Though I have far too many guitars, amps and other gear to even consider embracing small living, I still find myself drawn to the concept. And it seems that I'm not alone, our tiny house coverage is a consistent top draw among readers.
The latest model to grace our pages tempts with a roomy interior that includes a well-stocked kitchen, plus a bedroom space that bucks the trend of low-ceiling headbangers. Still too small for me though, even if I did have that much change to throw around.
Elsewhere, we've got a tasty story mix to end the working week, including “possibly the tiniest neurotech implant ever invented” and a mid-section dedicated to more EICMA 2025 moto expo coverage. Enjoy !
Paul Ridden
Headliner
Beachcomber tiny house delivers apartment-style living on wheels
by Adam Williams
The Beachcomber tiny house pushes the boundaries of small living with a remarkably roomy layout. Designed for one or two people, it features a storage-packed interior that's closer to an apartment on wheels than a traditional tiny house.
Today’s newsletter sponsor
BP Doctor Fit: Accurate Results, Wherever You Go
Smartwatch convenience meets medical-grade monitoring. BP Doctor Fit’s built-in inflatable wrist cuff delivers accurate blood-pressure readings in under a minute while tracking heart rate, sleep and SpO to give a fuller picture of cardiovascular health.
Highlights
USA: Land of the lonely, home of the stressed
by Michael Franco
A new poll commissioned by the American Psychological Association has shed light on a disturbing trend among residents in the US. An increased sense of division is leading to a cascade of other negative effects.
Review: Torquey, ride-anywhere e-board even an old fella can ride
by Joe Salas
From aggressive inline in the ’90s to snowboarding into adulthood, I’ve chased that zen-like flow wherever I could find it. Now, stuck in a land of heat and humidity, my next ride of choice? An all-terrain electric mountainboard, of course.
More Stories
BMW F 450 GS arrives to stake a claim in the small-bore adventure market
by Utkarsh Sood
It’s been a whole year since BMW teased the prototype of its F 450 GS. At this year’s EICMA, the much-anticipated mini-GS finally made its global debut, and drew plenty of oohs and aahs.
MV Agusta unveils Brutale Serie Oro naked with all-new 950 EVO engine
by Utkarsh Sood
The limited edition MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro debuted at this year’s EICMA as MV Agusta’s new middleweight naked sportbike. It’s based on the updated inline-three 950 EVO engine – a platform we’ll be seeing much more of in the time to come.
Is Suzuki’s new SV-7GX crossover moto the upgrade fans were waiting for?
by Utkarsh Sood
Suzuki's beautiful new crossover-styled, sport touring SV-7GX takes the hugely popular SV650's legacy forward. It dares to take on the likes of the hugely popular Triumph Tiger Sport 660, Kawasaki Versys 650, and the Yamaha Tracer 7 in Europe.
Special promotion for New Atlas readers
History, science, true crime & space—available for life on MagellanTV
Trade in reality TV for real stories. With MagellanTV, you’ll get lifetime access to 4,000+ documentaries on history, science, space, crime, and more—streamed ad-free, on any device, forever for a one-time payment of $149.97.
Woodpeckers turn into hammers and grunt like tennis players when drilling
by Bronwyn Thompson
Don't be fooled by that soft-looking down and pretty faces – woodpeckers are tough, tree-pounding beasts who simultaneous harden their whole bodies like a hammer and grunt as they drill away with force of up to 30 times their weight.
Wireless, laser-shooting, brain implant fits on a grain of salt
by Malcolm Azania
Smaller than a grain of salt and possibly the tiniest neurotech implant ever invented, the MOTE sends neuro-telemetry data via infra-red lasers, and could help neuroscientists unlock cures for neurological diseases.
Gambit 6 brings air-to-ground capabilities to autonomous fighters
by David Szondy
General Atomics has rolled out the latest iteration of its modular Gambit series of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), adapting the common-core airframe for air-to-ground missions while retaining its autonomous core capabilities.
Smallest Type-C thumb drive on the planet stores 1 TB of your files
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
SanDisk's just released the tiniest 1-TB Type-C drive on the market today. It's like a stubby little dongle that you'd usually use as a wireless receiver for a mouse, and despite its diminutive size, it actually boasts pretty decent performance.
Get your next issue ad-free – and support our work: join New Atlas Plus!
Most coverage tells you what happened. Fintech Takes is the free newsletter that tells you why it matters. Each week, I break down the trends, deals, and regulatory shifts shaping the industry — minus the spin. Clear analysis, smart context, and a little humor so you actually enjoy reading it.