💺 Immersive chair lets you ditch VR headset

Headliner

VR chair offers a new way into virtual worlds without a headset

by Omar Kardoudi

Virtual reality can take you anywhere, but strap on a headset for long enough and your sore neck brings you back to actual reality. A Kyushu University researcher wants to change that, and his idea is a chair that offers a new way of experiencing VR.

Every headline satisfies an opinion. Except ours.

Remember when the news was about what happened, not how to feel about it? 1440's Daily Digest is bringing that back. Every morning, they sift through 100+ sources to deliver a concise, unbiased briefing — no pundits, no paywalls, no politics. Just the facts, all in five minutes. For free.

Read the newsletter trusted by 4.5 million fact-seekers.

Become a newsletter sponsor

Highlights

Imaging & DiagnosticsMedical InnovationsBody and Mind

Tinnitus answer may be found in our blood

by Mike McRae

For the 14% of us living with tinnitus, the persistent ringing inside our heads is impossible for anybody else to hear. Or measure. Now, a blood test for an inner-ear protein could reveal the sign of the condition that makes it easy to detect.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Tiny A-frame retreat provides rustic cabin living without compromise

by Adam Williams

This charming A-frame offers a surprisingly comfortable take on cabin-style living. It features a spacious single-level interior that's designed more like a cozy rustic retreat than a traditional tiny house.

Switching to a Microsoft Office lifetime license is now only $30

On top of being a paid subscription, Microsoft 365 frequently pushes updates without warning, completely changing your workspace. If you want a more stable option, it is now only $30 to switch to a Microsoft Office Lifetime license (reg. $219.99).

Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

Folding multitool distinguishes itself with unique set of skills

by Maryna Holovnova

A new multitool on Kickstarter packs all the tools you might need for measuring and marking into a compact titanium ruler – no unnecessary extras. Made for designers and craftspeople, it could become a great addition to an EDC toolkit.

AutomotiveTransport

Modular recyclable tire hunts immortality with swappable tread

by Ben Coxworth

Car tires are made to take a lot of abuse for a long time, so breaking them down for recycling has always been quite a challenge. Spanish scientists are developing a solution to that problem, with a modular tire that has a removable silicone tread.

RVs and MotorhomesAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

Ford minibus camper opens up via Murphy bed theater and corner office

by C.C. Weiss

Leisure Travel Vans has introduced a new Ford Transit motorhome that combines a slide-out wall with a split-recliner Murphy lounge that folds its way into a super-queen-size bed. The new Wonder FX makes sure you'll barely miss home when on the road.

BicyclesTransport

All-purpose ebike promises real riding comfort in and out of town

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Lemmo has been shaking up Europe's ebike scene with handsome mid-range models since 2022. Now, it's got something for more adventurous riders: a versatile SUV ebike that promises to take you places while delivering an exceptionally comfortable ride.

RoboticsEngineering

Video: Dexterous robot hand learns the delicate art of silk embroidery

by Omar Kardoudi

Silk is slippery, shape-shifting, and unforgiving, which makes it a nightmare for a robot to handle. Chinese company Agilink has now shown a robotic hand taking it on, with a master embroiderer as its teacher.

Glowing Skin, Plus a Free Gift

Pique's Radiant Skin Duo pairs Sun Goddess Matcha with B·T Fountain, a beauty electrolyte clinically backed to deliver 25% greater skin hydration in 15 days. Through Oct 11, get a FREE Nectar Sweetener with any $115+ order.

Shop Pique Week →

AutomotiveTransport

2027 BMW 3 Series brings Neue Klasse tech to the masses

by Utkarsh Sood

It takes some serious guts to go out and change just about everything on your best-selling car. The eighth generation of the 3 Series is here, and BMW has done just that.

Consumer TechTechnology

These headphones look ordinary – until you twist them into a speaker

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

These newly launched headphones feature a novel hybrid design that I can't say I've seen before. You can use them on your noggin as normal for private listening, or twist the headband so the cups combine to form a speaker for others to hear.

Elsewhere

Abhimanyu Ghoshal asks: Do you go on a lot of road trips, hikes, or exploring of any kind? This easy-to-use web app lets you create an animation of your journey on a map, complete with signs that appear at each stop describing what you experienced. You can then export it as a video file for vlogs. FREE!

Get your next issue ad-free – and support our work: join New Atlas Plus!