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| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Porsche Mission E provides all-electric glimpse at the future of supercars |
 | The Frankfurt Motor Show hasn't even started yet, but already Porsche has revealed its contender for best in show. The Mission E Concept is a drop-dead gorgeous, all-electric supercar that can charge around the Nordschleife in under eight minutes. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Infiniti squeezes into premium compact segment with Q30 active compact |
 | As promised earlier this year, Infiniti has premiered its Q30 active compact at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle is Infiniti's first entry into the premium compact segment and the carmaker has given it what it calls a "bold character and daring shape" based on the original 2013 concept. read more |
| SPACE |
| Tidally locked exoplanets more habitable than previously thought |
 | You'd think that a planet with permanent day and night sides – all sun on one side, all the time – would be totally inhospitable. But a new study suggests that exoplanets with this very predicament might in fact be habitable under two out of three possible climate types. read more |
| MARINE |
| Solarwave 62 zero emission luxury yacht nears completion |
 | Turkish shipyard Nedship has teamed with Solarwave to create a new series of zero emission solar yacht designs. After nutting out the concept and spending four years testing the technology, the very first Solarwave 62' model is now approaching completion. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Audi electric SUV concept quick off the mark, over 300 mile range |
 | The Audi e-tron quattro concept offers up a range of over 500 km (311 miles) from its 370 kW (496 hp) electric powertrain and wraps it all up in a sharply-styled suit that puts the new Q7 to shame. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Tough teardrop caravan offers cozy off-road comfort |
 | The Vintage Overland teardrops caravan weigh approximately 700 lb (317.5 kg) and can be towed by any sized vehicle. Each teardrop provides the makings for a quick and easy get away, offering shelter for two adults or with a few additions even a family of four. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mercedes Concept IAA shape-shifts for improved aerodynamics |
 | Shape-shifting is one of the more radical approaches to improving aerodynamics, and Mercedes has taken this to another level with its Concept IAA, which changes shape at higher speeds to cut through the air more efficiently. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Tadpole-like endoscope swims through gastrointestinal tract in search of cancer |
 | Engineers have created a new device for diagnosing various cancers dubbed the Tadpole Endoscope; a micro-robot that literally swims around inside the gastrointestinal tract of a patient and wirelessly transmits video of what it sees. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Ducati Monster family welcomes its most powerful member – the 1200 R |
 | Ducati broke out the first of its 2016 models during the Volkswagen Group Night, ahead of IAA 2015 in Frankfurt. The new Monster 1200 R employs superbike performance levels to claim the title of the most powerful naked Ducati. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| Five of the best budget laptops for 2015 |
 | Nowadays you don't have to spend a whole lot to get a good laptop, and with the rise of hybrid machines and alternative operating systems, there's more to consider than ever. Read on for five compelling low cost notebooks. read more |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| Samsung's giant satellite network could enable high-speed internet access across the globe |
 | A study by Samsung proposes a fleet of thousands of satellites that would provide internet coverage for billions of people across the globe, including in highly inaccessible areas. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Frame displays downloaded artwork on 4K screen |
 | Remember digital picture frames, those LCD screens that displayed peoples' snapshots? Well, Frame is like a digital picture frame on steroids. It has a 50-inch 4K screen, and its accompanying app allows users to download works of visual art for ultra high-definition display. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Star Wars by Devon takes watches to the Dark Side |
 | Star Wars by Devon is a new wristwatch released to coincide with the new film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It's a handmade timepiece designed to sit astride the wrist of the biggest Star Wars fans in the world, or at least those with very deep pockets. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Zyntony Torch belts out the light, but only where needed |
 | The Zyntony Torch features 20 Cree LEDs that deliver up to 4,000 lumens of light output in a 360-degree arc. Users have independent control over each 90-degree quadrant. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Revolutionary mechanical hand adds a sense of touch to mind-controlled prostheses |
 | A mechanical hand utilizing DARPA-developed neural technologies has become the first to allow a paralyzed patient to feel physical sensations through a prosthesis. The test subject was able to determine which mechanical finger was being touched whilst blindfolded, with total accuracy. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Valravn rollercoaster will dive into the record books |
 | The Cedar Point theme park in Sandusky, Ohio, has announced a new ride that it says will claim 10 world records. Valravn will apparently be "the world's tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster." It will be 223 ft (68 m) tall, hit speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h) and be 3,415 ft (1,041 m) long. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| iPhone 6s Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 5 |
 | Humongous phones are no longer the novelties they once were; in fact you can expect these two phablets to be two of the most popular handsets during the next year. Let's size up the new iPhone 6s Plus next to Samsung's Galaxy Note 5. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Sony's Project Morpheus headset renamed Playstation VR |
 | Sony had a handful of announcements to make at its press event at the Tokyo Games Show, chief among which was an update on its upcoming virtual reality headset. A price drop for the PS4 in Japan was also detailed, as well as future accessory and software releases. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Supski lets you "ski" on a paddleboard |
 | We've already seen setups that allow stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) to be rowed, sailed, or paddled like a kayak. There's apparently still room for innovation, however – the Supski system lets you propel your board using upper body techniques borrowed from the sport of cross-country skiing. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| Dabble in the Arduino Arts--Build a Robot Tank or Car at 46% OFF |
 | Who said mastering electronics and programming can’t be fun? This kit will teach you about programming a microcontroller board to control physical objects using sensors. Follow the detailed, beginner-friendly instructions to construct your choice of a robot tank or three-wheeled robot car. Then take the skills absorbed in this project and apply them to anything you think up—from a game console to a home alarm system. read more |
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