Apple does the unthinkable with new MacBook Pro 14 and 16

Computers [Apple does the unthinkable with new MacBook Pro 14 and 16]( [The new MacBook Pro comes in 14- and 16-inch versions]( Apple has unveiled its new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, taking some huge steps forward as well as some very welcome steps back. It seems this US$2 trillion behemoth has done the last thing anyone expected – and actually listened to its customers. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save on vet bills with this innovative pet allergy test kit]( Understanding how our pets feel would be a whole lot easier if they could talk. Stop guessing when your pet is feeling discomfort with the Allergy Test My Pet Kit, an affordable way to discover the cause of your pet's condition. [Read more]( Photography [The best of the 2021 Close-up Photographer of the Year Awards]( [2nd Place - Animals. Fight. Sony RX10M4, ISO 400, 1\6400sec at f/6.3, ISO 160, 20sec at f/6.3.]( Now in its third year, the Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition has quickly become an impressive showcase for macro photography. Highlights in 2021 include surreal shots of fungi and a rare glimpse at fighting toad-headed agama lizards. [Read more]( Energy [Perfect pressure boosts high-density lithium metal battery performance]( [Through experiments with different levels of pressure, scientists have drawn next-gen lithium metal batteries a step closer]( Material scientists have taken a step forward in the development of lithium-metal batteries, demonstrating how applying a very specific amount of pressure during cycling can prevent the formation of growths that would otherwise bring them undone. [Read more]( Outdoors [Oxama freediving computer speaks to its wearer through their face]( [The Oxama computer is currently on Kickstarter]( Diving deep underwater while holding your breath can be risky, which is why many freedivers wear a dive computer on their wrist. The face-worn Oxama device is claimed to offer several advantages, including the fact that it speaks to its wearer. [Read more]( Automotive [Next-gen range-boosting EV battery cathodes test mettle in race car]( [German manufacturer EAS Batteries recently built the first lithium-ion cells using eLNO tech and they'll be put to the test in a race car]( The race for a better li-ion battery cathode has many entities scrambling for just the right mix of materials. Johnson Matthey has an energy-dense formula it believes superior and will test it in the high-demand laboratory of electric car racing. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Battery-powered Bluetooth speaker rocks concert-level output]( [The Enkl Speaker puts out a stupid loud 125 dB]( Portable Bluetooth speakers powerful enough to get you on your feet at a beach party are pretty common, but the shapely Enkl Speaker will blow up a storm. Enkl Sound also promises ease of use, long battery life and multi-user access. [Read more]( Outdoors [Luno front-cab inflatable mattress gives camper vans an extra bed]( [With a few simple pumps, Luno helps you put to use wasted van space]( Known for turning everyday cars into RVs, Luno is now looking to turn camper vans into camper vans with more sleeping space. Perfect for #vanlife honeymooners turned parents, its Front Cab kit adds an extra berth to the all-American camper van. [Read more]( Aircraft [Air targets mass production and fun with its One personal eVTOL]( [The Air One is a two-seat personal eVTOL aircraft with a focus on fun and practicality]( A small but growing number of companies are pushing hard on personal buy 'n' fly eVTOL aircraft, and today Israel's Air One joins their ranks: a handsome two-seat, 155-mph, 110-mile machine with fold-up wings, focused on fun and practicality. [Read more]( Biology [Heart cells’ 24-hour clock may explain prevalence of morning heart attacks]( [The research reveals every heart cell has an internal clock helping the heart turn its activity up and down over the course of a 24-hour cycle]( New research has discovered a distinct circadian mechanism within heart cells that influences how cardiac activity shifts across 24-hour periods. The findings offer clues to why shift workers are at higher risk of heart problems. [Read more]( Wearables [3rd-gen Apple AirPods offer adaptive audio and 6-hour battery life]( [Powered by Apple's H1 chip, the new water-resistant AirPods are priced at $179]( Regardless of whether you think they're less cumbersome or just easier to lose, AirPods certainly stirred things up when they first debuted. The third generation offers longer battery life, and technology that adapts the sound to each user's ears. [Read more]( Energy [Encasing algae triples the efficiency of artificial photosynthesis]( [Study author Professor Chen Yu-Cheng with a tube full of algae and a chip with a microdroplet array]( Scientists have demonstrated how encasing algae in tiny liquid crystal droplets can boost its natural energy harvesting abilities by up to three times, marking another step toward commercial viability for artificial photosynthesis. [Read more]( Wearables [Astell&Kern crams three different drivers in Zero1 IEMs]( [Astell&Kern's first hybrid in-ear monitors employ three different types of drivers]( Since 2013, Astell&Kern has been employing multiple converters in its high-end DAPs in the pursuit of better sound. Now the company is taking that kind of thinking to its in-ear monitors as the Zero1 IEMs launch with three different driver types. [Read more]( Robotics [Ant-inspired quadruped robots link together to overcome obstacles]( [The robots can link their bodies together to cross gaps or climb obstacles, plus they can work together to lift objects]( If an ant encounters a gap too wide for it to cross, the insect will sometimes signal other ants to form a bridge of their linked bodies. Such behaviour has now been copied in a small four-legged robot, that may inspire better search-and-rescue bots. 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