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| BICYCLES |
| Review: Electron Wheel makes your bike easier to pedal, but harder to lift |
 | Belon Engineering's new Electron Wheel turns your ordinary bike into an e-bike, by replacing its existing front wheel. We recently got to try out an advance demo unit, and it works just as advertised ... although it's a bit of a monster. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| China's "Walking Stick" tower tops out at 597 m tall |
 | China's Goldin Finance 117 skyscraper is nicknamed the "Walking Stick" on account of its overall form and distinctive diamond-shaped uppermost section. Though still under construction, the 117-story tower achieved its maximum height of 597 m (1,958 ft) on September 8. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| High-efficiency, semi-transparent perovskite/graphene solar cells created at low cost |
 | Researchers working at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have created inexpensive, semi-transparent, high-efficiency perovskite solar cells with graphene electrodes. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Sony gets ultra-sensitive with the 4K-shooting A7S II |
 | Sony has announced the A7S II, its latest full frame low-light monster. The interchangeable lens camera boasts a number of new features to add to its videography appeal including internal 4K shooting, new video profiles, and 5-axis optical image stabilization. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| Patient receives 3D-printed titanium sternum and rib cage |
 | Following a 3D-printed heel bone, a 3D-printed mouth guard and the world's first 3D-printed jet engine, the CSIRO's Lab 22 has added to the growing list of 3D-printed medical implants by designing and printing a replacement titanium sternum and rib cage for a 54-year-old cancer patient. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Honda's Active Life Concept estate makes room for bikes |
 | Honda will highlight the cargo space of its Civic Tourer estate at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Civic Tourer Active Life Concept is a true bicycle shuttle, accommodating two bicycles in back and keeping cyclists prepared with integrated equipment like a pump, bicycle repair arm and toolbox. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| iPhone 6s vs. Samsung Galaxy S6 |
 | Wondering how Apple's upcoming iPhone 6s compares to its biggest rival on the Android side of the fence, the Samsung Galaxy S6? Let's take a look at now their features and specs match up. read more |
| SPACE |
| Newly released images showcase Pluto's stunning geological diversity |
 | NASA has released more breathtaking images from the New Horizons Pluto encounter, showcasing the dwarf planet's surprisingly diverse geological features. The images come in the wake of the probe's high-velocity flyby, during which time the spacecraft collected vast quantities of data. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport celebrates 40 years |
 | Volkswagen is celebrating the upcoming 40th anniversary of its Golf GTI with the all-new GTI Clubsport. With a power-cranking boost function, improved aerodynamics and a heritage design package, the Clubsport promises to be a potent, stylish little ride. read more |
| GAMES |
| The new Apple TV may not be a console rival right now, but the big picture could tell a different story |
 | The new Apple TV is the biggest evolution of the product so far, bringing new hardware and a new iOS-based software platform, while throwing in casual multiplayer gaming. The device isn't yet a full-fledged console competitor, but does it still have the ability to disrupt living room gaming? read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| The Circo dishwasher has a handle on washing dishes |
 | This student designed dishwasher should be much cheaper to buy or run than the typical model. There's a reason for that – it's powered by hand. The Circo manual dishwasher is designed for use where space is limited, or by people who cannot afford an electric dishwasher. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Nissan extends Leaf life with boosted flower power |
 | Nissan has unveiled its 2016 Leaf electric car, in variety of "premium-look" colors. More importantly, the new Leaf will have a best-in-class range of 107 miles (172 km) and the NissanConnect infotainment system as standard. read more |
| MILITARY |
| Army helmets could soon feature bone conduction comms |
 | BAE Systems is in the process of developing bone conduction technology for use by soldiers on the battlefield. The helmet-based system should have the effect of allowing soldiers to hear comms over the loudest battlefield noises. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| PowerGrip H2O selfie stick charges your GoPro underwater |
 | The PolarPro PowerGrip H2O is a waterproof selfie stick with an integrated battery, which can live-charge a GoPro camera underwater. Currently looking for funding on Kickstarter, the PowerGrip H2O also boasts three extension lengths and accessories including a waterproof LED light. read more |
| GAMES |
| Pokémon and Niantic collaborate to bring augmented pocket monsters to the real world |
 | Pokémon in your backyard and downtown is the promise of Pokémon Go, designed in collaboration with augmented reality game developer Niantic, Inc. Niantic brings its experience developing sci-fi game Ingress, to create one of the first Nintendo mobile games. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Want to turn your iPhone into a PS Vita? Gamevice's new controller may be the closest thing |
 | There's no shortage of MFi controllers for iPhones, but almost all of them either prop the phone up above the controller or stand alone as completely separate accessories. Gamevice's approach strikes us as the most logical. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| World's largest green roof planned for Cupertino development |
 | Developers Sand Hill Property Company recently acquired the Cupertino, California-based Vallco Shopping Mall. The firm has enlisted Rafael Viñoly Architects and OLIN Landscape Architects to turn it into a mixed-use sustainable town center boasting the world's largest green roof. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| BA's new first class cabin is the stuff of Dreamliners |
 | When British Airways' new 787-9 Dreamliner begins flying, it will be among the most technologically advanced planes in the company's fleet. For passengers in first class, it will also be among the most exclusive. There will be just eight seats compared to 14 on BA's other long-haul aircraft. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| The O lets you know when important items are about to be left behind |
 | Trackers such as Tile and Button TrackR that link up with smartphones through custom apps can help us keep tabs on cherished belongings. But what if a tracker could not only locate a lost item, but also warn us before the item gets left behind? This is the main premise of The O. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Hybrid solar power system combines photovoltaic and pyroelectric tech |
 | Sunlight can be used to generate electricity either through a photovoltaic effect, or by harnessing the heat produced by the light. There are already hybrid systems that combine both, but scientists have now developed a type of hybrid setup that they claim works better. read more |
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