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| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| LG Display peels back magnetic wallpaper OLED TV panel |
 | LCD panels have enabled widescreen TVs thin and light enough to be hung on a wall like a picture. But LG Display has gone one step further, displaying an OLED panel that can be stuck to a wall like wallpaper – assuming you hang your wallpaper with magnets. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA's SMAP mission begins science operations |
 | Testing on NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) observatory is complete, and science operations have begun. The data recorded by the mission, which will give rise to more accurate weather forecasting, will now be subject to a year of validation against existing measurements. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Researchers use graphene to control light waves |
 | A team of MIT scientists has combined graphene with a second, similarly structured material, producing a hybrid that can wield significant control over light waves. The findings could have an impact in a number of fields, including efforts to utilize light in computing chips. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| PaPiRus E Ink display for Raspberry Pi |
 | British company Pi Supply has created a low-power, low-cost e-ink display module for the Raspberry Pi do-it-yourself single-board computer. PaPiRus comes in 1.44, 2.0, or 2.7 inch sizes and is intended for data-logging applications and outdoor displays, as well as other low-power projects. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Ecocapsule promises independent off-grid micro-living |
 | Bratislava's Nice Architects has revealed some renders and preliminary details concerning its Ecocapsule project: a micro-shelter that operates off-grid and promises impressive sustainable technology including solar power, rainwater collection and filtration, and wind power. read more |
| GAMES |
| Researchers cut the required bandwidth for graphics-intensive game streaming |
 | A team of scientists from Duke University and Microsoft Reseach have developed a tool called Kahawai (Hawaiian for stream), which uses the GPU of your gaming device to drastically cut the bandwidth required for cloud gaming. read more |
| SPACE |
| Solar sail mission launches with X-37B spaceplane |
 | An odd pair lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station today as the Planetary Society's LightSail nanosatellite piggybacked a ride atop an Atlas V rocket alongside the US Air Force's secret X-37B spaceplane. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Modular Sprite drone is shaped like a thermos for better portability |
 | In a marked departure from conventional consumer drone design, US startup Ascent Aerosystems has developed a two-prop aerial vehicle with a HD-quality camera and cylindrical form that's designed to be conveniently slid into a backpack when you're headed outdoors. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Porsche's lighter, more fuel efficient 911 GT3 R racer |
 | The latest addition to Porsche's 911 range isn't another road-going special. Instead, Porsche has taken the production 911 GT3 RS and turned it into a fully-fledged GT3 racer, designed to be quicker and easier on the wallet than the car it replaces. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Boutique gin boasts all the flavor of 62 forest ants |
 | A company in the UK has used an extract from ants to create a very special type of gin. Each bottle of Anty-gin, as it is known, will be infused with the essence of around sixty-two red wood ant harvested from the forests of Kent. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| LG G4 vs. HTC One M9 |
 | Along with Samsung and Nexus devices, LG's and HTC's flagships are typically among the best you'll find on the Android side of the fence. Let's compare the two latest: the LG G4 and HTC One M9. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Centinel Wheel makes bikes into e-bikes |
 | The Centinel Wheel replaces the rear wheel of an existing bicycle, turning it into an e-bike. It has an electronically-limited top speed of 16 mph (26 km/h) and a range of approximately 30 miles (48 km). read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este & RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba auction preview |
 | One of the world’s most exclusive and tradition-steeped events for historic cars and motorcycles takes place on the shores of Lake Como next weekend (22-24 May). Here's our guide to what to you can see at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| B-Unstoppable combines a mini tank and a drone |
 | A couple of years ago, UK-based product designer Witek Mielniczek turned to Kickstarter to fund B – a combination radio-controlled car and quadcopter. He's now created B-Unstoppable, which swaps wheels for neoprene tank-like treads. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Front Range tiny house has plenty of rustic charm |
 | Colorado-based tiny home builder Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses has revealed its latest tiny house – and unlike the firm's mammoth Rio Grande and Custom 30 Foot dwellings, this one sports more typical tiny house proportions. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| New record efficiency for black silicon solar cells |
 | Researchers at the University of Aalto, Finland have broken the efficiency record for black silicon solar cells – a type of cell that can gather sunlight even from tight angles – by almost four percent. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| The Autonomous Desk keeps you on your toes at work |
 | Adjustable standing desks may have the potential to be good for your health, but they don't work if you don't use them properly. The Autonomous Desk can be used for sitting or standing and will notify you if you've done either for too long. It also learns, talks, organizes and manages appliances. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Spotify rolling out video, mood-based curation and much more in huge update |
 | Spotify, one of the more popular ways to consume music, is undergoing a huge update that adds plenty of new features and functionality. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Toxin-absorbing nanosponges could be used to soak up localized infections |
 | A research team at UC San Diego has added hydrogel to its innovative nanosponge technique, first announced in 2013. The addition allows for the method to be used to tackle localized infections without the need for antibiotics. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| DARPA's new robotics program aims to harness the power of individuals and small businesses |
 | Looking to small businesses and individuals, DARPA hopes to undertake a series of cost-effective projects that will deliver new robotics capabilities to warfighters, helping to keep them ahead of the technological curve. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Supermarket's "indoor sat-nav" guides shoppers to discounts |
 | A supermarket in France has become the first in the world to install an "indoor positioning system" created by Philips. The LED-based technology acts like a sat-nav for shoppers, providing in-store directions to shopping list items via their phones. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Audi's new Sport Racing Bike costs as much as a car (but not an Audi) |
 | Having previously entered the bicycle lane with its "duo" line of wooden frame bikes produced in a partnership with Renovo, Audi has now switched partners and materials to create the limited edition Audi Sport Racing Bike. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Oppo's R7 and R7 Plus pair slick looks with mid-range specs |
 | Chinese manufacturer Oppo has outed two new smartphones in the form of the 5-inch R7 and 6-inch R7 Plus. Both devices feature mid-ranged specs, a sleek-looking design and offer quick charging tech. read more |
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