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| AUTOMOTIVE |
| BMW water injection system offers improved performance and fuel economy |
 | BMW has turned to water injection technology in its ever-continuing quest for improved fuel economy and power. Its latest 1 Series prototype is fitted with such a system to help create lower combustion temperatures, which brings fuel economy benefits of up to 8 percent. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Dutch students reveal solar-powered family car |
 | Dutch students have developed a new family car that is not only powered by the sun, but generates more energy than it uses. Stella Lux seats up to four people and is designed to be efficient, intelligent and comfortable. It will compete in the World Solar Challenge in Australia later this year. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Growing Underground farms greens in forgotten tunnels below London |
 | The "world’s first underground urban farm" is set to start selling herbs and salads grown 33 m (108 ft) below the streets of London. Growing Underground is based in disused World War II tunnels. At less than two miles from the city-center, it promises farm-to-fork produce in less than four hours. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Sliden'Joy gives your laptop two additional portable screens |
 | A Belgian startup is seeking funding through Kickstarter for Sliden'Joy, a device that can add one or two 13, 15 or 17-in full HD, thin and lightweight screens to your laptop even when you're on the go. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| BMW explores hydrogen fuel cell power in new 5 Series GT prototype |
 | BMW has continued its development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technology with a new 5 Series GT based prototype and a sharp supercar concept, which can drive for 500 km (300 miles) before it needs to be topped up. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Implantable pump to regulate fluids in the eye and preserve vision |
 | Currently, little can be done about irreversible eye conditions such as glaucoma and phthisis bulbi, but Fraunhofer has a potential solution in the works by way of a microscopic pump that can be planted in the eyeball to regulate its fluids. read more |
| SPACE |
| Latest New Horizons images show puzzling spots along Pluto's equator |
 | A new mystery currently has the New Horizon's science team abuzz as the probe plunges ever closer to the Pluto system. What's the deal with the series of dark spots near the dwarf planet's equator? read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Volvo child seat concept puts kids' safety up front |
 | Back in April, Volvo showed off its Lounge Console, which replaced a car's front passenger seat with a footrest for use by the rear-seat passenger. Building on that idea, the automaker has now unveiled the Excellence Child Seat Concept, which replaces the front seat with a baby seat. read more |
| SPACE |
| Rosetta discovers active sinkholes on 67P |
 | Rosetta appears to have discovered the presence of a series of sinkholes on the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko (67P). They're responsible for some of the increasingly active gas streams that are being observed by the orbiter as the comet speeds towards perihelion. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Garmin Varia bike headlight shines farther as you go faster |
 | The faster you're going, the farther ahead you should be looking. With that in mind, Garmin has designed its new Varia bicycle headlight to automatically focus its beam farther up the road when you're at speed, while broadening it as you slow down. read more |
| SPACE |
| World Asteroid Day raises awareness of a deadly menace |
 | June 30th marked the world's first Asteroid Day – a global awareness campaign designed to promote an understanding of the dangers presented by the rocky bodies, and how best to protect our planet from a potentially catastrophic asteroid impact. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| This kit uses your smartphone as the brains of a "pro-level" camera |
 | We’ve seen lots of different lens systems in recent years that promise to turn your smartphone into a better camera. Now one company is taking that further with a system that transforms your average smartphone into a professional-looking camera. read more |
| MARINE |
| Parrot takes to the water with a new hydrofoil drone |
 | Parrot is already known for its drones that fly through the air and roll/jump along the ground, but until now the French company hasn't had much to do with the water. That'll change next month, however, when Parrot releases its Minidrone Hydrofoil. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Follow the light: One piano learning system coming to the US |
 | Students using the One piano learn to play on a real piano with the help of synced LED lights and a smartphone app. Its creators are now bringing the learning system to the United States. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Olloclip's latest kit adds more than just lenses to your iPhone's camera |
 | Olloclip Studio is a photography-enhancing iPhone case and accessory system from the makers of the Olloclip clip-on smartphone lenses. The new system is being launched on Kickstarter. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Is Medibank HQ the world's healthiest building to work in? |
 | Australian health insurer Medibank recently moved into a new HQ that is claimed to be one of the healthiest workplaces in the world. Medibank Place is located in the Docklands area of Melbourne. It is aimed at embodying what the company says are its preventative health and wellbeing principles. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Tips and tricks to help you master Apple Music |
 | After a long wait, Apple Music is finally here with iOS 8.4. The new service comes with new apps (for mobile and desktop) and a stack of improved features, so it's not immediately obvious what's what – let us guide you through the Apple Music maze and help you get the most out of the service. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Ctrl One smart glasses auto tint to suit lighting conditions |
 | The Ctrl One smart glasses can toggle between transparent and sunglasses mode, manually or autonomously at an illumination threshold set by the user. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| F1 changes to bring the noise and cut driver aids |
 | The Formula One Strategy Group has released details about changes to the sport, which are aimed at injecting some extra excitement into the racing from 2016 onwards. Changes to the cars' exhaust systems and tires have been tabled, while electronic aids will be cut back. read more |
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