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| SPACE |
| Hubble's 4K images of Jupiter reveal mysterious wispy thread in Great Red Spot |
 | What kicked off Jupiters swirling storm known as the Great Red Spot remains one gigantic puzzle to scientists, but new ultra high-definition images snapped by the Hubble Telescope might have just offered a couple of small pieces to it. read more |
| MUSIC |
| PolyTune Clip guitar tuner review: Tuned to perfection |
 | It’s an essential bit of kit, but it's hard to get really excited by the humble guitar tuner. Until recently, that is. Now, polyphonic is the new buzz word in the tuning world and we’ve been putting the latest, clip-on Polyphonic tuner through its paces. The results? In a word: stunning. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| UK's first glow-in-the-dark skatepark opens in Liverpool |
 | Earlier this year we heard about a multi-story skatepark set to take skaters to another level. A new skatepark in the Everton area of Liverpool, UK, however, is on another level itself. Designed by South Korean artist Koo Jeong A, Evertro is said to be the UK's first glow-in-the-dark skatepark. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Electric Jukebox turns a TV into a streaming music machine |
 | The London-based Electric Jukebox Company is offering a stress-free way to stream music, one that's aimed at changing the way music is played at home forever by leveraging the goggle box as an audio entertainment hub for the family. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| Researchers create a 3D-printed vehicle that can power a 3D-printed home (and vice versa) |
 | A research team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) Department of Energy has created a new model for how we can connect the way we power our homes and vehicles. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| BIG's green and mountainous apartments will blend with a national park |
 | Designing a building to be sympathetic to its surroundings can be tricky, especially when the building is to be on the edge of a national park. Bjarke Ingels Group's (BIG) 79 & Park uses greenery and a clever, pixelated design to blend into the area. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Grillrider rolls a full grill-out by bike or foot |
 | The Grillrider lets cyclists and walkers roll everything they need for a cookout to the park, tailgate or campground. It's a bike trailer and hand trolley built specifically for grilling, and with its removable modules, it also works as a more general cargo hauler. read more |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| Strone Roam relays calls via the Internet to avoid roaming charges while traveling |
 | Melbourne-based startup Strone is looking to make phone bill shock after an international trip a thing of the past, with a smart device that stays behind to forward all your voice calls and texts to your mobile phone through an app. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Toaster-sized Evapolar cools, humidifies and purifies the air |
 | Most so-called portable air conditioners stretch the definition of "portable," but the Evapolar isn't one of them. In a form factor about the same size and weight as a small toaster, the unit packs an evaporative cooling system​ to cool, humidify and purify the air. read more |
| SPACE |
| Cassini begins final flybys of Saturn's moon Enceladus |
 | NASA's Cassini orbiter mission to Saturn begins winding up its exploration program tomorrow when it executes the first of its final three flybys of Saturn's moon Enceladus. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Monkey chip brings keyless entry to communal entryways |
 | Smart door locks allow doors to be opened with just a tap on a smartphone screen. But what if you live in a gated community or apartment building? Locumi Labs has just launched a smart device that upgrades intercoms to enable keyless entry for such residences. read more |
| COLLECTIBLES |
| Bonhams scientific instruments sale preview includes rare Enigma machine |
 | ​Bonhams Auction House in the UK will be offering for sale a very rare four-rotor 1944 M4 Enigma machine among a range of other scientific, technological, and automated musical instruments from across the centuries read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Modular eGroov AWD scooter rolls through beach, forest and city |
 | If you wanted an automobile to drive over sand, dirt and rock, as well as pavement, you'd probably start and end your search at 4WD models. So why shouldn't the same apply to your scooter selection? The eGroov scooter fits that bill with an all-wheel electric drive to keep you rolling forward. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Livi medication dispenser accesses the cloud to make sure you don't miss a dose |
 | Keeping track of multiple medications can be challenging. That's why PharmRight Corporation has developed Livi. It's a cloud-connected pill dispenser that can manage a 90-day supply of up to 15 medications at once, letting users know when to take what. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Pollution-absorbing bikini "cleans the water" while its wearer swims |
 | We've previously heard about air-purifying clothing, so perhaps it shouldn't come as a surprise to find out that scientists have now developed the aquatic equivalent – a bikini top that filters pollutants out of the water around the wearer. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Nexus 6P vs. iPhone 6s Plus |
 | Later this month Google will start shipping a new flagship phone that be one of Android's best alternatives to the iPhone 6s Plus. Let's compare the Nexus 6P's features and specs to those of Apple's new phablet. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Apple adds more Retina Displays and Skylake (for some) to new iMacs |
 | Apple updated its iMacs today, bringing a new Retina 4K Display to the smaller model and making the Retina 5K Display standard on the larger 27-inch iMac. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Canon expands G-series line-up with PowerShot G5 X and G9 X |
 | The Canon PowerShot G5 X and G9 X are two new capable compact cameras with large 1-inch-type sensors and versatile lenses. While the G5 X adds a high-resolution EVF to the G-series, the G9 X offers a smaller and more lightweight option. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Fretlocks let you capo single strings |
 | Guitarists use a capo to raise the pitch of an instrument but still play familiar chord shapes and fingerings. But what if you don't want all the strings to change pitch or want a different starting point for each string? That's where Fretlocks come in. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| The EOS M10 is Canon’s new entry-level mirrorless camera |
 | The EOS M10 is a new simple-to-use entry-level mirrorless camera from Canon which is designed to appeal to the social media generation. The compact-sized camera features an 18-megapixel APS-C sensor, a tilting 3-inch touchscreen, and built in Wi-Fi and NFC. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Baselift raises your kitchen to new levels |
 | Have you ever wondered how the height of kitchen units is determined? It is, of course, by ergonomic average, which, though logical, means they can end up being the wrong height for many people. The new Baselift device lets you raise or lower kitchen units to suit your height. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Roccat's new Kova mouse boasts DPI Overdrive and 22 functions |
 | Roccat has revealed its latest gaming mouse in the form of the Kova. The new wired mouse lets users double optic sensitivity at the click of a button, and offers a host of buttons, each of which can be given dual functionality. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Toshiba's DynaPad is a lighter, thinner and lower-end Surface alternative |
 | Toshiba has revealed details of its upcoming dynaPad hybrid, which weighs less and is thinner than a Surface Pro 4. read more |
| PETS |
| Meyou: Plush furniture for the pampered cat in your life |
 | Parisian purveyor of feline furniture Meyou recently unveiled its plush furniture line aimed toward discerning cats and their indulgent owners. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Raincheck umbrella stand LEDs you know if it's going to rain |
 | You'd think having weather apps on our phones would mean we'd always be prepared, but we still forget to check them. The Raincheck umbrella stand removes the need to check the weather. It shows users whether they need to take a brolly out with them as they leave the house. read more |
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