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| SCIENCE |
| Sucking CO2 out of the atmosphere to create carbon nanofibers |
 | Scientists have developed a technique that could take the mounting carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and transforms it into carbon nanofibers, resulting in raw materials for use in anything from sports gear to commercial airliners. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Confederate unveils its crazy second-generation P51 Combat Fighter |
 | The American rebellion in the form of a motorcycle is unfolding in Birmingham, Alabama. Confederate Motors set its sights on a 200-hp V-twin as the next evolution of the collectible Fighter series; and it has just delivered. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Shipping container-based skyscrapers proposed for Mumbai |
 | Here's some interesting – though unlikely to be realized – food-for-thought from Shenzhen, China-based CRG Architects. The firm envisions constructing a pair of shipping container-based skyscrapers in one of the world's largest slums: Dharavi, Mumbai, India. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Glass-bottomed "sky pool" will let swimmers freestyle above the street below |
 | In what is claimed as a world first, a new development in London, UK, will feature a 35-m (115-ft) high suspended swimming pool that bridges two buildings. Part of the Embassy Gardens, the "sky pool" will allow residents to don their swimwear and butterfly over to visit neighbors. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Icona handcrafts one-off titanium supercar |
 | Sino-Italian supercar boutique Icona set the auto world on fire back in 2013, revealing its Vulcano supercar. Two years later, it's finally doused the flames with the cooling effects of raw titanium. It calls the new Vulcano Titanium the world's first titanium car. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Hydrophobic nanostructures stay dry for months underwater |
 | researchers at Northwestern University have deduced the optimal texture roughness required make surfaces hydrophobic and keep them dry underwater for months at a time, which could prove invaluable for everything from pipes to boats and submarines. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| India's Cochin International to become world's first completely solar-powered airport |
 | India's Cochin International Airport is set to become the first in the world powered entirely by solar, with the company forecasting a 300,000-tonne (330,700-ton) reduction in carbon emissions over the next 25 years as a result. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| SylvanSport's ultra-versatile camping trailer GOES solar |
 | SylvanSport is teaming up with Goal Zero to bring solar power to its flagship gear-hauling, overnighting GO trailer. The trailer is part of Goal Zero's Solar Ready initiative, which looks to integrate solar panels and battery packs into a variety of common outdoor gear. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs. iPhone 6 Plus |
 | Comparing the Galaxy Note 5 to the iPhone 6 Plus is only slightly fair, as Samsung's phablet is hot off the press while Apple should have a new one out next month. But nonetheless here's our breakdown of the two mega-phones. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| JFK airport monitoring passengers' phones to provide wait times |
 | Next time you’re in JFK airport, you may notice curiously specific estimated wait times being displayed at some of the line-ups. That’s because JFK is trying out a new system that uses passengers’ mobile phones to get a sense of how long people are taking to go through queues. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Senth IN1 glasses bring augmented reality to cycling |
 | Riding a bike while looking down at a smartphone isn’t the safest or smartest thing to do. While you could just pull over to use the phone, Chinese tech manufacturer Insenth is offering an alternative – augmented reality glasses designed specifically for cyclists. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Tree-O Hammock Frame creates a cozy dangling hammock community |
 | You'd need the right set of trees to string several hammocks close together – or the new Tree-O Hammock Frame. It takes care of the logistics so three hammockers can chat, play cards, share food and drink, and simply relax. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Smart light lets you control your environment |
 | Researchers at Dartmouth College have developed a sensing system called LiSense that aims to make the light around us "smart." Not only does it use light to sense people’s movements, but it also allows them to control devices in their environment with simple gestures. read more |
| MUSIC |
| AfterShokz promises better bone conduction audio with Trekz Titanium headphones |
 | AfterShokz Trekz Titanium headphones combine bone conduction and patented technology to deliver premium audio while leaving ears open for ambient sounds. They're intended for activities where the user needs to maintain situational awareness, such as running, hiking, or cycling. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Ring Video Doorbell brings the peephole to your smartphone |
 | Ring's Video Doorbell allows users to see and speak with visitors to their home via a mobile device, no matter where they are. The company recently announced that it has raised US$28 million in Series B funding led by Sir Richard Branson, Shea Ventures and American Family Insurance. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Bublcam backers receive 360-degree shooting spherical camera |
 | After exceeding its funding target on Kickstarter back in 2013, Bublcam suffered several delays. However, the device billed as the world’s first fully spherical consumer camera has now shipped to backers and is available for backorder. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Makr Shakr robo-bar exterminates your thirst |
 | If you've ever wanted the perfectly mixed drink, you may soon be in mechanized luck. An automated bartender is about to begin serving the public. Makr Shakr is claimed to be the world’s first robotic bar, and can apparently mix one Googol (the digit 1 followed by 100 zeroes) drink combinations. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Please rewind: VHS Camcorder for iOS |
 | Better known for more … useful software, Rarevision's VHS Camcorder is a bodacious new toy for those seeking a fresh nostalgia hit. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Electric longboard aims for 100 km/h |
 | Slovenian startup NGV (Next Generation Vehicle) has built a hub-motor electric skateboard called the Next Board. Its creators are aiming for a we’ll-believe-it-when-we-see-it top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph). read more |
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