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WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Oculus shows off the finished Rift headset (and Oculus Touch controllers), available in 2016
	Gizmag is on the ground in San Francisco, where Oculus is showing off the final consumer version of its Rift virtual reality headset. The company has also announced a new partnership with Microsoft, new titles heading to the VR device, and a new pair of controllers called Oculus Touch.  read more
ELECTRONICS
Samsung targets retailers with Mirror and Transparent OLED panels
	Bricks and mortar shops looking to get shoppers through the door are an obvious target for technological wizardry. So it should come as no surprise that Samsung chose this week's Retail Asia Expo 2015 in Hong Kong to unveil the first commercial use of its Mirror and Transparent OLEDs.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
Honda hits the road with $184,000 RC213V-S MotoGP replica
	Honda has announced that the prototype Moto GP replica it showed at EICMA Milan last year is to become a road-going reality. The RC213V-S is billed by the company as its "absolute MotoGP machine for the street" – though some of that depends on what country the street is in.  read more
OUTDOORS
Nest Caravan delivers a monocoque-built glamping adventure
	One of the members of a new generation of stylish camping trailers that also includes the Mogo Freedom and Happier Camper HC1, the Nest caravan was designed for a more luxurious road-tripping experience. It combines a sleek, infusion-molded monocoque body with a comfortable, fully featured interior.  read more
SCIENCE
3D-printed materials that change texture on demand
	When it comes to creating surfaces, it's a simple task to either make ones that are smooth or ones that are bumpy. But now researchers at MIT have created one that can be both, with the ability to dynamically change texture through the application of pressure.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Jaguar Land Rover uses technology to tackle potholes
	Jaguar Land Rover claims that potholes cause £2.8 billion (US$4.3 billion) worth of damage every year in Britain alone. Now the car company is developing the Pothole Alert system, which can not only identify the location and severity of potholes, but can also warn other vehicles about them.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
BIG reveals eye-catching Two World Trade Center design
	Denmark's Bjarke Ingels Group has unveiled preliminary plans and renders for Manhattan's Two Word Trade Center, the fourth and final skyscraper slated for the World Trade Center site. As you might expect from a firm with BIG's pedigree, it's a real eye-catcher.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Sony announces flagship A7R II full frame mirrorless camera
	The A7R II is Sony's new flagship mirrorless camera offering, and looks like it could be something special. Using a 42-megapixel back-illuminated full frame Exmor R CMOS sensor the camera promises to deliver high quality images in any lighting condition.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
McGuinness and Mugen dominate 2015 SES TT Zero Challenge
	Team Mugen reaffirmed its electric class authority with an improved version of the two-rider team that monopolized last year’s proceedings. Yet this time it seems that serious competition has arrived.  read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
On the ground at the Oculus Rift launch event
	Oculus VR just wrapped up its first consumer product launch a few hours ago, and we were there for the fun. Now that the dust is settling, we have a few initial thoughts.  read more
AROUND THE HOME
Cimagine's enhanced augmented reality engine allows for multiple object placement
	Cimagine has updated its markerless AR system with new functionality, allowing users to place multiple virtual objects in a real environment. It's another promising step for the company, which recently brought its tech to consumers via a partnership with Shop Direct.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
RX100 IV and RX10 II join Sony's Cyber-shot RX series
	Sony has updated its line-up of Cyber-shot RX cameras with the launch of the RX100 IV and RX10 II. The new cameras feature a new 1-inch-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor, super slow motion capture and 4K video shooting.  read more
SCIENCE
Diamond nanoparticles and graphene combination adds up to "superlubricity"
	Researchers from the Argonne National Laboratory have created a new combination material from graphene and diamonds that's able to almost entirely overcome friction. The property, known as superlubricity, is highly sought after for its potential use in a wide range of mechanical systems.   read more
OUTDOORS
Vurtego's V4 extreme pogo-stick gives up to 10 ft of air
	As a kid, pogo-sticks always looked like fun, but were inevitably disappointing to use. US-based Vurtego, however, designs pogo-sticks for adults and they're a bit more on the extreme side. Its new V4 can launch users up to 10 ft (3 m) into the air and is ideal for a mid-life crisis.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Solar-powered palm trees get passersby online in Dubai
	People out and about in Dubai can now use palm trees to get online and recharge their phones. The Smart Palm is hi-tech version of the date palm tree and is being rolled out by D-Idea Media. In addition to Wi-Fi and device charging, it provides local info, directions, seating and shade.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
New York's oldest standing bridge reopened as pedestrian and cycle link
	A New York bridge that's been closed for over 40 years has been renovated and reopened. The High Bridge is a new pedestrian and cycle link between the Bronx and Manhattan. It is a public park space in itself and unites over 125 acres of green space for residents of both boroughs.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Audi A6 TDI Ultra driven through 14 countries without stopping for fuel
	The RAC and Audi have set a new Guinness World Record for the most countries driven through on a single tank of fuel. An unmodified Audi A6 TDI Ultra was driven through 14 countries in a journey that clocked up 1,158.9 miles (1,865.1 km) and took nearly 28 hours. read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Tips and tricks to get more from iOS 8
	It's all eyes on iOS 9 since it was announced at WWDC, but there's still a good three months until it's going to get pushed out to everyone. In the meantime, there's still plenty of functionality to be squeezed out of iOS 8 – here are some expert tips to make use of Apple's most recent mobile OS.  read more
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