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| SCIENCE |
| World's first magnetic "wormhole" produces magnetic monopole |
 | It may not instantly whisk you to far-flung reaches of the universe like the gravitational wormholes of Stargate, Star Trek and Interstellar, but researchers at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) claim to have created the first experimental wormhole that links two regions of space magnetically. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Snooz sound helps you sleep sound |
 | Have you ever found that the sound of a fan has helped you drift off to sleep? Well a new device is inspired by just that phenomenon. The Snooz is described as an "an ultra-portable sound conditioner." It sits next to your bed and contains a controllable fan aimed at blocking out background noise. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Myfox security camera keeps watch on your home, respects your privacy |
 | If you don't want your home security camera watching you all of the time, you could switch it off when you get home. But you might forget to turn it back on again. The Myfox Security Camera features a privacy shutter that can be opened or closed remotely using an app running on a smartphone. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| ModRoof promises a safer shelter for low-income families |
 | Metal and concrete corrugated roofs are an ubiquitous feature on homes and shelters worldwide due to their low-cost, but they're really not that great at their job. Indian startup ReMaterials reckons it has produced a better option with its sustainable and modular roofing system called ModRoof. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Fantic serves up electric fat bikes two ways |
 | Italian motorcycle manufacturer Fantic is getting in the fat e-bike game, bringing its knowledge of powered, fat-tired bikes to the market in launching both off-road and urban models. read more |
| MILITARY |
| Startpoint project imagines the pride of the Royal Navy in 2050 |
 | The British MoD think-tank project Startpoint has unveiled Dreadnought 2050 – an automated fusion-powered surface warship of the year 2050 equipped with lasers, hypersonic missiles, and torpedoes that can travel at over 300 knots (345 mph, 555 km/h). read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| 3D printer extrudes molten glass to produce objets d'art |
 | The list of materials extruded through a 3D printer seems to grow each week. And while previous glass 3D printing methods have used powdered glass and silica sand, a team of researchers led by Neri Oxman out of MIT’s Mediated Matter Group have developed a 3D printer that extrudes molten glass. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Yamaha YXZ1000R adds supersport performance to its Side-by-Side line-up |
 | Yamaha has expanded its Side-by-Side (SxS) range with a brand new sports model that aims for the ultimate off-road performance. Packed with innovative, industry leading technology, the YXZ1000R goes up against Polaris RZR and Can-Am Maverick in the fight for dominance in the pure sports class. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Bugatti shows Vision Gran Turismo ... and it's a Veyron track car |
 | After a bit of teasing, Bugatti has revealed its Vision Gran Turismo video game car. Less new design and more made-over Veyron, the vehicle is designed for the fans and melds Bugatti's past and future into a hardcore track car. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Wacom Bamboo Spark creates digital copies of written notes – no special paper required |
 | Most smartpens require you to use special paper that's unique to that particular product. By contrast, Wacom's just-announced Bamboo Spark system works with a non-electronic pen and whatever A5-sized paper you've got on hand. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Cruser Sport EVs could be coming to a neighborhood, sand dune or golf green near you |
 | If most of your car trips are made up of short jaunts within your neighborhood, you may be able to get away with a slow-but-cheap electric runabout. Eco-Cruise recently launched just such a vehicle, in the form of its Cruser Sport. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Samsung Gear S2: Hands-on |
 | Samsung's newly announced Gear S2 smartwatch is instantly appealing. It offers a compelling combination of touch and physical controls, a sharp colorful interface and two distinct flavors of hardware. Read on for Gizmag's full hands-on impressions. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Samsung's SleepSense is aimed at improving things in the bedroom |
 | Samsung has entered the sleep-tracking market, by unveiling its SleepSense device at IFA in Berlin. It's simply placed under the mattress, where it analyzes the user's sleep and provides suggestions if improvements are needed. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Ricoh ups the resolution of spherical photography with Theta S |
 | Announced at IFA 2015 the Ricoh Theta S is a much improved version of the quirky spherical shooter. The new camera has faster lenses, a larger image sensor, and is now capable of recording spherical video in Full HD. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Polaroid Snap camera brings back instant, ink-free photo prints |
 | Unveiled at IFA 2015 in Berlin, Polaroid's newest camera, the Snap, revisits the company's roots by combining instant prints with modern digital technology. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Huawei Watch vs. Moto 360 (2nd gen) |
 | We just might be looking at the two best-looking smartwatches to date. Let's size up the upcoming Huawei Watch and 2nd-gen Moto 360. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| New California housing community has its own urban farm |
 | A new farm-to-table community, said to be the first in California, has opened in the city of Davis. The Cannery is made up of more than 500 energy-efficient homes, open spaces and trails surrounded and fed by a 7.4-ac (3-ha) working farm. read more |
| SMARTWATCHES |
| Asus ZenWatch 2: Hands-on |
 | Gizmag caught up with Asus at IFA 2015 to check out its upcoming ZenWatch 2 smartwatch. The first-generation ZenWatch was (at the time it launched) one of our favorite Android Wear watches, but does the new model improve on it in the right ways? read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Olloclip's new lens takes macro shots with an iPhone 6 |
 | Olloclip has unveiled a new macro lens kit for iPhone 6 and 6 plus at this year's IFA. The Macro Pro Lens promises to turn your iPhone into a digital microscope or loupe, and should make it easier to capture arty macro shots of bugs and flowers, and the like. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Google makes its Street View app as much about fun as practicality |
 | Google has released a new Street View app to accompany its Maps app. Users are still able to view Street View from within Maps, but the separate Street View app offers a variety of additional functionality. Users can view view images and collections from around the world and add their own images. read more |
| DRONES |
| DJI adds intelligent flight modes to Phantom 3 family |
 | Last month, DJI released the Phantom 3 Standard, which slotted in below the Phantom 3 Advanced and Phantom 3 Professional in the company's lineup. At the time, DJI promised compatibility with a series of intelligent flight modes would be forthcoming and the company has now delivered on that promise. read more |
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