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| MOTORCYCLES |
| World Records galore at E.J. Cole Collection Motorcycle Auction |
 | The E.J. Cole Collection has auctioned and the ramifications are profound. The top two motorcycle prices ever fetched at auction were achieved, 28 bikes sold for more than US$100,000, 12 forced their way into the top 100 and American-made bikes are now statistically more valuable than British bikes. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| HYT evolves its hydro-mechanical movement with the H3 |
 | The third iteration of HYT's eye-catching hydro-mechanical watch marks a significant development of the hybrid movement, switching from a circular to a linear portrayal of time. We got a chance to see the unusual new timepiece at Baselworld 2015. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Ambitious plan unveiled to create new Egyptian capital |
 | Architecture projects don't come much bigger or more challenging than building an entire new capital city from scratch, but that's what the Egyptian Government, Skidmore, Owings & Merril (SOM), and investors Capital City Partners Limited intend with the Capital Cairo project. read more |
| SPACE |
| Aurora and high altitude dust cloud detected in Martian atmosphere |
 | NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft has detected an aurora occurring deep in the Martian atmosphere, and an as of yet unexplained high altitude dust cloud. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Quick look: TurnsPro takes your time-lapse shooting for a spin |
 | TurnsPro is a panning camera mount which is designed for creating motion time-lapse videos with a smartphone, action camera, or DSLR. We recently tried out the TurnsPro for ourselves after it reached its funding target on Kickstarter. read more |
| MARINE |
| Jet Capsule's Reptile flies on the sea at 50 knots |
 | The new Jet Capsule Reptile is equipped with a 570 hp Ilmor MV8 high performance marine engine, powering the compact vessel to maximum speeds of 50 knots – that's over 90 km/h (57.5 mph). read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Hands-on: Panasonic's CM1 may be the best smartphone camera yet |
 | The Panasonic Lumix CM1 is part Android smartphone, part high-quality compact camera. We recently went hands-on with the smartphone shooter to see if it could deliver the photographic experience it promises. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| First-ever quantum device that detects and corrects its own errors |
 | Physicists working at the University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley) claim to have created breakthrough circuitry that continuously self-checks for inaccuracies to consistently maintain the error-free status of the quantum memory and may help accelerate the development of quantum computers. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Biomarker discovery points to blood test for osteoarthritis |
 | Researchers at the University of Warwick in the UK have identified a biomarker for osteoarthritis that could lead to a blood test that could diagnose it and rheumatoid arthritis before physical symptoms present themselves. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| How to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 tech preview via Windows Update |
 | Microsoft will be launching Windows 10 later this year, and when it does, you'll be upgrading Windows 7 and 8.1 via Windows Update. This is easier than the hassle of a clean install and it allows you to keep your settings, files, and most apps. Here's how to get an early look at what to expect. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Review: The keyless, combo-less Quicklock Bluetooth padlock |
 | The first time we heard about a padlock that can be unlocked by Bluetooth instead of a key or combination, it was the Noke by FŪZ Designs. While it won't be shipping until this June, however, the similar Quicklock will begin doing so next week. We recently had the chance to try out a sample unit. read more |
| SPACE |
| Study claims lunar caverns could hold city-size colonies |
 | We tend to think of future lunar colonies as being cramped futuristic domes or subsurface rabbit warrens, but what about underground caverns big enough to hang glide in? According to a study by a Purdue University, the Moon may contain lava tubes large enough to house entire cities. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Leap luxury buses start rolling in San Francisco |
 | Private transport company Leap has announced its first bus route through San Francisco, dubbed the Lombard Express. The high-end Leap buses are decked out like a swanky coffee shop and include a number of technologies to support a modern commuter's gadget obsession. read more |
| SPACE |
| First attempt to wake up Philae lander unsuccessful |
 | The European Space Agency (ESA) has temporarily suspended its attempt to reestablish contact with its Philae lander. For eight days, the agency’s Rosetta probe unsuccessfully beamed a wake up signal to the hibernating lander, which has been silent since its batteries were exhausted in November. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Wrangler pickup among seven Jeep concepts heading to Moab |
 | Not only has Jeep revealed a new Wrangler pickup concept for this year's Easter Jeep Safari, but it also has an airy, military-look Wrangler, a surf-styled tribute to the original 1970s-era Cherokee, a Grand Cherokee overland camper, and three other interesting packages.read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| Review: 13-in MacBook Pro with Retina Display (2015) |
