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| DRONES |
| Loon Copter drone flies, floats and dives underwater |
 | ​Along with the usual flying drones, there are also models that can both fly and float. As is the case with its feathered namesake, however, the Loon Copter can fly, land on the water to see what's under the surface, and then dive down to check out what it sees.​ read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Razor adds power with the RipStik Electric (hands-on and the odd falling off) |
 | Razor has created an electric-powered version of its RipStik caster board which is able to carve along at 10 mph (16 km/h). We recently had the chance to try one out ahead of its release later this year. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Ground broken on LEED Gold-seeking Dubai skyscraper |
 | Foster + Partners recently began work on a new mixed-use 53 story skyscraper in Dubai's International Financial Center district. Due for completion in late 2018, the US$1 billion ICD Brookfield Place is slated for LEED Gold certification. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Scientists and FAA testing a concrete way to clear snow |
 | Anyone who's dealing with the current snowstorm in the US will know that clearing snow is hard work and futile if there's another dump. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Chris Tuan may have put an end to the need to shovel snow, however. His conductive concrete simply melts any snow that lands. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Relay G10 billed as the easiest wireless guitar system ever |
 | Line 6 is looking to solve reliability, affordability and complexity issues of wireless guitar systems with the Relay G10, a plug and play solution that's claimed as easy as using a cable and has enough battery life to survive the longest of noodlefests. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Troll sought for Seattle-based artist residency |
 | Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture and Department of Transportation are seeking writers to take part in an unusual artist's residency in the northwest tower of the city's Fremont Bridge. The selected writer will receive US$10,000 to work in the space for three months. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| SprayPrinter could turn everyone into a graffiti artist |
 | Graffiti looks cool, but requires a lot of practice to produce anything half decent. The SprayPrinter​, however, will let you create your own slick design at home using spray paint to create large artworks from images on a smartphone. read more |
| SPACE |
| Planet with 900,000-year orbit lies a staggering 1 trillion kilometers from its sun |
 | In an astronomical​ astronomical discovery, scientists have identified what's believed to be the widest known planetary system. The huge is in a 900,000-year orbit at an incredible distance of 1 trillion km from its parent star. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Lightweight Freygeist e-bike looks and lifts more like a regular bike |
 | Some are louder than others, but e-bikes are usually easy to spot. Not the Freygeist Classic. This pedelec is virtually indistinguishable as an electric thanks to cleanly integrated hardware and a 26.5-lb (12-kg) curb weight. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Eco-friendly LED lamp brightens without batteries or plugs |
 | The latest LED lamp takes a different approach by removing a critical component. The Lumir C is designed without any external power supply, operating off of a single candle instead. read more |
| SPACE |
| Goodbye ground control: Nanosatellites achieve first autonomous orbital maneuver |
 | Deep Space Industries (DSI) has announced a successful test by two autonomous Canadian satellites, which carried out the first orbital maneuver without human supervision. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Light, funky TigerMoth caravan swings and slides into cozy, breezy living space |
 | Texas-based Taxa is a place where trailer building mixes with a science and art, resulting in otherworldly campers like the Cricket and the FireFly. Its latest effort, the TigerMoth, is a small, 910-lb towable that uses some innovative storage solutions to sleep two in blissful comfort. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Néit suitcase goes flat-out to save storage space |
 | The recently-released Jurni and G-RO suitcases are designed to make travelling easier. So too is the new Néit case, but it's also aimed at making life easier once you reach your destination. It can be both collapsed and hung in a wardrobe, so as not to take up too much storage space. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Front-wheel-drive KerVelo bike eliminates the chain |
 | ​Recumbent bicycles may offer a more comfortable riding position, but they typically also have pretty long chains. Marc Le Borgne, however, has created an alternative. His KerVelo recumbent has an 18-speed gearhub transmission built into the front wheel.​ read more |
| CHILDREN |
| Razor will make drifting easier, with the Crazy Cart Shift |
 | Razor has announced its latest Crazy Cart, and this one is designed to make drifting even easier than previous models. The Crazy Cart Shift makes a number of changes which will enable younger drivers to achieve serious drifts, including an 8 mph (13 km/h) max speed. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Brain scans could head off depression |
 | A simple brain scan could identify children at risk of suffering from depression later in life. If implemented, the early warning test could allow doctors to carry out treatment prior to the first instance of depression, making it less likely that the patient will suffer further bouts. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Bacteria won't wash, with the Brushield toothbrush cover |
 | Among the risks to our toothbrushes are germs that come from flushing toilets, not drying out between uses, and other external threats. Toothbrush covers can be used to mitigate these risks – and the Brushield is designed to be the best toothbrush cover available. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy TabPro S vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 |
 | From a distance, you'd be forgiven for thinking Samsung's new Galaxy TabPro S is a Surface Pro 4. Let's see how much the two do (and don't) have in common, as we compare their features and specs. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Prepd Pack lunchbox won't leave a bad taste in your mouth |
 | When you work away from your home, packing nutritious lunches can be a real chore. The Prepd Pack, however, is a lunchbox that's been reimagined to make your day's middle meal more manageable. It boasts modular containers, magnetic cutlery and a tasty look to boot.​ read more |
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