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| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Tesla announces new entry-level Model S alongside battery and "Ludicrous Mode" updates |
 | Tesla has announced a new entry-level Model S and battery and Ludicrous Mode updates to its Model S P85 D. Thanks to a redesigned fuse on the car’s battery, the Model S can now sprint to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds. read more |
| SPACE |
| New Horizons spurs new calls to make Pluto a planet once again |
 | After nearly a decade in the wilderness of celestial classification, Pluto is on the rise again. With new data and images streaming from New Horizons showing that Pluto is larger than previously thought, many are saying it's time to restore the ninth planet to its classification as a planet. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Plastic road surface might be streets ahead of asphalt |
 | Asphalt covers more than 94 percent of paved streets in the US, but have we gone down the wrong road with our choice of building material? A Dutch firm has unveiled plans for roads made from plastic, claiming they would last longer and cut construction and maintenance time. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| GoPro vs. GoPro: Hero4 Black, Silver, Session, and Hero+LCD |
 | The new GoPro Hero4 Session is a considerably more compact action camera than previous models. But how does it, and the Hero+ LCD, stack up against the flagship Hero4 Black and Silver models from last year? We compare the key specs and features to find out. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Australian pilot clean sweeps first international drone racing competition |
 | The first international drone racing contest in California invited budding pilots from all around the globe to battle it out for the inaugural US National Championship and a slice of US$25,000 in cash prizes. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Tips and tricks to get more from Twitter |
 | It may be in Facebook's shadow, but Twitter is no social media slouch. There are many things that the platform does better than the rest, such as breaking news, celebrity interaction, and so on. To help you boost your own Twitter skills we've collected the best tips and tricks you need to know. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Honda files patents for brand new, fuel injected two-stroke engine |
 | Earlier this month, Honda submitted a patent application for a brand new two stroke motor that uses direct fuel injection for a cleaner burn and better piston cooling. We may yet see a resurrection of the ring-dingers. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| KTM and Piaggio receive EU funding to develop electric four-wheelers |
 | KTM and Piaggio have emerged as the prime movers in an EU project that aims to make efficient three- and four-wheel tilting narrow track vehicles a common sight on European roads. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2: An incredibly light and thin pair of tablets |
 | After several years' worth of mid-ranged slates, last year's Galaxy Tab S series was Samsung's first truly flagship tablet. A year later, the company has a pair of sequels that push light and thin to new extremes. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| PhotoFast flashdrive speedily shuffles data between Lightning and USB 3.0 devices |
 | The ultra-small Photofast i-FlashDrive Max USB 3.0 combines USB 3.0 and Lightning connectors for fast data transferring between Mac, iOS, Windows, and Linux systems. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| 3D-printed semi-soft robot jumps using butane power |
 | In an effort to emulate nature, engineers from Harvard University and the University of California, San Diego, have used multimaterial 3D-printing to create a combustion-powered jumping robot that transitions from a rigid core to a soft exterior. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| New molecular transistor can control single electrons |
 | Researchers have built a molecule-sized transistor that can reportedly control the flow of single electrons, paving the way for the next generation of nanomaterials and miniaturized electronics. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Apple iPod touch (6th generation) vs. iPod touch (5th generation) |
 | The new iPod touch that Apple launched this week is a significant update over its predecessor (and considering the last model launched in 2012, it had better be!). Let's compare the 6th-generation and 5th-gen iPod touches. read more |
| MUSIC |
| RemoFinger puts control of virtual stomps at your feet |
 | South Korea's Wifo Corporation is currently crowdfunding the RemoFinger, a foot controller that sits on the floor and can wirelessly activate onscreen stomp switches via surrogate "finger tips" attached to the tablet display. read more |
| MARINE |
| Europe's first ultra-deep-sea robotic glider to monitor deep sea pollution |
 | To provide deep sea environmental monitoring, Britain's NOC and others are developing the BRIDGES Glider – an first ultra-deep-sea robot glider is capable of reaching 75 percent of the world's oceans to depths of up to 5,000 m (16,400 ft). read more |
| SPACE |
| New Horizons reveals new Pluto mysteries |
 | NASA has released more findings from the New Horizons Pluto probe; revealing new discoveries and mysteries about the dwarf planet and its moons. The images and instrument readings show a planet that is more active than previously expected. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Laser device may soon non-invasively monitor diabetics' glucose levels |
 | In order to monitor their blood glucose levels, diabetics typically have to perform painful and inconvenient finger-prick blood tests. An alternative may be on the way, however, in the form of a device that simply shines a laser on the user's finger. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Tough new tornado panels take a stormy beating |
 | A tornado hitting your house is no joke, but a new tornado panel developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) could help. UAB's panels can be retrofitted to existing houses and offer protection in 250 mph (402 km/h) winds. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Egg yolk extract could allow people with celiac disease to eat gluten |
 | If you or someone you know has celiac disease, then you'll know how much it can limit one's diet. Soon, however, such people may be able to eat whatever they want – if they take a new egg-based supplement first. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Apple iPod touch (6th generation) vs. iPhone 6 |
 | If you thought the iPod touch was dead, think again. Apple refreshed the least memorable iOS device this week, with a current processor and better camera. Curious how it compares to the iPhone 6? read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Smart low-carbon Solcer House generates more electricity than it uses |
 | A Welsh university claims to have built the UK’s first low cost, low-carbon, energy-positive house. The Solcer House was built by Cardiff University’s Solcer Project, part of the LCRI Programme (Low Carbon Research Institute). read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Wearsafe button tells contacts where you are, and lets them hear what's happening |
 | The Wearsafe Tag is a small, simple accessory designed to let smartphone users quickly and subtly communicate their whereabouts to friends and family. Currently looking for Kickstarter funding, it's designed to give users an extra layer of security. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Lexani's luxury armored Toyota Land Cruiser keeps you safe and pampered |
 | Armored vehicles aren't typically the most luxurious, what with safety rather taking precedence. Vehicle conversion firm Lexani, however, has shown that this need not be the case. Its new B6-armored Toyota Land Cruiser both affords protection and boasts a host of fancy features. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Solar energy generating noise barriers undergo tests in the Netherlands |
 | Roadside barriers that transfer light to conventional solar panels at the side in order to generate energy are undergiong a one year real-world trial the Netherlands. read more |
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