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| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Tesla Model X launched with dual-hinge falcon wing doors, Bioweapon Defense Mode |
 | After almost two years of delays and setbacks, the Tesla Model X has finally been revealed in full production trim. With a claimed range of 414 km (257 mi), the Model X won’t go quite as far on a charge as the Model S, but has three rows of seating and a new take on the scissor door. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Review: B&W P5 Wireless headphones offer crisp and clear cable-free listening |
 | After spending some time with the plush leather pads of Wilkins and Bowers P5 Wireless headphones pressed against our ears, we've got some thoughts on how they stack up. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Review: Fluance Fi50 puts style and sound in a nice wooden box |
 | In the ever-expanding galaxy of Bluetooth speakers, portability and price are often the priority at the expense of style and sound, but the Fluance Fi50 is a slick, wood-frame speaker that succeeds in flipping that script. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Ra produces eerie music from spinning pyrite sun |
 | Russian media artist, circuit bender and musician Dmitry Morozov has created Ra, a digital sound generator that uses a laser to scan the uneven surface of the pyrite sun and produce synthesized sounds. read more |
| TINY HOUSES |
| Skilpod prefabs are modular and mini |
 | Today's proliferation of niche housing types includes dwellings that are tiny, modular, prefabricated and inexpensive. Belgian firm Skilpod is producing homes that are all of these things. With the right equipment, they can even be zero energy or energy positive. read more |
| MARINE |
| In Pictures: Boats and water toys of the 2015 Interboot show |
 | After viewing the Frankfurt Motor Show, Gizmag headed south to Lake Constance for the 2015 Interboot show. We saw everything from ceiling-scraping sailboats and hydrofoils, to compact electric leisure vessels, to modulars and inflatables. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Breakthrough rectenna converts light into DC current |
 | A new light-capturing antenna created by researchers at Georgia Tech is able to convert visible light into usable direct current – an innovation that may help double the efficiency of solar energy harvesting. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Scientists develop unique tag for tracking jellyfish and squid |
 | Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have developed a new technology called ITAG, which is designed to place instruments on squid, jellyfish to provide detailed information about the animals and their habitat. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Painting robot controlled entirely by a look |
 | ​It may be no Michelangelo, but a robotic arm wielding a brush has completed a multi-colored oil painting at the behest of nothing other than human eyes. The system has been developed as engineers search for intuitive means of controlling robotic limbs. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Portobella mushrooms improve battery recipe |
 | Researchers have created a battery incorporating the skins of portabella mushrooms. The move not only has the potential to reduce the economic and environmental cost of battery production, but may also result in batteries whose capacity increases over time. read more |
| CHILDREN |
| Takara Tomy's maglev Linear Liner – the fastest toy train in the East (and West) |
 | Japanese toy company​ Takara Tomy is offering a working scale replica of the record-breaking 603 km/h (375 mph) SC Maglev (Superconducting Magnetic levitation) Train. The Linear Liner uses an original magnetic propulsion system, and has an intriguing creation story behind it. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Suter unleashes the MMX 500 two-stroke GP racer |
 | Imagine riding a crotch rocket with a power-to-weight ratio over 1.5, a GP-era two-stroke V4 powerhouse wrapped up in a MotoGP-spec machine. Suter Racing has just unveiled a pure racer from the past in a limited production for people with deep pockets and an appetite for outrageous power. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| TurnCycle automatically backs up cyclists' hand signals with LED display |
 | Although we've already seen various illuminated turn indicators for bicycles, the fact is that cyclists should still also be using traditional hand signals. That's where the TurnCycle comes in. It uses the rider's hand signals to automatically activate a separate LED turn indicator.​ read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Hungry mealworms could keep Styrofoam out of landfills |
 | Mealworms, it turns out, can survive on a diet of Styrofoam. With that in mind, scientists at Stanford University have now determined that mealworms can break the difficult-to-recycle plastic foam down into a biodegradable waste product.​ read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Cypress Umbrella doesn't flip out, thanks to automotive-inspired rib suspension system |
 | The Cypress may be the last and best umbrella you'll ever own. Its telescopic suspension system is designed to be stronger, durable, and more resistant to flipping inside-out. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Beware of a tack – DIY sniper rifle fires unusual ammo |
 | Whether you call them tacks or push pins, German cyberpunk weapons-maker Patrick Priebe has created a one-off sniper rifle that shoots them as ammo. As can be seen in the video that he sent us, it's surprisingly accurate, too – all the watermelons out there better be on the lookout.​​ read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Google takes on iPad Pro and Surface with the Android-running Pixel C |
 | Google introduced the Pixel C convertible tablet, its apparent answer to the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and Apple's iPad Pro, at an event in San Francisco Tuesday morning. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| New Chromecast, Chromecast Audio want to stream everything for you |
 | On Tuesday, Google announced that it has sold over 20 million Chromecasts the past few years and now hopes to sell more by launching an improved second generation HDMI streaming dongle alongside a streaming audio-only version. read more |
| SPACE |
| New Hubble release reveals the Veil Nebula in stunning detail |
 | A new image released from the Hubble Space Telescope is granting viewers a stunning view that encapsulates the beauty and complexity of the famous Veil Nebula. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Netflix Switch sets up the perfect lazy evening with one press |
 | The Netflix Switch is a single button that can turn on your favorite TV show, order you food and shut off notifications from your smartphone. The catch? You'll have to build it yourself. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Google takes on the iPhone (again) with the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P |
 | Google has unveiled its latest flagship Android phones at a special media event in San Francisco. The Nexus 5X (made by LG) and the Nexus 6P (made by Huawei) carry the brand new Android Marshmallow OS and are intended to take on the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus recently launched by Apple. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Memento Smart Frame displays your photos as 4K works of art |
 | Digital photo frames have been around for years now. However, ​Memento says that its new Smart Frame provides "never seen before" quality. The 4K ultra high-definition frame reportedly ​gives the illusion that the photos displayed are actually high-quality prints. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Hands are the only tools you'll need for FoldSmart's five-minute flat-packs |
 | If you've ever assembled flat-pack furniture, you'll know it can be more time consuming and difficult than, frankly, it should be. Not so with FoldSmart's flat-packs though. The British firm says assembly is tool-free and the task can be completed in under five minutes. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Amazon goes Uber with Flex delivery service |
 | Amazon has launched a new means of delivering its packages. No, it's not by drones just yet. Instead, Amazon Flex will let individuals deliver packages in their local area, using a similar model to Uber or Nimber. To begin, they'll just need their own car and an Android smartphone. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| The Tiny SKEYE Pico Can Be Launched with One Finger, Flies Like a Big Drone — $34.99 |
 | Take flight in fresh air or zip the mini SKEYE Pico Drone through your office in between meetings—we guarantee it’s more fun than a coffee-break. This nimble quadcopter is stealth enough to rest on the tip of your finger, and nimble enough to flip, zip, and dive through tight spaces. Just throw it in the air—literally—and hover your heart out. read more |
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