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| SCIENCE |
| Graphene takes on a new dimension |
 | Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have come up with a way of creating 3D objects out of flat sheets of graphene, opening up the possibility of creating a whole new range of innovative electronic devices. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Review: Deebot D35 robotic vacuum – some supervision required |
 | Gizmag has spent the past few weeks testing out the D35 Bare-Floor Vacuuming Robot. While it's drastically less expensive than best-of-class autonomous vacuums like the Roomba and it cleans fairly well, it has a hard time truly working independently. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| New conductive ink makes your clothing smarter |
 | A new conductive ink can be applied to clothing and other textiles in a single-step printing process, thereby turning everyday fabrics such as underwear and gym clothes into sensors and wearable electronics. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| OAS1S imagines sustainable "treescraper" communities |
 | Holland's OAS1S has envisioned an eponymous community of dwellings that are covered in greenery and bring to mind trees. The whimsical homes – or "treescrapers" – would make walking along your street feel more like a stroll through a forest. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Study suggests that HUD tech may actually reduce driving safety |
 | Recent studies into the use of heads-up displays (HUD) in motor vehicles suggests that they may not provide an extra margin of safety for drivers. In fact, according to researchers, their use may even be considered downright dangerous. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Electric power lights up Pikes Peak |
 | Electric cars have taken out the top two spots at the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with Rhys Millen's eO PP03 beating Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima's Tajima Rimac E-Runner Concept_One to become the first ever all-electric winner of the race. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Compound discovery sets stage for speedier electronic devices |
 | A material called niobium phosphide, which is a compound of transition metal niobium and phosphorus, dramatically increases its resistance in a magnetic field. The material could find use in faster, higher-capacity hard drives and other electronic components. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Flytrex Sky drone set to deliver out of the box |
 | Israel-based Flytrex is offering delivery drones and a 3G-based platform to deliver small packages. The company claims the Flytrex Sky is the first cloud-connected drone carrying an on-board 3G module designed to track the UAV and keep it jacked into the internet while in flight. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Alfa Romeo begins brand relaunch with new Giulia |
 | Alfa Romeo has taken the wraps off its new Giulia. Going into battle with the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Mercedes C-Class and Jaguar XE, the Giulia will have to be good to make an impact. Luckily enough, the first signs are promising. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Solar Impulse makes third attempt at record flight |
 | Solar Impulse 2 has resumed the longest leg of its round-the-world flight. After being grounded for almost four weeks, the single-pilot craft rolled out discretely from Nagoya, Japan today in the hope of taking advantage of improved weather conditions over the Pacific Ocean. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Google's neural networks create bizarre "Inceptionism" art |
 | Having taken on everyone from chess grandmasters to chefs, computers are further exploring their artistic side with computer scientists demonstrating how artificial neural networks can create works of art reminiscent of William Blake on opium using a technique called "Inceptionism". read more |
| SPACE |
| SpaceX CRS-7 mission destroyed after liftoff |
 | Another resupply mission to the International Space Station ended in failure today as SpaceX's CRS-7 mission ended in a midair explosion shortly after liftoff from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 10:21 am EDT. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Marlon Brando's Harley sells for $256,000 |
 | A 1970 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra-Glide owned since new by screen icon Marlon Brando has sold for $256,000 at Julien's Hollywood Legends auction in Hollywood yesterday. The sale price puts Brando's Harley comfortably inside the top 50 motorcycles ever sold at auction. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Eedu may be the drone kit for the rest of us |
 | The Eedu aerial drone kit can be assembled in half an hour with a few simple tools (no soldering required) and it comes with an easy-to-use development environment that's meant to allow kids and hobbyists alike to be up and running with custom drone applications in a flash. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Lotus rolls-out fastest road production car – the 180 mph 3-Eleven |
 | Billed as the company’s "quickest and most expensive series production car ever," the Lotus 3-Eleven launches from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds and has already clocked a record 1 min 22 sec lap at Lotus's Hethel track. read more |
| SPACE |
| Audi to contribute knowhow to Google Lunar XPrize team |
 | The first private lunar rover could be an Audi with the car company offering its services to one of the teams competing for the Google-sponsored Lunar XPrize in building an unmanned rover. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Toyota mashes Sienna minivan and Tacoma pickup into Ultimate Utility Vehicle |
 | As if a Lexus hoverboard wasn't enough weirdness for one week, Toyota also revealed the Ultimate Utility Vehicle, a Sienna/Tacoma hybrid that will be trekking across North America. The Swagger Wagon has more swagger than ever, along with the newfound mettle to back it up. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| GinzVelo makes for gonzo transportation |
 | The GinzVelo velomobile takes the form of a recumbent tricycle surrounded by a sleek fiberglass/foam core body shell. The shell aids in aerodynamics, shields the rider from the elements, and could even offer a degree of crash protection. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Lexus will climb Pikes Peak with lightweight RC F GT concept |
 | Lexus has revealed the sporty race car that it will task with tackling the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend. Not to be confused with the RC F GT3, the all-new RC F GT concept car loses close to 800 lb (363 kg) when compared to its production sibling. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| How Samsung and Oculus can improve the Gear VR for its "full consumer" launch |
 | The first two Samsung Gear VR headsets are labelled as "Innovator Editions." What can the "full consumer" version, due later this year, do to separate itself? read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Palm-sized 3DSimo Mini draws, cuts, solders and burns |
 | The creators of the 3D drawing pen known as the 3DSimo are back again, and this time they have a new device called the 3DSimo Mini. The device is smaller, of course, but it also serves as a foam cutter, a burn tool, and a soldering iron. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| AL01 bike rack folds small for travel |
 | A lot of cyclists like to take their bike with them when traveling, or they'll rent one upon reaching their destination. That said, they may still need a way of transporting it once they get there. That's why Allen Sports has introduced the AL01, the world's smallest folding bike rack. read more |
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