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| AUTOMOTIVE |
| In pictures: SUVs, vans and other big boys of the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show |
 | The concept cars weren't the only stars of this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Trucks, vans and utility vehicles of all shapes and sizes also helped make the show the major industry event it was. read more |
| CHILDREN |
| Claws-on with the self-balancing Miposaur robot |
 | We test a MiPsaur robot that balances on two wheels like a Segway. It has several different ways to play, including its own interactive moving ball, a battle mode with other robots, and varying moods. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Review: Huawei Watch |
 | Good looks can do wonders for any gadget, but when it comes to *wearable* gadgets, an attractive design can change everything. Meet the Huawei Watch: a familiar Android Wear experience on the inside, but the best-looking smartwatch design to date on the outside. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| "Unique" hand-made strap discretely adds smart features to any watch |
 | Polish startup uBirds is developing Unique, a discrete, handmade, and highly customizable "smart strap" that can fit nearly any wrist-worn timepiece and add smartwatch-like functions to it. The strap blends a minimal footprint with a barebones, single-LED interface. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| The Hoverboard surfs the streets on a single wheel |
 | We may still be waiting for the first true hoverboards, but one firm says its single-wheeler feels so like hovering that it's actually called the Hoverboard. The board is mounted atop a 10-in wheel, with users leaning forward to accelerate and backwards to decelerate or change direction. read more |
| DRONES |
| Drones autonomously build a walkable rope bridge |
 | Researchers at ETH Zürich have taken a significant step forward in the development of drones that can be programmed to autonomously build tensile structures. The team has demonstrated a rope bridge built by drones that can support they weight of an adult human as they walk across it. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Yamaha announces fresh batch of the R1M plus special YZF-R1 anniversary model |
 | A second window of opportunity has opened for those who didn’t manage to secure an R1M last March when the track-ready superbike sold out in a matter of weeks. Yamaha has now announced a second production run, alongside a 60th anniversary limited edition of the base model. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Machine learning algorithms could predict breast cancer treatment responses |
 | Researchers at Western University developed machine learning algorithms – a branch of artificial intelligence – that crunch genetic data to determine the most likely response to two common breast cancer treatments and that might allow more personalized treatment regimens. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Volkswagen admits "defeat device" used to circumvent US emissions tests |
 | The US EPA has issued Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi with a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act by running software in their 2.0-liter diesel passenger vehicles that turns full emissions controls on only when undergoing official emissions testing. read more |
| MILITARY |
| Cerberus system equips dogs with extra eyes and ears |
 | Dogs may make excellent team mates, but they aren't very good at telling you what they see. Colchester-based Visual Engineering's Cerberus Digital Canine Transmission system is designed take this feedback way beyond barking by letting the handler see what the canine sees. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| 3D-printed guide aids in complex nerve regeneration |
 | US researchers have created the first-ever 3D printed guide specifically designed to assist in the regrowth of the sensory and motor functions of complex nerves which may, one day, lead to a cure for many types of paralysis. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Interbike 2015 – pics of our picks |
 | The Interbike trade show has drawn to a close for another year, and once again it proved to be a treasure trove of cycling-related innovation. Join us, as we take a quick look at some of the gadgets, gizmos and complete bikes that caught our eye in Las Vegas. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Volvo's robots will quietly pick up and empty your garbage bin |
 | Volvo has announced a collaboration with partners in Sweden and the US on ROAR (Robot-based Autonomous Refuse handling). The project aims to build robots that will assist garbage truck operators by doing all the heavy lifting for them, picking up and emptying refuse bins autonomously. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Researchers unlock 3D vision from existing digital camera technology |
 | Engineers have discovered a way of unlocking 3D imaging capability from traditional digital camera technology, without the need for additional hardware. It involves repurposing existing components, including image stabilization and focus modules. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Master & Dynamic ME05 earphones look elegant in machined brass |
 | The latest ME05 earphones from Master & Dynamic feature 8-mm Neodymium drivers encased in a precision-machined, hand-polished, solid brass body. The design is meant to balance and evenly distribute the weight read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Studious planning houses four per room at Campus Hong Kong |
 | Living space in Hong Kong can be expensive, which isn't really compatible with a student lifestyle. Campus Hong Kong, however, provides affordable student accommodation by way of Tetris-like planning. Its rooms squeeze in four students, with beds, desks and communal facilities. read more |
| SPACE |
| Fast radio bursts may provide 3D map of cosmos |
 | Brief bursts of radio waves arriving from far-off galaxies could help astronomers estimate cosmological distances and piece together a 3D map of matter in the universe, thanks to a new technique proposed by two cosmologists from the University of British Columbia. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Aquor hose adapter does away with screw-in connectors |
 | Seattle-based startup Aquor believes there is room for improvement with our gardening gear, developing a plug-and-play adapter that connects hoses and accessories with a simple push and twist in less than a second. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Brembo presents new low-weight calipers for high-end cars |
 | Dealing with copious amounts of horsepower demands adequate braking capability. This usually entails large brake calipers that add to the vehicle’s unsprung mass. Brembo has just unveiled a new series of calipers whose patented design translates to lower weight without any compromise in rigidity. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Elecwear cycling vest offers hands-free signaling and ears-free music |
 | The Elecwear cycling vest lets you signal your intention to turn, without taking your hands of the bars. Plus it lets you listen to music, earphones-free. read more |
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 | This Circuit Scribe Basic Kit gives users a hands-on way to discover the world of electronics. At its core is a rollerball pen filled with conductive silver ink, allowing you to literally draw a circuit on paper. You can then augment your circuit using any of the six included modules: a power-supplying battery adapter, an SPST switch that turns your circuit on and off, and more. Consolidate your knowledge with the workbook’s lessons on electronics terms, and you’re sure to be a certified tech expert in no time. read more |
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