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| SPACE |
| World's most powerful digital camera gets the go-ahead |
 | The US Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has given the green light to start construction of the world's largest digital camera. With a resolution of 3.2-gigapixels, the new camera is at the LSST now under construction atop Cerro Pachón in Chile. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Huawei Watch is finally available for pre-order, prices range from $350-$800 |
 | The Huawei Watch was shown off in March, but the wait for it has been frustrating. The wearable finally ready, with US pre-orders opening today and shipping beginning September 17th. The stainless steel and black models are available now, with the rose gold options following later. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Foundations laid for Zaha Hadid's One Thousand Museum |
 | Construction work has begun in earnest on Zaha Hadid's One Thousand Museum – a 62 story, "Six Star" luxury residential skyscraper in Miami that will offer impressive views over Biscayne Bay. The project is expected to be completed in 2017. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Global life expectancy rises, but not all is healthy |
 | A new study has found that people born in 2013 can expect to live 6.2 years longer than those born in 1990. However, healthy life expectancy has not increased as much, which suggests people are also living longer with illness and disability. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| Hands-on: Acer's new Chromebook has a Yoga-like 360-degree hinge |
 | With a 360-degree hinge, you can flip the display on Acer's Chromebook R11 all the way around to the back of the keyboard, just like numerous Windows convertibles including the Lenovo Yoga range. Gizmag took a look at the machine at IFA 2015 in Berlin. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| The Jenga PC? Acer's Revo Build is a modular tower |
 | Google's Project Ara has shown us how a modular approach can work with a phone, and now Acer is trying the same strategy with the compact PC. Its latest Revo Build machine can be customized and slotted together like a tower made of blocks, with each piece adding extra functionality or capacity. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Panasonic's tweaked GH4R boasts unlimited 4K recording |
 | Panasonic has announced the launch of the GH4R, a video enhanced version of the GH4 which boasts unlimited 4K recording, along with V-Log L video capability. Existing GH4 users will be able to benefit from V-Log L functionality via a paid software upgrade. read more |
| GAMES |
| Hands-on with Acer's Predator 8 gaming tablet |
 | Acer's new gaming tablet is light, feature packed, and offers a great looking display. It also looks like a gaming device, with stylings you might expect to find on a gaming notebook. Read on for Gizmag's thoughts on the new tablet from IFA 2015. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Sine Cycles adds electric power to the old school chopper |
 | As electric mobility keeps on gathering momentum in the motorcycle sector, chopper manufacturers remain strongly attached to tradition. Sine Cycles has veered off this beaten track to add an electric powertrain to a custom chopper. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Intel debuts 6th gen Core processor family at IFA 2015 |
 | Today at IFA 2015 in Berlin, Intel introduced its new 6th generation Core and Xeon processor families that promise 2.5x faster performance over what was available 5 years ago, 30x better graphics and 3x the battery life. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Seagate packs 2 TB of storage into 7 mm-thick laptop hard drive |
 | Seagate is doing its best to sate people's craving for gigabytes on the go by announcing the world's highest capacity 2.5-inch hard drive. Measuring 7 mm thick and packing two 1 TB platters, the new HDD offers a capacity of 2 TB. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Land Rover's Transparent Trailer concept keeps the rear view clear |
 | Last year, Land Rover unveiled its Transparent Bonnet concept, which made the front of the car appear "transparent" to the driver. To help eliminate the blind spot caused by towing, the company has developed a prototype "Transparent Trailer" system, which extends virtual translucence to the rear. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Ultra low-power wireless communication through the human body using magnetic fields |
 | Engineers have come up with a different type of wireless communication that sends ultra low-power magnetic fields through the human body. This makes it extraordinarily more energy efficient and secure from prying eyes than comparable wireless communication technologies. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Gadget tech explained: AMOLED vs. IPS displays |
 | One of the choices you have to make when buying a new smartphone is its display type. There are two major technologies on the market, AMOLED (or Super AMOLED) and IPS LCD, and both have their advantages and disadvantages. Here we'll explain exactly what you need to know about these display types. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Kahn Design's Speed 7 will be made to race back in time |
 | UK-based Kahn Design is best-known for its striking alterations to existing vehicles. The company's latest project, however, is being designed and built from the scratch – it's a retro-inspired racer, code-named the Speed 7. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Mouth guard could continuously monitor diabetes, and more |
 | Scientists have developed a mouth guard that could provide continuous readings of users' health markers including lactate, cortisol and uric acid. It may be used to monitor the well-being of people such as diabetics. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Logitech caters to gamers with Artemis Spectrum headsets |
 | Logitech has just announced its Artemis Spectrum G933 and G633 headsets, which cater to those who demand high-performance audio and cross-platform compatibility. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| The Chromebook of smartphones? Nextbit Robin uses the cloud to expand your storage |
 | In the last few years, storage space has become a bigger concern on many flagship smartphones – especially entry-level 16 GB models. Rather than increasing the phone's storage, one startup thinks it's high time we remove the concern altogether by sharing smartphone storage with the cloud. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Sync bike definitely won't get mistaken for another |
 | While things like comfort, light weight and durability are important considerations when selecting a bike, it is OK to want one that looks unique, too. If you place a lot of emphasis on the latter, then the Sync might be for you. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| The StandUp: A standing desk for both kids and adults |
 | If sitting is so bad for our health, why do we let our kids sit at a desk all day to do their schoolwork? Such is the reasoning behind the StandUp: an adjustable standing desk suitable for both adults and kids from the age of six up. read more |
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