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| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| PlayStation VR hands-on: A more mid-ranged alternative to the Rift and Vive |
 | Of the three big (non-mobile) VR headsets, PlayStation VR was the one that had the lowest profile at CES 2016. We did stop by Sony's booth for a demo, though, and have some new impressions on where it currently stacks up. read more |
| PETS |
| Review: Jellyfish Cylinder Nano home aquarium |
 | The Jellyfish Cylinder Nano from Jellyfish Art is an all-in-one starter kit for the jellyfish novice. We set one up to see how it works. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Review: Marshall’s Stockwell speaker is more glam than jam |
 | With Marshall’s latest release, users now have a backpack-friendly option for music on-the-go. We spent the past weeks rocking out with the Marshall Stockwell to see if big things still come in small packages.​ read more |
| DRONES |
| Airbus Counter-UAV System detects illicit drones and shuts them down |
 | Airbus Defence and Space recently introduced its Counter-UAV System as a way to detect potential UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle​​) threats from a distance of between 5 and 10 km (3 and 6 miles) and bring them down with electronic countermeasures.​ read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Enzyme that governs sugar metabolism may uncover treatments for obesity and diabetes |
 | In discovering an enzyme that is key in the metabolism of sugar, scientists say they have uncovered a new therapeutic target for conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Nissan drops the Titan XD Warrior concept onto the Detroit battlefield |
 | One sure way to generate some buzz with truck buyers is to create a brightly highlighted concept pickup with alternative styling. Nissan does just that at NAIAS 2016 launching the Titan Warrior Concept, a stylish truck that's ready to be commanded through off-road battle. read more |
| DRONES |
| Drone-catching hexacopter fires a large net to reel in suspicious aircraft |
 | Following the lead of Tokyo police last month, a team of mechanical engineers has devised a retrieval system that captures small drones and carries them unharmed to desired location. ​​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| New Mercedes E-Class is a tech powerhouse in a sharply cut suit |
 | With a suite of semi-autonomous driver aids, a range of efficient engines and S-Class aping levels of luxury, Mercedes' new midsize sedan looks like it was worth the wait. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| "Metal glue" could replace welding and soldering – in some applications |
 | Welding can damage the items being joined, or even cause explosions. That's why scientists at Northeastern University created MesoGlue. It's a glue that bonds metal to metal – or to other materials – and it sets at room temperature. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Zuca All Terrain roller cases haul gear where the road ends |
 | Outdoorsmen (and women) looking to drop their backpacks have a number of new alternatives for hauling gear into the wild. Zuca adds the latest in the All Terrain, a burly, aluminum-framed roller with large, knobby tires and a hunger for rough, open spaces.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Kia unveils hulking Telluride SUV concept in Detroit |
 | ​Kia might not be known for making big, brash SUVs, but that's exactly what it's delivered at NAIAS 2016. The hybrid-electric Telluride concept looks kind of like a Bentley EXP 9 F crossed with a Chevy Suburban, and is significantly longer, wider and taller than the current Sorento SUV. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Infiniti stops teasing, and releases Q60 at NAIAS |
 | After teasing a production concept of a new Q60 sports coupe at last year's Detroit Auto Show, Infiniti has come forward with the production version at this year's show. The new Q60 features a new look, an all-new V6 engine, and a global design.​ read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA weighs collosal, ancient galaxy cluster |
 | A team of astronomers has used data collected by a trio of NASA's orbital telescopes in order to weigh an ancient galaxy cluster dating back to 3.8 billion years after the universe was created. read more |
| DRONES |
| Fuel cell could let drones fly for hours without recharging |
 | Intelligent Energy has unveiled a fuel cell/battery range extender that could become standard equipment on third-party drones. Not only should it greatly increase how long the drone can go between recharges, but those recharges should only take a couple of minutes. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Chrysler tries to make minivans cool again, with the Pacifica |
 | Chrysler is hoping its new Pacifica minivan is able to kickstart a retro revolution, where practicality and family-first features trump the schoolyard kudos carried by the SUVs that currently rule the road. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Audi turns to hydrogen at NAIAS with h-tron concept |
 | Audi has unveiled a technology study at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) as the Audi h-tron quattro concept. This hydrogen fuel cell vehicle includes both advanced fuel cell technology and forward-thinking piloted driving tech. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Ford Fusion gets class-leading V6, hybrid updates |
 | Ford unveiled a new Fusion at the Detroit Auto Show. Known as the Mondeo in some markets, the Fusion receives a new twin-turbocharged V6, a pedestrian detection system for North America, and updates to the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to go along with two new trim levels. read more |
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