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| MILITARY |
| Lockheed Martin begins manufacturing ATHENA laser weapon |
 | Lockheed Martin announced this week that production of its ATHENA laser weapon system has begun at the company's Bothell, Washington facility and will be used as the heart of a 60-kilowatt system designed to be fitted to a US Army vehicle. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Samsung Gear S2 review: Awesome potential, incomplete experience |
 | After making five smartwatches with either square or rectangular displays, Samsung now has a round-faced model that improves on its predecessors in other ways as well. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Open Bionics adds superhero appeal to prostheses for kids |
 | Open Bionics, with support from Disney Accelerator, transforms prostheses that kids would rather hide into those that Iron Man or Frozen's Elsa would wear. The company says that for kids it transforms being different into being cool. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Biofuels from coffee grounds could help power London |
 | London-based company, Bio-bean, hopes to turn left-over coffee grounds into biodiesel for vehicles and biomass pellets to heat buildings. read more |
| SPACE |
| Unexplained ripples streaking away from neighboring star could hold clues to planet formation |
 | ​Astronomers have been left puzzled after images from the ESO's Very Large Telescope in Chile revealed mysterious wave-shaped structures around a nearby star, the likes of which have never been seen before. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| (Video) Ponsse timber harvesters: The ruthlessly efficient modern lumberjack |
 | It's mesmerizing to watch how tenderly the tree harvester hugs its prey before murdering and dismembering it in seconds flat. The Ponsse Ergo cuts, strips and sections logs with ruthless speed and efficiency. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Robo-Washer Revolution cleans and dries hands, then recycles its water after each use |
 | Inventor Donal Vitez is back with a revised Robo-Washer, which like its predecessor handles washing and drying affairs from beginning to end, but then recycles what little water it uses after each cycle. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Peugeot Citroën's self-driving car makes Paris to Bordeaux run |
 | ​Automatically maintaining its speed to the road conditions and traffic, an autonomous Peugeot Citroën car has completed the journey from Paris to Bordeaux read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Lumo smart shorts offer real-time feedback on your jogging technique |
 | Lumo Run smart shorts feature an array of sensors that tracks things like stride length, bounce and number of steps as you put one foot after the other, offering real-time advice on overall jogging performance and injury prevention. ​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| BMW focuses on the "S" in SUV with new M40i |
 | For a long time now, BMW has hung its hat on the fact its cars are the Ultimate Driving Machines. That sport-at-all-costs mentality is driving the new X4 M40i, a coupe-SUV that will hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 5 seconds. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Yamaha introduces the road-oriented YZF-R1S superbike |
 | The third member of Yamaha’s famous superbike family has been officially unveiled for the USA and Canada. The R1S features several changes specifically devised to enhance road use. read more |
| SPACE |
| Celebrating 20 years of exoplanet discovery |
 | ​This month marks the 20 year anniversary of the identification of the very first exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star - 51 Pegasi b. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| New Lumia 950 and 950 XL push multitasking to the max |
 | At its big event on Tuesday Microsoft introduced a pair of powerful new Lumia smartphones designed with productivity in mind. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Suzuki teases Microbus-like van for Tokyo |
 | The 2015 Tokyo Motor Show gets underway later this month and automakers are busying themselves revealing and previewing planned premieres. Suzuki will show multiple concepts, including a roomy minivan that clearly borrows some inspiration from the Volkswagen Bulli. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| HP's new Windows 10 all-in-one has a 34-inch curved display |
 | Chances are, your current PC looks nothing like this one. HP's new Envy all-in-one includes an enormous 34-inch curved screen, alongside solid internals and a simple, attractive design. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Siri takes charge of your Philips Hue lighting |
 | Philips' clever Hue lighting system has just become a bit more versatile. The Dutch firm has released an upgraded version of its Hue Bridge with support for Apple's HomeKit. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| HP's Spectre x2: A thin Surface competitor that includes the keyboard in the box |
 | HP's new Windows 10 hybrid has a premium build, good specs and puts the keyboard in the box. It's positioned to compete directly with Microsoft's Surface line, and offers some high-end extras, like quad Bang & Olufsen speakers. read more |
| TINY HOUSES |
| Micro-home for the big city moves when you do |
 | Kasita is a modern and smart micro-home for the city that aims to offer professional types an affordable dwelling that moves when they do. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| BMW lets loose water-injected M4 GTS |
 | Having previewed water injection in the M4 GTS Concept at Pebble Beach earlier this year, BMW has whipped the covers off a production version. Just 700 examples of the new, lightweight M4 GTS will be built to commemorate 30 years since the original M3 was launched. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| An idea for a rainy day: Automated kiosks loan out umbrellas free |
 | We all get caught in downpours without an umbrella every now and then. For students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, however, that will no longer be a problem. A kiosk from a new firm called UmbraCity is offering automated umbrella loans that are free for 48 hours. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Oasis dome offers glamping under the stars all year round |
 | Lithuanian designer Vytautas Puzeras has found a way to bring glampers that little bit closer to nature. Dubbed Oasis, the dramatic dome tent features a tall curved framework with a clear exterior shell, delivering 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape. ​ read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| BMW, Honda and Yamaha collaborate to increase motorcycle safety |
 | BMW, Honda and Yamaha join forces in pursuit of the development and promotion of Cooperative-Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS) designed for powered two-wheelers. read more |
| GAMES |
| Self-rolling Boogie Dice add fun to tabletop gaming with a snap |
 | The latest accessory for cards, board games, or fantasy adventures may be one of the coolest and feature-filled. With the snap of one's fingers or a bang against the table, Boogie Dice will roll themselves. read more |
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