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| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy S6: Early impressions |
 | The Galaxy S6 is Samsung's most aggressive step forward yet in the mobile space. Though we aren't ready to publish our full review, we have some early thoughts on our experience of using the GS6. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Kristie Wolfe builds a tiny slice of paradise on a shoestring budget |
 | Designer and dressmaker Kristie Wolfe recently completed building her dream vacation home, an off-grid treehouse in Hawaii. Including traveling costs, materials, and all other expenses (including the purchase of land), the whole project came in at just US$23,000. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Perceptive perfume smells stronger the more you sweat |
 | In potentially good news for the noses of gymnasium employees and commuters crammed into packed train carriages on hot summer days, scientists at Queen's University, Belfast claim to have developed the world's first perfume delivery system that releases more aroma the more a person sweats. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Unpowered ankle exoskeleton takes a load off calf muscles to improve walking efficiency |
 | Human locomotion is so efficient that many wondered whether it was possible to reduce the energy cost of walking without the use of an external energy source. Now researchers have provided an answer in the affirmative with the development of an unpowered ankle exoskeleton. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Texchange system moves the motor out of the electric vehicle |
 | There are already concepts that would see electric vehicles draw power from cables in the road, thus freeing those vehicles up from lugging around heavy batteries. British firm Texchange, however, is going a step farther – it's developing a system where the motor is in the "road," too. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| History that Moves: Automotive excellence through the ages |
 | It's safe to say that motoring has changed a bit since the early 1900s. Gizmag was recently given the chance to chart the progression of motoring at the Australian Motoring Festival, where we saw everything from the motorized marvels of the late 1800's through to today's luxurious chariots. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| First look: Unlocking the new features in Microsoft's Project Spartan web browser |
 | Microsoft promised a new streamlined web browser in Windows 10 that will effectively replace Internet Explorer. It's codenamed Project Spartan, and the first version is now available in the latest build of the Windows 10 technical preview. Here's a look at what to expect. read more |
| MILITARY |
| DARPA looks at "system of systems" to maintain US air superiority |
 | It's not uncommon for military technology to become obsolete by the time it's deployed. To address this dilemma, DARPA's System of Systems (SoS) Integration Technology and Experimentation (SoSITE) program aims at replacing monolithic weapon systems with a more flexible cross-platform approach. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Retouch3D cleans up the glitches on 3D-printed items |
 | Objects made with 3D printers often contain small printing errors, fringes of stray material, and supporting structures that need to be removed. Retouch3D uses heat to melt away those imperfections. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Bkool simulator creates any animated cycling route you want, on the fly |
 | Riding a stationary bicycle trainer can be boring. Now, Spain's Bkool has entered the picture. It offers thousands of pre-made animated videos of real-world cycling routes, but it's also able to render them from scratch as the cyclist is riding. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Honda S660 sports car moves from concept to production to Concept Edition |
 | Honda has announced that a production version of a concept it showcased at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show will be made available to buy. The Honda S660 is designed to be a fully-fledged sports car packed into a mini, two-seater form. A limited-availability Concept Edition will also be rolled out. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Tiko "unibody" 3D printer hits Kickstarter |
 | Tiko, a new budget 3D printer seeking funding through Kickstarter, takes a number of interesting design choices to minimize costs without sacrificing the quality of the print – chief among these is the use of a cheap, single-part "unibody" frame that requires very little calibration. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 (and GS6 edge) vs. 2014 Moto X |
 | How do Samsung's new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge match up with one of the better phones of late 2014, the 2nd-generation Moto X? Let's compare their features and specs. read more |
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