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| SPACE |
| BAE Systems and Reaction Engines to develop hypersonic space engine |
 | Reaction Engines' single-stage-to-orbit Skylon spacecraft took a step closer to reality today as BAE Systems announced that would buy a 20 percent stake in the company. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Review: DJI's Osmo and the democratization of the steadicam |
 | ​The DJI Osmo looks like a weird eyeball on the end of a stick, but it's effectively a motion-stabilized action camera that can smooth out rough, bumpy and wobbly footage for a clean, cinematic look. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Motus allows players to bow an invisible violin |
 | The Motus from TZM Creative Lab facilitates the creation of sound from motion, allowing its users to electrify the room by strumming an air guitar, bash an imaginary drum set to within an inch of its life, play a grand concert piano while walking around the stage or play an invisible violin. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Musholm sports resort ramps up accessibility |
 | An extension of the Musholm sports and holiday resort for people with disabilities is said to have made it one of the most accessible in the world. It has a new multi-purpose hall and 24 new holiday homes. Access routes, wayfinding, lighting and facilities have all been designed for accessibility. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Wi-Fi signals track and distinguish people through walls |
 | Two years ago, researchers at MIT used Wi-Fi signals to see through walls and track a person's movements. The same team has now come up with a new technology that's not only able to discern a person's silhouette through walls, but can also make out different individuals. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Micro-living for work, rest and play at the Collective Stratford |
 | The Collective Stratford, in London, UK, is described by its architects as a "new form of shared living accommodation." Like the Common in Brooklyn, US, it will provide affordable housing within a community. In addition, though, it will offer office space and a start-up incubator for its residents. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| "Lab-in-a-briefcase" designed to bring early cancer detection to developing countries |
 | A team of scientists has developed a new tool that could greatly assist those taking the fight to cancer in developing regions. Billed as a lab-in-a-briefcase, the low-cost, portable diagnostics tool can carry out tests for cancer biomarkers in as little as 15 minutes. ​ read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| FoldFlat food containers bend like origami for smarter storage |
 | Plastic food containers are great for storing leftovers, but when it comes to stowing away the containers themselves there is no avoiding wasted space and misplaced lids. So inventor Ben Strange is hoping to tidy up your cluttered kitchen cabinet with a container that folds up flat inside its lid. read more |
| GAMES |
| VRgo chair offers hands-free virtual reality navigation |
 | The VRgo chair is a tilting input device that moves the user through a virtual reality setting by tracking the direction of their derrière, freeing up the hands for other tasks, like wielding weapons. ​ read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| ALTACAS aircraft crash avoidance system uses lasers for safer takeoffs and landings |
 | ALTACAS Technology's Aerial, Landing, & Takeoff Aircraft Crash Avoidance System (ALTACAS) uses lasers to monitor runways and flight paths during takeoffs and landings and signal a warning if an impending collision is detected. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| 3D printed teeth kill bacteria |
 | Researchers from the University of Groningen have developed a process to manufacture 3D-printed teeth and braces capable of destroying bacteria. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Hennessey adds 200 hp and more speed to the world's fastest car |
 | John Hennessey has stuffed another 207 horses into his Venom GT in a bid to ensure it remains one of the world's most powerful supercars. Gotta keep up with the Koenigseggs and Bugattis, after all. It's all part of the 2,875 horses that Hennessey will storm SEMA with next week. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| Glowforge 3D laser printing juggernaut enters life after crowdfunding |
 | ​Glowforge 3D laser printer founder and CEO, Dan Shapiro sits down with Gizmag to talk about the market, the future and how pancakes relate to when the product will ship​. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Nissan's Piloted Drive prototype to begin on-road tests |
 | Three years ago, Nissan unveiled a one-of-a-kind Leaf electric car that incorporated autonomous driving features. This Thursday an updated test vehicle was unveiled, which features the automaker's new Piloted Drive system. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Researchers develop new energy-efficient technique to weld steel and aluminum |
 | Researchers have developed a new welding technique that may prove to solve the problems inherent in traditional welding processes, while using 80 percent less energy and creating bonds that are 50 percent stronger. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Biodegradable implant could simplify bone replacement surgery |
 | Combining cornstarch with volcanic ash clay to create a plastic for bone grafts could make the surgical process of bone replacement much simpler in the future. The material could replace the need to remove bone from another part of a patient's body, or to use donor cadaver bones. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| SpeedForce combines a cycling computer, handlebar stem and headlight |
 | You've got a cycling computer, a headlight, and a handlebar stem on your bike. Why bother with all three, when they could be combined into one device? That's the thinking behind SpeedX's new SpeedForce. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| iPhone 6s Plus vs. Moto X Style (Pure Edition) |
 | Can Motorola's latest flagship handset topple this year's supersized iPhone? We've compared the two devices in all the key areas to help you decide which one's best for your needs. read more |
| SPACE |
| Magnetic anomaly that cast doubt on Voyager 1's entry of interstellar space explained |
 | A team led by the University of New Hampshire has found a clue as to what may have caused the anomaly that cast doubt on whether Voyager 1 has entered interstellar space. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| New filter could improve low light smartphone photography |
 | Engineers have created a new type of color filter which could help to produce sharper and brighter photos in low light conditions. The new filter, which could appear in smartphones within three years, allows three times more light to reach an image sensor than conventional filters. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 4: Initial thoughts and benchmarks for the (fanless) Core m3 model |
 | We took an early look at the Surfac​e Book this week, but what about Microsoft's more traditional 2-in-1, the Surface Pro 4? We have some initial thoughts on the fanless entry-level model. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Flosstime helps sloppy flossers create a habit |
 | Flossing is one of those chores many of us don't look forward to, but it's essential to good oral hygiene. That's why the folks at Flosstime have created a solution to make this element of personal hygiene a routine we can enjoy – or at least, one that we remember to do. read more |
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