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| AIRCRAFT |
| Siemens' world-record electric aircraft motor punches above its weight |
 | Researchers working at Siemens say that they have produced a light but powerful prototype electric aircraft motor that could one day help power large passenger airliners. Weighing in at just 50 kg (110 lb) the new motor is claimed to produce about 260 kW (348 hp) at 2,500 RPM. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Review: The T10 in-ear headphones from RHA |
 | Gizmag reviews the T10 in-ear headphones from Reid Heath Audio, which include interchangeable tuning filters to alter the frequency response from the company's reference signature to focus on either lows or highs. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupé blends the SUV with the coupé |
 | Following in the footsteps of the GLE Coupé, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its Concept GLC Coupé at the Shanghai International Auto Show. Described as a "near-production-standard study," the Concept GLC Coupé is a four-door, four-seater concept that attempts to fuse the SUV with the coupé. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Audi joins hybrid SUV party with Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro |
 | The world’s SUV manufacturers have jumped aboard the hybrid bandwagon, with BMW, Volvo, Mercedes and now Audi preparing hybrid versions of their four-wheel drives. The Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro offers claimed best-in-class electric-only range thanks to a 17.3 kw/h fluid-cooled battery pack. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Erik Buell Racing ceases operations |
 | In unexpected and disappointing news for bike fans, Erik Buell Racing (EBR) announced on April 16 that it has ceased operations. Facing a debt of US$20 million the company has filed for protection from its creditors under Chapter 128. read more |
| SPACE |
| Rocks reveal secret of Moon's formation |
 | Scientists at the University of Maryland have found further evidence to support the widely accepted theory of how the Moon was formed by analyzing the isotopic “fingerprints†of rock samples brought back by the Apollo astronauts. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Camlet Mount connects a smartphone or tablet to your DSLR |
 | The Camlet Mount makes it easy to connect a mobile device to a dedicated DSLR or mirrorless camera, providing not only a larger viewfinder, but touchscreen control of camera features. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| New device combines the advantages of batteries and supercapacitors |
 | Scientists at UCLA's California NanoSystems Institute have developed a new device that combines the high energy densities of batteries and the quick charge and discharge rates of supercapacitors read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| GE announces first FAA approved 3D-printed engine part |
 | Earlier this year we saw the first example of a 3D-printed jet engine, now GE has announced the first 3D-printed part certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a commercial jet engine. and will be retrofitted to over 400 GE90-94B jet engines on Boeing 777 aircraft. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| First look: 2016 Honda Civic coupe and sedan |
 | Honda revealed the first preview of its 2016 Honda Civic in concept form at the New York International Auto Show last month but these new pictures show the car as it will look in showroom form when it’s officially released towards the end of the year. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| Infinite USB is back, this time tackling the new MacBook's lone USB-C port |
 | Five years ago we saw a clever take on USB splitter accessories, with the chainable Infinite USB. Today the company is back to try to tackle the problems created by Apple's extreme minimalism in the new Retina MacBook. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Finland's Toroidion electrifies the street with 1,341-hp 1MW concept car |
 | The all-new Toroidion 1MW concept car was designed, developed and built entirely in Finland. The car wrestles the title of world's most powerful all-electric supercar away from the Rimac Concept One. At a full megawatt (1,341 hp), it's one of the most powerful supercars, period. read more |
| SPACE |
| ULA Vulcan launcher will return to Earth by helicopter |
 | The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has entered the reusable launcher race with its Next Generation Launch System (NGLS), also known as the Vulcan rocket. This will incorporate a rocket engine assembly that is snared in mid-air by a helicopter after reentering the Earth's atmosphere read more |
| MUSIC |
| Boss brings sound synthesis to any electric guitar |
 | Boss has announced an analog-style synth floor unit for electric or bass guitar players looking for full fat, latency-free poly-synth sounds without needing to install a special pickup or break out a 13-pin cable. The SY-300 has been designed to be used with any guitar pickup.read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| New 12-in MacBook vs. Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro |
 | We're in the process of reviewing Apple's new 12-in MacBook, but in the meantime we can see how it compares to another Broadwell Core M device, Lenovo's Yoga 3 Pro. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Pedi-Scope is a heads-down display for cyclists |
 | As many bike riders will know, sustained cycling can end up being a pain in the neck – literally. Tilting your head down toward the ground can provide temporary relief from that pain, but then you're not able to see where you're going ... unless you're using a Pedi-Scope, that is. read more |
| SPACE |
| Lasers could be used to zap orbital debris |
 | Orbital debris is increasingly becoming a hazard to satellites and other spacecraft. That's why an international group of scientists is developing a system that could shoot smaller bits of it down with a laser. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Volkswagen debuts sixth-generation Transporter van |
 | Volkswagen revealed the all-new Transporter series van this week, and while it's not the Bulli concept-inspired Microbus revival that the world is hungry for, it is notable as an all new generation for VW's highly successful, 65-year-old workhorse. read more |
| SPACE |
| 25 years in orbit: A celebration of the Hubble Space Telescope |
 | April 24 will mark a significant milestone in the life of one of mankind's greatest scientific instruments – the 25-year anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. Join us as we celebrate the history and achievements of the telescope that inspired a generation. read more |
| SPACE |
| Hubble and VLT team up to reveal giant galaxies shutting down from the inside out |
 | Astronomers have used the VLT and Hubble telescopes to reveal how star formation shut down in distant galaxies just three billion years after the Big Bang. Focusing on huge galaxies known as spheroids, the findings are expected to improve our understanding of the evolution of the Universe. read more |
| MARINE |
| Pastrovich X-Easy yacht concept takes the beach house to the ocean |
 | Yachts, often being a plaything of the wealthy, are a fertile breeding ground for flamboyant and luxurious new designs. One such concept is the 55 m (180 ft) X-Easy motor yacht designed by Monaco-based Pastrovich Studio. The X-Easy is designed for the fun, relaxation and wellness of those on-board. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| NASA has one of the most impressive self-driving cars yet |
 | While both Tesla and Google are among the big names working on self-driving vehicles, NASA has its own take on an autonomous vehicle that can perform a few out-of-this-world maneuvers. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Peugeot unveils 308 R Hybrid hatchback for families that like to live fast |
 | Peugeot has announced a new version of its 308 family hatchback, although some of its specs are anything but family-friendly. The 308 R Hybrid concept has a petrol-electric engine that is good for the environment and the owner's wallet. However, it also accelerates 0-62 mph in 4 seconds flat. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| GOCE gravity satellite data helps produce tool for geothermal energy development |
 | A team of scientists have used readings from ESA's Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer to produce an online tool designed to make it easier than ever to locate potential geothermal energy extraction sites. read more |
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