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| ENERGY |
| Liquid hydrocarbon fuel created from CO2 and water in breakthrough one-step process |
 | Researchers have demonstrated a one-step conversion of carbon dioxide and water directly into a simple and inexpensive liquid hydrocarbon fuel using a combination of high-intensity light, concentrated heat, and high pressure. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Review: The Duke will get ya on your feet – or on your butt |
 | Some companies are now offering standing desk "converters," that sit on top of a normal desk – some of the fancier ones even let you switch between sitting and standing modes. We recently tried out just such a beast, in the form of BTOD's grandly-named The Duke.​ read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Oppo's new battery can fully charge a dead phone in 15 minutes |
 | It might not feel like it, but battery tech is improving all the time, and Chinese electronics manufacturer OPPO is showing off a new version of its ultra-fast charging technology. The company promises Super VOOC Flash Charge will get your battery level from 0 to 100 percent in just 15 minutes. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Hyperions "vertical village" slated for India |
 | Vincent Callebaut continues to refine his distinctive style of futuristic sustainable architecture with Hyperions. The cluster of connected timber towers – or "vertical village" – features more sustainable design than you can shake a stick at and is due to be constructed by 2022 near New Delhi. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Bats' 24/7 immunity holds clues to tackling infectious disease |
 | Despite serving as a natural host for more than 100 different viruses, bats don't display any resulting signs of disease. Australian scientists are claiming to have now figured out why, in a revelation that moves us closer to safeguarding the human population from Ebola and other deadly diseases. ​ read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Underwater robot can make its own snap decisions |
 | Two marine scientists have shown that autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) can be programmed to make independent decisions and trigger new missions in real time based on data coming from multiple sensors. They believe this could reveal much about the life of squid and other marine creatures. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Boston Dynamics' latest Atlas robot struts its stuff |
 | Boston Dynamics' family of robots continues to evolve with the company releasing a video of the latest version of its Atlas humanoid robot. Not only can the tetherless robot operate under internal power, but it can work indoors and out and boasts greatly improved balance. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Yamaha details specs and pricing for 160-hp MT-10 streetfighter |
 | The naked interpretation of the latest R1 superbike created a lot of noise at EICMA last November, even without any performance figures at hand. Yamaha Motor Europe has now released its full spec-sheet to reveal the 2016 MT-10 can now add its name to the list of brutally powerful streetfighters. read more |
| SPORTS |
| Revoll electric skateboard offers two batteries for double the range |
 | The Slovenian-designed C1N electric longboard offers a very solid mix of speed and dual-battery range, promising a super-fun but practical ride on the streets. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA declassifies Apollo 10 "space music" ... in 1973 |
 | NASA recently released evidence buried for decades showing that astronauts on the Apollo 10 lunar mission in 1969 heard strange "space music" that seemingly defies explanation – or did it ... and does it? read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Callaway supercharges Chevrolet Camaro to 610 hp |
 | American tuning house Callaway has bolted a GenThree supercharger onto the Chevrolet Camaro's V8, and in the process given GM's pony car an extra injection of attitude. read more |
| VR |
| The Galaxy S7 could be nearly as important for VR adoption as the Oculus Rift |
 | To say limited-time "free stuff!" promotions aren't usually connected to cultural shifts would be an understatement. Samsung's deal that gets you a Gear VR when you preorder the Galaxy S7, though, could end up playing an important role with VR adoption. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA simulates emergency aboard Orion spacecraft |
 | NASA engineers are busy at work developing and testing the internal display and control components of the spacecraft that will one day carry crews into lunar orbit and, eventually, to Mars. read more |
| MATERIALS |
| Shrimp-shell film doubles shelf life of foods |
 | Already, scientists have used chitosan – a natural antibacterial polymer found in crustacean shells – as an ingredient in self-healing paint and coatings that keep fruit fresh longer. Now, it turns out that chitosan can also be used to create a plastic film that doubles the shelf life of foods.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Citroen gives the C4 Cactus some extra grip and surf |
 | Citroën is following last year's Cactus M concept up with another surfy Cactus: the C4 Cactus Rip Curl Special Edition. Designed in collaboration with surf company Rip Curl, the new Cactus features boosted all-terrain traction and styling updates.​ read more |
| MUSIC |
| Self-calibrating Ossic X headphones envelop users with 3D audio |
 | The Ossic X headphones are designed to deliver 3D audio for music, movies, games, or virtual reality, instantly calibrating sound to the individual. read more |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| How Verizon is testing blazing-fast 5G mobile data for a planned 2017 launch |
 | Verizon has begun testing 5G, including some pretty interesting uses for ultra-broadband wireless beyond just streaming massive video files. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| The 4K Ricoh WG-M2 goes wider than your average actioncam |
 | Ricoh has announced the WG-M2, the latest generation of its tough (and very orange) action camera. This time around the adventure shooter gains 4K video recording along with a wider, and more immersive lens then you typically get on an actioncam. read more |
| HEALTH & WELLBEING |
| HIV-prevention vaginal ring proves effective in African trial |
 | A new treatment, which provides patients with a drug-releasing vaginal ring for long-term protective solution against the transmission of HIV, has proved partially effective in a new study. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Portable microfluidic tool successfully diagnoses Ebola |
 | A new low-cost device could be used to diagnose diseases in remote regions, where limited health facilities make it difficult to deal with epidemics. The system can provide accurate diagnoses from tiny samples of blood, and has been successfully tested with Ebola. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| MasterCard will soon let you make payments with a selfie |
 | If paying for something with your smartphone still seems like a strange concept, then news that you'll soon be able to do so with a selfie is likely all the more confusing. Indeed, though, MasterCard is set to roll-out both facial recognition and fingerprint payment authorization. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Clip-on Mighty makes for smartphone-free Spotify listening |
 | California-based startup Mighty Audio has developed a small clip-on device that can play music from Spotify without the need for an Internet connection. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Unique electric torque vectoring tech enters real world |
 | GKN Automotive has entered its eTwinster technology into the real world, as automakers test the torque vectoring electric drive system. The plug-in hybrid module is being showcased at the company’s Wintertest proving ground in Sweden as an all-wheel drive driveline option. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Nikon’s DL premium compact trio are all about their lenses |
 | Nikon has revealed a trio of DL premium compact cameras which each boast a one-inch-type sensor. As the names of the DL18-50, DL24-85 and DL24-500 suggest, the main difference between the enthusiast-focused cameras is their focal length range. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Youmo modular power strip provides customizable sockets |
 | The problem with power strips is that available sockets can soon run out, meaning you have to go out and buy new ones with more sockets. The Youmo modular power strip lets you add on additional sockets when needed, and also tag on USB ports for charging mobile gadgets.​ read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Intelligent speaker tunes in to your emotions |
 | Moodbox mightn't offer the same fully-fledged humanoid companionship as some emotionally intelligent robots, but it does bring elements of this into the home in the form of a voice-controlled omnidirectional speaker that plays tunes in response to your emotions. read more |
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