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Monday, July 20, 2015

gizmag emerging tech

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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