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MOTORCYCLES
Low-riding zec00 electric motorcycle enters production
	It's been over three years since we first spied the prototype, but the zec00 electric motorcycle is finally ready for the road. Production of the radically-designed, handmade motorcycle is limited to a run of only 49 vehicles.  read more
ARCHITECTURE
8600 Wilshire will be a lush hidden hillside village wrapped in a huge living wall
	A new residential community in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, will be raised high above the street and wrapped in a huge living wall. Designed by MAD Architects, 8600 Wilshire will also feature a lush hidden garden for its residents. MAD says it will coalesce nature and community.  read more
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Google launches Ethernet adapter for Chromecast, which quickly sells out
	The Chromecast has been one of Google's biggest hardware hits of recent years, an inexpensive and versatile streaming dongle that lets users get content from their smartphone or tablet up on the big screen. Now it's launched an Ethernet adapter to get the Chromecast working in Wi-Fi dead zones.   read more
MEDICAL
Optical device takes after a dog's nose to sniff out disease
	The latest scientists to start sniffing around breath analysis as a form of medical diagnosis is a team from the University of Adelaide, who are developing a laser instrument inspired by dogs' noses that can screen samples for signs of disease.   read more
SPORTS
What's up Chris Froome's nose?
	While a good tradesman never blames his tools, athletes are always searching for pieces of kit that can give them an edge. Chris Froome is using a nose stent called the Turbine in an attempt to gain the edge over the peleton.   read more
AIRCRAFT
Drone photography contest shows the world from stunning new angles
	Dronestagram has just held its second annual drone photography competition and the judging panel, comprising two National Geographic photographers and the folks over at Dronestagram, had no shortage of stunning images to choose from.  read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Pebble Time vs. Apple Watch
	With the retail version of Pebble Time launching, maybe you're torn between it and the Apple Watch? Let's compare the features and specs of the two smartwatches.  read more
SPACE
UK consortium proposes mission to provide five-day warning of solar storms
	Solar storms have the potential to wreak havoc on orbiting satellites, radio networks, and national power grids. A UK consortium has proposed a satellite system that can provide as much as five days warning of such dangerous events.  read more
SPACE
Durham University astronomers find evidence of hidden supermassive black holes
	Using data from NASA's NuSTAR satellite observatory, researchers have confirmed the detection of high-energy x-rays from black holes that could be billions of times the mass of the Sun.  read more
OUTDOORS
Skylodge Adventure Suites – for travelers who want to hang out in Peru
	A rock climbing bivy is a cot that a mountain climber fastens to a cliff face, where they proceed to spend the night. Although you might not want to push things quite that far, you can now get the same sort of thrill by staying in a Skylodge Adventure Suite.  read more
SPACE
Human centrifuge spins-up space exercise
	A team of engineers from MIT may have brought us one step closer to keeping astronauts strong and healthy in space. They've created a centrifuge that will allow individuals to exercise whilst simulating Earth's gravity. read more
ROBOTICS
Buddy robot wants to be a companion for your family
	We may still be some way from having lifelike humanoid robot helpers, but robots are getting more helpful, friendly and domesticated. Blue Frog Robotics' new Buddy robot is designed to be an affordable family companion. It can help with communications, home security, edutainment and even elder care.  read more
SPORTS
What if a smartwatch could help you shoot (a little more) like Stephen Curry?
	Few of us have access to a professional coach to help hone our basketball skills, but sports technology company Onyx Motion hopes now you can at least get a decent proxy with upcoming smartwatch app Swish. It analyzes your shots and helps you improve them with personalized tips and detailed metrics.  read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Dot claimed to be the world's smallest Bluetooth headset, but is it too small to be useful?
	The Dot claims the title of "world's smallest Bluetooth headset," but sacrifices battery life in order to achieve its reported dimensions of only 13.8 by 21 mm (0.54 by 0.83 in) and weight of 3.5 g (0.12 oz).  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
VW Golf crosses 48 US states on less than $300 worth of fuel
	Hot on the heels of Honda's hypermiling efforts in Europe, Volkswagen has traversed the lower 48 American states in a Golf TDI, using just 101.43 gallons of diesel along the way.   read more
ENVIRONMENT
Azura wave energy system deployed in Hawaii
	Although wave energy-harvesting systems are often just presented as concepts, one was recently deployed in Hawaii to provide power to the municipal grid. Built by Northwest Energy Innovations, the Azura device will remain in operation for a 12-month assessment period. read more
MUSIC
A Little Thunder gets touch activation, starts shipping
	Since its successful Kickstarter campaign, Andy Alt's A Little Thunder pickup has undergone some upgrades, chief among them being capacitive touch. Backers started receiving their pickups last month and now sales have opened up to everyone.  read more
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