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| MOTORCYCLES |
| Video: Lightning LS-218 – the wildest ride of 2015 |
 | It's the fastest production motorcycle in the world, clocked at 218 miles per hour through the timing lights at Bonneville. The LS-218 is an electric built to out-perform gas bikes - and it's one heck of a wild ride. Loz travelled to California to ride it, and very nearly ended up paying for it. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Philips' new LED bulb costs just $5 |
 | If you've previously been put off LED bulbs by the price, now may be the time to reconsider. Philips, in partnership with The Home Depot, has announced that it will sell an A19 60-W LED equivalent bulb for just US$4.97. The firm says it's the most affordable LED bulb on the market. read more |
| SPACE |
| Astronomers observe first exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star in the visible light spectrum |
 | ESO astronomers working from the La Silla Observatory, Chile, has detected the first direct reflection of light from an exoplanet, 51 Pegasi b, orbiting a Sun-like star. Proof of the new method may have profound implications for future exoplanet observations. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| 2015 Nismo PlayStation GT Academy gamer-to-racer competition gets underway |
 | Once upon a time, racing game enthusiasts could only dream of graduating from competing on-screen to competing on-track. Then, in 2008, Nissan and Gran Turismo began a partnership that would give people that very chance. The GT Academy is now back for a seventh year. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Italian company hopes to market synthetic eyeballs |
 | Italian research studio Mhox's EYE concept could see a future where people replace their natural eyes with technologically-enhanced bioprinted ones that provide greater visual acuity as well as added features such as Wi-Fi and Instagram-like filters. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Cornell's robot barista learns as it brews |
 | If robots are going to become part of our everyday lives, they'll need to learn to work with everyday things and figure out how to use new machines. Cornell University has developed robot barista that can not only make a latte, but figure out how to use an unfamiliar espresso maker. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| AGV’s new visor darkens at the push of a button |
 | Italian motorcycle helmet maker AGV has unveiled a new motorcycle helmet visor that can darken or lighten in less than a second. Eloquently named AGVisor, it realizes its swift tinting effect via a thin liquid crystal (LCD) layer powered by a small rechargeable battery.read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Review: Roku 3 (updated 2015 model) |
 | Roku has launched an updated version of its popular Roku 3 set-top box for 2015, which introduces voice search via the remote along with some other new features. Here's a look at our experience with the updated model. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| New sampling device promises to make blood tests needle-free |
 | When it comes to conducting a routine blood test, one US-based company believes that needles can be removed from the equation completely. Its HemoLink blood sampler can be operated by the patient at home, and needs only to be placed against the outside of skin for two minutes to do its job. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Layered fabric 3D printer creates squeezable interactive objects |
 | We're used to 3D-printed objects being hard and unyielding, or perhaps a little rubbery. Thanks to work being done by scientists at Disney Research and Carnegie Mellon University, however, we may soon be seeing things like soft and squishy 3D-printed teddy bears. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Two new maglev speed records set in a single week in Japan |
 | Central Japan Railway Company's high-speed maglev train has been busy setting records and then breaking them again in the past week. Most recently, the test train hit a top speed of 603 km/h (375 mph) on Tuesday, on the Yamanashi test track west of Tokyo. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Chevy embraces the future with the FNR autonomous vehicle |
 | Chevrolet joins the likes of Mercedes and Italdesign Giugiaro in presenting a 2015 autonomous car concept. It calls it the FNR, and the "futuristic capsule" is loaded with next-generation styling, technology and ideas. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Pedalist velomobile hits Kickstarter |
 | Last September, we spied a prototype of Virtue Cycles' Pedalist electric-assist velomobile at Interbike in Las Vegas. Now, the San Diego-based company has turned to Kickstarter to fund production of the vehicle, plus it's provided a little more in the way of specs. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Automated kitchen features robot chef |
 | In partnership with several other companies, Moley Robotics has created an automated kitchen system that features a cooking robot. The robot consists of sophisticated hands that emulate human movements. It was programmed to copy the style of celebrity chef Tim Anderson for the demonstration display. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Lane Splitter concept car splits into two motorbikes |
 | If you share a car with your other half then there's bound to come a time when you both need to use it for different reasons. Well, a new concept design would mean that you could. The Lane Splitter is a car that splits apart and becomes two motorbikes. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Iron Man laser glove shoots and sounds like the "real" thing |
 | German cyberweapons hobbyist Patrick Priebe is apparently a big fan of Iron Man. Previously, he's created a laser gauntlet and a rocket-launching gauntlet based on those worn by the superhero. Now, he's built a one-off dual-laser Iron Man glove, complete with sound effects and a "shell" ejector. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| New device enables ultra-sharp turns of light without losing energy |
 | A team of researchers has created a new device that allows for the steering of light around sharper corners than ever before. The device is tiny, constructed from an inexpensive material, and could one day become an integral part of computer hardware. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Quick look: Two pads that bring a little nature-inspired style to wireless charging |
 | With Samsung including wireless charging capabilities in the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, we're likely to see wireless charging accessories move closer to the mainstream. Fonesalesman's charging pads add a little nature-infused style that could be a good fit for Samsung's beautiful phones. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| "Acoustruments" could add physical controls to smartphones – using nothing but a plastic tube |
 | Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Disney Research have have created a series of accessories, known as Acoustruments, which take inspiration from wind instruments to make smartphone interaction more physical. read more |
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