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Apple slashed the number of ports on its latest MacBook, resulting is a device that's just 13.1 mm (0.52 in) thick. HP decided to rework its hinges, giving us the 10.4-mm (0.41-in) thick Spectre. Asus is also getting "thin" on the act, with the new ultra-thin ZenBook 3 that slots in between the two. Read more
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Houston, Texas-based Tend Building has constructed an unusual-looking tiny house on wheels dubbed Tiny Drop. Resembling a supersized teardrop with a big shell atop, the tiny home boasts a water filtration system and gets its electricity from solar power. Read more
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Announced today at Computex, Dell's updated Inspiron line offers something a little out of the ordinary in the hybrid PC world: a 17-inch display. It's fair to say that you're more likely to be using its tablet mode on a coffee table than on your lap. Read more
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We might be yet to see the Hyperloop in action, but that doesn't mean some international officials haven't already being inspired by the futuristic transport system. Russia is reportedly contemplating a Hyperloop-like project to connect the country from north to south, and east to west. Read more
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The scientists behind the latest flexible electronics that can be worn on the skin like a tattoo claim to have developed the world's fastest stretchable circuit, providing what they see as a platform for the forthcoming era of blazing-fast 5G communications. ​ Read more
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Having taken aim at Apple with its new ZenBook, Asus set the crosshairs on Microsoft with its latest Transformer. With a keyboard, pen and chipset that will be familiar to anyone who's seen a Surface Pro 4, the Transformer 3 Pro looks like a powerful alternative to Microsoft's two-in-one offering. Read more
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The more that technology advances, the greater the variety of electronic gadgets that can be installed on our bikes. As it stands right now, they're almost all stand-alone items. Randall Jacobs and Kyle Manna hope to change that, however, with their OpenBike "connected bicycle ecosystem." Read more
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In case you weren't onsite to see the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) inflated aboard the ISS for yourself, NASA has released a handy time-lapse video that shows the module grow to size. Read more
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Delivering urgent medical supplies to isolated areas seems a particularly good fit for drone technology. The Norman Foster Foundation is developing such a scheme, and the first prototype Droneport was recently displayed at this year's Venice Biennale. Read more
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​Although e-bikes are becoming increasingly popular, we're also hearing more and more about smart bikes. VanMoof has just jumped on the bandwagon with its aptly-named SmartBike, which should prove particularly challenging to thieves.​Read more
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The Zenbo home robot from Asus has been created to offer busy family members a helping hand with everyday tasks like keeping the kids entertained, controlling connected smart devices and providing recipe inspiration for mealtimes. The company also sees it acting as a remote guardian for the elderly. Read more
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The Rosetta probe has discovered evidence that key ingredients for life on Earth exist in the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko's atmosphere, throwing further weight behind the idea that these icy trailblazers can double as life-giving space couriers. Read more
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Early detection is paramount to survival from bowel cancer, but existing methods are either unreliable or invasive. Russian scientists hope to change this with a new hydrogel biochip that probes blood serum for cancer antibodies, and far outstrips traditional methods of detecting the cancer. Read more
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At last count the grand total of exoplanets discovered stands at 3,268. A team of astronomers has set their sights on one of them, and through computer simulations determined that it could harbor a rocky composition, oceans and, potentially, even life. Read more
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A new concept from Volvo Trucks is said use 30 percent less fuel compared to typical long-haul trucks. Among the features that are said to improve the efficiency of the Volvo Concept Truck are an aerodynamic design and reduced weight. Read more
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Last October, Sikorsky's CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter made its maiden flight. That marked the start of a three-year, 2,000-hour test program that has continued with the aircraft making its first external load flight test carrying 20,000 lb. Read more
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In February, Qualcomm ushered in its SnapDragon Wear line with the 2100 SoC designed as the brain for multi-purpose wearable devices such as smartwatches. At Computex 2016 the company has extended the line with the SnapDragon Wear 1100 intended for smaller, targeted-purpose wearables. Read more
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We've scoured the App Store for the best apps you probably don't know about. Then we bundled them together and delivered them here at a price you won't find anywhere else. From Data Rescue, one the very best Mac recovery apps, to Painter Essentials, a rarely discounted digital art app, this bundle will give you tools to succeed that you never even thought existed. Read more
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