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| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Toyota's Ultimate Utility Vehicle minivan takes its swagger off road |
 | We knew the Toyota Ultimate Utility Vehicle would be one of the most delightfully odd vehicles of the year the minute we heard about it months ago, and now that Toyota has released all the details, we find it better than expected. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Video review: BMW S1000XR is sportier and tourier than most sports tourers |
 | Don't let the beak fool you, this is no adventure bike - it's a next-gen sports tourer that's both sportier and tourier than any sports tourer I can think of. Enjoy our latest motorcycle review video! read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Surface Pro 4 review: Microsoft's safer choice is a (deceptively) big upgrade |
 | This year Microsoft not only gave us a new kind of 2-in-1 with the Surface Book, but it also launched an upgraded version of its classic 2-in-1. Join Gizmag as we review the terrific Surface Pro 4. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Review: Hands-on with the Boomr bungee cord camera strap |
 | Boomr is a camera strap and sling which aims to make carrying a DSLR or mirrorless camera more comfortable thanks to shock absorbing bungee cord. We recently got a hands-on with the strap which is looking for funding on Kickstarter. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Luma brings speed, security and safety to your home Wi-Fi network |
 | Though many people may have a home Wi-Fi network, most will also have little control over it and little info about how good it is. Luma is aimed at providing users with fast, secure and safe home Wi-Fi. Multiple units ensure network strength throughout the home and an app provides info and control.​ read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Sony introduces the entry-level DSLR-like A68 with 4D focus |
 | The Sony A68 is a new DSLR-like A-mount camera which features a 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The new shooter also boasts Sony’s 4D Focus which uses 79 phase-detection points to offer quick and accurate autofocusing. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Are sound waves a better way to move data? |
 | Using sound waves to move data in solid-state memory, researchers claim that this technique could markedly increase computer processing speeds while vastly reducing power consumption. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| "Magic" native Australian tobacco plant could be key to space-based food production |
 | Scientists at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia have discovered a gene in an ancient Australian native tobacco plant that they say is the key to growing crops in space. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Energy storage advance readies concentrated solar power for the smart grid |
 | A new thermochemical system is able to store energy from concentrated solar power plants indefinitely and then release it at record efficiency, in what could be an important step toward a greener energy grid. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Ford makes robotic test driving tech available to other automakers |
 | In 2013, Ford revealed a robotic test driving technology designed to spare human drivers the ​ordeal of on- and off-road vehicle durability testing. Ford has partnered with Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI)​ to continue development of the technology, which it is now licensing to other automakers.​ read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| ​Record breaking robot walks 83 miles in 54 hours​ |
 | The fast developing world of robotics recently achieved another milestone when a Chinese-built four-legged robot walked its way into the Guinness Book of World Records after covering a distance of 83 miles in 54 hours. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Qubic modules turn your car into a versatile camper |
 | We've seen a number of European camper-in-a-box solutions over the years, including the Swiss Roombox, German Ququq and French Yatoo systems. The Austrian Qubic system may be the most versatile of them all. read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| DeepBeat uses deep learning to help you write rap |
 | Finnish researchers may be able to help all you aspiring rappers out there. Their DeepBeat machine learning algorithm can help shmucks like us create rap lyrics, with a little help from the pros.​ read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Secret to jellyfish propulsion could be applied to human tech |
 | Researchers at the University of South Florida believe they have found the answer to how jellyfish and eels propel themselves so efficiently. Rather pushing against the water, the animals actually suck water toward them.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Researchers develop a heart monitor for your driver’s seat |
 | A group of scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) have developed an electrocardiogram (ECG) that operates from within a car’s driver’s seat. read more |
| SPACE |
| First observations made with deep-space water-hunting instrument |
 | ​A team of astronomers has made the first observations with a cutting-edge water-hunting instrument. The instrument is not only suited for identifying signatures of water and other molecules in the Milky Way but also in other galaxies. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Decibullz Wireless are the first custom-molded Bluetooth earphones |
 | For those looking to get perfect-fit earphones without a trip to an audiologist, Decibullz Wireless offers DIY custom-molded earpieces along with Bluetooth wireless technology. The also provide hearing protection. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| UCR study finds some 3D-printed materials to be toxic |
 | A new study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) has found that some 3D printed materials are toxic. The tests were conducted on fish embryos, and the results could lead to a rethink of regulations surrounding 3D printed materials. read more |
| SPACE |
| New Horizons finishes historic Kuiper Belt maneuver |
 | NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has achieved a lot, recently sending home a wealth of information on Pluto, including stunning close up imagery and and a breathtaking view of its crescent. Now, the probe has completed the last of four burns that have put it on a path to an uncertain future. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| World's first Passive House Premium building generates five times more energy than it uses |
 | A building in Kaufbeuren, Germany, is the first to receive Passive House Premium certification. The House of Energy is one of the world’s most sustainable buildings. It has an annual heating demand of only 8 kWh / sq m (0.7 kWh / sq ft) and a 250 sq m (2,691 sq ft) photovoltaic system on the roof. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| GoldenRod floods the whole bed with wake-up lighting |
 | Earlier this year, David Levi came up with a wake up alarm system that couldn't be turned off while the bed was occupied. Being forced out of bed is not everyone's idea of a great start to the day, so Levi has now developed GoldenRod, an LED light strip that mimics a sunrise. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Audi demonstrates 3D printing potential with half-scale classic |
 | Audi has used the VW Group's 3D printing tech to create a half-scale model​ of its 1936 Auto Union Typ C Grand Prix sports car. The tiny Typ C is intended to demonstrate the potential of metal printing technology in the production of complex components. read more |
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