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| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| New 12-in MacBook vs. Microsoft Surface 3 |
 | Apple and Microsoft each have new mobile computing products set to launch soon, both of which might tickle your fancy. Join Gizmag, as we compare the features and specs of the new 12-in Retina MacBook and the Surface 3. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Survival of the fastest: Ultima Evolution leaves other supercars for dead |
 | British carmaker Ultima describes its GTR as "the quickest accelerating and decelerating supercar of all time and multiple world speed record holder." Well, the GTR, along with the Can-Am, is no more, but Ultima has announced their replacement, the Evolution. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Geoff De Ruiter builds tiny treehouse retreat for $8,200 |
 | PhD student Geoff de Ruiter always liked the idea of owning his own tiny bolthole. Thus he bought a 0.2 hectare (0.5 acre) plot of rural land on Pender Island, British Columbia, for a total of US$35,000, and then went about designing and building himself a treehouse from scratch for just $8,200. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| The fire-starting, flare-shooting Endure survival pen |
 | There is a small but lively market of pens that can also save your hide in dicey situations. The Endure Survival Pen is one of the latest, putting a tiny flare launcher, fire starter and other emergency tools inside your shirt pocket. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| More tips and tricks for Amazon Fire TV |
 | When we first reviewed Amazon's Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, both had plenty of features that make them viable contenders in the streaming device market. Last month, Amazon launched significant updates that bring new features to both Fire TV devices. So let's take a look.read more |
| SPACE |
| Comet dust sends Rosetta into safe mode |
 | Modern deep space probes may be among the most sophisticated pieces of hardware the 21st century can produce, but the Rosetta space probe was thrown into safe mode recently when it was unable to take a simple star fix due to comet dust. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| New biosensing platform extends reach of disease diagnosis |
 | Researchers have created a cheap and simple biosensing platform that is able to detect the presence of various types of harmful bacteria and viruses in a single drop of blood. With a smartphone, the system offers the potential of diagnosing diseases in remote locations from anywhere in the world. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Nürburgring lap record looks well within reach for SCG003 |
 | It looks as though the Nürburgring Nordschleife may have a new contender for its production car lap record. Two Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) SCG003C supercars were entered in the VLN Endurance Championship season opener with SCG saying their performances were cause for optimism. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| System allows hampered drones to regain control and land safely |
 | When it comes to concerns about the widespread use of drones, one of the big ones is the worry that the things will crash on peoples' heads. That's why researchers at the University of Zurich have created a system to keep that from happening. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Skin cell-laced dressing reduces burn healing time by half |
 | In the not-too-distant future, burn victims may be able to recover in the half the time than is possible today. If so, it will be thanks to a biodegradable dressing that applies cultured skin cells directly to the wound site. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Kobo launches the Glo HD to take on Amazon's Kindle Voyage |
 | Amazon's Kindle line is usually the first range of products people think of when it comes to e-readers, but Kobo isn't giving up yet – the newly announced Glo HD offers a 6-inch, 300ppi, 1,448 x 1,072 screen which matches the resolution of Amazon's top-end Kindle Voyage model. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA's Space Launch System to deploy 11 additional satellites on maiden launch |
 | NASA is planning to maximize the scientific potential of the maiden launch of its next generation launch vehicle, the Space Launch System, by selecting 11 tiny satellites to ride shotgun. The little probes, known as CubeSats, will be transported in the SLS's upper stage adaptor.read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Halfbike II takes an oddball approach to transit |
 | Last year, architects Mihail Klenov and Martin Angelov introduced the world to their Halfbike. Its quirkiness apparently struck a chord with a lot of people, as it was successfully funded on Kickstarter. Now, they're raising funds for the new-and-improved Halfbike II. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Joby's Action Jib Kit offers a new perspective on your stunts |
 | The Joby Action Jib Kit and Pole Pack is designed to make it easier for users to recreate cinematic-style camera movements – from low angle shots to birds-eye perspectives – with their action camera. The jib is the latest addition to the Joby's Action Series of action camera accessories. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Instagram adds new color tools for tweaking photos |
 | Now you can get a bit more creative with your Instagram photos thanks to two new creative tools: Color and Fade. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Jambé offers 10 zones of percussive playability |
 | Its makers say that a special combination of materials and sensors allow the Jambé to read every playing nuance, transforming the mighty wallop of a drum stick into thunderous sounds or a gentle tinkle from light finger taps with the help of an iPad or iPhone processing brain. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Iodine transforms the bindi into a "life-saving dot" |
 | In an effort to increase awareness of nutritional requirements, and to bring simple tech into complex customs, a medical foundation in India has joined forces with an ad agency. The plan is to combat iodine deficiencies using bindis, the decorative forehead dots worn by most Indian women and girls. read more |
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