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MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus review: 3D Touch is more than a gimmick, but is it reason to upgrade?
	Apple's new iPhones are, as you might expect, better versions of the terrific pair of smartphones the company launched last year. Join Gizmag, as we review two of the best smartphones of the year, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.  read more
COLLECTIBLES
Star Wars spaceship soars above other sci-fi film treasures to yield record $450,000 at auction
	With some of entertainment's most iconic vehicles up for auction, such as a "General Lee" 1969 Dodge Charger from the Dukes of Hazzard, it might come as some surprise that a small model of a spaceship outstripped them all. Well, until you consider the devotion of a true Star Wars fan that is.  read more
MUSIC
Review: Optoma NuForce BE6 Bluetooth earphones
	Optoma has today released the BE6 earphones, its fourth since acquiring the NuForce brand late last year, and its first wireless models. The stylish bullets are aimed squarely at mobile music lovers with an ear for quality. Gizmag was sent a pre-release pair for review. read more
MEDICAL
DARPA's fascinating self-healing body initiative – ElectRx
	DARPA's ElectRx project envisions tiny devices, the width of a single nerve strand, that could be injected into the body to monitor certain conditions and then stimulate targeted nerves in response, harnessing the body’s own repair mechanisms.  read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Review: Polar Loop 2 activity tracker & M7 heart rate sensor
	Even the most dedicated fitness buff can benefit from reminders to stay active, which is one of the new features of the Polar’s latest activity tracker. We get some wrist-on experience with the Loop 2 to see how well this device measures up.  read more
SPACE
Moon Express and Rocket Lab team up for 2017 lunar mission
	Space startup Moon Express has signed a contract with Rocket Lab to help carry out three lunar missions starting in 2017. The agreement will see Rocket Lab provide launch services using its Electron rocket system.  read more
MARINE
Frauscher once again shakes its sports car Demons out unto the sea
	With designs like the 858 Fantom, Austrian shipyard Frauscher has helped make its name by reinterpreting the form of exotic sports cars into fast, beautiful boats. The all-new 1414 Demon is the largest example of its handiwork yet.  read more
ENVIRONMENT
Deer, wolves and other wildlife thriving in Chernobyl exclusion zone
	A team of scientists have surveyed the human exclusion zone surrounding the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site, observing large animals like deer and elk to be in abundance despite lingering radiation.   read more
MOTORCYCLES
Super Cub Concept leads Honda’s second Tokyo Motor Show charge
	On the back of three concept bikes revealed in late September, Honda has announced a second wave of prototypes to complement its line-up for the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show.  read more
SPACE
Project Apollo Archive captures the golden age of space exploration
	​Thousands of images snapped by Apollo era astronauts during their missions have been made available to the public via the Flickr gallery of the Project Apollo Archive.  read more
MEDICAL
Leukometer promises needle-free monitoring of the immune system
	With the ability to tally up white blood cells through the skin in real time, scientists are developing a small device to help clinicians tailor personalized and more timely treatments for chemotherapy patients.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
DeltaWing shows latest evolution of its GT road car
	Earlier this year, Deltawing provided a bit of insight into the funky, triangular road car it was developing. A few patent sketches hinted at what the car would look like, and now those sketches have been filled out with real body panels.   read more
ENVIRONMENT
Hybrid solar roofing system uses heat pipes to boost efficiency
	As photovoltaic cells heat up, their efficiency decreases. To capture that heat and put it to good use, a team of scientists from Brunel University in London has created a hybrid system that turns the whole roof into a solar generator.​  read more
ARCHITECTURE
Apple reportedly landing second Silicon Valley "spaceship"
	According to the Silicon Valley Business Journal, Apple has secured a deal for an already-approved building in Sunnyvale, California. Assuming the report is accurate, the development will provide Apple with a sustainable campus that boasts space for over 3,000 employees. read more
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