kilometer internet cable across the Pacific Ocean?] Earlier this year, a giant cable was laid between Japan and the United States to deliver 60 Terabits per second (Tbps) of bandwidth under the Pacific. As part of our One Big Question series, we asked Kenichi Yoneyama of NEC for more details on how the giant cord was installed. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Test pilots to explore potential of Toyota's i-Road EV concept] The Toyota i-Road appears to be a promising congestion-buster, with a tiny on-road footprint and decent electric range. To make sure the tilting three-wheeler works in the real world, Toyota is handing a fleet of i-Roads over to consumers and businesses as a part of its Open Road Project. [Read more] [SCIENCE] [Dino camouflage hints at forest home] Using a particularly well-preserved fossil with hints of skin pigmentation intact, researchers at the University of Bristol have managed to produce what they call “the most scientifically accurate life-size model of a dinosaur,” and used it to infer the creature’s likely habitat. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Volvo veers into mud and snow with V90 Cross Country] Earlier this year, Volvo put SUVs and CUVs on notice with the new V90, a car that proclaims, "The wagon is every bit as stylish and versatile as any utility vehicle." As of today, it's also built to be as capable thanks to the introduction of the new Cross Country model. [Read more] [SPACE] [Hubble witnesses death throes of ancient comet] ​Astronomers have witnessed the beginning of the end of an ancient comet. After billions of years, Comet 332P may only have 150 years left, as Hubble captured images of it throwing off dozens of building-sized pieces. The observation is helping scientists learn about the life and death of comets. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Handsome Kia Rio reinforces just how far Korean cars have come] After Hyundai showed just how far it has come from humble beginnings, Kia has proven it's not far behind. The new Rio is more attractive and better built than its predecessor, and promises to cause a few sleepless nights for the European class leaders. [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [iPhone 7 Plus vs. OnePlus 3] ​An iPhone is an iconic product, a status symbol and a phone that won’t catch on fire. But is it worth almost twice as much as a rival from a Chinese upstart looking to rattle the entire mobile landscape? Let’s compare Apple’s latest phablet, the iPhone 7 Plus​, to the budget/beast OnePlus 3​. [Read more] [DRONES] [DARPA wants eyes in the sky to track drones in cities] In order to stay abreast of what drones are where, particularly in urban environments, DARPA has begun the Aerial Dragnet project to develop a system for detecting and tracking small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at low altitude. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Ford harnesses AC condensation to let you drink and drive] Doug Martin, an engineer at Ford, didn't like the idea of condensation from cars' air conditioners being wasted. That's why he created a prototype system which collects that condensation, and repurposes it as drinking water within the car. ​ [Read more] [HEALTH & WELLBEING] [New sensor chip will give you quick analysis of your drinking water] The new AquaDx chip will work with the hand-held MyDx portable analyzer to test for the presence of toxic chemicals or elements in water in about six minutes.​ [Read more] [BICYCLES] ["World's fastest triathlon bike" comes from an unexpected source] In recent years, BMX-builder Diamondback has been expanding into the world of high-end road bikes. This week at the Ironman World Championships, that expansion is culminating in the unveiling of the Andean – reportedly the world's fastest triathlon bike. [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [iPhone 7 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge] How does the latest and greatest iPhone match up against the most analogous flagship from its biggest Android competitor? Let's weigh the iPhone 7 Plus against the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, one spec at a time. [Read more] [BIOLOGY] [Freshwater stingray found to munch tough food just like a goat] Chewing was thought to be unique to mammals, but recently, scientists are discovering some unexpected parallels in the animal kingdom, the latest example being an Amazonian freshwater stingray that likes to nibble away on aquatic insects. [Read more] [DIGITAL CAMERAS] [Leica creates an instant icon with the Sofort] Leica has announced its first ever instant camera with the Sofort. The retro-styled camera will use the Instax Mini film type, and boasts a number of settings for different shooting modes, it’s also one of the best looking instant cameras we’ve