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| MARINE |
| Wärtsilä's new 31 becomes the most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine in the world |
 | Already holding the Guinness Book of Records nod for the world's largest engine, Finnish engine manufacturer Wärtsilä has just claimed another record with the world's most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Torque ads tunable twist to headphone modularity |
 | Torque Audio's t402v headphones feature a proprietary bio-cell diaphragm and will come with supra-aural and circumaurul ear pads that can be tuned for bass response. read more |
| GAMES |
| Sony follows the Xbox One's lead, announces PS4 with twice the storage |
 | Sony has announced a new version of its PlayStation 4 home console that offers twice the storage of the launch version of the system. The announcement comes just days after the E3 expo wrapped up in Los Angeles, where the company focused entirely on upcoming games. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Canon reveals the zoom-centric PowerShot G3 X |
 | The Canon PowerShot G3 X is a relatively compact camera with a massive zoom and a big sensor. The shooter combines a 24-600-mm equivalent lens with a 20-megapixel one-inch-type CMOS sensor to offer a balance of versatility and quality in a compact form. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Samsung creates "transparent" truck |
 | Samsung has created a prototype camera and monitor system that allows drivers traveling behind large trucks to see the road ahead and be able to safely pass without having to risk swaying into oncoming traffic. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| RIBA selects Britain's best new buildings |
 | The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the winners of its 2015 National Awards. This year is marked by an increase in housing projects, which make up a quarter of the overall winners. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mercedes GLC joins the premium SUV crowd |
 | Mercedes has taken the wraps off its new midsize soft roader. Joining the GLA and GLE in Mercedes’ rapidly expanding model range, the GLC is designed to tackle the likes of the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Owl-inspired material to reduce wind turbine noise |
 | Researchers have analyzed and mimicked the structure of owl wings to develop a prototype coating that they claim could significantly reduce the noise generated by wind turbines, computer fans and airplanes. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Researchers say Earth is entering a sixth mass extinction event |
 | In 1982, Jack Sepkoski and David M. Raup published a paper identifying five mass extinction events throughout Earth's history. Now a team of researchers claims that we are now entering a sixth mass extinction event, which threatens our very existence. read more |
| SPACE |
| ESA successfully tests 3D printed thruster |
 | The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully test fired a 3D printed platinum alloy thruster combustion chamber and nozzle. The world first test is further evidence that the 3D printing approach is a viable one for the aerospace industry. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Robo-Mate exoskeleton aims to lighten the load for industry |
 | Until now, powered exoskeletons have been largely restricted to the laboratory, the military, and rehabilitation therapy. Recently in Stuttgart, the Robo-Mate project unveiled the first exoskeleton for industry that allows a worker to lift ten kilos as if it was one. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA testing MRAP armored vehicles for launch pad evacuations |
 | To help protect astronauts and ground crews in a launch emergency, NASA is testing a 45,000-pound MRAP armored vehicle as an evacuation carrier for upcoming manned missions. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Scalevo wheelchair uses retractable tracks to climb stairs |
 | We've seen tracked wheelchairs before, that are able to take on steep or uneven terrain. For regular surfaces, however, wheels make more sense. That's why a group of students are creating the Scalevo electric wheelchair, which features wheels for cruising and tracks for climbing stairs. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| DxO One lets your iPhone take DSLR-like photos |
 | Your DSLR may take great photos, but it's a hassle to carry around. Your smartphone is easy to carry, but its photos aren't as good. What do you do? Well, you'll soon have the option of using the DxO One. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Oculus Rift vs. Project Morpheus, StarVR and Gear VR: Post-E3 thoughts |
 | Traditional game consoles may still have the biggest presence at E3, but this year virtual reality was there in full force, showing that the future of gaming is becoming less distant by the day. After trying the biggest headsets on display at E3, we have a few thoughts on how things are stacking up. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Moto Pogo enters the one-wheeled electric scooter marketplace |
 | The Moto Pogo is a new one-wheeled self-balancing scooter. It's slower than some (but cheaper), while a little pricier than others (but arguably better-looking). read more |
| SPACE |
| New research on Saturn's polar cyclones could allow for a better understanding of distant exoplanets |
 | A team of scientists from MIT has put forward a theory that would explain the presence of enormous polar cyclones present on the gas giant Saturn. The research may lead to better characterization of the atmosphere of distant exoplanets. read more |
| GAMES |
| E3 2015: Could peripherals define the current generation of console gaming? |
 | While we've come to expect a host of new and exciting games from E3, this year saw focus shift a little. The big, glossy new games were still there, but certain companies – Microsoft in particular – offered a second focus – one of augmenting the gaming experience with meaningful peripherals. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Electrospun nanofibers may make for better delivery of healthfood supplements |
 | Scientists claim that coating health food ingredients such as vitamins and nutrients in nanofibers, created through a process called electrospinning, can serve to better protect them as they pass through the digestive system. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| BBC develops mind-controlled TV |
 | Mind-controlled prosthetics, drones and exoskeletons are all very forward-thinking, but what about a more mundane use for the technology? The BBC's "Mind Control TV" prototype hints at a future where couch potatoes need not even lift the remote. Users can open an app and select a program to watch. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Jaguar monitoring brainwaves to keep drivers focused |
 | Jaguar has turned to mind-reading tech to detect distracted or sleepy drivers, tracking brainwaves and then vibrating the steering wheel if their focus drifts off the task at hand. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| $2,500 home built for low-income Cambodians |
 | Building Trust international, Atelier COLE, and Habitat for Humanity Cambodia have collaborated on a project to create low-cost housing for low-income Cambodians. Framework House is a basic but safe home that is built primarily from bamboo and wood, and costs just US$2,500 to build. read more |
| GAMES |
| New games, hardware and adding value: Which console "won" E3 2015? |
 | With big press events from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, it's all too easy to get lost in the tidal wave of announcements at E3. Read on as Gizmag assesses this year's E3 offerings, and provides musings on what the announcements might mean for the current and future landscape of console gaming. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| World land speed record attempt Bloodhound SSC to begin test runs this year |
 | The team behind the Bloodhound Super Sonic Car (SSC) has announced that the first test run will take place in November. The test is part of the team's preparation for a new world land speed record attempt. The ultimate targeted speed is a spritely 1,000 mph (1,609 km/h). read more |
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