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| SPACE |
| "World's first battery-powered rocket" readied for launch |
 | Rocket Lab. In hopes of increasing the number of satellite launches to over 100 a year with a "battery-powered" rocket engine to lift its Electron launch vehicle at almost a tenth of the cost of conventional boosters.read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| American Institute of Architects highlights the best housing in the US |
 | The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has revealed the winners of its 2015 Housing Awards. Established to promote the best in housing design, the awards offer an opportunity to check out what the influential body sees as the cream of the current crop of American homes.read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| New invention expands Wi-Fi bandwidth tenfold |
 | Researchers at Oregon State University claim to have created a prototype system that incorporates infrared LEDs to boost the available Wi-Fi bandwidth by as much as ten times. Dubbed WiFO, the invention may help meet the ever growing need for connectivity in increasingly Wi-Fi-enabled devices. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Protein converts pancreatic cancer cells back into healthy cells |
 | Scientists working in pancreatic cancer research have uncovered a technique that sees cancerous cells transform back into normal healthy cells. The method relies in the introduction of a protein called E47, which bonds with particular DNA sequences and reverts the cells back to their original state. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Sena 10C – the first Bluetooth headset with a built-in action camera |
 | Sena's 10C packs the features of the SMH-10 Bluetooth headset and the Prism action camera into one compact headset unit that handles intercom, music, phone, FM radio, photos and video recording into one. After just a few days with it, we're happy to proclaim it the best gadget Sena's made to date. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Wakē alarm uses targeted light and sound to leave your partner in peace |
 | If you've been lambasted by a partner freshly roused by your buzzing alarm clock, then you might have pondered ways to spare them the early wake up call. Lucera Labs is the latest to chime in with a solution, with an alarm that uses highly targeted sounds and light to leave them in peace. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Review: nabi Big Tab children's tablet |
 | If you're in the market for a big family tablet, the nabi Big Tab more than delivers with your choice of a whopping 20-in or 24-in touchscreen, supported by a child-friendly selection of educational and entertaining games and apps. Read on, for Gizmag's review of Fuhu's nabi Big Tab. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Evel exhibition: A look back at a daredevil ahead of his time |
 | Long before the now daily bombardment of death defying stunts on YouTube there was motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel. A comprehensive collection of Evel Knievel memorabilia traveled to the Circuit of the Americas during the MotoGP weekend, so we stopped by for a trip down memory lane. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| McLaren unveils V8-powered "entry level" 540C Coupé |
 | McLaren has continued its rapid range expansion with its new "entry-level" 540C Coupé. This isn't your average poverty-pack range starter, however, with the cheapest member of McLaren's Sport Series still capable of a 3.5 second sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) thanks to its twin-turbo V8 engine. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA plans LandSat 9, Earth's most high-tech selfie stick |
 | For over forty years, NASA has been launching satellites to image the Earth continously and now the agency says it plans to launch LandSat 9 and to continue the mission as long as possible. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Video review: Evolve 2 in 1 Carbon Series electric skateboard |
 | Since the launch of its first electric vehicle in 2012, Evolve Skateboards has continued to refine its idea of what electric skateboards should be. We have spent the last few weeks with its latest and apart from having a hell of a time, found it to be a more than practical way of getting around. read more |
| MARINE |
| SipaBoard stand-up paddleboard uses a motor for extra speed – and to inflate itself |
 | The SipaBoard stand-up paddleboard is unique in that it's inflatable. An onboard electric motor pumps the air into it for you, plus it also powers an integrated jet drive that provides paddlers with a boost. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Ultratide watch puts surf alerts on your wrist |
 | Surfline is an established service that provides information on surf conditions, in the form of alerts on a smartphone app. Now, Surfline has partnered with Nixon to provide such alerts on an easier-to-access sports watch, known as the Ultratide. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft set to smash into the surface of Mercury |
 | After over a decade of planetary exploration, NASA's MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging (MESSENGER) spacecraft is set to end its mission by smashing into the surface of Mercury. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Big Android Wear update brings Wi-Fi, flick gestures and emoji |
 | Google is rolling out a massive update to its line of Android Wear smartwatches that adds quite a few features ranging from improvements to emojis to the ability for apps to integrate the platform's "always on" feature. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| New MacBook review: Lighter than Air, but at a cost |
 | After years of identical-looking MacBook Airs, Apple finally made a next-gen MacBook that ticks the boxes we've been asking for. But is it ready for primetime? Join Gizmag, as we review the new MacBook. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Sony's Xperia Z4 flagship is a slight spec bump over the Z3 |
 | We've already seen Samsung's and HTC's high-end handsets for 2015, and now Sony has joined the party. The Xperia Z4 offers a small specs bump and a similar design to last year's Xperia Z3, as well as a front-facing camera designed to make your 'selfie' shots the best they can be. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Sustainable "vertical city" envisioned for the Sahara |
 | Parisian architecture firm OXO Architectes, in association with Nicolas Laisné Associés, recently revealed a proposal for a futuristic sustainable tower – or "vertical city" – in the Sahara desert. The City Sand Tower would rise to a height of 450 m (1,476 ft) and run from renewable energy sources. read more |
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