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| MOTORCYCLES |
| Ducati's 2016 XDiavel: Lean, mean, stroked-out cruiser targets the American market |
 | Ducati is kicking back a gear with the XDiavel, which uses a stroked-out engine to put the torque lower in the rev range, and gives a true feet-forward cruiser riding position, while pulling all the silly plastic off the sides for a much cleaner, sweeter look. ​​ read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Review: ZuperDAC makes hi-res thumb-sized |
 | The successfully-crowdfunded ZuperDAC from Zorloo, for example, is about the size of a USB thumb drive and supports audio file resolutions right up to 24-bit/192 kHz. We've spent the last few weeks diving into our hi-res FLAC and WAV vault for some lossless easy listening.​ read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| LM Gateway: Two towers, two bridges, one crazy project |
 | LM Gateway comprises two towers joined by a like number of pedestrian bridges that will allow people to cross from one part of the Copenhagen Harbor to the other. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Sync Connect makes your Ford remote controlled |
 | Ford has announced a new Sync Connect service, which allows users to remotely control and monitor certain features of their car. Tesla already has a similar app, but Sync Connect brings the functionality to a broader marker. Users can remotely locate, unlock, lock and start their car. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Review: Master & Dynamic MW60 Wireless Over Ear Headphones |
 | We were recently sent a pre-production review unit of Master & Dynamic's latest MW60 Wireless Over Ear Headphones. Inside of a high-quality aluminum travel case from Zero Halliburton, no less. read more |
| SPACE |
| First exoplanet weather map reveals 5,400 mph winds |
 | Scientists from the University of Warwick have produced the first weather map of a planet outside our solar system. The planet in question – HD 189733b​ – has winds 20 times faster than any recorded on Earth raging across its surface. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Row-bot cleans dirty water and powers itself by eating microbes |
 | The Row-Bot, is a water-cleaning robot prototype that sucks in dirty water, "eats" the microbes it scoops up in its mouth, then breaks them down in its artificial stomach to create energy to power itself. In this way, it generates enough power to continuously impel itself about. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Atmotube personal pollution monitor tracks air quality on the go |
 | A new US-based startup has developed a pocket-sized pollution monitor it hopes will serve as a warning system, by constantly assessing the environment while the user is on the go and alerting them when air quality drops to unacceptable levels. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| MT-10: Yamaha gets delightfully ugly with its new naked R1 |
 | With a retuned version of the crossplane-crankshaft R1 superbike engine providing the boogie, the focus of Yamaha's new MT-10 will be on fun, but Yamaha has also chosen to throw in a cruise control system.​ read more |
| MEDICAL |
| One-step urine test to simplify diagnosis of hepatitis C |
 | Researchers have developed a one-step test that can detect hepatitis C using only a urine sample, offering the potential to boost the availability of diagnosis and efforts to curb the virus around the world. ​ read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Volta Flyer is made to teach kids about solar-powered flight |
 | While solar-powered aircraft are certainly fascinating, there's no way that most of would ever be able to afford one … or is there? If a new Kickstarter campaign is successful, you'll be able to get a Volta Flyer solar airplane for just US$40. The only thing is, it'll be a little on the small side.​ read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| TrackR atlas gives room-specific locations when looking for lost items |
 | Bluetooth tracking devices help keep tabs on personal items, but the latest from TrackR does one better than a game of "hot and cold." The TrackR atlas is designed to monitor belongings, pinpointing the room they're located in once they need to be found. read more |
| SPACE |
| New Study reveals mysteries of Orion star system |
 | Astronomers have used the NASA Chandra X-ray telescope to observe a complex three-star system that forms part of the "belt" of the Orion constellation. The new data tells us a lot about a system located in one of the best-known constellations in the night sky. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Primordial goo coating to aid in medical procedures |
 | Using a soup of molecules that replicates the primordial goo found at the beginnings of life on Earth billions of years ago, scientists have created a coating that may significantly improve the body's acceptance of medical implants. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Extremely rare Nikon lens which can see behind itself goes to auction |
 | One of the world’s rarest camera lenses, a fish-eye which can see behind itself, is set to be sold at auction where it could fetch up to US$50,000. The Nikon Fisheye Nikkor F5.6 6.2-mm SAP is one of only three that have ever been made. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Experimental Alzheimer's drug shows unexpected anti-aging effects |
 | A team of researchers has tested an experimental drug on rapidly aging mice, with the treatment designed to combat aspects of aging closely associated with Alzheimer's. The results were very positive, with treated mice exhibiting better memory, cognition and more. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Dario turns your smartphone into a mobile diabetes monitor |
 | The Dario Meter is a pocket-sized, smartphone-connected monitor for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It's cheap and easy to use, logs blood sugar levels and other important stats via a dedicated app, while automatically keeping loved ones and caregivers in the loop. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Stadia, wheels and bridges: the spectacular winners of the 2015 Structural Awards |
 | The winners of this year's Structural Awards have been announced. Run by the Institute of Structural Engineers, the awards aim to recognize outstanding achievement by structural engineers around the world. The overall winner was the Singapore Sports Hub, with the world’s largest free-spanning dome. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| MVRDV redeveloping dilapidated shopping mall into urban lagoon |
 | Dutch firm MVDRV has been given the nod to lead the redevelopment of a waterfront area in Tainan, Taiwan. The project will see a rundown 1980's shopping mall demolished in favor of a pedestrian-friendly space. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Quantum computers inch closer to reality thanks to entangled qubits in silicon |
 | University of New South Wales scientists have for the first time created two entangled qubits in silicon with record fidelity, paving the way for reliable, massively scalable quantum computers. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Bolo knife rolls into the kitchen accessory market |
 | The kitchen knife is getting a makeover with a new design featuring a circular grip for improved ergonomics and versatility. Called Bolo, the designers tweaked the traditional knife design to change the movement of the blade and the way the user interacts with it. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Limited edition Ural pays tribute to Star Wars |
 | Ural is the most recent motorcycle manufacturer to join the blacked-out dark side, with its limited-edition Star Wars-themed Dark Force model ... complete with a 3-foot extendable lightsaber. The company is making only 25 of the gloss-black sidecar rigs, with pricing set at US$15,000. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Trunki for grown-ups: Jurni ride-on suitcase lets you glide through your travels |
 | Trunki's ride-on suitcases are a great way to make airports more bearable for kids, but why should they get to have all the fun? The company's new carry-on sized Jurni does the same for grown-ups. You can sit on it to rest, ride on it when queueing and pull it along like a conventional wheeled case. read more |
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