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| AIRCRAFT |
| AirMule VTOL flies untethered for the first time |
 | Tactical Robotics' AirMule is an unmanned VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, which features lift rotors that are safely enclosed inside its body. Although we first heard about it two years ago, the prototype just recently made its first untethered test flight.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| The 2016 Volvo XC90 is the top of its class |
 | For 2016, Volvo has introduced a completely new version of the XC90. It jumps ahead of the curve with great styling, class-leading safety, and the kind of interior luxury that only masters of the crafts can build. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Maingear's AIO gaming PC has desktop graphics and a curved QHD display |
 | Maingear's new All-in-One packs high-end desktop components into a attractive looking machine with an expansive, curved WQHD panel up front. It's a highly-customizable set up that's designed to provide the convenience of an All-in-One, without the compromises usually associated with the form factor. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Nvidia's Drive PX 2 is the world's first in-car AI supercomputer |
 | Nvidia has announced the successor to last year's Drive PX in-car computer. Known as the Drive PX 2, the new model is designed to allow vehicles to accurately sense their surroundings and navigate autonomously. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Movi camera offers live editing and a quasi multi-cam setup |
 | Movi is a small video camera from Livestream which lets users edit footage on the fly and switch between nine virtual cameras which simulate a professional-looking multi-camera setup. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Lykan Hypersport designer shows a simpler style of motoring with Design-1 roadster |
 | Anthony Jannarelly finds himself one of the busiest men in the automotive world. Following the recent announcements of the W Motors Fenyr Supersport and Zarooq Sand Racer, he's now working to get his own eponymous company off the ground with the debut of the classically inspired Design-1. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Lenovo's new Yoga mouse doubles as a remote control |
 | The humble computer mouse hasn't changed much since it was first conceived back in the 1960s, but the new Logitech Yoga Mouse has an interesting trick up its sleeve. It doubles as a Windows remote control for taking command of your media player, presentation software and other applications. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Jaguar introduces the F-Type British Design Edition |
 | Using the British Union Jack as inspiration, the Jaguar design team has created a special British Design Edition of the F-Type coupe and convertible. This special edition adds exterior and interior styling points, performance braking, and unique wheels. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Haunting memorial commemorates Polish victims of WWII atrocities |
 | A memorial can be a tough job for an architect, especially with a subject as emotionally charged as the Second World War. But the Mausoleum of the Martyrdom of Polish Villages gets it right. It's due to open in late 2016/early 2017. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Figment VR puts a virtual reality viewer in your pocket |
 | Figment VR is designed to be inexpensive, unobtrusive, minimalist ... and did we mention it's a phone case? The two-ounce VR viewer folds away like origami when not in use, disappearing into a slick and protective polycarbonate and aluminum case. read more |
| GAMES |
| This VR controller is like a hoverboard you use as a joystick (hands-on) |
 | VR hasn't really gotten off the ground yet, so it's a little premature to say that controlling your movement with a game controller is a "problem." But for virtual reality to become more lifelike, it will need more lifelike ways of moving around. Perhaps a small step in that direction is 3DRudder. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Boosting brain molecule points to treatment for autism and other neurological disorders |
 | Armed with a drug that can repair a newly discovered missing link in Rett Syndrome, a severe neurological disorder, the scientists are hopeful their work can lead to effective treatments for this condition, but various forms of autism-spectrum disorders as well. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Four new elements confirmed |
 | Time to re-write the textbooks. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has confirmed the existence of four new elements with the atomic numbers 113, 115, 117, and 118. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| The Digitsole Smartshoe: Because, uh, your upper body is already covered in wearables? (hands-on) |
 | CES is full of products claiming to be the world's first something. Make the description specific enough and you can be the first anything. Well, today at CES Unveiled we stumbled upon a company claming to have the world's first, ahem, smart shoe. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| Carbon-fiber Lenovo Yoga 900S focuses on lightness, battery life |
 | CES 2016 is upon us, and one of the first Windows 10 laptops to be announced is the Lenovo Yoga 900S. With a carbon-fiber shell and a focus on lightness and long battery life, it's aimed at those looking for a computer that scores highly on portability without skimping too much on power. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Sleep Number's smart bed tracks your activity by day to make for a better rest by night |
 | If the ever-expanding array of sleep tracking devices has you in need of a lie down, then Sleep Number might have your back. Through its newly announced smart bed the company aims to train you for a solid night's sleep by monitoring your physical activity right around the clock. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| The Lenovo Ideacentre 610S is a media center with its own projector |
 | Lenovo has unveiled a new version of its compact Ideacentre home theater PC, and it comes with a twist: the twist being an optional projector that beams your videos across 110 inches (279 cm) of wall or screen space. Unveiled at CES 2016, the dinky machine goes on sale this June for US$849 and up. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Bentley goes Stone Age with new interior options |
 | Bentley is now furnishing its interiors with stone veneers. Sourced from India, the slate and quartzite stone options give the interior a raw, natural look. Stone works for upgrading kitchens and landscaping, so why not a $200,000 sedan? read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Optinvent's hybrid headphones function like a wearable tablet |
 | The latest in augmented reality blurs the line between real life and audio/video hardware. Optinvent's Android-powered Ora-X headphones are designed with an adjustable virtual display that allows users to listen to music, watch videos, or play games on the go. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| New 3D printing technology creates stronger ceramics |
 | Researchers at HRL Laboratories have created a 3D printing technology that creates a ceramic material that is harder, stronger and more compatible with ultrahigh temperatures. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Withings Thermo thermometer boasts a 16-sensor array and Wi-Fi |
 | Withings has revealed its latest connected health device with the Thermo, a Wi-Fi connected temporal artery thermometer which features a new super speedy 16-sensor array for fast and accurate temperature reading. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| City of Edmonton gets its own Ice Castle |
 | Last month, Utah-based Ice Castles began construction on a castle in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – the company's first-ever creation outside the US. We dropped by, to get a first-hand look at the construction process. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Mio’s Slice activity tracker takes the focus away from counting steps |
 | The Mio Slice is a new activity tracker which not only monitors steps, distance, calories burned and heart rate, but also your progress towards a personal activity target based on your user profile and your body's response to exercise. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Gourmia kitchen robot assists chefs with hands-free cooking |
 | The latest appliance from Gourmia is designed to fill the role of kitchen assistant. The 10-in-1 Multi-Function Robotic Cooker offers a selection of cooking styles and controls to help make meal preparation easier. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Altec Lansing cuts the cord with Freedom earbuds |
 | Altec Lansing has unveiled a new set of earphones that are "truly wireless," meaning there are no cables in sight – not even between the two earbuds themselves. The Freedom earbuds, which have a lengthy battery life and waterproof design, are on show at CES this week in Las Vegas. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Oculus Rift pre-orders open on Wednesday |
 | The original Oculus Rift Kickstarter went live in August 2012, and since then it's been a long, long wait for the finished consumer version of the headset to go on sale. That wait is almost over: pre-orders officially start this Wednesday, January 6 at 8am Pacific Time. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Ford triples size of autonomous vehicle testing fleet |
 | Last month, Ford announced that it would further its autonomous vehicle testing on the public roads of California. Now, it has announced that it will triple the size of its testing fleet this year. It says the fully autonomous vehicle fleet of around 30 vehicles will be the largest of any carmaker. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| WaterDrop puts water savings in the bag |
 | Recently, showers like the Nebia and the Hamwell's e-Shower have launched to help us save water when showering. The WaterDrop foldable watering can, however, takes a much simpler approach. It is designed to collect the average 3.5 l (0.8 gal) of water we waste waiting for the shower to warm up.​ read more |
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