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| BICYCLES |
| Bird of Prey bike takes a new position on cycling |
 | When it comes to bicycles with different types of seating positions, everyone is familiar with uprights and recumbents. There is, however, a lesser-known third option – prone. Bird of Prey Bicycles is now offering a semi-prone aimed at everyday users. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Review: Phiaton PS 202 NC earphones with active noise cancellation |
 | Phiaton has recently made available its wired PS 202 NC earphones. We get some ears-in to see how the company’s latest delivers, especially with the added hush of active noise cancellation.​ read more |
| MUSIC |
| Liutaly iV electric violin dials up smartphone for synth sounds and effects |
 | Gizmag first heard from Claudio Capponi about two years ago when he told us that he'd started working on a new musical instrument. Development has continued apace ever since and now the Liutaly iV electric violin is ready for its place in the spotlight. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Hyundai Tucson transformed into overland Adventuremobile |
 | The Hyundai Tucson is about to get tougher. The Rockstar Tucson will be joined at the upcoming SEMA Show by an even more equipped Tucson: the Adventuremobile, a Tucson that rides over the terrain in its path, stays the night and does it all again the next day. read more |
| SPACE |
| A closer look at NASA's journey to Mars road map |
 | Earlier this month, NASA released a road map outlining how it will approach the mission to send mankind to Mars. Join us as we take an in-depth look at the plan, and the technological challenges that must be overcome if the agency is to undertake humanity's next step in its race to the stars. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Film festival brings AR/VR to architects and designers |
 | Architects and designers who attended this year's Architecture and Design Film Festival (ADFF) got a first hand look at how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can be used in their respective industries. read more |
| TINY HOUSES |
| Nomadic floating shelter gets towed to the water by bike |
 | ​London-based artist and designer, Daniel Durnin has created a nomadic floating shelter that can also be towed by a bicycle. With the tiny wooden shelter, Durnin hopes to bring life back to urban waterways by creating a new way to camp on water.​ read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| New material created from orange peel cleans up mercury pollution |
 | Australian scientists working at Flinders University have discovered a simple and efficient way to remove mercury from the environment by using a material made from recycled waste citrus peel read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Cheap, simple technique turns seawater into drinking water​ |
 | Researchers from the University of Alexandria have developed a cheaper, simpler and potentially cleaner way to turn seawater into drinking water than conventional methods. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Chasing the sun: How solar forecasting could be the difference in the World Solar Challenge |
 | Like every other team currently taking part in the World Solar Challenge, the University of Michigan will look to keep its car chugging along by exposing it to as much sunlight as possible. But unlike the others, it has brought along a little piece of technology it hopes will offer an edge. read more |
| MARINE |
| eFishery fish farm feeder dispenses feed based on fish hunger levels |
 | eFishery hopes to alleviate environmental waste problems associated with overfeeding on fish farms. Its smart feeding device works by detecting hungry fish behavior and dispensing the proper amount of feed. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Levicle folding bike rides like a balance bike for adults |
 | Entrepreneur and inventor Tom Mackenzie believes the balance bike can be an effective commuting tool for adults. His Levicle is a simple, compact folding bike that gives your legs the power and glide of wheels. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Ultra-efficient SURE HOUSE wins the 2015 Solar Decathlon |
 | SURE HOUSE is designed to reduce global climate change while protecting its inhabitants from the damaging consequences of existing climate change, such as extreme coastal weather. read more |
| DRONES |
| Drones face mandatory registration in the US |
 | The USDoT Secretary Anthony Foxx announced today that Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the United States will soon be subject to federal registration. A task force will be established to provide recommendations on how to best implement a registration process. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. iPad Pro |
 | Apple's iPad Pro is the company's most direct answer to the Microsoft Surface. Let's see how Apple's first 2-in-1 compares to the Surface Pro 4. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Sena's intelligent motorcycle helmet keeps a lid on unwanted noise |
 | Riding a motorcycle at highway speeds inevitably entails the constant buzzing of pressurized air forcing its way through the helmet’s ventilation channels. Sena’s Intelligent Noise-Cancelling helmet promises to filter out the useless noise, while keeping the rider in touch with his surroundings. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Xraycer goes sledding on mountain dirt and rock |
 | The new Xraycer all-terrain sled brings sledding to the summer. Developed by a small, passionate group, its rugged tires and tough polyethylene construction let you sled dirt and rock. read more |
| MILITARY |
| DARPA wants to make airborne communications more stable |
 | Military airborne communications can be tricky. Not only do they need to overcome attempted disruptions, but also tackle the difficulties in getting different systems to work together. DARPA wants to improve things, soliciting proposals to get systems communicating faster and more securely. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Study finds the Lee Harvey Oswald backyard photo to be authentic |
 | A study conducted by Dartmouth College has delved further than ever before into the authenticity of the infamous backyard photograph of John F. Kennedy assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Specifically, the team analyzed Oswald's pose in the picture – something that's long been a point of controversy. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| HyperCam would let you see the unseen |
 | A consumer hyperspectral camera known as the HyperCam may one day allow use to see if fruit is ripe, or to identify people based on their veins patterns. It could even find its way into our smartphones. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Super kettle wins Electrolux Design Lab 2015 |
 | A kettle that stores steam to help kids learn about cooking and energy in a hands-on fashion won the 2015 Electrolux Design Lab in Finland. The competition attracted applications from industrial students located around the world. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| Lenovo's follow-up to the Yoga 3 Pro loses a little portability, adds a lot of power |
 | Lenovo just announced the latest flagship in its Yoga lineup of 2-in-1s. The Yoga 900 Convertible Laptop (yes, that's its full name) is the follow-up to 2014's Yoga 3 Pro, adding only a little weight and thickness in favor of more raw power. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| ​AirDonkey takes the sharing economy to two wheels |
 | If you only cycle occasionally, a bike will just sit gathering dust or not be worth buying in the first place. A new service called AirDonkey provides a third option – a sharing system that lets people rent out their bikes when they're not using them or hire one just when they need to. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| $8,000 home proposed for Mexico |
 | Interesting architecture doesn't always come with a high price tag. Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao unveiled an US$8,000 home at this year's Chicago Architecture Biennial that could perhaps one day complement existing social housing options in Mexico. read more |
| MUSIC |
| SubPac M2 brings the bass to your body |
 | Since launching its "bass you can feel" technology on Kickstarter in 2013, StudioFeed has integrated the SubPac system in Peugeot's Fractal concept car and added an extra dimension to a VR-enhanced premiere of Jurassic World. Now it's aiming to put some bottom end on your back with the SubPac M2. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA launches website hosting stunning, regularly updated Earth imagery |
 | NASA has launched a new website allowing the public to view images snapped by its Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite. The service will provide multiple shots of stunning Earth imagery seven days a week, mere hours after capture. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Moon Hoon's latest project is absolutely quackers |
 | Readers may recall South Korean architecture firm Moon Hoon from its Star Wars-inspired home. Its Wind House project comprises three holiday homes dominated by a large golden structure that looks, well, rather like a duck's head. read more |
| SPACE |
| Star Wars: The Force Awakens full-length trailer debuts |
 | Following a long wait with teasers, snippets and working versions of robotic characters to whet the appetite, the third and final full-length trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has debuted. read more |
| PETS |
| Jekies Glovebag simplifies pooch poop pickup |
 | Anyone who owns a dog knows that picking up after it isn't the high point of pet ownership. This unholy alliance of dog and doo has led many to seek an alternative to the standard plastic bag. The Jekies Glovebag is one that could make getting rid of your dog’s number two a bit easier. read more |
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