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| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Under the skin of the new Ford Focus RS |
 | Taking a close look under the Ford Focus RS' skin reveals it has the potential to be something seriously special, thanks to the tech crammed into the car's hot-rod bodywork. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Review: ICEtrekkers are a confidence-inspiring upgrade to snowchains for your feet |
 | With winter weather fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere and a "Godzilla El Nino" predicted for the US west coast you might be wondering how you're going to move around in all that ice and snow. Gizmag got to grips with the ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip shoe chains in a mix of slick situations. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| World's first "porous liquid" could be used for CO2 sequestration |
 | Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have devised a class of liquids that feature permanent holes at the molecular level, in a development that could help manipulate gases in new and effective ways. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Review: Cadillac ATS Coupe |
 | Cadillac has upped its coupe game with the new ATS-4. Our tester, the 2.0 liter turbo variant, makes 14 percent more torque than last year's model. True to its lineage, this Caddy delivers a smooth ride and loves an open road. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| IBM's Watson gets chatty to act as a sounding board |
 | IBM's Watson supercomputer can now "chat" about complex topics such as science and engineering. Its new talents can be used to help people parse large amounts of research, some of which may be beyond their expertise, in creating new solutions to big problems. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Carvana opens giant five-story vending machine for used cars |
 | Online used car dealership Carvana wanted to encourage buyers to come in and pick up their cars instead of having them delivered, so it built a five story-high vending machine for cars. Complete with big fake coin tokens. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| Autodesk's CEO of today on the machines that will be making things tomorrow |
 | Last week, Gizmag checked into Autodesk's pop-up gallery in Tokyo, where CEO Carl Bass offered his thoughts on bringing ideas to life and the mildly unsettling notion that sometimes a computer's ideas might be better than ours, an emerging concept known as generative design. ​ read more |
| MILITARY |
| US Army reads soldier's brain waves to speed up image analysis |
 | Technology has dramatically increased the amount of imagery being gathered by military intelligence, posing a daunting task for the analysts that must evaluate it. Researchers at the US Army's MIND Lab​ are looking to speed things up by leveraging the power of the human brain. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Unity motorhome combines Murphy bed and swivel recliners in comfy, flexible lounge |
 | Leisure Travel Vans' new Leisure Lounge Plus features multi-adjustable recliners, a fold-out table and a drop-down Murphy bed to better replicate the comfortable living, dining, sleeping and showering experiences of home. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| World’s first floating wind farm to be built off Scottish coast |
 | In what is claimed to be the first floating wind farm in the world, five wind turbines with a capacity of six megawatts each will be set on floating structures and located some 15 miles (25 km) off the northeast coast of Scotland. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| SleepCogni uses light, sound and touch to help you get a solid night's rest |
 | Inventor Richard Mills says he has come up with a way to counter some of the difficulties in winding down. His SleepCogni bedside device places a small rectangular frame over the head of the user, designed to entice them into relaxation mode with gentle sequences of light, sound and even vibration. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Smartphone stethoscope reportedly "just as good" as traditional models |
 | Researchers with Florida-based Orlando Health recently determined that HeartBuds – a new stethoscope device/app – performed as well as traditional stethoscopes, and better than a commonly-used disposable model. read more |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| Wi-FM uses local radio stations to improve Internet speeds |
 | Using locally-transmitted FM broadcasts, researchers at Northwestern University have created a way to improve the speed and reliability of Wi-Fi networks. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Futuro House was a tiny house before tiny houses were a thing |
 | Interest in tiny houses has exploded in recent years, but the original tiny home was created way back in the 1960s. Fewer than 100 Futuro Houses were ever made, but they have become something of a design icon. Now, one is on display at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. read more |
| SPACE |
| New study reveals that Mercury experiences yearly meteor showers |
 | ​According to a new study, the Planet Mercury experiences regular meteor showers at roughly the same time each year, as it moves through a trail of dust thrown off by the ancient comet Encke. read more |
| SPACE |
| SpaceX completes development testing of SuperDraco engines |
 | SpaceX has completed design testing of its SuperDraco engines, which, as a key element of the Crew Dragon's launch abort system (LAS), would be responsible for carrying a crew of astronauts out of harms way in the event of a launch failure. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| BMW G310 R: The first "Beemer" under 500cc |
 | The sub-500cc motorcycle market just got a bit more crowded, with the recent announcement of the BMW G 310 R. The roadster embodies what you'd expect from the German marque, with a silhouette that mimics the acclaimed S 1000 R and performance numbers that fall right in line with the competition. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Hummingbird could be the lightest folding bike yet |
 | ​If you want to own "the world's lightest folding bike" right now, you're likely to end up choosing between the Allen Sports Ultra X or Bike Friday's Pocket Rocket. If a new Kickstarter campaign is successful, however, that will soon change. The Hummingbird is claimed to weigh just 6.5 kg (14 lb).​ read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Nendo's emergency supplies kit aims to save lives with style |
 | Prolific Japanese design house Nendo has turned its design expertise to emergency supplies. Inspired by the 2011 earthquake that devastated Japan, the firm has unveiled a chic kit that contains the bare necessities to help a city-dweller in a similar emergency situation. read more |
| MUSIC |
| IK sounds out fingerpickers with the iRig Acoustic |
 | IK Multimedia is taking aim at dreadnought picker types with the iRig Acoustic, which is billed as the first acoustic guitar mobile microphone/interface specifically made for acoustic guitars and ukuleles, and one that's claimed to rival pro-grade studio microphones. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| "Vertical Forest" planned for Switzerland |
 | Following an architectural competition, Italy's Stefano Boeri has been given the nod to design a "vertical forest" for Lausanne, Switzerland. The novel tower will be dominated by greenery and boast some sustainable technology, including solar power and rainwater collection. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Ford's Active Noise Control fights noise with noise |
 | Ford is following the lead of other carmakers, like Toyota and GM, and introducing noise cancelling technology into its cars. The Active Noise Control system monitors noise and uses sound waves to block it out. It is inspired by noise cancelling headphones that minimize background noise. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mazda's limited edition MX-5 Sport Recaro to top Miata lineup |
 | Mazda has added a limited edition Miata to the model options for its two-seat roadster. The Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro will be limited to 600 units and features exclusive sport styling enhancements. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Fallout 4-inspired pulse laser rifle should be kept away from cars |
 | ​The much-anticipated video game Fallout 4 was released earlier this week, and German cyber-weapons builder Patrick Priebe hasn't missed a beat. He's already created an AER 9 pulse laser rifle, which he tells us "will blast the paint off your car, and tiny holes into metal."​ read more |
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