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| GOOD THINKING |
| Putting the world's largest and most powerful gas turbine to the test |
 | Having invested US$1 billion in its 500,000 bhp 9HA Harriet gas turbine, GE had to fork over another US$185 million to build a full-load test bed that can handle the grid-busting output of Harriet, the world's largest and most powerful gas turbine. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Pixie Points help you locate lost objects using AR maps |
 | Pixie Points are location trackers that let you use your smartphone's camera to locate tagged objects in an actual picture of your surroundings. All objects are marked with a bold X, that can also be seen via a paired augmented reality app. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| One Education officially reveals XO-infinity modular laptop |
 | Australia's One Education has officially revealed an upcoming modular laptop project. Claimed so simple that a 4 year-old child could put it together, the XO-infinity will act as both laptop and tablet while allowing owners to swap out component modules over the course of their primary schooling. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Researchers advance ultra-thin flat lens to capture perfect colors |
 | A research team at Harvard University has made a major leap forward with its ultra-thin flat lens which could revolutionize the bulky equipment used in photography, astronomy and microscopy. The new flat lens can focus multiple wavelengths of light at the same point. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Review: Meteor M2 multimedia stereo speaker system |
 | Samson Technologies says that the Meteor M2 stereo desktop speaker system promises studio quality sound that breaks barriers in desktop audio at volumes that go "well beyond its compact size." We got our hands on a review system and have been putting those claims to the test. read more |
| SPACE |
| New Horizons spots more of Pluto's moons |
 | As NASA's New Horizons deep space probe heads for its July rendezvous with Pluto, it's not only revealing the secrets of the dwarf planet, but of its moons as well. On the 85th anniversary of Pluto's discovery, the unmanned spacecraft sent back its first look at the small moons Nix and Hydra. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Transforming Tiny Home built for under $500 |
 | The tiny living community is populated with enthusiasts who think outside the box in a bid to turn what's essentially a shed into a viable home, at minimal cost. With this in mind, Scott Brooks lives in a tiny home dubbed Transforming Tiny Home that was built for under US$500. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Fogo smart flashlight packs more than just a torch to help you find your way |
 | Preparing for an outdoor adventure can involve throwing any number of gadgets in your pack before you set out. Aimed at lightening the load, startup Fogo Digital has developed a multi-purpose flashlight that squeezes a number of functions into a single pocket-sized device.read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Carbon nanotube-based anti-icing coating proves itself in wind tunnel testing |
 | Batelle has recently tested its carbon nanotube-base HeatCoat technology that it claims is lighter and less power hungry than conventional aircraft anti-icing systems. It also has no moving parts and could easily be retrofitted to existing aircraft. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mercedes stretches the Maybach into limousine form |
 | The Maybach brand may not have survived on its own, but now that it's "Mercedes-Maybach," Daimler sure seems eager to grow the lineup. The second Mercedes-Maybach in just a few months, the new Pullman is a stretched ultra-luxury motor car with face-to-face rear seating. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| New GTA Spano supercar set for Geneva debut |
 | The Geneva International Motor Show is traditionally the coming out party for the best that European car makers have to offer, and that extends down to smaller, specialty makers such as Spania, which will be be rolling out a new model of its GTA Spano supercar at this year's show. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Building a real-life Baymax |
 | Baymax, the inflatable robot in Big Hero 6, may seem as unlikely as a chocolate teapot, but professor of robotics at Carnegie Mellon, Chris Atkeson, is working on a real life version (minus the karate and flying armor). Gizmag caught up with Atkeson to discuss the project. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Clef wants to change the way we log into websites |
 | It's had a good run, but the password's time is up. Remembering a unique unlock code for dozens of sites is no longer very practical or safe, and many different companies are exploring what comes next. One of those companies is Clef, which confirms you identify with an animated wave on your phone. read more |
| SPACE |
| Space telescopes uncover supermassive black hole winds |
 | Supermassive black holes are titans of oddity. Now observations from NASA and ESA space telescopes are shedding light on the cosmic winds they produce with more energy than an entire galaxy. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Bentley refreshes the Continental GT with more power and features |
 | Bentley hasn't yet announced anything too groundbreaking for the Geneva Motor Show, though an all-new sports coupe concept and the much-publicized Bentayaga SUV seem to be possibilities. However, it has announced a revised Continental GT line with more W12 power, modest restyling and new options. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| More human-friendly antibacterial coating made from gold |
 | We've been hearing a lot about the antibacterial qualities of silver nanoparticles. Unfortunately, there are also concerns about the toxicity of those particles. Now, however, scientists have developed what they claim is a safer alternative – an antibacterial coating that kills microbes using gold. read more |
| CHILDREN |
| Cradle ’n Swing allows parents to phone in the baby-rocking |
 | Rocking a baby back to sleep is certainly a big part of the bonding process, but sometimes it just isn't convenient ... right? Well, Fisher Price's new Smart Connect Cradle ’n Swing is on its way. It's a motorized cradle that parents control via their smartphone. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| SkiTaker lets you carry your skis using your feet |
 | Downhill skis may give you an unmatched feeling of freedom when you're actually skiing, but they can be awkward to carry when you're not on the slopes. That's why a group of entrepreneurs has created the SkiTaker system. It allows users to clip the ends of their skis onto the sides of their boots. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Crossrail: Inside the tunnels of Europe's biggest construction project |
 | Creating a new 118-km (73-mi) rail route with 10 new stations and 42 km (26 mi) of new tunnels is no mean feat. The logistics of doing so in one of the world’s major cities, however, are staggering. That is the task for the UK's Crossrail line. Major tunneling ends in May, so Gizmag went for a look. read more |
| SPACE |
| Mars Express images help decipher the geological history of the Red Planet |
 | New images taken by the ESA’s Mars Express orbiter have provided a fresh look at a region believed to be hiding large volumes of water ice just beneath the surface. The study of the images has helped to further our understanding of the ancient geological processes that shaped the planet over time. read more |
| SPACE |
| Spectacular Landsat 8 flyover stretches from Sweden to British Columbia |
 | February 11 marked the two-year anniversary of the launch of NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite. To celebrate the occasion, the team has released a vast composite image that stretches unbroken from Sweden to British Columbia. read more |
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