 | Now that Apple is set to launch a MacBook that's lighter than the MacBook Air and has a Retina Display, where does that leave the 13-in Retina MacBook Pro? And is its new Force Touch trackpad an upgrade-worthy feature? Join Gizmag, as we review the 2015 (13-in) MacBook Pro with Retina Display. read more |
| SPACE |
| Unmanned version of Dream Chaser spaceplane unveiled |
 | Though the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Dream Chaser spaceplane was kicked out of the running to ferry crew to the International Space Station (ISS), SNC has unveiled an unmanned autonomous version of Dream Chaser to carry cargo to the station. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 (and GS6 edge) vs. iPhone 6 Plus |
 | We already compared Samsung's new flagship phones to the iPhone 6, but let's line up the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge next to Apple's phablet, the iPhone 6 Plus. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Review: Tickr X heart rate monitor and fitness tracker |
 | The Tickr X is a chest-worn fitness tracker from Wahoo Fitness which can be used to track a wide variety of fitness information including heart rate and motion analytics data. Gizmag recently spent a bit of time with the tracker to see whether it's worth strapping around your chest. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Campagna marks T-REX 20th anniversary with BMW-powered limited edition |
 | It may seem hard to believe, but Campagna Motors' three-wheeled high-performance T-REX has been around for 20 years now. To mark the occasion, the company is producing a special 20th Anniversary edition of the vehicle. If you want one, though, you'd better act fast – only 20 are being made. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Sahmurai Sword plugs holes in tubeless bike tires – with worms |
 | Tubeless tires have become pretty much standard on higher-end mountain bikes, thanks partly to the fact that they're able to self-seal small punctures. When it comes to larger holes, however, they need a little help. That's why South African cyclist Stefan Sahm created the Sahmurai Sword. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Hands-on with Vector's long-lasting smartwatch |
 | The Vector smartwatch is available in both square and round-faced models, and makes use of a memory LCD display alongside a low-powered OS to provide a (claimed) 30-day battery life. The product's creators were keen to emphasis the simplicity of the device, but how does it measure up in the flesh? read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| "Searingly quick" Lotus Exige S just got searingly quicker |
 | Lotus is on a roll at the moment. Having announced the new Evora 400 and the Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition within the last month, the British carmaker has now unveiled a new Lotus Exige S Club Racer. In short, it has refined the already-remarkable Exige S Coupé even further. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Romain Jerome's Subcraft is a mechanical watch that looks digital |
 | When it comes to mechanical watches, we're used to seeing ones with the traditional face and hands. Romain Jerome's new Subcraft, however, displays the hour laterally in photoluminescent digital-style numerals along one edge, while the minute is viewed on a disc on top. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Ceekars 4D headphones are like Oculus Rift for your ears |
 | Miami startup Next Galaxy is turning to crowdfunding to finance Ceekars 4D. The smart headphones are designed to bring a new level of immersion to virtual reality, gaming and other media through haptic feedback and a more immersive sound technology. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Man uses 3D printer to create "world's smallest" power drill |
 | Should you ever feel the need to carefully bore a hole through the top layer of skin on your finger, there's now a drill that can do it. Using his Ultimaker 2 3D printer, Auckland, New Zealand's Lance Abernethy has created what is unofficially the world's smallest working power drill. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Tesla Model S to go semi-autonomous; Musk foresees a future where human driving is illegal |
 | Tesla plans to make its Model S semi-autonomous soon. Company founder Elon Musk is so behind the technology that he predicts we'll one day outlaw regular human-driven cars. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Aerodynamic efficiency target of Boeing ecoDemonstrator 757 flight tests |
 | Boeing is at it again, continuing its on-going ecoDemonstrator test program by ramping up a series of flight tests with a modified 757 airliner. The lengthy tests will assess new methods to advance efficiency, cut noise and lower carbon emissions. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Smart Sensors: Enabling Detection and Ranging for the IoT and Beyond |
 | Smart sensors may represent a small part of the overall IoT infrastructure, but they definitely play a vital role in its implementation, by gathering critical environment data and represent a key enabler for many new applications. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Tiny Ringo teaches kids about robotics |
 | Kevin King and his kids Halley and Parker have developed a digital pet called Ringo and thanks to a successful crowdfunding effort, the teeny Arduino-based robotics and programming learning tool could be swarming towards backers in the coming months. read more |
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