ever seen. [Read more] [MOTORCYCLES] [Honda's Adventure Scooter moves from concept to production] Its first public appearance was at last year’s EICMA motorcycle show as a concept model. Blending the all-around potential of an adventure bike with a scooter’s practicality, the X-Adv was little more than an interesting concept until Honda recently announced it as a proper 2017 production model. [Read more] [SCIENCE] [Radar tech pierces the powder to reveal avalanche innards] An advance in radar technology is promising to reveal a few more details about how avalanches behave. The new system pierces through the powder cloud to create 3D images of an avalanche's insides, helping to inform improved defences against their devastating effects. [Read more] [MEDICAL] [Painless light pulses, instead of harsh electric shocks, shown to restore heart rhythms] ​Current treatments for arrhythmia involve administering an intense burst of electricity in times of cardiac arrest, but these pulses are painful and harmful. Now scientists have found that beams of light can restore regular heart function, as a gentle and safe alternative to a harsh electric shock. [Read more] [MOTORCYCLES] [Limited edition futuristic custom moto has its roots in the past] Custom builder Bandit9 has knocked it out of the immediate solar system with its latest design. Originally a 1967 Honda Supersport, the Eve MK II now bears no resemblance whatsoever to its predecessor. And that's a good thing. [Read more] [SPACE] [Dueling supermassive black holes could be behind a galaxy's fading light] ​​A new study may have discovered the cause of a mysterious variation in light emitted by a supermassive black hole lurking at the heart of the distant galaxy Markarian 1018 (Mrk 1018). [Read more] [MUSIC] [IK aims for pro players with iRig HD 2 guitar interface] Instrument interface pioneers IK Multimedia have announced a replacement for 2013's iRig HD. The iRig HD 2 digital guitar/bass interface for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC boasts improved sound quality, more ins and outs, and a wet/dry signal switch. [Read more] [DIGITAL CAMERAS] [Canon finally gets serious about mirrorless cameras with the M5] The EOS M5 is the latest mirrorless camera from Canon. With enthusiast-focused styling, and DSLR-rivaling power, the EOS M5 looks like it could be the mirrorless camera some photographers have been waiting for from Canon. [Read more] [ARCHITECTURE] [New Yorkers invited to step up for never-ending stairway trail] New York's developing Hudson Yards neighborhood, of which High Line at the Rail Yards is already a part, will soon be home to a new public space with a unique artwork. Vessel will comprise a 150-ft tall "geometric lattice of intersecting flights of stairs" designed for climbing and exploring. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Delta MiTRE boxes up micro-turbine power for EV range extending] The MiTRE micro-turbine range-extender from British engineering solutions company Delta Motorsport is the latest product promising a solution to EV range anxiety that's lighter and more versatile than a piston engine hybrid drive. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Lego and Caterham team up on a kit car with a difference] Caterham might be known for its kit cars, but it's never sold one quite like this. Following in the footsteps of the Porsche GT3 RS launched earlier this year, Lego and Caterham have teamed up to create a miniature 620R using the ubiquitous plastic bricks. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [GM commits to using only renewable energy ... by 2050] Manufacturing small, efficient cars is still a big, dirty business. Nissan was one of the first to make big changes in the hope of lowering its production carbon footprint, and now GM has promised to use only renewable energy in its global operations by 2050. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Amazon lets BMW owners control their cars from their couches] For BMW drivers, warming the car up on cold winter mornings may no longer mean leaving the engine running for 10 minutes before beginning their commute. Instead, they may simply be able to ask Amazon's Alexa to do it for them.​ [Read more] [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS] [The CES-Honored A-Audio Legacy Headphones Boast Some Impressive Tech — Now 73% Off] Built with 40mm drivers, powerful circuitry, and anti-vibration aluminum for a power-backed soundstage, the A-Audio Legacy Over-Ear Headphones provide an unrivaled listening experience to connoisseurs of sound. Incorporating patented 3-Stage Technology, the Legacy allows a user to switch between passive audio, bass enhanced, and active noise cancellation modes to curate the best experience for the moment. [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 © 2016