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MILITARY
British Army's new cannon takes its ammo on the side
	The British Army has taken delivery of its first completely new cannon system in 50 years – and it loads sideways. This loading system on the new Cased Telescoped Cannon System is claimed to provide more firepower while saving space.  read more
VR
The story of HTC Vive stealth game Budget Cuts, coming later this year (interview)
	Easily one of the most anticipated SteamVR games for the HTC Vive is Budget Cuts, a stealth game that uses a Portal-like teleporting mechanic to move you through its virtual rooms. We sat down with Neat Corporation to talk about the upcoming VR game.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
GoTenna review: Text and share your location anywhere, without a signal
	GoTenna is a pen-sized Bluetooth device that is designed to keep your group connected to each other, even when there's no network around. We tried out a pair deep in the southern Rocky Mountains to see how they performed.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Audi R8 Spyder V10 muscles 540 hp into New York
	Audi unveiled the new R8 Spyder V10 at the New York International Auto Show 2016 with the fury of a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) fueled by 540 horsepower (397 kW). The car features a host of improvements to the R8 to build on the performance car's popularity.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Chevy gets down and dirty in Bangkok with Colorado Xtreme
	Most of the automotive world's attention is focused on New York, but there's also another international auto show going on right now. The Bangkok Motor Show is the host of the new Chevy Colorado Xtreme, a tough, off-road-ready Colorado show truck.   read more
ARCHITECTURE
Prefab small home appears to float in mid-air
	Portuguese prefabricated architecture firm Mima Housing recently unveiled its latest design, the Mima Light. Featuring a mirrored base section that appears to make it float, the compact home can run off-the-grid. read more
MEDICAL
Modified maggots fast-track wound healing
	It might be a little hard to stomach, but using maggots to clean up wounds is an approach that has been in use for centuries. Now scientists are looking to hasten the healing process by genetically modifying maggots to produce a human growth factor while they go about their business.​​  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Acura drops the NSX's electric motor to go GT3 racing
	As good as the Acura NSX's hybrid setup is, what would happen if it was replaced by a lightweight, rear drive setup? The race-spec NSX GT3 launched at this year's New York Auto Show finally provides some answers.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Toyota extends all-electric range with new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid
	Toyota has used the New York Auto Show to launch the second-generation plug-in Prius. With a pure electric range of 50 km (31 mi), the Prime goes head to head with Hyundai's Ioniq   read more
ROBOTICS
Furry educational robot tweaks its approach in response to emotions
	Working towards a future where each and every student benefits from personalized attention, MIT researchers have built an educational robot that interacts with kids and learns how to motivate them individually over time. ​​  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Lincoln Navigator SUV concept opens wide in New York
	Lincoln is really out to get noticed. And that's a good thing for a once-prestigious luxury brand that's become all too easy to forget. The new Navigator Concept shows New York what a cooler, sleeker Navigator of the future could look like.  read more
BICYCLES
Cycling computer now comes with a bike attached
	Last year, SpeedX introduced the SpeedForce, a gadget that combines a computer, handlebar stem and headlight all in one device. Now, with the announcement of the Leopard, the company has added one more thing to that combo – a carbon fiber aero road bike.​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Gorgeous Genesis New York Concept previews the next generation of Korean luxury
	Genesis has used the New York show to launch a stunning, hybrid powered sedan previewing the company's future design language.   read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Subaru stops the teasing and launches new Impreza in New York
	Built around Fuji Heavy Industries' new modular SGP platform, the new Impreza promises to combine high levels of active safety with a sharp new chassis that will hopefully return the Subaru to its World Rally Championship winning best.   read more
MATERIALS
In the future, we might clean our clothes using nothing but light
	If researchers at RMIT have their way, the amount of time we spend measuring capfuls of liquid, scraping out the lint filter and refolding our duds may soon be slashed thanks to a new coating that cleans fabrics whenever they're exposed to light.  read more
