eMogi kayak gives paddlers a 12-mph electric boost

Marine [eMogi kayak gives paddlers a 12-mph electric boost]( [The eMogi can reportedly run for up to seven hours per charge, although that's at its lowest speed]( While we have seen motorized kayaks before, most of them simply utilize an outboard motor, or they don't have the form factor of a true kayak. The Czech-made eMogi, however, looks fairly conventional, and has its own integrated electric motor. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Need to connect when there's no service? Try this off-grid GPS tracker]( Although taking time away from technology to unwind and recharge is excellent, it's also an inconvenience when there's an emergency and no service to be found. Stay connected in remote areas with the Radacat C2 Messenger: Off-Grid GPS Tracker. [Read more]( Science [Researchers discover how fructose enhances fat absorption in the gut]( [Excessive fructose consumption, particularly in the form of high fructose corn syrup, may increase the ability of intestinal cells to absorb dietary fats]( A new study is showing how fructose can alter cells in the small intestine, subsequently enhancing nutrient absorption and promoting weight gain. The research indicates excessive fructose consumption increases the body’s ability to absorb dietary fats. [Read more]( Aircraft [US Air Force set to showcase 35 high-speed VTOL aircraft concepts]( [Jetpack Aviation has released new renders of its Speeder flying motorcycle. Looks a tad different to the current prototype!]( Forget your friendly little electric air taxis. The USAF wants to take things up a notch with a new generation of high-speed vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Thirty five designs are about to be presented, here's a sneak peek at those we know. [Read more]( Science [Dust-sized supercapacitor packs the same voltage as a AAA battery]( [An array of 90 tubular biosupercapacitors]( By combining miniaturized electronics with some origami-inspired fabrication, scientists have developed what they say is the smallest microsupercapacitor in existence. It's smaller than a speck of a dust but boasts a similar voltage to a AAA battery. [Read more]( Aircraft [Penguin C drone hides rotors in flight for efficiency boost]( [The Penguin C Mark 2 drone]( UAV Factory has rolled out its Penguin C Mk2 VTOL pilot-less rotorcraft, which increases flight efficiency with automatic hoods that stow away the lift rotors. The new technology reduces drag in horizontal flight, increasing endurance by 20 percent. [Read more]( Automotive [Renault doubles down on campers with SpaceNomad and e-Hippie van]( [The Hippie Caviar Hotel concept comes with a built-in roof deck and available-to-order EV charger, deck and bathroom pod]( Renault previously tipped plans to explore the distant RVing future with the Hippie Caviar concept camper van. Now it is bringing focus back to the present with the Trafic SpaceNomad, a classic pop-top camper van set to launch around Europe. [Read more]( Bicycles [Softtop offers a new take on keeping cyclists dry]( [The Softtop is claimed to be compatible with almost all traditional upright-style bicycles]( Dedicated bicycle commuters may not let a little rain stop them, but that still doesn't mean they like getting rained on when they ride. The Softtop, from German manufacturer RainRider, is one of the latest gadgets designed to help keep them dry. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2021 Polaris Slingshot adds paddles to the fun]( [Changes made to the 2021 Polaris Slingshot were just what we'd asked for]( When we drove the Polaris Slingshot last year, we noted a few things that we thought could use some improvement. Well, Polaris must have listened, as the new 2021 model has a lot of updates that make it one of the funnest vehicles we’ve driven. [Read more]( Telecommunications [Splitting and bouncing beams boosts 5G speed and coverage]( [The new mmWave 5G system]( There are two main versions of 5G technology, depending on what you prioritize – speed or coverage. But now, engineers at UC San Diego have found a way to get the best of both worlds, using an algorithm to bounce faster signals around obstacles. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is first to receive full FDA approval]( [The approval should pave the way for more vaccine mandates in large organizations such as schools and universities]( The FDA has now fully approved Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine, making it the first COVID-19 vaccine to be completely authorized and marked as safe for use in the United States. It is hoped the approval will instill confidence in those still hesitant to get vaccinated. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Doogee's first 5G phone is one tough cookie]( [The rugged V10 is Doogee's first 5G smartphone]( We've long been impressed by the rugged prowess of Doogee smartphones, and now the company has launched the feature-packed V10, which includes a quad camera, large battery, an IR thermometer, and also happens to be Doogee's first 5G handset. [Read more]( Outdoors [Fully recyclable Wooly cooler packs its walls with wool instead of foam]( [The Wooly cooler has a capacity 52 quarts (50 L)]( Looking to offer outdoor-enthusiasts a more eco-friendly solution than your typical polyurethane-walled cooler, or even worse, one of the disposable styrofoam variety, Wool Street has come to the party with the world's first wool-insulated cooler. [Read more]( Electronics [Perovskite memory device transmits data in both light and electricity]( [An illustration of the new all-perovskite memory device, which can be written to and read from using electricity, and read from with flashes of light]( Most memory devices us electric signals, but an emerging technology uses light, so data can be read back just by checking if an LED is on or off. Now, researchers have developed a new device based entirely on perovskite that can do both at once. [Read more]( Materials [Lightweight composite changes color to warn that it's been stressed]( [A sample of the material begins to fluoresce as it's subjected to stress]( When lightweight composite materials are used in fields such as aerospace, it's vitally important to know if they're experiencing mechanical stress – before they fail. A new composite is able to do so, simply by fluorescing under UV light. [Read more]( Music [Shapely hybrid floor amp combines tube-driven sound with digital smarts]( [The shapely Amonito combines analog tube amp circuitry with digital signal processing]( Startup Amonito has launched an all-in-one guitar amplification package shaped roughly like an ammonite that offers analog tube-driven sounds and digital effects. And there's a lot to like here, apart from the rather high price of entry. [Read more]( Motorcycles [How Steve McQueen dominated motorcycle sales during Monterey Car Week]( [This 1970 Solex 3800 wento to auction during Monterey Car Week with RM-Sotheby's (Lot 329) on 14-August-2021 with an official estimate of $40,000 to $50,000. It fetched $66,000 and became the 14th most valuable two-stroke ever sold at auction.]( Actor Steve McQueen may have died 40 years ago, but his brand value remains as authentic and strong as ever, as was proven during the 2021 Monterey Car Week auctions. [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 © 2021