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DIGITAL CAMERAS
16 cameras in one: Light promises smartphone size and DSLR image quality
	This bizarre looking camera is actually 16 cameras in one. The Light L16 promises pocket size, DSLR quality, optical zoom from 35-150mm, wide dynamic range and excellent low light performance. Extraordinary.  read more
MARINE
Autopilot system for recreational boating responds to threats before they occur
	A startup spun out of the University at Buffalo hopes to sell preemptive marine autopilot systems to small and mid-size recreational boat owners, with an eye towards a future with self-driving boats.  read more
AROUND THE HOME
Fast-drying toilet brush keeps your crapper looking dapper
	​Covered in soggy toilet paper, that brush in the corner of your bathroom mightn't be something you think about too often. But inventor Garry Stewart sure does and he's invented a new weapon for taking the battle to the porcelain throne.   read more
SPACE
Universal space docking system gets an upgrade
	If you've ever tried to charge a phone with the NASA has unveiled its new universal docking ports for the International Space Station (ISS) and other spacecraft. They are an upgrade of two previous adaptors that were lost when the CRS-7 mission exploded shortly after liftoff.  read more
SMARTWATCHES
Huawei Watch vs. Moto 360 (2nd-gen): In pictures
	Comparing the Huawei Watch to the Moto 360 is a bit like comparing two Windows PCs that have identical specs but different cases. Let's take a quick look at the two best Android Wear watches you can buy today. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Subaru gets active and automated with new Viziv concept
	Subaru is debuting yet another Viziv concept. All the Viziv concepts of the past have been forward-looking, but none more so than the Future. The new concept car is infused with next-generation technologies and design solutions inside and out.  read more
DRONES
Drone detection technology to watch over US airports
	The Federal Aviation Administration has teamed up with private firm CACI to test out technology that detects drones and their pilots buzzing around airports, in hope of preventing potential collisions with manned aircraft. ​  read more
SPACE
NASA crowdsources spacesuit durability testing
	​NASA has announced a competition soliciting ideas on how to test the durability of fabrics with the potential to be used in the agency's next space suit.   read more
OUTDOORS
Opus Moto folding camper houses your family and your bike
	You want to go camping with the family, but you also want to sneak out and bike a bit of the enticing weave of scenic roads just outside camp. For those trips, the new Opus Moto trailer packs a comfortable folding tent with a trailer-top motorcycle carrier and lift system.​  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
DJI releases the Osmo – a hand-held stabilized 4K video camera
	Although DJI is certainly best-known for its quadcopters, it also makes the well-regarded Ronin stabilizing rig for use with DSLRs and cine cameras. Taking a page from that book, the company has now announced the much more compact Osmo – a hand-held motor-stabilized 4K camera.  read more
SPACE
NASA study suggests low-energy electrons have a big impact on pulsating auroras
	​NASA scientists have used a combination of satellite data and ground-based cameras to study pulsating auroras. The research gave rise to an unexpected discovery, with the data revealing that secondary electrons may play a bigger part in the occurrences than was previously thought.​  read more
3D PRINTING
3D-printed Adidas running shoe should fit like a glove
	Custom-made sports footwear is typically the preserve of professional athletes, but perhaps not for much longer. Adidas has unveiled a 3D-printed running shoe midsole concept that it hopes to make publicly available. Futurecraft 3D would be molded to the wearer's foot-shape for improved performance.  read more
HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS
Finolhu Villas: Solar-powered vacations for the well-heeled
	Well-heeled visitors wanting to reduce their carbon footprint can now check into what's being promoted as the Maldives' first entirely solar-powered five star resort. Finolhu Villas comprises 52 high-end solar-powered villas.   read more
SPACE
SpaceIL buys "ticket to the moon" for Google XPrize
	An Israeli team has become the first to produce a "verified launch contract" as part of the Google Lunar XPRIZE. To win the competition, privately funded teams must land an exploratory robot on the moon by Dec. 31, 2017. SpaceIL's would become the first private mission to the moon.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
RoBoHoN comms robot dances its way into the hearts of CEATEC gadget lovers
	​RoBoHoN combines the connectivity and functions of a smart phone, with the performance and appearance of a small robot. Shown by Sharp at CEATEC 2015, it's scheduled for release sometime in 2016.  read more
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