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| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 |
 | Samsung kicked off its pre-holiday product announcements today with two phablets, the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. Gizmag was on the ground in New York City, and got some hands-on time with the pair of handsets. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Review: WingLights bike turn indicators have a certain magnetism |
 | As any dedicated bike commuter knows, it’s important to let motorists know when you’re turning. That's why Cycl is now offering LED turn indicators that attach magnetically to the ends of your handlebars. They’re called WingLights, and we recently had the chance to try them out. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Zaha Hadid Architects unveils asymmetrical bridge for Taipei |
 | Zaha Hadid Architects has been declared the winner of an international competition to design a new bridge in Taipei, Taiwan. Set for location at the mouth of the Tamsui River, ZHA says that Danjiang Bridge will be the longest single-tower asymmetric cable-stayed bridge in the world once complete. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| December release for Mercedes' slinky new C-Class coupe |
 | Mercedes has taken the wraps off its gorgeous new C-Class Coupe. Thanks to a raft of driver-assistance systems and fuel-efficient engines, Mercedes has sent it into battle with the substance to back up its great-looking exterior design. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Solar-powered Sure House will stand up to the elements |
 | Lots of houses nowadays are designed to minimize the amount of energy they use and to generate their own electricity. Fewer, though, are designed to withstand extreme coastal weather conditions as well. The high-tech and feature-loaded Sure House does all of this. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Pebble Beach "Hommage" to BMW CSL 3.0 |
 | Having already revealed a tribute to the legendary 3.0 CSL earlier this year, BMW has now used the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance for the official world premiere of another. The 3.0 CSL Hommage R has been designed to celebrate 40 years since BMW landed in North America. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| "Bicycle mechanism" uncovered that is said to drive our brains in and out of sleep |
 | By studying the biological clock of a humble little fruit fly, researchers at Northwestern University are claiming to have uncovered the precise mechanisms that bring us in and out of sleep, with their evidence suggesting these switches date back hundreds of millions of years. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Audi electric SUV to drive 300+ miles on LG/Samsung battery power |
 | Audi revealed this week that its upcoming electric SUV will boast a 310-mile (500-km)-range battery built on cells from LG Chem and Samsung SDI. That battery will be integrated neatly into the latest modular longitudinal platform (MLB) dressed up in new design language. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Pinnacle Portfolio sells for $67 million to become world's most valuable car collection |
 | The Pinnacle Portfolio became the most valuable single owner car collection sold at auction tonight, totaling US$67 million. The top sellers were a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM ($17.6 m) and a McLaren LM-Spec F1 ($13,75 m) read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ |
 | Gizmag spent some hands-on time with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ at the company's NYC launch event. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Polarmond sleep system rolls three camping essentials into a warm personal cocoon |
 | A waterproof shelter, sleeping bag and sleeping pad are three of the most important pieces of kit you'll need when bedding down in the great outdoors on a cold night. Polarmond's All-In-One sleep system rolls all three components into one unit. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Immortus solar sports car to offer unlimited range on sunny days |
 | The Immortus is an electric car that generates its own power through some 7 sq m (75 sq ft) of photovoltaic paneling. You can charge its battery off the mains if you have to, but the inbuilt solar panels will let you drive at more than 60 km/h (37 mph) for an unlimited distance when the sun's out. read more |
| SPACE |
| Comet 67P and Rosetta make their closest pass of the Sun |
 | On Thursday at 02:03 GMT, Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and the European Space Agency's (ESA) Rosetta orbiter reached their closest point (known as perihelion) to the Sun, coming within 186 million km (115 million mi) of our parent star. read more |
| SPACE |
| Powerful comet activity pushes back solar wind |
 | Rosetta has detected a powerful jet of activity emitted from the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko (67P). The force of the outburst, which is believed to be travelling at 10 m per sec (32 ft per sec), was strong enough to temporarily repel the solar wind, creating a diamagnetic cavity. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Tips and tricks to get more from Windows 10 |
 | Windows 10 is out and available to download, and Microsoft is reporting that millions of users across the globe are making the free switch from Windows 7 and Windows 8 – read on for a comprehensive guide to the best features you need to know about to get more from your desktop, laptop or tablet. read more |
| GAMES |
| Kat Walk omnidirectional VR treadmill lets you walk, jump, and sit freely |
 | The Kat Walk omnidirectional virtual reality treadmill, currently funding on Kickstarter, provides users greater freedom of movement with its open construction and unique support structure. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| 96 million "shade balls" released into reservoir to combat crippling drought |
 | A new initiative by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has taken a surprisingly low-tech approach to water conservation, by covering the LA Reservoir in 96 million black "shade balls." It's an attempt to combat water loss through evaporation, and to heighten water quality. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung shoots for the phablet limelight with the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge+ |
 | Now that we're heading towards the end of the year, it's time for Samsung to turn to the phablet side of things, with the company outing two new smartphones – the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+. Gizmag is on the ground at the launch event in New York to bring you all the news. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Bayern Munich stadium completely wrapped in LED lighting façade |
 | A new 300,000 LED façade has been installed at the Allianz Arena, home of soccer powerhouse Bayern Munich. The façade is wrapped around the entire outside of the 71,137-capacity stadium, covering an area of of 26,000 sq m, and will be used to create dynamic and colorful light displays. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Triumph postpones speed record attempt following Guy Martin’s injury |
 | For the second year in a row Triumph has been forced to suspend its effort for a new land speed record after its pilot, Guy Martin, was injured during the Ulster GP Superbike race on Thursday, August 6. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Samsung Pay will work with most US credit card readers starting in September |
 | Samsung's shiny new payment service, imaginatively named Samsung Pay, is set to arrive in the US next month. The service is designed for friction-free adoption, and will work "practically anywhere", making it easier for customers and business to use. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| A Guide to the Windows 10 Start Menu |
 | Since the release of Windows 95, the Start Menu has been the primary way for users to access their files and applications. read more |
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