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| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Nexus 6P review: Outstanding phone that's even better value |
 | You may already know that the Nexus 6P is Google's 2015 flagship smartphone and Huawei's first high-profile handset to launch in the US. You can also add Best Smartphone of 2015 candidate to that list. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Nissan Juke Stinger Editions brighten up Los Angeles |
 | Nissan is showcasing its Color Studio program at the LA Auto Show, featuring two Juke models decked out in black and yellow. The Color Studio allows buyers to customize many trim pieces on the Juke (and now the Versa Note) and these special new Stinger Editions are designed to showcase that. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| More hurdles jumped on path to a practical lithium-air battery |
 | Although a practical lithium-air battery is still some years from becoming a commercial reality, researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a working laboratory demonstrator that shows how many of the problems holding back the development of lithium-air batteries could be overcome. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Review: Electrohome's new clock radio packs a lot of features into a Retro package |
 | ​By now, you're probably quite used to things like smartphones, cameras and even car dashboards having a bewildering array of features. Well, Electrohome recently decided to give that same treatment to the humble alarm clock, in the rather ironic form of its Retro Alarm Clock Radio. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Salmon the first genetically engineered animal to get FDA approval for human consumption |
 | Following what it describes as an "exhaustive and rigorous scientific review," the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has today announced the approval of the first ever genetically-modified animal for human consumption. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Injectable, intelligent gel targets cancer at the source |
 | Researchers have developed a T cell-loaded biogel that can be injected directly into the tumor for a more targeted, less laborious approach to immunotherapy.​ read more |
| SPACE |
| First images ever taken of a planet being formed, 450 light-years from Earth |
 | Scientists working at the Keck observatory have spied an exoplanet of a type never seen before. Residing in the constellation of Taurus, some 450 light-years from Earth, the distant body is the first planet ever observed being formed. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Samsung Gear S2 Classic review: Good looks come (relatively) cheap |
 | We reviewed the Samsung Gear S2 soon after it launched, but we now have its better-looking fraternal twin, the Gear S2 Classic, in house. Let's take a quick look at Samsung's US$50 more expensive smartwatch that looks like a real watch. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Moox is part bike, part scooter |
 | If you can't decide whether a bike or a scooter is more appropriate to your type of riding … well, you might want to get a Moox Bike. It's a bicycle/scooter combo, with a little bit of fatbike thrown into the mix for good measure.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Scion unveils new-ish C-HR Concept, inspired by chopsticks and cutting boards |
 | The new Scion C-HR concept was inspired by "yuccies" and is all about design for both looks and emotional return. It's meant to epitomize Scion's new "Weird, Right?" slogan. It hits that right on the noggin. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| University of Tehran unveils Surena III humanoid robot |
 | The likes of Asimo, Valkyrie and ATLAS better make some room, as there's a new humanoid robot on the block. It's the third version of the University of Tehran's Surena robot, and it was unveiled this Monday. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Flip flattens the British three-pronged plug |
 | The British electrical plug may be a design classic, but it's also very bulky and doesn't exactly fit in with the ultra-mobile digital age. To save some tablets from an undeserved scratching, OneAdaptr has come up with its Flip folding plug. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mercedes' classic drop top gets a refresh for Los Angeles |
 | The SL nameplate has been around since 1954, and has graced the flanks of brilliant coupes and convertibles across the 61 years since its foundation. It's no surprise, then, that Mercedes hasn't messed with the formula for the latest update. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Zafirro's blades of sapphire pare hair with micrometer-level precision |
 | The latest shaving tool involves science and technology to create blades that are harder, sharper, and last much longer than steel. Zafirro's Z2 razor is designed with a pair of white sapphire blades to cut hair and reduce disposable waste. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Juvo sleep monitor makes your bed "smart" |
 | Juvo is a sleep tracker that slips under your mattress for minimal intrusion and tracks metrics including heartbeat, breathing patterns, noise and temperature to give you helpful insights for your downtime. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| BIG plans unveiled for Pittsburgh's Lower Hill district |
 | Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled a masterplan to reshape Pittsburgh's Lower Hill district. The project is set to create over a thousand new homes, increase available public space, and improve connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Echobox counts on hip crowd for its flask-shaped hi-res audio player |
 | At first glance, the Explorer X1 has the look of a hip flask. But rather than offer a wee nip to help take the edge off a chilly autumn stroll, the X1 is aimed at satisfying a very different thirst. Echobox is a high resolution media player housed in a curvy wooden jacket for modern audiophiles. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Story Pod lending library takes an open-book approach to reading |
