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| ROBOTICS |
| VertiGo wheeled robot isn't stopped by walls |
 | ​Although they aren't as common as flying drones, we are seeing an increasing number of wall-climbing robots. What isn't so common, however, are devices like the VertiGo, which both drives on the ground and climbs up walls. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Hands on with the world's smallest 4K action camera |
 | ​The Mokacam claims to be the world's smallest 4K action camera. It's also currently the only one to feature hot-swappable magnetic batteries and a rotating removable view and control screen. Already fully funded on Indiegogo, Gizmag got to play with an early prototype. Here are our impressions. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Review: Crossfade Wireless headphones offer quality wired or wireless listening |
 | September saw the launch of the Crossfade Wireless headphones, with the company's CEO calling them the "best sounding and most versatile" Bluetooth headphones he'd ever tried. Gizmag has spent the last few weeks finding out if mobile convenience can be as sonically fulfilling as cumbersome cables. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| 8 forward-thinking vehicles to propel us into 2016 |
 | As we head into a new year with new possibilities, let's take a look at some of the more imaginative vehicle designs that could have a role to play in shaping the future of transport. ​​ read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| DARPA gives Northrop Grumman nod to develop unmanned VTOL flying wing for small US Navy ships |
 | DARPA has revealed more details of the Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (Tern)​ program that aims to turn smaller US Navy ships into miniature aircraft carriers for Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV)​. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| BMW to present AirTouch gesture-controlled interface at CES |
 | When the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opens on January 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada, BMW will be showcasing a Vision Car featuring a new gesture-controlled interface called AirTouch – no touchscreen or control knob required.​ read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Nadine the eerie social robot looks and feels like humans do |
 | cientists at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University have taken the wraps off a creepy new humanoid named Nadine with her own personality, designed to play the role of social companion or personal assistant in homes and offices. ​​ read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| myFC readies for launch of world's smallest fuel cell charger |
 | While myFC's PowerTrekk fuel cell/battery is a handy device for off-grid device-charging, it's not exactly the type of thing that you'd just slip into a purse or pocket. The company’s new JAQ, however, is exactly that. It's being billed as the world's smallest fuel cell charger.​ read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Underwater haptic feedback glove gives users "dolphin power" |
 | Rescue workers searching flood sites need to know what's under the water, but invariably that water is going to be very murky. Well, that's the main scenario for which the IrukaTact was created. It's a submersible haptic feedback glove that lets users "feel" what's below the surface. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| i-Blades smartcase aims to make smartphones "smarter" |
 | As great as today's smartphones are, two of the biggest problems with them continue to be battery life and memory. i-Blades is out to change that with its smartcase technology, that it says can boost battery power up to 10 times and memory by up to 1 Terabyte. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| Derby the dog's upgraded 3D-printed prostheses has him walking tall |
 | Derby was born with a congenital deformity, but last year received a 3D-printed prostheses that enabled him to run for the first time. Well, his carers have now crafted an upgraded set of custom prosthetics allowing him to walk proudly with a straight back and even sit like a healthy dog. read more |
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