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| MOTORCYCLES |
| William Shatner-designed Rivet motorcycle is set to stun |
 | We've seen some pretty eye-catching motorcycles in recent months, although they've all had one glaring shortcoming – none of them were co-designed by William Shatner. The actor is, however, one of the creative forces behind the limited-edition Rivet. read more |
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| SCIENCE |
| MIT's acoustic tumor cell sorting method is now up to 20 times faster |
 | A team of researchers from MIT, Pennsylvania State University and Carnegie Mellon University has announced key improvements to its acoustic wave-harnessing cell sorting method. The device is now able to obtain accurate results from a patient sample in as little as five hours. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Is the One World Observatory about to offer the best view in the Western Hemisphere? |
 | Positioned toward the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, New York's One World Observatory should offer visitors an amazing view of New York City. It's set to open to the general public on May 29 and will cost US$32 per ticket for adults. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| The Meld smart knob takes over your stove to cook meals to perfection |
 | Everything in the home is getting smarter, including cookers: Meld is a smart knob that automates the process of maintaining temperatures and promises a perfect meal every time. It comes with a clip to monitor pot temperatures, and an app for iOS and Android that enables you to program in recipes. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Bolt electric skateboard claimed "world's smallest and lightest" |
 | The addition of electric power to the humble skateboard appears to given it a new lease of life. Electric skateboards are seen as a legitimate means of getting from A to B and are being designed specifically for that purpose. The Bolt is one such board and is claimed to be the smallest and lightest. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Tesla increases the power and price of Model S entry with the AWD 70D |
 | Since launching back in 2012, the Tesla Model S has gotten more powerful, more capable and more expensive. That trend continues with the all-new 70D all-wheel-drive trim, which replaces the rear-wheel-drive 60 trim as the entry-level model in the lineup. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Inkjet printers could produce paper sensors that identify dangerous food and water contaminants |
 | Sensors that identify infectious disease and food contaminants may soon be printed on paper using ordinary office inkjet printers, with possible applications in quickly diagnosing certain types of cancer and monitoring water toxin levels in swimming pools. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Make mine a Guinness: The Shebeen is a tiny Irish pub on wheels |
 | Here's a side of the small living movement we'll happily raise a glass to. The Shebeen is a tiny bar on wheels that travels around Ireland catering to parties and weddings. Based on a renovated caravan, the tiny towable structure seeks to recreate the atmosphere of a proper Irish pub. read more |
| SPACE |
| Blue Origin's BE-3 engine cleared for flight |
 | Blue Origin has taken a step closer to lifting into space by announcing that its BE‑3 rocket engine has completed acceptance testing, opening the door to its first flight. The BE-3 is part of Blue Origin's program to develop a completely reusable launch system. read more |
| SPORTS |
| Unified Weapons Master: Bloodless, high tech, full contact weapons fighting to debut in 2016 |
 | Two expert martial artists, clad head to toe in high-tech articulated armor, going at each other full force with ancient and modern weapons, fighting to the virtual death. That's the concept behind UWM – the first bloodless bloodsport that can give its fighters an accurate, real time health bar. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Porsche's new Boxster Spyder is aimed at the purists |
 | Porsche drivers tend to have an aversion to change for change's sake, so when the Porsche Boxster Spyder made its debut at the New York International Auto Show recently, it was with the purists in mind. The new version of the mid-engine roadster is the first since the 2012 model. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Rolls-Royce may not have an SUV yet, but it does have a mule |
 | Back in February, Rolls-Royce announced its plans to manufacture "a vehicle that can cross any terrain." While we're still waiting to see what that vehicle will look like, the automaker has provided photos of the "engineering mule" that it's using to develop the all-wheel drive suspension system. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Review: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
 | In our review, we picked the Galaxy S6 as the best smartphone you can buy today. But how does its curved-screen sibling fit into the picture? Join Gizmag, as we walk you through the minor – but stunning – differences in the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Briton Richard Brown aims for world two-wheeled land speed record |
 | It takes a certain kind of person to take on Land Speed Record (LSR) racing. When you’re doing 300 mph, or more, things can go real wrong, real fast. Now imagine doing that on a motorcycle. Now imagine going over 400 mph and you can see just how daunting, if not downright crazy, the task is. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| DJI announces not just one, but two Phantom 3 quadcopters |
 | Last November, DJI Innovations released the Inspire 1 drone, which was unlike anything the company had manufactured before. Today, though, the company announced the latest step in the evolution of its more familiar and affordable Phantom line – namely, the Phantom 3. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Startup looking to put Jackie drone on security patrol |
 | Jackie Wu and Ritwik Ummalaneni are aiming to give some tiny flying quadcopters a new job in home security. The idea is to have a Jackie drone linked to a home Wi-Fi network and using a smartphone app, the drone can be remotely flown around the house to supply video feeds from its onboard camera.. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Blind rats navigate maze using implanted compass |
 | Researchers at the University of Tokyo have successfully used geomagnetic compasses to help blind rats navigate with a similar level of success to their fully-sighted counterparts. The team believes that the technology may be useful in helping blind people move around more freely. read more |
| CHILDREN |
| OmniO Rider stroller can be worn like a backpack |
 | The OmniO Rider is a lightweight portable stroller which can be folded down and carried as a backpack when not carrying a child. Currently seeking funding on Indiegogo, the backpack stroller also features an omni-wheel steering system making it easier to maneuver than most other buggies. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| The LED street lights in Los Angeles are getting smarter |
 | Philips has announced that it plans to make 110,000 LED street lights in Los Angeles connected. The company will bring the lights online using new plug-and-play CityTouch technology. It is said to be quick and easy to install, and will allow the city's lights to be controlled via the web. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens promises ethereal portraits and macro images |
 | Lensbaby has launched the Velvet 56, a 56-mm F1.6 portrait lens for DSLRs and mirorless interchangeable lens cameras. The new manual focus lens is said to produce velvety, glowing portraits, and can also be used for macro photography. read more |
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