gizmag

Environment
Electric vehicles could cut home air conditioner use
	Those who question the environmental benefits of EVs over their gas-guzzling brethren often point out that the electricity powering EVs usually comes from fossil fuel-burning power plants. But a study has revealed some hidden benefits of EVs, regardless of where the electricity originates. read more
Architecture
Is the Phipps’ Center for Sustainable Landscapes the most sustainable building in the world?
	The CSL at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has become the first building to obtain the world's four highest sustainable building standards, according to Phipps. The facility has just added Living Building Challenge certification to its list of credits. read more
Wearable Electronics
Hermès debuts limited edition slim watches with hand-painted dials
	La Montre Hermès has unveiled two rather special watches at Baselworld, each limited to a numbered production run of 12. The company says that these works represent the first time that French porcelain has been combined with the Japanese art of Aka-e. read more
Mobile Technology
Leoht Tote has technology in the bag
	The Leoht Tote could put an end to rummaging in the depths of your handbag for your phone, only to discover the battery is almost dead. Dubbed "the evolution of the handbag" it comes with in-built lithium ion battery and LED lighting, two USB ports and wireless recharging – and it looks good, too. read more
Automotive
Designing supersonic wheels for the Bloodhound Supersonic Car
	When the Bloodhound SSC team makes its attempt to break the land speed record, the car will be traveling at 1,000 mph (1,609 km/h), but the wheels will be spinning a lot faster. To protect both the car and the driver, some high-tech answers were needed. read more
Automotive
Tesla Model S over-the-air update tackles range anxiety
	Tesla has released an over-the-air update for its Model S, which includes a number of navigation upgrades designed to cut down on range anxiety by constantly communicating with its Supercharger network. read more
Aircraft
Amazon cleared to put its delivery drones to the test
	It's been more than a year in the making but it seems that the regulatory wheels are beginning to turn on Amazon's bold plans for drone delivery. The FAA has today granted the online retailer permission to start testing its unmanned aircraft as part of its Prime Air initiative. read more
Automotive
Amelia Island auctions: 23 cars sell for $1 million or more and a Ferrari 400 Superamerica makes the top 100 of all-time
	A 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet fetched US$6,380,000 to become one of the top 100 cars ever sold at auction, 23 cars sold for more than a million dollars, and $101 million worth of cars were sold in three days. Read on for a full report and pictorial of the auctions. read more
Wearable Electronics
Night Runner Shoe Lights illuminate the path ahead
	Many of us are forced to exercise at night, despite the fact that doing so brings new dangers. The 270-degree Shoe Lights from Night Runner are designed to mitigate some of those dangers by providing lights to illuminate the path ahead. read more
Science
Imperfect graphene may be perfect for use in better fuel cells
	We already knew that graphene was a highly useful material, but just how useful is it? Well, it turns out that even defective graphene may be valuable. According to a team of mostly-American scientists, improperly-formed graphene could find use in next-generation fuel cells. read more
Wearable Electronics
Pebble doubles down on modular smartstraps for Pebble Time
	When Pebble announced its Kickstarter record-shattering Pebble Time smartwatch (and its Steel counterpart), one part of the announcement that was easy to miss was its smartstraps. Today Pebble is doubling down on the initiative, pledging US$1 million to fund smartstrap development. read more
Bicycles
Litelok offers lightweight flexible bike security
	U-locks are heavy, and cable locks can be cut easily. That's why Prof. Neil Barron, a former aeronautical engineer, has created the Litelok. It's light and flexible like a cable lock, but reportedly stands up to over five minutes of attack from tools such as bolt cutters, jacks and hack saws. read more
Mobile Technology
HTC One M9 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 4
	The HTC One M9 doesn't, at first glance, look like a huge update over last year's One M8, but that doesn't necessarily mean it won't be an outstanding phone. Let's see how its features and specs compare to those of one of the best phones of 2014, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. read more
Wearable Electronics
Mysterious Magic Leap teases its augmented reality experience in new video
	Magic Leap just might be the most mysterious company in tech. What we do know is that it's making a head-worn augmented reality device, and it's raised over US$540 million in venture funding. Today it got slightly less mysterious, showing us our first glimpse of what it's like to use the product. read more
Space
ESA satellites set to view Friday's solar eclipse
	The ESA is preparing a number of its orbital assets to observe Friday morning's solar eclipse, when the Moon will pass in front of the Sun's disk, blocking the light from our parent star in spectacular fashion. The event will be viewable to most of Europe. read more
Wearable Electronics
First look: Vector's memory LCD-packing smartwatch with 30-day battery life
	Vector has announced a new smartwatch range at Baselworld, offering a 30 day battery life and running on a proprietary operating system. The new watch, which is available in two different form factors with various finishes, links with iOS, Android and Windows Phone. read more
Architecture
Towable chapel lets you tie the knot, tiny house-style
	We've reported on our fair share of tiny houses here at Gizmag, but the Tiny Chapel by Richmond, Virginia-based Bil Malbon, is definitely the first such tiny towable structure we've seen that you might want to get married in. read more
Automotive
Lotus celebrates 20th birthday of the Elise with special edition
	Fresh from looking to the future with its new Evora 400, Lotus is taking a moment to reflect on the past. The British carmaker has announced a special Lotus Elise to celebrate the 20th birthday of the iconic car. The Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition is based on the Elise S Club Racer. read more
Wearable Electronics
First look: Mondaine's Helvetica fitness tracker has separate day and night modes
	Mondaine's Helvetica No.1 Smart might not boast the same level of functionality as much of the competition, but it does connect with iOS and Android devices to offer activity and sleep tracking, and it's also one of the most attractive smartwatches we've seen so far. read more

Advertisement
Get All The Tools You Need To Build Your Own Startup For 96% Off
The Build-A-Startup Course Bundle is a collection of 7 courses containing more than 75 hours of business, project management, and coding training that will prepare you for ultimate success. You’ll learn how to spot talent so you recruit the right people, how to market your product, the power of persuasion, and a whole lot more. Best of all, you can save 96% off the cost of this package if you purchase right now. read more