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| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs. Galaxy S6 Edge+ |
 | The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ are almost the same device ... but not quite. Let's break down their many similarities and few key differences. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Review: Sleepace RestOn lets you know how you're sleeping |
 | The Sleepace RestOn sleep monitor is designed to unravel all the mysteries of the night using a sensitive monitor and sleep app. Gizmag notched up some early nights to see how the system performed. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Ferrolic uses ferrofluid to tell the time |
 | Ferrolic uses ferrofluid to tell the time. This mysterious liquid reacts to electromagnets, meaning it can be manipulated to form numbers like an ever-evolving Rorschach test. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| BIG crowdfunds steam ring generator for ski slope power plant |
 | Back in 2011, we reported on BIG's waste-to-power station near Copenhagen. It will boast a ski-slope and an installation that expels a steam ring every time a ton of carbon dioxide is produced. The Danish firm has turned to Kickstarter to get the steam ring generator installation up and running. read more |
| CHILDREN |
| Kurio Smart tablet is like a Microsoft Surface for kids |
 | The Kurio Smart is a child-focused tablet which will let children do their homework (sorry kids) as well as play games and watch their favorite shows. The device runs Windows, comes with Microsoft Office, and features a detachable keyboard. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| New Lexus GS models can read road signs and automatically avoid obstacles |
 | Lexus has shown off its new new 2016 GS range. In addition to the existing GS 350 and GS 450h models, a new GS 200t has been added to the line. As well as updated styling, the new GS models feature a number of intelligent safety features. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Sensor detects sound direction and cuts background noise |
 | Researchers at Duke University have developed a prototype sensor that’s not only able to figure out the direction of a particular sound, but can also extract it from background noise. The disk-shaped device is made of plastic and doesn't have any electronic or moving parts. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| FDA ticks off on drug to boost female libido |
 | The first ever drug to boost libido in women has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after three 24-week trials showed it to offer an increase in sexual desire in premenopausal women. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Edible coating more than doubles strawberry shelf life |
 | In a move that may save many a shortcake, scientists at the University San Nicolás de los Garza in Mexico have developed an edible coating made from pectin that preserves strawberries for longer without affecting their taste. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Slick motorized GoPro stabilizer is ready to get wet |
 | Although the GoPro’s wide-angle lens already does a good job at smoothing footage out, some shakes do still make it through when shooting particularly "bumpy" activities. The Slick motorized stabilizing rig helps with those, plus it's waterproof. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA issues boarding call to take your name to Mars |
 | NASA is now accepting submissions from members of the public who'd like their names recorded on a silicon microchip and shuttled to the Red Planet onboard the InSight Mars lander launching next year. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Flashing LEDs facilitate brain-controlled exoskeleton |
 | Scientists working at Korea University (KU) and Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), have created a hands-free brain-computer interface to control a lower limb exoskeleton by decoding signals from the wearer’s brain. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| ParaWallet puts survival in your pocket |
 | Survival has been migrating out of backpacks and dedicated kits and into everyday things. Now it's available in an even more essential piece of everyday carry: the wallet. The ParaWallet wraps your $5 and $10 bills in knot-tying, fire-starting capabilities. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Cleaner-burning cookstove creates its own flame-fanning electricity |
 | Cooking fires are a major source of health problems for millions of people in developing nations, who use them on a daily basis. In an effort to address the problem, RTI International has developed a cook stove that burns cleaner … and that powers gadgets. read more |
| MILITARY |
| Passive exoskeleton to lighten the load for soldiers |
 | Soldiers often have to carry over 100 lb (45 kg) of gear in a backpack, for several hours at a time. That’s why engineers at the Australia’s Department of Defence have developed a new exoskeleton, that diverts two thirds of pack weight directly to the ground. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Snake skin-inspired steel could lead to better hard drives |
 | Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have figured out how to potentially use the structure of snake scales to enhance everything from hip prostheses to computer hard disks. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| This credit card-sized Bluetooth device gives your phone a second number |
 | If you use a smartphone for work and you don't have access to a dual-SIM handset, this usually means carrying two phones around. A new device aims to provide a simple alternative: Piece is an adapter that allows two phone numbers to be used with one phone. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Google launches OnHub, its vision of the ultimate router |
 | The humble home router may not have the same kind of buzz associated with smartphones, but it's still a very important bit of kit. Google today announced its very own take on the router: Called OnHub and built by TP-Link, it's designed to provide a secure, simple internet experience for everyone. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Boeing patents a drone that turns into a submarine |
 | Boeing has been given a patent for a new kind of amphibious drone that's like something straight out of a classic spy movie. The aeronautics giant has a novel design for an unmanned aerial drone that can spontaneously convert into an unmanned submarine and go for a dive. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Misfit's latest Shine fitness tracker logs your swims |
 | The Speedo Shine is a new version of Misfit's tiny fitness tracker, which was launched all the way back in 2013. Unlike the original release, the new tracker is aimed at swimming, offering accurate tracking for any stroke type. read more |
| TINY HOUSES |
| Elevate puts a tiny house on a pedestal |
 | Honolulu, Hawaii-based Elevate recently revealed an interesting eponymous prototype structure that could appeal to fans of both tiny houses and treehouses. Raised between 8 - 12 ft (2.4 - 3.6 m) on a pedestal, the greenery-covered dwelling boasts solar panels and a rainwater collection system. read more |
| GAMES |
| Think you can beat the world's largest version of Minesweeper? |
 | If you're anything like us, you'll have some fond memories of wasting countless hours playing Minesweeper back in the 90s, but did you ever wish it was more challenging. Well, your prayers have been answered with the creation of the largest version of the game ever built. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Parallels 11 supports Windows 10 with always-on Cortana |
 | The new version of popular virtual machine software Parallels has arrived, bringing with it support for new operating systems, as well as an always-on Cortana. This latest release is also reportedly significantly quicker than previous entries, with speed increases of up to 50 percent. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Google to roll out Android One in Africa |
 | Google has announced that Android One is expanding to Africa. The program, aimed at making "high-quality smartphones accessible to as many people as possible," will roll-out in Nigeria next, with the launch of the Infinix Hot 2 smartphone. Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco will follow. read more |
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