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| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Hands-on: Sony’s A6300 is even faster than we expected |
 | We knew the Sony A6300 was meant to be faster and more powerful than its A6000 predecessor. But during a recent hands-on with the camera, we were pleasantly surprised by just how much faster and more powerful the A6300 seems to be. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Bavaria's greatest hits: 100 years of BMW |
 | BMW used its 100th birthday this month to unveil its Vision Next 100, a shape-shifting look at where the German automaker thinks the next century will take it. But behind that futuristic showpiece is a rich history of automotive ingenuity. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Review: Chain Monkey takes the guesswork out of motorcycle chain adjustment |
 | This simple device saves you time and gives you consistent results with chain adjustment. Chain Monkey clamps onto your chain and gives you the correct tension first time, every time. Simple, effective and a good idea.​ read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Review: Sleek Z4 Aurora projector shines bright in some areas, not so much in others |
 | The Aurora Z4 continues the evolution of the home projector by building in WiFi capability, a music player, gesture control, outstanding speakers and 3D viewing. Some of these features work well, but others clearly need improving, as our tests showed. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Genetically-engineered "skinbow" fish are multicolored marvels |
 | Scientists at Duke university have genetically engineered a zebrafish to have myriad hues in its outer layer of skin, and the effect is dazzling. They call their creation "skinbow," an amalgam of the words "skin" and "rainbow." read more |
| PETS |
| Los Angeles architects design quirky cat shelters for charity |
 | A dozen Los-Angeles-based architecture firms have turned their talents to designing unique shelters for cats. The project aims to raise funds for FixNation: an Los Angeles charity that provides free spay/neuter services for homeless cats. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Microlino electrifies the Isetta "bubble car" |
 | A Swiss company has gone back to the future for inspiration for its Microlino electric vehicle. Revealed in prototype form at the Geneva Motor Show, the Microlino electrifies the Italian-designed Isetta "bubble car" made famous by BMW, which built the vehicle under license from 1955 to 1963. read more |
| SPACE |
| First observed shockwave to shed light on supernovas |
 | An international team of astronomers has for the first time captured the initial few minutes of a pair of supernovae as they exploded, as well as the first recorded supernova shockwave. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mercedes GLC sacrifices room and practicality in the name of style |
 | The new Mercedes GLC Coupe takes a sensible family soft-roader and turns it into a high-riding, BMW X4-style couple for buyers apparently more concerned with form than function. read more |
| SPACE |
| Cygnus Orbital ATK CRS-6 cargo mission on its way to the ISS |
 | The Orbital ATK CRS-6 mission is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS). The unmanned Cygnus cargo ship lifted off today at 11:05 pm EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Sweat-monitoring patch releases diabetes drugs when required |
 | Unlocking the secrets that sweat contains could come to offer all kinds of exciting ways to maintain our physical well-being. Researchers have developed a sweat-monitoring patch that records glucose in a subject and even releases diabetes drugs into the bloodstream to keep its levels in check. ​ read more |
| WEARABLES |
| Samsung's brainBAND to further understanding of concussion |
 | Picking up on the symptoms and long-term effects of concussion can be tricky business. Looking to further our understanding of brain injuries and how they can be managed to avoid long-term harm, Samsung has developed an experimental brainBAND to quantify the force of impacts to the head. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mazda dazzles the Big Apple with slick MX-5 retractable fastback |
 | Mazda is growing the fourth-generation MX-5 family with the world premiere of the all-new MX-5 RF. The already sharp, aggressive G4 MX-5 is extra slick in RF spec, adding a smooth, dropping roofline to its muscular body. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Wheela scootbike: A minimalist Dandy Horse for the modern age |
 | The Wheela scootbike places riders in a sitting position from which they propel themselves by kicking along the ground like a scooter. But unlike it's wooden-framed forebear, the Wheela uses modern materials, folds down for easy carrying, and offers the option of an electric motor. read more |
| SPACE |
| High-resolution gravity map confirms Mars’ molten core |
 | ​NASA has released a new gravity map for Mars, stitched together from telemetry data collected by a trio of spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet over the course of 16 years. read more |
| HEALTH & WELLBEING |
| Eye movement monitor screens for concussion in 60 seconds |
 | It's often difficult for coaches on the sidelines of playing fields to diagnose concussions, which is where Boston-based SyncThink's Eye-Sync system comes in. By tracking athletes' eye movements, it can reportedly tell if they're concussed in just one minute.​ read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| All-terrain, three-wheeled Triborg e-board brings dirt bike design to skateboarding |
 | Rugged, all-terrain electric skateboards like the Dominator Pro and Gnarboard had better watch their backs. The Triborg Skateboard is about to hit the dirt and street. This funky aluminum block features a dirt bike-inspired three-wheel design with plenty of power. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Gene editing could provide a cure for HIV |
 | A team from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University has successfully tested a gene editing system, demonstrating its ability to eliminate the HIV-1 virus from DNA in human cells grown in culture. read more |
| SPACE |
| Exoplanet's orbit is the most eccentric yet |
 | Astronomers at SF State have observed an exoplanet which exhibits the most eccentric orbit yet found. The light reflected as the planet passed close to its parent star is providing researchers with clues as to the make up of the body's atmosphere, which is thought to be similar to that of Jupiter. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Crazy-X tent dwellers meet in the middle |
 | Part of the fun of camping is spending time with friends or family. With this in mind, the new Crazy X tent is designed to make sleeping under the stars an even more sociable experience. Shaped like a cross, the tent has four sleeping pods that face each other so campers can commune under canvas. read more |
| VR |
| Setting up the HTC Vive (Pre): Just how big of a commitment is room-scale VR? |
 | One concern that keeps popping up about the HTC Vive is "how am I going to devote an entire friggin' room in my house/apartment to this?" We did just that, and think it's a bit more user-friendly than you might expect. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Loopa lets you sing to yourself |
 | Recording vocals and then replaying them in a loop to sing over the top of can involve a complicated mix of hardware and software, and some technical know-how to bring them seamlessly together. The Loopa is billed as the world's first microphone that puts loop and overdub controls on the mic itself. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| First US-produced Airbus makes maiden flight |
 | Last September, Airbus officially launched its new North American aircraft assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama. The first aircraft produced at the facility, an A321 that will join JetBlue's fleet, has now flown for the first time in the skies over Mobile. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| BBC begins rolling out micro:bit computers to UK school kids |
 | The BBC has begun delivering up to a million of its micro:bit mini computers to school children in the UK for free. Announced last year as part of the organization's Make it Digital initiative, the micro:bit is a pocket-sized programmable device aimed at encouraging young people to code. read more |
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