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| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Review: Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy S6 |
 | If you own a Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge, then you can turn your phone into the best virtual reality headset you can buy today. Read on, for Gizmag's review of the new Samsung Gear VR for S6. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Review: Cubit programmable "make anything" electronic platform |
 | Cubit is an electronic "make anything" platform that allows drag and drop computer software control over snap together hardware – with no soldering required – that saves many hours in designing, sourcing, and building for the electronic hobbyist and professional alike. read more |
| SPACE |
| Laboratory tests shed light on Europa's dark material |
 | The results from a new NASA experiment suggest that the dark material seen coating geological features on Europa may well be sea salt. Originating from a subsurface ocean, the material is thought to have been discolored by exposure to radiation. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Kokoon EEG headphones monitor brainwaves to track your sleep |
 | London-based startup Kokoon has designed a pair of noise-canceling headphones equipped with EEG sensors and an emphasis on comfort, designed keep you snoozing until the early hours and wake you up with analytics on just how well you slept. read more |
| SPACE |
| Scientists forecast weather on planets outside our solar system |
 | Great news if you're planning a visit to exoplanets Kepler-7b or HAT-P-7b, which are set to have a cloudy morning and a scorching hot afternoon. An international team of astrophysicists has identified daily weather cycles from Kepler telescope data on these and four other far off worlds. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Google reveals lessons learned (and accident count) from self-driving car program |
 | Google released a commentary written by Chris Urmson, director of the Google Self-Driving Car program, in which he admits that the small fleet (20+) of Google autonomous cars has been involved in 11 accidents in the six years and nearly 1.7 million miles (2.7 million km) driven. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Mellow adds an electric drive to any old skateboard |
 | Making the leap from a regular skateboard to an electric model isn't as natural as it might appear. German startup Mellow is looking to make the upgrade a little more palatable with an attachable electric drive that can be mounted to any existing board. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| The Aussie-built 2-liter, 334-horsepower PGM V8 motorcycle |
 | The PGM V8 motorcycle is an absolute brute. Its whopping 1996cc, 90-degree V8 engine spins to 12,800 rpm to smash out 334 hp (249 kW) at the countershaft sprocket, while torque is a massive 214 Nm (158 ft-lbs). This thing will go through rear tyres like you and I go through clean underpants. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| New recumbent bike trades handlebars for a joystick |
 | While they come in various forms, handlebars are a vital component on virtually every type of bike. The Joystick Bike replaces the ubiquitous bars with a right-hand joystick, delivering precise control that feels more like an aircraft or video game. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| GE fires up fully 3D-printed jet engine |
 | It's one thing to 3D-print a jet engine, but it's another to fuel it up and push the start button. That's the step that GE Aviation took when It recently fired up a simple jet engine made entirely of 3D-printed parts in a test stand normally used for commercial jet power plants. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Forget dive watches – GrillTimer is a barbecue watch |
 | Inspired by a retro dive watch, the GrillTimer has a bezel-style timer. The big difference is that it displays cooking times for eight popular barbecue items. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Mando Footloose IM e-bike is cheaper and less foldy than its big brother |
 | The Mando Footloose e-bike has neither a chain nor a belt drive – plus, it folds. Mando has now announced a more affordable non-folding version of the bike, known as the Footloose IM. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA's Space Launch System enters its critical design review phase |
 | NASA's Space Launch System (SLS), has entered its critical design review phase, which will see the leviathan rocket given the go-ahead for full-scale construction. The review represents a major milestone that must be passed if the SLS is to make its intended maiden launch date. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Friggatto avoids planning laws with a push |
 | Full Scale Studio hit upon a novel plan to sidestep Swedish planning laws when constructing an inexpensive studio. Rather than build one large structure, Friggatto features two smaller buildings, one of which is set on wheels. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Manfrotto's Klyp+ case turns the iPhone 6 into a more serious camera |
 | The Manfrotto Klyp+ for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is the latest iteration of the firm's photography-enhancing phone case. It's compatible with a number of interchangeable Manfrotto lenses, a clip-on LED light and can be easily mounted onto a tripod. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Waterlicht installation removes flood defenses and drowns Amsterdam in light |
 | A remarkable 26 percent of the Netherlands is below sea level. A series of dikes, dams and waterworks are used to keep the country from being submerged. But what would happen if those defenses weren't there? An installation by Studio Roosegaarde aims to show just that. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Final designs for London's controversial Garden Bridge unveiled |
 | New details about and images of London's planned Garden Bridge have been released. As the renowned horticulturist and flora designer for the project Dan Pearson has previously explained to Gizmag, the bridge will be a green public space crossing the River Thames. That's if it comes to fruition … read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Facebook's Instant Articles will bring the news to you |
 | In its never-ending quest to become the filter through which we see all the wonders of the web, Facebook has unveiled a new platform for news outlets. Instant Articles will offer tools for publishing articles direct to the social network, delivering rich, fast-loading mobile news content. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Dodge Viper ACR couples massive downforce with V10 power |
 | Dodge is keen for a sliver of the high-end trackday pie with the upcoming release of the new Viper ACR, which combines the standard Viper's prodigious power with a race-inspired aerodynamics kit. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Flow becomes Nuimo, the all-in-one Bluetooth controller for your home |
 | One simple controller to manage your locks, music, thermostat, lighting, appliances and more – that's the ambitious aim of Numio, an ultra-smart Internet of Things device looking for funding on Kickstarter. Portable and flexible, it plugs into more than 30 separate apps, from Sonos to Nest. read more |
| SPACE |
| Cargo spacecraft loss delays astronaut return |
 | Following the recent loss of the Russian Progress 59 cargo ship, NASA and its partners have agreed to reshuffle future launches to the ISS based on preliminary investigations by Roscosmos. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Marshall's Kilburn active Bluetooth speaker rated for 20 hours of battery life |
 | Marshall has announced the Kilburn – the latest in its range of home audio speakers. The device offers a compact, wire-free listening experience and a lengthy (claimed) battery life. read more |
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 | With the new Surface 3, Microsoft has put PC functionality into a beautiful tablet. It is one of the sleekest devices to run full Windows, while also providing a great touch interface. We’re so impressed, we have decided to give one away. read more |
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