Mu is the latest coronavirus variant labeled of interest by WHO

Health & Wellbeing [Mu is the latest coronavirus variant labeled of interest by WHO]( [Mu is the twelfth SARS-CoV-2 variant to receive a Greek Alphabet designation by the World Health Organization]( For the first time in several months the World Health Organization has added another SARS-CoV-2 variant to its official tracking list. Given the Greek Alphabet letter Mu, this newly defined “variant of interest” has been detected in 40 countries. [Read more]( Automotive [Newest Electra Meccanica Solo electric 3-wheeler packs a cargo trunk]( [Electra Meccanica puts a little extra junk into the trunk at this year's Advanced Clean Transportation Expo]( A hatchback is usually a solid choice for hauling cargo, but when it's a single-seat three-wheeler, things get a little more cramped. Electra Meccanica looks to solve this dilemma with a new cargo version of its three-wheeled all-electric Solo. [Read more]( Bicycles [Free Drive system replaces ebike chain drives with "bike-by-wire" tech]( [Free Drive utilizes a pedal-driven generator that is wired to a rear hub motor]( While all ebikes may not be identical, their form factor is limited by the fact that their pedals must be mechanically linked to the rear wheel. Schaeffler's new Free Drive system does away with that, potentially allowing for unlimited new designs. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [TriChroma Laser TV brings 4K visuals and Dolby audio to the home theater]( [The L9G can throw 4K visuals at up to 120 diagonal inches, with Dolby Atmos immersive audio included]( Hisense USA has announced a new addition to its premium home entertainment lineup, the L9G TriChroma Laser TV – a 4K ultra-short-throw projector with built-in Dolby Atmos audio and supplied with ambient-light-rejecting screens. 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[Read more]( Bicycles [Urban ebike employs ground-tracing suspension for a smoother ride]( [The Vaast E/1 comes in three configurations, and is described as a "multi-purpose urban adventure ebike"]( Vaast Bikes is at Eurobike this week, where the company is announcing the global launch of a step-through urban ebike called the E/1, which employs a full suspension system designed to smooth out the ride, no matter how much cargo is being hauled. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Timber tiny house designed for life on the road and off-the-grid]( [The Ursa measures a total length of 7 m (23 ft)]( Portuguese woodworking studio Madeiguincho was inspired to turn its hand to tiny house design. The latest result is the Ursa, which has a compact space-saving interior and runs off-the-grid with solar panels and a rainwater capture system. [Read more]( Medical [Rheumatoid arthritis implants release drugs when they sense inflammation]( [Researchers have developed a new stem cell-based treatment that could eventually provide relief for sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis]( Researchers at Washington University have tested an experimental new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in mice. The team implanted stem cells that have been reprogrammed to secrete anti-inflammatory drugs only when they sense inflammation. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Switching cameras off during meetings found to reduce Zoom fatigue]( [A four-week study found video meetings with cameras switched on led to greater fatigue and less engagement than meetings with cameras off]( New research is offering some of the first empirical evidence of the fatiguing effects of camera use in virtual meetings. The research is part of an increasing body of study into the effects of remote work and the phenomenon known as "Zoom Fatigue." [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This dual monitor is perfect for any gamer, professional, or end user]( When searching for an external monitor to pair with your laptop, you need a large, slim, energy-efficient, lightweight screen that's also easy on the eyes. Sounds like an impossible demand, yes, but the Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus has you covered. [Read more]( Music [Boss keeps the thunder in your head with Waza-Air Bass headphones]( [The Waza-Air Bass offers an immersive playing experience without disturbing others in the house]( Back in December 2019, Boss launched a pair of wireless headphones that squeezed in premium amp tech and effects, and allowed a player to connect to an electric guitar sans cable. Now bass players can also get in on the quiet practice action. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Samsung aims for ultra-high-def smartphone photography with 200-MP sensor]( [The ISOCELL HP1 (left) is reported to be the "industry’s first 200-megapixel image sensor with 0.64-μm pixels"]( We're already seeing smartphone cameras that break the 100-megapixel barrier, but now Samsung is aiming to double that with the launch of the ISOCELL HP1 – a 200-MP image sensor destined for the flagship handsets of tomorrow. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Gaming device designed to help stroke patients regain arm strength]( [A stroke patient tries out the GripAble device]( When someone has suffered arm weakness due to a stroke, it's important for them to perform repetitive exercises in order to regain strength in the limb. A new device is designed to help them do so, as they use the gadget to play video games. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Cake's Makka electric moped is fit for city commutes or all-out adventure]( [Cake has launched Makka as the third "platform" in its lineup]( Swedish personal mobility startup Cake has added another electrified two-wheeler to its stable, introducing a moped that is designed to be as comfortable hauling cargo around cities as it is setting out on a weekend adventure. [Read more]( Energy [Nanogenerator wooden flooring powers lightbulbs with footsteps]( [A new form of energy-harvesting wooden flooring can generate enough power for small electronics through footsteps]( The idea of using human movement to generate electricity is something we've seen applied to many areas, and scientists have now developed a highly efficient form of wooden flooring that leverages this technology to power a lamp with footsteps. [Read more]( Automotive [AI system determines if drivers are ready to take control]( [Existing systems are already able to determine if the driver is getting tired, but the Fraunhofer system can actually tell what they're up to – such as if they're talking on their smartphone]( Although self-driving cars are coming, the first ones will likely still need to periodically have the driver take manual control of the vehicle. A new system could check if the driver is currently able to do so, by monitoring what they're doing. [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