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| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| What to expect from this week's Samsung Unpacked (Galaxy Note 5) event |
 | We're only a few days away from Samsung's next Unpacked event. And while we never know exactly what events will hold, multiple leaks have combined to paint a pretty clear picture of what to expect at this one. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Monterey Car Week auctions prepare to smash records |
 | This week is Monterey Car Week, with the renowned Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the most important collector car auctions in the world. This is our central overview of the the event. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Video Review: Ducati Scrambler is a real charmer with an attitude |
 | At US$8,600 in America, it's easy to see why the brand new Ducati Scrambler line has been a massive sales success. It's charming to look at, painfully retro-fashionable and totally approachable. Enjoy our 4 minute road test video! read more |
| SPACE |
| New study tracks the death of our Universe |
 | A new study has measured 200,000 galaxies in an effort to chart the rate at which our Universe is outputting energy, and effectively dying. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Temperature-controlled hydrogel can walk |
 | Scientists have developed a new hydrogel that stretches and contracts just like an artificial muscle. The team created an L-shaped object made out of the hydrogel and immersed it in a water bath. When the water’s temperature was varied, it slowly "walked" forward. read more |
| COLLECTIBLES |
| Pebble Beach preview: 135 "million dollar cars" set for auction |
 | Monterey is where the big money comes out to play in the collectible car market with more million dollar cars sold here than anywhere else. This week the record books look certain to be rewritten once more with 135 cars carrying million dollar estimates. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Jumbo and Shorty plug up guitar's soundhole for improved tone |
 | Keeler Sound's Performer Series sound processors for nylon and steel string instruments make use of pipes and ports for the promise of an as-the-music-happens "perfectly balanced tone." Swapping out a unit's diaphragm, or not using one at all, will also alter the tone of the guitar. read more |
| MARINE |
| Paul Allen recovers bell from HMS Hood |
 | One of the great tragedies of the Second World War has been remembered with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen recovering the bell from HMS Hood, which was sunk in battle 74 years ago by Hitler’s flagship Bismarck. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Origami-inspired military shelter said to cut energy use by 70 percent |
 | A team of US-based engineers has developed a deployable shelter that can be shipped on a standard military pallet to improve the quality of life for soldiers, while cutting their energy consumption in the process. read more |
| SPACE |
| Astronauts chow down on space harvest for the first time |
 | The International Space Station (ISS) was the scene of an historic lunch this week with the crew members of Expedition 44 dining on the first meal harvested in space. The dish, which consisted of red romaine lettuce, is part of an effort to feed tomorrow's deep-space travelers. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| The makings of Maker Faire Tokyo 2015 |
 | Maker Faire's provide a window into a world of ingenuity and creativity where talented "hands-on" types let their imaginations run wild. So what did Maker Faire Tokyo 2015 have in store? Gizmag dropped by to find out. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| DEF CON focuses on vehicle security and beyond in wake of Jeep hack |
 | Last month's Jeep hack is only the tip of the iceberg and consumers face bigger problems if manufacturers don't take some lessons on board. Security researchers at DEF CON described the many attack surfaces of today's connected vehicle and pointed to potential improvements to protect consumers. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Gidget teardrop camper takes sliding approach to extra space |
 | While they're small, light and efficient behind your vehicle, teardrop trailers can feel a bit cramped at camp. The Australian-made Gidget Retro Teardrop Camper packs more livable space by borrowing the idea of a slide-out living module from larger campers like the Bett Mobil and DoubleBack. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| The Pilgreens embark on electric tuk-tuk odyssey to promote green mobility |
 | In an effort to prove that electric power can be sufficient for our future mobility needs, three French students calling themselves The Pilgreens will travel from Bangkok, Thailand to Toulouse, France on an electric tuk-tuk. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Google just became part of a new company called Alphabet |
 | Today Google, the company, is smaller while the Google universe seems to be expanding with the announcement by CEO Larry Page of a new umbrella company, called Alphabet. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| New material helps diabetic wounds heal faster |
 | Diabetics run a heightened risk of serious infection from even the smallest of open wounds. That's why a team of scientists from Egypt's Alexandria University have developed a means of getting those wounds to heal faster – silver-impregnated dressings. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA video gives viewers 3D view of Ceres' lone mountain and distinctive white spots |
 | NASA has released an animated 3D flyby focusing on two of the dwarf planet Ceres' most fascinating features – the unexplained bright spots in the newly named Occator crater, and a solitary mountain which represents one of the highest points on the enigmatic body. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| WalkCar electric vehicle is like a laptop that you ride |
 | We've seen some highly-portable electric vehicles before, including diminutive scooters and skateboards. Cocoa Motors' new WalkCar, however, makes those gizmos look huge. It's used more or less like a Segway, but it's not much bigger than a laptop. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Moto X Style (Pure Edition) vs. HTC One M9 |
 | Motorola's Moto X Style (or Pure Edition if you're in the US) follows the great bang for your buck trend that we've seen since the company was under Google ownership. Let's see how this year's flagship stands up to HTC's current flagship, the One M9. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Trinity Audio in-ear monitors feature sweat-proof coating, customizable sound |
 | Trinity Audio Engineering has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to develop user-requested, high-end, sports, Helio and Atlas in-ear monitors. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Lucy mirror brings natural light into your home |
 | In the gloomiest corners of a home, an artificial light will often not provide adequate brightness. A new device, however, is aimed at brightening up a room with the brightest light of them all: the sun. Lucy is a solar-powered robotic mirror that reflects natural light into your home. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Frank Gehry reportedly redeveloping Los Angeles River |
 | According to the Los Angeles Times, Frank Gehry has agreed to significantly redevelop the L.A. River system. The changes will primarily focus on turning the river into a water reclamation system, in addition to increasing public access to the river. read more |
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