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AUTOMOTIVE
Hankook's high-speed tests inch airless tires closer to production
	Airless tires are one step closer to becoming a production reality, after Hankook successfully put its iFlex tire through a series of high speed tests. The iFlex is Hankook's fifth attempt at non-pneumatic tires, and brings with it a number of environmental benefits compared to conventional tires.    read more
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Theatre Box wireless 3D speaker offers portable 3D sound
	The Acemile Theatre Box wireless 3D speaker launched on Kickstarter last October, successfully funded by those eager for innovative 3D audio in a portable form. We've spent some time listening to see how well the unit delivers.  read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Review: BTunes lets you leave the headphone cable at home
	BTunes can Bluetoothify headphones where the audio cable can be unplugged, meaning music lovers don't have to invest in a new pair of headphones to join the wireless revolution. Gizmag got a BTunes plug in for review.  read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Misfit turns the fitness tracker into a selfie remote control
	Misfit has launched a new app which lets people use their Flash (and newly revealed Flash Link) activity trackers as remote controls for things like taking a selfie, or controlling music playback on Spotify.  read more
AIRCRAFT
Flirtey cleared for take-off in first FAA-approved drone delivery service
	In the rural area of Wise County, Virginia, Startup Flirtey has teamed up with NASA to conduct the first government approved exercise to deliver medical supplies by drone.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
MOS Reach Go provides full-speed laptop charging courtesy of USB-C
	Most laptop users will still find themselves looking for a top up from the nearest wall outlet more often than they would like. MOS is providing a more flexible option for travelers with its Reach Go, the first power bank capable of charging a compatible laptop at the same rate as a wall outlet.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
ScarabRV camper inflates via remote control in 60 seconds
	The ScarabRV is a new ultralight camping trailer that frees you to hit the road with room for two, whether you're traveling by small car or motorcycle. In contrast to the typical cranking pop-up, this trailer's tent inflates into shape within a minute of arrival.  read more
SPACE
First images trickle in following New Horizons' historic flyby
	After completing its historic flyby of Pluto, New Horizons is sending back the first high-resolution images from its encounter. Only a few images can be sent along at a time, but what has come back so far is already exciting NASA scientists.  read more
BICYCLES
MagLOCK takes another kick at magnetic clipless bike pedals
	Last November we first heard about MagLOCK pedals, which use magnets to keep the rider's feet attached. Designer Dave Williams is now back with a sleeker, lighter and less expensive version.  read more
MEDICAL
Drug-infused hydrogel coatings add firepower to nanoshell cancer treatment
	Building on previous work, researchers at Duke University have developed a new technology that wraps nanoshells in a thin film of drug-infused hydrogel, adding additional firepower to the already promising targeted cancer treatment.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
With Windows 10 waiting in the wings, our wish list for the Surface Pro 4
	We don't yet know if we'll see a Surface Pro 4 anytime soon. We don't even know with any certainty that there will be a Surface Pro 4. But if or when Microsoft does release a follow-up to its popular 2-in-1, we have a few thoughts on what could make it better.  read more
BICYCLES
A-Bike Electric is claimed to be smaller and lighter than any other e-bike
	According to its manufacturers, the human-powered A-Bike is the world's smallest, lightest folding bicycle. It's certainly also one of the strangest-looking. Now, a group of entrepreneurs are hoping to extend its claims to the world of e-bikes, with the A-Bike Electric.  read more
GOOD THINKING
ReWalk Robotics announces faster, sleeker exoskeleton
	The ReWalk exoskeleton is without doubt the best-known on the market, having been commercially available since 2012. This week, ReWalk Robotics announced the sixth version of the product, which is reportedly better-fitting, faster and less bulky than its predecessors.  read more
GOOD THINKING
Brinco provides personalized warnings for local earthquakes and tsunamis
	When an earthquake or tsunami hits, even a few seconds warning can be the difference between life and death. A new home device is aimed at providing personalized warnings for individuals. The Brinco is a networked seismic warning and monitoring system with an accompanying mobile app.  read more
COMPUTERS
This Android-based mini-PC could cost less than a dinner for two
	If you want a desktop PC, you're typically going to have to fork over several hundred dollars, but what if you could turn open-sourced Android into a serviceable desktop OS? That's what Jide is trying to do, with its ultra-cheap Remix Mini PC.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
MV Agusta announces new 1000 cc platform
	During an event commemorating late MV Agusta boss Claudio Castiglioni, his son Giovanni revealed plans for a new superbike platform that will spawn three new models in 2016.   read more
COMPUTERS
Would you take fashion advice from a computer?
	Fashion is a strange, fickle beast. It changes with the seasons, following new styles and the hottest celebrities' latest looks. What's cool now could be dorky next week. But it may soon get much easier to keep up, provided you're willing to listen to the advice of an unfeeling machine.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
A high-end flagship smartphone for $450 unlocked? ZTE's Axon makes it so
	ZTE isn't nearly as big a name in the US as Samsung or Apple, but that's something the company is trying to change with the Axon. Unlike many of ZTE's previous handsets, the new device has the premium design and specs you'd expect from a flagship.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Long live the iPod touch – Apple's phone-less iPhone gets a better camera, 64-bit chip
	Before today, Apple hadn't updated the iPod touch since late 2012. But the phone-less iPhone isn't dead yet, with the company today announcing a new version of the device, as well as updated colors for the entire iPod range.  read more
AIRCRAFT
Next leg of Solar Impulse round-the-world flight pushed back to April 2016
	Solar Impulse 2 has been forced to postpone completion of its round-the-world solar flight as its batteries suffered irreversible damage on the first day of its Japan-to-Hawaii flight. The aircraft, which safely reached its destination, will be forced to winter in Hawaii as it undergoes repairs.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Mustang GT350R's carbon wheels use space shuttle tech
	Ford is pulling out all the stops in its quest to create the ultimate lightweight trackday sports car. The new GT350R will feature carbon fiber wheels by Australia's Carbon Revolution, which uses space shuttle technology to make them strong, light and durable. read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
HTC updates its Desire lineup of mid-ranged phones
	HTC has outed four brand new Desire smartphones with screen sizes ranging from 4.5 to 5-inches. They might not be the company's highest-end offerings, but all the new devices are powered by quad core chips, offer LTE connectivity and expandable microSD card storage. read more
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