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AIRCRAFT
Joby's wild 16-rotor convertible aircraft for long-range, high-speed, electric VTOL commuting
	The awesome Joby S2 operates like a 2-seater manned multicopter drone, that takes off and lands vertically but converts to a fixed wing by folding away its tilting rotors for long-range, high speed commuting.   read more
AROUND THE HOME
Review: Nyrius is an effective Smart Outlet for dumb devices
	The Nyrius Smart Outlet applies smart controls to plugged-in devices via Bluetooth-connected iOS or Android smartphones or tablets. We recently had the chance to try it out for ourselves.​  read more
TINY HOUSES
Wave Eco Cabin takes you off-grid with style
	UK-based Echo Living has unveiled a new off-grid eco cabin. Despite being geared up for self-reliance, the Wave Eco Cabin has a slick design. Its curved exterior is clad in Western Red Cedar and it has a stylish interior.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
High Line-style project to span Singapore
	Following an international architecture competition, Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei has won the opportunity to redevelop a stretch of railway line that spans the breadth of Singapore into a green corridor.  read more
SCIENCE
Scientists pinpoint protein that makes it harder to lose weight the fatter we get
	Scientists are claiming to have zeroed in on the culprit that makes losing weight difficult for obese people, identifying a protein that stops fat cells from burning energy which they say could become a key target in treating obesity and other metabolic conditions. ​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Zarooq Sand Racer to tear across the desert (and pavement, too)
	We recently got a look at the all-new W Motors Fenyr Supersport, an ultra-aggressive supercar from the United Arab Emirates. Born from the same mind, the Zarooq Sand Racer is arguably every bit as cool as the Fenyr, but it's designed to thrash about on hot sand. read more
MEDICAL
Kinect measures body thickness to lessen radiation exposure from X-rays
	Scientists claim to have expanded the applications for Microsoft's Kinect to include a more precise approach to X-ray imaging, which they say can limit exposure to radiation by measuring the thickness of a subject's body parts.  read more
SCIENCE
Japanese exoskeleton could help users walk and run, no batteries required
	Japanese researchers at Hiroshima University and Daiya Industry Co. have created an assistive exoskeleton that does away with heavy batteries and motors. Instead, their Unplugged Powered Suit (UPS) harnesses the wearer's own weight.​  read more
ENVIRONMENT
High-tech camera allows us to see invisible methane gas
	Although methane is one of the most potent of the greenhouses gases, scientists still aren't entirely clear on all of its ground-based sources. That's why researchers from Sweden's Linköping and Stockholm universities have created a camera that's capable of imaging methane in real time.   read more
ARCHITECTURE
The kilometer-high club: World's tallest skyscraper a step closer to completion
	Jeddah Tower is the first skyscraper that's set to join the kilometer-high club. Under construction since 2013, its developers Jeddah Economic Company recently secured the funding to get it finished by the decade's close.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Lumu Power lets your iPhone double as a powerful light meter
	Lumu Power is a powerful light meter for iPhone which can measure color temperature, white balance, flash and ambient exposure. Its designers are currently looking for funding on Kickstarter.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
In pictures: EICMA’s custom world
	This year's EICMA was one of the biggest we have witnessed, and as such it had a lot on offer besides its numerous world premieres. One-off builds, concepts and some peculiar contraptions complemented the Italian show, acting as publicity magnets and occasionally as signs of things to come.​   read more
MUSIC
Radial puts guitar and amp switching in a compact box
	Back in 2007, Radial Engineering launched a rack-mounted device which provided guitarists with a quick and easy way to control instruments, effects and amplifiers on stage. The company has now launched a smaller and cheaper version, the JX-42 guitar and amp switcher.  read more
AROUND THE HOME
Voltmeter Alarm Clock is shockingly industrial-chic
	​Christmas shopping for the electrical engineer who has everything? Well, chances are they don't have the Voltmeter Alarm Clock. It looks like a vintage analog voltmeter, except it displays hours and minutes instead of volts and amps.​  read more
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