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| SPACE |
| Huge release of Rosetta images paints a spooky picture of comet's rugged landscape |
 | Around seven months after the European Space Agency's Rosetta probe made history in deploying its Philae lander onto the surface 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, an expansive catalogue of images has been released providing an up-close look at the comet's rugged landscape. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Review: Soundhawk smart listening system |
 | Soundhawk is an ear-worn "smart listening system," which the company insists isn't a hearing aid. We took those claims at face value, to see how it stacks up as an audio enhancer for people with "normal" (or close to it) hearing. Read on for Gizmag's review. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Shipping container-based office is Made to be Moved |
 | Arcgency recently completed a shipping container-based office that plays to the container's strengths as a construction material and addresses its weaknesses. Made to be Moved takes the Scandinavian climate in its stride and is designed for ease of dismantling when the time comes to move on. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Imbue brews loose leaf with simplicitea |
 | Brewing tea with loose leaves is generally regarded as the best means of doing so, but the process can be long-winded, messy and impractical when on-the-go. The Imbue tea infusing vessel is designed to simplify the process. It is an all-in-one single-serving brewing vessel. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| BMW's parking system tells you where to find available on-street spaces |
 | Trying to find a place to park your car in busy areas can be stressful and time-consuming. BMW's new Dynamic Parking Prediction system is aimed at making things a bit easier. The research project uses digital mapping and fleet data to predict where there will be free spaces nearby. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Phase One introduces the high-end medium format XF Camera System |
 | The Phase One XF is a new high-end medium format camera system with a new autofocus platform, an upgradable OS and resolutions up to 80-megapixels. The new system sees an XF camera body launched alongside a new IQ3 digital backs, modular viewfinders and lenses. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| University student maps plasma tubes in the sky |
 | A Sydney University student has used an Australian outback radio telescope to locate previously unknown plasma pipes in the upper atmosphere. Using a clever imaging technique, a 3D movie has been made of their moving formations too. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| It's touch and Go for Makey Makey |
 | The Makey Makey, a credit card-sized board that can be used to turn everyday objects into touch-enabled "buttons," has been redesigned for portability. The Makey Makey Go has been stripped down to its bare essentials, given magnetic sticking powers and wrapped in protective plastic bumpers. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Intel announces Thunderbolt 3 with USB-C connector, double the bandwidth |
 | Intel has unveiled its third generation Thunderbolt interface, shedding its loyal Mini DisplayPort connector in favor of the nascent USB-C format. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Challenger revealed |
 | Few cars have gone under as many names as the Mitsubishi Challenger, which has been called Pajero Sport, Montero Sport, Shogun Sport, Pajero Dakar and Nativa in various territories, but regardless which title you’re used to, this is the next-generation version. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Could "brainprints" replace passwords, fingerprints and retinal scans? |
 | A study out of Binghampton University (BU) in New York suggests that the brainwaves in response to certain words could be a promising alternative to passwords, fingerprints and retinas for verifying a user's identity. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| BMW X1 makes the switch to front wheel drive |
 | The new BMW X1 features a bigger body and more efficient engines than its predecessor, but also follows in the footsteps of its stablemate, the 2 Series Active Tourer, by making the switch to front wheel drive. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Fraunhofer tech to allow less conspicuous smartglasses |
 | Smartglasses haven't really caught on in consumer circles, due in large part to being extremely conspicuous. To help rectify this, Fraunhofer has developed technology that allows for a more unobtrusive design, while also providing improved functionality. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Opel unveils lighter, more efficient Astra |
 | The Opel Astra has been around for 10 generations, but its competition has never been stronger. It’s not surprising, then, that Opel has thrown everything at the latest version of its hatchback, which is lighter and more efficient than the car it replaces. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| On Wheelz skates lock onto your sneakers like clipless bike pedals |
 | Roller skating and inline skating are both well past their primes, but there's a new generation of skates that offers a simpler, more casual skating experience. The all-new On Wheelz skates take things strapless, using a step-in system quite like clipless bike pedals. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Software objectively assesses children's pain levels |
 | It's important to know how much pain young hospital patients are experiencing. That's why scientists at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have developed facial pattern recognition software that objectively assesses children's pain levels based on consistent indicators. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Here Active Listening earbuds: Audio adjustment for the real world |
 | We've already heard about electronic earplugs that only block sound when loud noises occur, or that amplify human voices. Doppler Labs' Here Active Listening system, however, lets users filter out or enhance audio frequencies in real-world ambient sound before it reaches their ears. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Bentley Bentayga super SUV spotted in the desert |
 | High-end luxury carmaker Bentley has been hyping its upcoming sport utility vehicle for many months now. Although the company has been keeping the key details and design under wraps for the most part, Gizmag has come across some spy shots of the car being tested in the field. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Coating condensers with graphene could increase power plant efficiency |
 | An MIT study suggests that applying a layer of graphene to power plant condensers could significantly improve efficiency. Testing indicates that use of the material is superior to current methods, and its application could lead to huge monetary savings, as well as a positive impact on the climate. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Previously undetected link between brain and immune system discovered |
 | Researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a landmark discovery of vessels that connect the brain with the lymphatic system – something that wasn't previously thought to exist. The breakthrough has significant implications on the study of major neurological diseases. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Sandibe Okavango safari lodge shows off-grid sustainability can still be luxurious |
 | A hotel in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, shows just what can be achieved in spite of location, planning and environmental restrictions. Sandibe Okavango is an eco-lodge built in a UNESCO World Heritage site designed to be sustainable. Despite this, it provides 24 beds of luxury accommodation. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| X-raying meat could guarantee its tenderness |
 | Although many retailers already display the tenderness of meat cuts on their packaging, Norwegian research group SINTEF has developed what it believes is a better system. Instead of relying on human interpretations of tenderness, it uses x-rays to give a less subjective and more accurate rating. read more |
| SPACE |
| Cassini says a final fairwell to Hyperion |
 | May 31 saw NASA's Cassini spacecraft make its last close up pass with Saturn's moon Hyperion. The moon has a fascinating, almost spongy appearance due to the fact that its surface is actually less dense than water. read more |
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