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| MEDICAL |
| Completely paralyzed man steps out in robotic exoskeleton |
 | Working with a team of UCLA scientists, a man with protracted and complete paralysis has recovered sufficient voluntary control to take charge of a bionic exoskeleton and take many thousands of steps. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Review: The Custom SLR Dual Camera Strap has got your back |
 | The Custom SLR Dual Camera Strap is a camera-carrying system for those users who need to wield two cameras in the line of photographic duty. Gizmag recently spent at bit of time with the strap to see how it takes the strain. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Off-grid writer's retreat offers a tiny place to create |
 | Boston-based Getaway was recently formed by a group of Harvard students to offer tiny houses for rent. Its latest tiny dwelling, the Lorraine, offers up to two occupants a comfortable off-grid writer's retreat, well-provisioned with everything required to get in the mood to create. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Citroen embarks on a retro adventure with the Cactus M Concept |
 | Be it the new Mini Cooper, the Fiat 500 or any one of the muscle cars that America has fallen for, we love it when our cars give a nod to their heritage. A dip into the past is definitely evident in Citroen's Cactus M Concept. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Barn meets loft in savvy energy positive home design |
 | Inspired by the New England barn and the New York loft, Architect Paul Lukez has penned a cleverly compact home design that uses natural ventilation, "super insulation" and passive and active solar systems to minimize energy use. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| French Pavilion at Expo 2015 turns the traditional market on its head |
 | The French Pavilion narrowly missed out on a place in Gizmag's top 10 Pavilions from World Expo 2015, but it is definitely worth a visit if you make it to Milan this year. Dubbed Canopee, the pavilion pays homage to French produce and artisans. read more |
| CHILDREN |
| Infento offers transformable transportation for kids as they grow |
 | Infento, which is inspired by the Latin for "infinite makes," is a collection of creative ride-ons for ages 0-13. With just a hex key and a couple of hours, an adult and child can make a sledge, a scooter, a recumbent bike, a trike with a cargo box, and more. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Roller Team rethinks the modern motorhome with basalt fiber-walled concept |
 | The Triaca Concept 230 presents a futuristic vision born at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. Designed by Italy's Roller Team, the new study is an experimentation with a smarter, more eco-friendly breed of motorhome. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mercedes drops the top on the S-Class |
 | The S-Class Cabriolet joins long wheelbase, short wheelbase, coupe and super luxurious Maybach versions of Mercedes' flagship in the lineup, backed by the bold claim that it is the world's most luxurious convertible. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Moto 360 (2nd-generation): Hands-on |
 | We've got all the detail on the second generation Moto 360, which was revealed earlier today at IFA in Berlin, but what does it feel like on the wrist? Read on for Gizmag's early thoughts on the new smartwatch. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Self-healing bioplastic – just add water |
 | Imagine if things like undersea cables could heal themselves back together if severed. Well, scientists at Pennsylvania State University are bringing such a possibility closer to reality. They've created a moldable polymer that heals itself when exposed to water. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Panasonic breaks out its first commercial OLED TV |
 | Panasonic has announced its first-ever OLED television. The 65-inch 4K Viera CZ-950 is designed to deliver colors – including an "Absolute Black" – the way that directors and cinematographers intended. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Kinsa's Smart Ear Thermometer promises simplified health tracking |
 | Kinsa has announced its second-generation smart thermometer that's designed to read temperatures from the ear, track illness symptoms, and help people take actionable steps. Unlike its predecessor, it can be used without a smartphone at hand. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Motorola's new Moto 360 gets more customization, keeps the "flat tire" |
 | Motorola has introduced the second generation Moto 360 with a bigger collection of customizable bands, bezels, colors and materials. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| New Lenovo Vibe smartphones boast massive batteries, dual selfie cam |
 | Lenovo's newest smartphones include the Vibe P1 sporting a huge 5,000 mAh battery and the Vibe S1 boasting the first dual selfie cameras. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Moto 360: 2nd generation vs. 1st generation |
 | Today Motorola launched its second-generation Moto 360, which brings some spec upgrades and trademark Motorola customization options to the smartwatch. Let's see how the new compares to the old. read more |
| TINY HOUSES |
| Koleliba: The tiny vacation home on wheels |
 | Bulgarian architect Hristina Hristova wanted to be able to take her young family on vacation without staying in hotel resorts or buying an expensive and immovable holiday home. A plan was hatched to build the Koleliba: a coined term which she translates as "tiny house with wheels." read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Huawei's Mate S flagship has promising specs – and Force Touch |
 | Amongst the long line of smartphones unveiled at IFA in Berlin today we saw the Mate S, the new flagship from Huawei. While its specs put it a notch below the very best phones on the market, it's a notch cheaper too, and it does have one innovative feature worth talking about: Force Touch. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Hands-on: Sony's flagship Xperia Z5 lineup |
 | Sony has taken the wraps off its latest Xperia flagship smartphones at a press event at IFA in Berlin. The new handset comes in three sizes (known as the Z5, Z5 Compact and Z5 Premium), which offer high-end, if not leading build quality. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Peugeot takes a journey into sound with Fractal concept car |
 | Peugeot has teamed up with sound designer and producer Amon Tobin to create a sound-themed concept car. The Peugeot Fractal is described as an "electric urban coupé" that explores the sense of sound to improve the experience of driving. It features a host of cutting-edge audio technologies. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Perch desk stands on adaptability |
 | Sit-stand desks are an adjustable twist on the standing desk that allow users to switch between the two positions. The Perch is a take on the idea that cleverly combines versatility, simplicity and affordability. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond celebrates 007, license to kill not included |
 | When you think of famous screen cars, James Bond's DB5 is one of the first cars that springs to mind. Since the DB5 debuted in Goldfinger, Bond and Aston have gone hand-in-hand to the point where the British sports car marque has created a special edition DB9 to celebrate the relationship. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| SRAM Red eTap offers lightweight wireless shifting |
 | SRAM has joined the peleton of bicycle manufacturers offering up electronic shifting for high-end roadbikes. The SRAM RED eTap is a wireless shifting system that promises precise, simple shifting like that offered by electric systems from Shimano and Campagnolo. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| How System Restore & Factory Reset Work in Windows 10 |
 | You’ve upgraded to Windows 10, or you’re about to. But once you’ve made the change, you want to be certain that you can backup and restore your data quickly and conveniently. System Restore and Factory Reset have been included in Windows 10, and are better than they were in Windows 8.x. Download this free guide today to learn more! read more |
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