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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

gizmag

AUTOMOTIVE
Lamborghini's reveals latest topless model – the Huracán Spyder
Lamborghini has ripped the top off its Huracán, turning it into a rival for the McLaren 650S Spyder and the Ferrari 488 GTB Spyder. It might not pack turbocharged power like its closest rivals, but the Huracán Spyder LP 610-4 still has a few tricks up its sleeve to help it stand out.   read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Bugatti makes Vision reality at Frankfurt 
Having revealed its Vision Gran Turismo in digital form a couple of weeks ago, Bugatti has rolled out the real thing at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The show car on display at IFA serves as a design language stepping stone between the Veyron and Bugatti's next super sports car offering.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Nissan comes to Gripz with sporty SUV styling 
The Frankfurt Motor Show has played host to some fascinating SUVs and while there's been some sporty examples, few can match the out-and-out high-riding sports car stylings of Nissan's Gripz Concept.   read more
SPACE
Cassini probe uncovers evidence of global ocean on Enceladus
NASA scientists have discovered that one of Saturn's moons, Enceladus, may have a global ocean locked deep beneath its icy surface. Based on years of analysis of images taken by the unmanned Cassini probe, measurements of the moon's rotation indicate a slight wobble.  read more
MARINE
Trident ROV may be that underwater drone you've been looking for
Three years ago, San Francisco startup OpenROV started offering an underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV) kit that users put together themselves. Now, the company is crowdfunding the fully-assembled Trident ROV, which can reportedly be "flown" through the water.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
New Audi S4 flies under the radar in Frankfurt
Sitting alongside the e-tron quattro on Audi's stand at IAA is the new S4, packing a turbocharged V6 engine into a body so understated that it could just be the perfect sports sedan for the man with nothing to prove.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
Horex VR6 Silver Edition breaks cover
The updated VR6 roadster was officially unveiled in Frankfurt, as Horex Motorcycles GmbH had announced in late June. Presented in a collectible Silver Edition, the German motorcycle with the patented six-cylinder VR6 engine marks the return of Horex after being saved from bankruptcy in early 2015.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
iPad Pro vs. Surface Pro 3
Is the new iPad Pro an innovative rebooting of the iPad lineup, or just an acknowledgement that the Microsoft Surface was the right idea all along? Though it isn't completely fair to line up a late 2015 product next to a mid 2014 one, let's see how the iPad Pro compares to the Surface Pro 3.  read more
AIRCRAFT
When it comes to quadcopters, ProDrone hopes that the Byrd will be the word
Yep, it's another prosumer quadcopter – ProDrone's Byrd. So, what's so special about this one? Well, among other things, it combines folding propeller arms with swappable camera gimbals and a 29-minute flight time. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
BMW's M6 Coupe gets Competitive
BMW will unveil its new BMW M6 Coupe Competition Edition this week. The Competition Package supes up the existing M6 Coupe. A 4.4-l V8 petrol engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology produces 441 kW (600 hp), a maximum torque of 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) and a top speed of 305 km/h (189.5 mph).  read more
3D PRINTING
3D-printed Mars shelter concept is out of this world
Following a competition by NASA to seek ideas for potential 3D-printed Mars habitats, French firm Fabulous was inspired to design a concept shelter dubbed Sfero. It could be 3D-printed on the planet using locally-available materials.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 will have faster LTE and more efficient quick charging
Qualcomm has provided some new details on its upcoming top shelf mobile chip, the Snapdragon 820. The processor, which is expected to appear in flagship phones in 2016, will have improved fast charging tech and the speediest LTE yet.  read more
AROUND THE HOME
Bulbing Lamps create light from optical illusions
The Bulbing Lamps from Studio Cheha in Israel use a combination of LEDs and laser-etched acrylic sheets to create 3D lamps from 2D materials. Thus, these lamps create light (and a guaranteed conversation starter) from nothing but an optical illusion.  read more
SPACE
Blue Origin to launch from Florida
In a statement on the company's blog, Blue Origins founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced today that Cape Canaveral has been selected as the launch site for its orbital launch vehicle.  read more
GAMES
Halo 5 will use a progressive resolution system to hit 60 fps
If you're a gamer, then you'll likely be aware that the next main title in the Halo franchise is set to land next month. Ahead of the big day, the developer has revealed details about how the title will perform graphically, including those all important frames per second and resolution numbers.   read more
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