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| VIRTUAL REALITY |
| The inside story of Lucky's Tale, the Super Mario Bros. of virtual reality |
 | You may not have yet heard of Lucky's Tale, but if you're going to be testing the waters of virtual reality anytime soon, there's a good chance you will. We sat down with the mastermind behind VR's answer to Super Mario Bros. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Fujifilm’s long-awaited X-Pro2 becomes the new X-series flagship |
 | Fujifilm has announced three new additions to its X-series line-up of cameras. The headline attraction is a new X-Pro2 flagship rangefinder style camera which features a hybrid viewfinder and new 24.3-megapixel X-Trans sensor. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Autonomous underwater vehicle provides new insights into shark behaviour |
 | It's not easy studying sharks. With most observations being made from the surface we know almost nothing of the predator's behavior below the waves. The REMUS SharkCam AUV and the team at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute are starting to pierce the blue veil. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Vox gives odd-looking Starstream guitars some modeling magic |
 | The swinging 60s have provided Vox with some inspirational fodder for its next generation instruments, though only in name. The Starstream Type-1 guitars feature an onboard modeling system that includes 27 different tones to play with, and a rather distinctive body shape. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Toyota explores satellite communications with Mirai research vehicle |
 | The connected car was a theme we saw again and again at this year's CES. Toyota is currently exploring satellite technology that could be the key to the smart cars of the future. Its Mirai fuel cell car is now more high-tech than ever. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA includes Dream Chaser in the next round of ISS cargo missions |
 | NASA has added Sierra Nevada Corporation's unmanned Dream Chaser to the privately owned fleets bringing cargo to the ISS from the United States. New Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-2) contracts to keep the station stocked through 2024 have also been awarded to Orbital ATK and SpaceX. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Motorized spermbots help weak swimmers along to boost fertility |
 | Researchers in Germany are working towards a new form of fertility treatment they hope will provide better results, demonstrating sets of motorized "spermbots" designed to give weaker swimmers a much needed boost to the egg. ​ read more |
| SPACE |
| Juno Jupiter probe sets solar-powered space distance record |
 | NASA's unmanned Juno deep space probe may still be over six months away from reaching Jupiter, but it's already flown into the record books. On Wednesday the planetary orbiter became the most distant solar-powered craft from Earth. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Cloaking chemo drugs in cellular bubbles destroys cancer with one fiftieth of a regular dose |
 | Researchers have discovered a way to sneak a commonly used cancer drug through to the tumor with its entire payload intact, a technique that could make for more effective cancer treatments with fewer nasty side effects. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Aston Martin teams with LeTV on connected Rapide S concept |
 | This year's CES showed that commuter and luxury cars are undergoing a small digital revolution. Even high-end sports cars got in on the action. Aston Martin collaborated with Chinese tech firm LeTV in adding some serious touchscreen to its Rapid S. read more |
| SPACE |
| Rosetta confirms the presence of water ice deposits on the surface of comet 67P |
 | ​Data from ESA's Rosetta orbiter has been used to confirm that deposits of ice discovered on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko (67P) are composed of significant quantities of water ice. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Connected shower head changes colors to highlight your water wastage |
 | The team behind Hydrao is aiming to build awareness around water wastage, with an LED-equipped shower head that changes colors when you're plenty clean enough.​​ read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| There's now one mö solar-electric velomobile on the road |
 | ​Although velomobiles in general are a rather obscure class of vehicle, the human/solar-powered Elf is certainly one of the better-known examples. Inspired by its design and performance, Spanish startup evovelo recently put the finishing touches on the prototype of a similar vehicle, the mö. read more |
| DRONES |
| ProDrone's Ultimate Flying Platform puts DSLRs on consumer drones |
 | Drone photography just took a step forward with ProDrone's Ultimate Flying Platform line of mounts, which are reportedly the first ones capable of carrying a DSLR on a consumer drone. They're designed to work exclusively with the Byrd line of quadcopters. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| BP100 tracks rides and keeps tabs on bikes, no phoney help required |
 | ​There are already a number of devices that allow cyclists to do things such as tracking their rides. Most of those products, however, must be paired with an accompanying smartphone that's taken along for the ride. By contrast, WI-MM's BP100 works all on its own, and stays on the bike full-time.​ read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| ENO improves hammock comfort with integrated LEDs and mattresses |
 | Hammock camping is far from a new phenomenon, but it's one that's gained some attention from the industry in recent years. Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) becomes the latest innovator with new hammock camping products like an LED hammock and purpose-built inflatable mattress. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Scientists use polymer nano-shell treatment to order bones to repair themselves |
 | A team of researchers from the University of Michigan has developed a new technique to aid bone repair, using polymer nano-shells to deliver microRNA molecules. The method could one day have a big impact on regenerative medicine, directing cells already present at injury sites to aid healing. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Review: Moov Now is a wearable sports coach worth listening to |
 | The Moov Now is an activity tracker which also aims to be a personal sports coach on your wrist. We recently spent a month trying out the bossy wearable to see if it’s worth listening to. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Portable bluetooth lamp glows like a sunset-filled accordion |
 | The Bluetooth-enabled, origami-inspired Orilamp is designed to unfold and provide up to seven hours of LED light from a single charge.​ read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Gene editing tool proves effective at tackling blindness in rats |
 | A team of researchers has for the first time tested a gene-editing tool on mice with a hereditary degenerative disorder of the retina that routinely leads to blindness. The results of the animal study were positive, paving the way for potential use in humans. read more |
| SPORTS |
| Football helmet flexes like a car bumper to absorb impacts |
 | A collaboration between the University of Washington and helmet manufacturer VICIS has led to the development of the Zero1, a football helmet designed to absorb impact more effectively than designs currently in use. It features an outer shell that yields upon impact like a car bumper. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| IBM study says consumers want different car ownership options |
 | In an automotive consumer study presented at the Detroit Auto Show, IBM found that consumers expect to use cars differently and don't necessarily want to own one in the traditional sense. Meanwhile, Ford has taken the lead in creating an alternative ownership model. read more |
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 | This little gadget truly works double duty. It charges any device on-the-go using an ultra-fast USB that juices batteries at two-times normal speed. Then, using its smartphone app, Zus acts as a honing device for finding your car where you last left it. No more searching parking lots for hours, and no more running out of phone battery when you get there. You are totally, technically covered. read more |
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