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| MOTORCYCLES |
| Honda presents Neowing tilting tricycle ahead of Tokyo Motor Show |
 | If there was one market segment where Honda was notably absent, that would be the tilting three-wheelers. This is about to change though, as the new concept model that Honda plans to unveil in Tokyo undeniably demonstrates its intent to enter this relatively new vehicle class. read more |
| COLLECTIBLES |
| A Tale of Two Auctions - Why internet audience participation is now an essential part of the auction process |
 | Two auctions at the extremities of the world on consecutive days last weekend highlight the importance of the internet in the modern elite auction process. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Can we build a complete wiring diagram of the human brain? |
 | Imagine for a moment if we could build a complete wiring diagram of a human brain – to map in detail every one of the hundred trillion or so synapses and roughly hundred billion neurons together with all the tiniest supporting mechanisms. What might that mean, and would it even be possible? read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| OS X El Capitan review: An unspectacular but worthwhile upgrade |
 | Announced in June, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan is now available to download for free for OS X users. After spending several months with the early betas and now the final version of Apple's latest and greatest operating system, here are our thoughts on the new release. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Review: LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum tablet for kids |
 | The LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum is a child-specific tablet which offers younger users educational content and a taste of tablet life. Gizmag reviews the kid-safe tablet to see if it should be your child’s first tablet. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Review: Thonet & Vander Koloss Bluetooth speakers |
 | Thonet & Vander, an audio manufacturer based out of Germany, has recently debuted a number of high-end Bluetooth speakers to consumers in the US. We’ve recently had the opportunity to crank up and hulk out to the flagship model, the Koloss. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Review: Moto 360 (2nd-gen) |
 | The first Moto 360 was arguably the best of the first generation of Android Wear watches, but it wasn't without its flaws. Let's see if Motorola improved on the 2nd-gen Moto 360 in enough ways to make it a smart buy. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Dwell's new Seattle houses let you Live/Work the dream |
 | Lots of people have a home office, but few homes are designed to be literally part office. Dwell Developments' new Live/Work homes in Seattle, however, are exactly that home-office hybrid. They're aimed at improving the lifestyles and environmental footprints of their residents. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Biomimicry Global Design Challenge down to final eight |
 | ​The Biomimicry Institute has announced the finalists of the Global Design Challenge. Eight teams will now go on to prototype their solutions in an accelerator program that will award US$100,000 to the winner. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| SignLanguageGlove gives voice to hearing and speech impaired |
 | In an effort to further open the lines of communication for people with hearing and speech disabilities, a university student in London is developing a smart glove that converts sign language into text and spoken dialogue. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Audi drives out its most secure armored car ever |
 | One of the quieter, more subtle reveals of the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, the A8 L Security sedan debuts as Audi's most secure car ever. It leaps two levels beyond its predecessor and packs enough reinforcements to survive armor-piercing assault rifle fire and hand grenade explosions. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition stands alone with addition of cellular connectivity |
 | LG is breaking the smartphone tether with its LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition, which is set to be the first Android Wear device to boast in-built cellular connectivity for a data connection or taking calls without a smartphone. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA trains pilots with Fused Reality |
 | NASA is developing a technology for pilot training called Fused Reality, which uses a special headset that combines real flying in a real aircraft with an overlaid simulation. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| LG doubles up on displays and selfie cams in the new V10 flagship phone |
 | ​LG has unveiled its newest flagship smartphone, a dual-screen device dubbed the V10. Along with a pair of front-facing cameras and a discreet second display, the phone offers manual control over video recording and high-end materials for a more durable build. ​ read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Greener, safer flow battery could store renewable energy on the cheap |
 | A new flow battery developed at Harvard University uses only Earth-abundant materials and is much safer, cheaper and greener than previous designs. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Inflatable graspers let robots "handle with care" |
 | Inflatable robots might just be the way to go. If not their whole bodies, then at least their hands. Scientists at Disney Research have made steps in this direction, by creating inflatable graspers that excel at handling delicate objects without breaking them. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| The Chameleon Pen produces multiple color tones |
 | The Chameleon Pen is a single pen capable of producing multiple color tones. Using a special mixing nib filled with toner, the Chameleon Pen is able to produce different shades, from light to dark and back again. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Tormach unveils a truly capable desktop CNC machine |
 | Following in the footsteps of recent desktop CNC machines like Carvey and X-Carve, the Tormach PCNC 440 mill is designed to fit on benchtops and lower the barrier of entry to real CNC. read more |
| MARINE |
| Launch version of Jet Capsule could be yours – for $150,000 |
 | Lazzarini's Jet Capsule "mini yacht" protoype garnered plenty of attention when it was unveiled in 2013, as did the smaller, faster Reptile version earlier this year. Now, a new 2016 public launch version has been announced. It retains its pod-like look and offers a variety of features and options. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Torax is an affordable, highly adjustable standing desk solution |
 | There are already a lot of adjustable desk solutions on the market in 2015. Now crowdfunding project Torax is getting in on the act with a convenient, highly-adjustable product that hits a pretty reasonable price point.​ read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| iPad Pro vs. 2015 MacBook |
 | Apple is positioning its new iPad Pro as a lightweight productivity machine, but where does that leave this year's ultra-light, almost-tablet-like MacBook? We pit these two Apple gadgets against each other in the categories that matter most. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| The Lyrix Axis Provides Great Levitating Sound with Wireless Charging — Now 30% Off |
 | Your dreams of levitating weightlessly while jamming to your favorite tunes has finally come…mostly true. This hovering orb will mesmerize you as it floats in thin air, and the quality sonic power will be music to your ears. Unlike other levitating speakers on the market that require constant recharging, the Lyrix Axis employs wireless charging so you can keep the tunes rolling all day long. read more |
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