 | A town near Toronto, Canada, is home to a new community-supported lending library with a compelling design. Newmarket's Story Pod is an unstaffed kiosk that's opened up like a book during the day to allow visitors to borrow and donate books and sit on the benches inside to read. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Forkless cafe racers, supercharged streetfighters and kit superbikes: Bimota's bizarre EICMA selection |
 | Ultra-exotic Italian brand Bimota laid on a superb selection of eye-popping new goodies at EICMA 2015 in Milan. There's a bizarre hub-steered cafe racer, a Diavel-powered Impeto streetfighter with its optional supercharger, and a kit bike to end all kit bikes, the Bimota BB3 superbike kit.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Fiat 124 Spider: A little car brings a lot of history to 2017 |
 | At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Fiat unveiled a new rendition of an old favorite, the Fiat 124 Spider. Based on the MX-5 and to be built at Mazda’s Hiroshima facility, the Fiat 124 is a small, beautiful modern roadster. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| NASA sends humanoid robots to university |
 | NASA is sending a pair of prototype humanoid robots back to school. Two R5 "Valkyrie" robots are being given to MIT and Northeastern University to develop robotic astronauts for future space missions. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Porsche heads for the track with Cayman GT4 Clubsport |
 | Porsche is hitting the Los Angeles Auto Show in a big way this year and taking center stage is a drool-inducing gray and yellow beauty on four Michelins – the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Victory Ignition Concept powered by new 1200cc pre-production engine |
 | When Victory ran its Project 156 concept bike in the Pike's Peak Hill Climb earlier this year, a lot of rumors started floating around that it was more than a one-off race entry. The company has put those rumors to rest with the introduction of the Ignition Concept bike at the EICMA show. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| This strap Shifts your smartwatch's viewing angle for workouts |
 | Shift is a smartwatch strap designed for those who wear their device while training. It moves your smartwatch down your hand, orientating it for a better viewing angle while on the move. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Sedan Concept previews Subaru's next-gen Impreza |
 | Historically, Subaru hasn't been a brand known for its sharp styling, but its designers seem to be on a bit of a roll at the moment. Tokyo played host to two fine looking Subaru concepts and the trend has continued at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the unveiling of the Impreza Sedan Concept. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| 2015 Smartwatch Comparison Guide |
 | The first time we compared the best smartwatches money can buy, wearables were barely blips on the public radar. Today more people than ever own smartwatches and just about everyone is at least aware of them. Let's break down the best smartwatches of 2015. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Speedy single-molecule nanosubs powered by UV light |
 | ​For some time now, we've been hearing about the attempts to develop so-called nanosubmarines. Recently, scientists created nanosubs that move at a "breakneck pace" when exposed to ultraviolet light. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Skinny Manhattan skyscraper will boast private sky-high gardens |
 | In the world of skyscraper design, thin is most definitely in at the moment. ODA New York's East 44th Street arguably trumps its rivals in the luxury stakes however, as it will offer some residents their own spacious sky-high garden. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| BMW turns the R nine T into a scrambler |
 | It seems that scramblers are now the motorcycle style du jour. Enter BMW with its R nine T Scrambler – a variation of the customizable 1170 cc boxer-driven roadster the company introduced in 2014.​ read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Project: Under Gardiner gets Toronto on the road to a new public park |
 | Toronto, Canada, is to become home to a new linear park that will make use of existing infrastructure. Project: Under Gardiner will be built beneath a section of the city's Gardiner Expressway. There will be new walking and cycling routes, as well as recreational and cultural spaces. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Horse-riding safety device brings new meaning to the term "tail light" |
 | It may look like a bit of disco bling for the equestrian set, but the Tail Lights Rider Safety System has a very serious purpose. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Eco Cycle tower stores and retrieves your bike automatically |
 | London is making strides to improve its cycling infrastructure, but still has a lack of safe storage. Eco Cycle is seeking to remedy this. Its automatic machines whisk users bikes into a circular, vertical rack that is secure and dry. Bikes are returned to their owners with the swipe of a card. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Floating hotel planned for the city of romance |
 | Dubbed "OFF Paris Seine", an upcomng floating river hotel in Paris will feature 58 guests rooms, a scenic guest lounge with open views over the river, a 10 meter (32.8 ft) lap pool, onboard restaurant and a 400 square meter (4,305 sq ft) outdoor terrace.​ read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| CR&S presents new take on the café racer at EICMA 2015 |
 | Small Milan-based custom bike builder CR&S brought something big to its home town for EICMA 2015. The Cafédecursa​ has the same massive S&S 117 cu. in. X Wedge engine that was at the heart of​ the company's original Duu muscle cruiser​. read more |
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