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| SCIENCE |
| Quantum computing breakthrough: Qubits made from standard silicon transistors |
 | Australian researchers have managed to create a CNOT quantum logic gate, the basic building block of a quantum computer, by modifying a standard silicon transistor. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Review: Marshall London smartphone |
 | Marshall's London smartphone is an interesting animal. On the one hand, it's a pretty mediocre smartphone with a high price tag, but on the other, it's a musician's dream, with hi-def playback and recording, dual headphone ports, and more. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Concept Stunt G 301 – a peek into BMW’s new entry level motorcycle platform |
 | BMW’s Concept Stunt G 310 is our first glance at the German brand’s new 300cc, single cylinder entry-level bike platform. Beyond the crazy paint job, it’s a handsome looking machine - and its vertically mounted exhaust is a very cool touch. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Range Rover Evoque convertible gets dirty before LA Auto Show debut |
 | The last time we looked in on the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, it was burrowing through the earth below London. The still-camouflaged crossover has been out having fun once again. Land Rover has put the car through its off-road paces in preparation of next month's launch. read more |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| Facebook to position internet beaming satellite over Africa next year |
 | Facebook has announced plans to launch a satellite into space next year designed to beam internet down to millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA tests foldable cloth heat shield in Mars entry simulation |
 | NASA is developing the Adaptive Deployable Entry and Placement Technology (ADEPT) heat shield, which uses carbon-fiber cloth and can be folded up like an umbrella. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Suunto introduces streamlined Traverse navigation watch for simpler adventures |
 | For several years, Suunto's Ambit series has comprised some venerable navigation watch performers, but not every outdoor user needs a high-powered, multi-sport wrist computer. For "aspiring outdoor enthusiasts", Suunto adds the new Traverse. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Nexus 6P vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 5 |
 | After Google took screen size to an extreme with last year's Nexus 6, the company pulled it back a bit with the 5.7-inch Nexus 6P. That happens to be the same size as the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA images detail real-world setting for "The Martian" |
 | ​The latest batch of images beamed back to Earth from NASA's Mars Orbiter has offered an up-close look at the real-world setting for the film The Martian. The photos detail several Mars sites that appear in the film's fictional missions to the Red Planet.​ read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Flexible apartment meets family's changeable needs |
 | Casa MJE is a flexible vacation home that aims to offer every inch of space to its owners. Thanks to its clever movable walls and folding furniture, the apartment can be configured to offer two bedrooms, one bedroom, or no bedrooms at all. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Nissan Teatro for Days concept combines digital and real world travel |
 | In an attempt to get the younger generation more excited about automotive possibilities, Nissan has designed the all-new Teatro for Dayz concept. The new concept focuses on digital life and sharing, debuting as a high-tech mobile device. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Microsoft HoloLens "Project X-Ray" demo aims to inspire developers |
 | Microsoft's ambition to take over your living room was more evident than ever at its new hardware event Tuesday in New York where the company demoed "wearable holograms" made possible by its HoloLens augmented reality setup. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Microsoft re-ignites the PC wars with Windows 10 Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 |
 | Microsoft may have launched the second world war of computing on Tuesday with the unveiling of a powerful new Surface Pro 4 tablet and Surface Book. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Lexus creates driveable cardboard IS saloon |
 | Lexus has built a full-size, driveable cardboard car. The project is, of course, a bit of a stunt, but the impressive Origami Car is a faithful and life-size version of the Lexus IS saloon. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Nanoscale wrench is just 1.7 nanometers wide |
 | Scientists have created a nanoscale wrench that has an opening of about 1.7 nanometers, roughly a hundred-thousand-times smaller than the width of human hair. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| The Microsoft Band 2 is more flexible, more powerful and more expensive |
 | Microsoft has announced the second version of its fitness wearable, the Microsoft Band 2. Compared with last year's model, the new device is packed with more sensors, more comfortable to wear around your wrist, and a little more expensive too. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Roku's new player offers 4K streaming and remote finder feature |
 | Roku's new streaming player has a more angular design than its predecessor, but the big changes are on the inside, with the device capable of streaming 4K content. The announcement comes hot on the heels of both the updated Amazon Fire TV and new Apple TV, both of which are 4K capable.​​ read more |
| PETS |
| How's Fido feeling? The DogStar TailTalk translates tail wags |
 | DogStar has launched a wearable that's designed to take the guesswork out of evaluating dog moods. The TailTalk uses sensors to track and translate the movement of dogs' tails. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| PlayWood puts the play in furniture design |
 | If you've ever fancied making your own furniture, now's your chance. PlayWood allows users to design and build pieces of furniture using special connectors and other materials of their choice. It's possible to make everything from chairs to tables to storage solutions.​ read more |
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