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| OUTDOORS |
| Review: Gauswheel Spirit is an urban two-wheeler like no other |
 | At first glance, it's certainly possible to think that the Gauswheel Spirit is sort of a low-rider unicycle, or that it has a motor. In fact, though, it's an inline two-wheeler that's entirely human-powered. We recently had a chance to try it out for ourselves. read more |
| MARINE |
| Floatwing: a holiday home for drifters |
 | We all like a relaxing holiday, but what if you could literally float away from all your worries? The Floatwing floating home lets you do just that. Whether used as a romantic getaway, a place to stay with friends or a watersports base camp, it can move leisurely around the calm serenity of a lake. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| New research points the way to biodegradable displays |
 | Researchers from the University of Missouri (US) in collaboration with a team from the Federal University of ABC in Brazil (UFABC) have published a paper describing an organic route to light the screens of handheld devices with biodegradable materials. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Common provides a 21st century twist on shared living |
 | One solution to the increasing demand for, and cost of, housing in major cities is shared accommodation. The thought may send shivers down your spine, but US-based Common has a new take on the concept, offering highly specced, flexible, community-focused housing for the 21st century. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Original Apple 1 computer up for grabs at auction |
 | One of only 50 or so Apple I computers still in existence is up for grabs at an auction running over the next eight days. Online auctioneer Christie's has started the bidding at £240,000 (US$370,000) for the Apple 1 personal computer, which even comes accompanied by a original manual. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Smartphone-controlled mug keeps coffee at the perfect temperature for longer |
 | California-based Ember Technologies has developed a connected coffee mug that is claimed to keep your beverage hotter for longer, with users able to set the temperature through a companion smartphone app or a twist of the mug's base. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Review: StaFast revisits the suspension handlebar stem |
 | Various companies have been attempting to market suspension handlebar stems since at least the 90s, mostly to little success. Now, however, Aeroforge is taking another crack at it, with its StaFast stem. We took it out for a few rides, to see how much difference a couple of decades make.​ read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Glowing fingerprints to highlight criminals |
 | A new technique developed at Australia's CSIRO not only reveals fingerprints in cases when dusting won't, but makes them glow under UV light, enabling high resolution images to be easily captured for analysis. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Misfit Shine 2 functions both as an activity tracker and remote control |
 | On Tuesday, Misfit announced the second generation of its activity tracker with the Misfit Shine 2. Along with some basic upgrades. the new version also functions as a remote control of sorts for your life. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Stanford's autonomous DeLorean can't time travel, can do donuts |
 | It doesn't have a flux capacitor may not be able to travel through time like its Hollywood inspiration, but Stanford University's autonomous DeLorean MARTY can cut some wicked donuts without the aid of a driver. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| ​The Leica SL (type 601) – full frame, mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera |
 | Leica has released details of its full-frame mirrorless, interchangeable system - the Leica SL. Using the same excellent 24-megapixel CMOS sensor as the Leica Q we reviewed in June, the SL debuts with a 24-90mm f/2.8-4 zoom lens. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Polar A360 fitness tracker packs color touchscreen and optical heart rate monitor |
 | With its new A360 fitness tracker, Polar has added a splash of color to a device designed ​to offer 24/7 activity tracking, convenient wrist-based heart rate monitoring and smartwatch-like notifications​. read more |
| MILITARY |
| Future Soldier Vision concept imagines the British soldier of 2025 |
 | At the recent DSEI exhibition in London, Britain's Ministry of Defence (MOD) took the wraps off its Future Soldier Vision (FSV) concept that is based on projections of today's commercial and military technology. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Triumph Motorcycles set to introduce new Bonneville model family |
 | It has been known for months that a new generation of Triumph Bonneville classic models is in the cards, as its test mules have been spotted several times. Now the English company has released a teaser video that officially confirms the unveiling of the new model family on October 28. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Suunto Kailash watch targets globetrotting travelers |
 | Suunto has long designed watches for hardcore outdoor athletes, like divers, climbers and runners. It's now making a play for more everyday lifestyle adventurers and explorers. A few weeks ago, we saw the Traverse GPS watch, and next Suunto will launch the Kailash, a watch for world travelers. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| BluLocks bike has its own built-in lock |
 | ​Although we've seen a number of bikes with built-in locks lately, the Dutch-made BluLocks bike still manages to bring a fresh approach to the concept. It combines an external chain with a locking mechanism that's located inside the seat tube. ​ read more |
| SPACE |
| Cassini captures detailed views of Enceladus' north polar region |
 | ​NASA'S Cassini spacecraft has returned the closest ever view of the Saturnian moon Enceladus' north polar region as part of a data downlink sent by the spacecraft following the first of three close passes of the icy body. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Bonhams sells the two most valuable basketcases in history – US$400,000 and $365,000 |
 | Bonhams sold the two most valuable 'basket cases' in history at the highest grossing European motorcycle auction ever. Brough Superior motorcycles dominated the big dollar sales, Munch and Rudge set records read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| HTC launches a redesigned (and mid-ranged) flagship, the One A9 |
 | HTC has launched the HTC One A9, a new mid-range Android handset that sits just below the HTC One M9 in terms of specs and price. HTC says it has worked closely with Google on the phone's software, and it's set to be the first non-Nexus handset to appear with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Researchers create artificial whiskers to uncover the secrets of harbor seals' tracking abilities |
 | A new MIT study has delved into harbor seals' ability to sense and follow prey with impressive accuracy. The research involved building a large scale version of the little antennas, and the results could prove useful for man-made sensors. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Smart jewelry puts out the call for help when wearer is under attack |
 | Self-defense know-how is a useful tool in protecting against violent attacks. But in the view of startup Roar, women shouldn't be made to change their lifestyles in order to feel safe. Its smart jewelry is designed to alert loved ones to their whereabouts when trouble arises.​ read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| The Limited-Edition SKEYE Nano Puts Big-Drone Features in a Tiny Quadcopter — 42% Off |
 | You don’t need years of drone-piloting experience to have a ridiculously fun time with SKEYE Nano. This smooth black quadcopter automatically calibrates each time it hits the sky, so you’re promised an enjoyable ride whether you choose beginner, intermediate, or advanced mode. Use the remote to hover and move through even the smallest of spaces, thanks to SKEYE Nano’s small and nimble design. read more |
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