SPACE
A better model for star aging
	A new model might significantly improve how we calculate the age of Sun-like stars, providing a conceptual framework to explain and bring together data on rotation, stellar wind intensity and X-ray emissions. read more
GOOD THINKING
Vertical farming moves into the store
	Recently opened vertical farms from the likes of FarmedHere and AeroFarms allow produce to be grown more efficiently, transported shorter distances and arrive fresher in stores. A vertical farm in Germany, however, is going more local and fresher still, with produce actually being grown in-store.  read more
SPACE
Newly-discovered galaxies are "outrageously luminous"
	Astronomers have observed a new set of galaxies for the very first time that are as much as 10 times as luminous as previous findings. The galaxies aren't quite all they seem, however, with their notable appearance a result, at least in part, of a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing.​  read more
ELECTRONICS
Tunable organic electronics pave the way for better flexible displays
	A new development is allowing scientists to finely tune the electrical properties of organic materials, paving the way for efficient OLEDs, organic solar panels and transparent or flexible displays.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Hands-on: Nikon's D5 and D500 show us what they’re made of
	Nikon’s flagship DSLR duo, the D5 and D500, will soon land in the hands of enthusiast and professional photographers. We recently got the chance to try the cameras out at the UK Photography Show 2016 to see what they can expect.  read more
SPACE
Dawn continues to unravel Ceres' secrets
	​Dawn's science team has presented a treasure trove of data and images captured by the spacecraft as it orbits a mere 240 miles (385 km) above the surface of the dwarf planet Ceres.  read more
SPACE
Fire, meteor and gecko-gripper experiments en route to Space Station
	In addition to the materials for a fire-starting experiment, a craft en route to the ISS also has 7,500 pounds of additional supplies aboard including the gear for a total of 250 experiments to be conducted aboard the ISS in the coming months.  read more
MUSIC
Slide on chord shaper will have you strumming in minutes
	University of Texas graduate Alex Levine says that his Guitar Now system will have students playing three chords in minutes, allowing players to strum along to hundreds of songs by the likes of Taylor Swift, The Beatles and the Foo Fighters in no time.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
Samsung and Yamaha develop Smart Windshield concept
	The Italian branches of Samsung and Yamaha have announced their collaboration in developing a new platform to promote road safety. The Smart Windshield concept involves a screen that allows access to information displayed on the rider’s smartphone in the least distracting manner.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Houston's Ivy Lofts will be small but smart
	The demand for housing in cities has lead to the emergence of "micro apartment" blocks, which typically offer cleverly designed compact homes at a lower cost that standard-sized apartments. It's claimed that one such development in Houston, Texas, will be the largest of its kind.  read more
3D PRINTING
3D printer uses light from a smartphone screen to harden creations
	Over the past few years, 3D printers have become more versatile and accessible to the average consumer. The OLO takes portability to the next level, given that millions already own half of the required hardware. It's designed to let users create 3D prints by using the light from a smartphone screen.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Ground broken on loopy Infinity tower
	Work has begun on a new luxury tower that will be the centerpiece of the redeveloped Green Square area in Sydney, Australia. Infinity by Crown Group has a distinctive looped design that is pulled down towards one corner to accommodate tiered garden apartments and a rooftop terrace.  read more
URBAN TRANSPORT
Tokyo trial for two-wheeled Toyota
	Toyota's two-wheeled personal mobility vehicle, the Winglet, is to be trialed on public sidewalks in the Tokyo Waterfront City district Japan's capital city. Unveiled in 2008, the Winglet is similar to the the Segway, with users shifting their bodyweight to control it.  read more
MUSIC
Modern take on rock classic takes flight
	Back in January, 660 Guitars made a company and product debut at California's Winter NAMM Show with the aluminum-bodied Patriot guitar. Now the Texan guitar builders have officially added a thoroughly modern version of Gibson's iconic Flying V to the American-made guitar line. Meet the Aviator AV27. read more
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