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| MOTORCYCLES |
| Yamaha's OR2T leaning four-wheeler R&D prototype hits the track |
 | While its MWT-9 three-wheeled concept was making headlines at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show last week, Yamaha discreetly released a video of another similar prototype in development. The OR2T has four wheels and suspension technology evolving from the 2007 Tesseract concept model. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Road, track and off-road highlights of the 2015 SEMA Show |
 | The annual SEMA Show kicked off on Tuesday in Las Vegas. For a few days, the auto industry's focus drifts away from reality and into a fantasy world of big, wild, extreme builds of all shapes and colors. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| New 3D-printing tech set to enable patient-specific medical devices |
 | Ultralow magnetic fields and a process called stereolithography could enable 3D-printed patient-specific medical devices, starting with catheters for newborn babies and then eventually extending into surgical implants for adults and kids alike. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Aspirus adds some sense to the standing desk |
 | Aspirus is a desktop workstation designed to take the legwork out of the standing desk. Raising and lowering at the press of a button, the Aspirus lets users keep track of how long they've been sitting or standing, with an onboard sensor array ensuring time away from the desk isn't counted. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Legacy Machine Perpetual re-invents the perpetual calendar watch |
 | The Legacy Machine Perpetual is a wristwatch that includes a perpetual calendar with a reinvented movement that's more compact and reliable than conventional designs. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS brings a touch of S-Class to the SUV |
 | With the unveiling of the new GLS, Mercedes brings some S-Class comfort, luxury and performance to its SUV line-up. The GLS is more efficient, more powerful and has more features than its predecessor. It's also huge.​ read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Videogame technology enables real-time 2D to 3D conversion of soccer matches |
 | Scientists at MIT and the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) have leveraged videogame technology to generate broadcast quality 3D video of soccer matches from a 2D source in real time. read more |
| PETS |
| Performance-tracking gadget has real horse sense |
 | Looking for an objective measure of your horse's performance? Well, that's where Balios comes in. It's a saddle-mounted gadget that tracks the movements of your trusty steed.​ read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| Microsoft Surface Book vs. iPad Pro |
 | The iPad Pro isn't quite a laptop and the Surface Book isn't quite a tablet, but there's still enough overlap there to make the two potential rivals. Let's compare Microsoft's and Apple's latest. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| High-tech comb uses plasma to kill lice |
 | ​As some parents will already know, head lice infestations can be very difficult to treat. That's why researchers have developed an alternative, in the form of a comb that zaps the pests with cold plasma. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| Wacky tape gun produces life-size CAD-assisted wireframe models |
 | Using a radically-modified packing tape dispenser packed with electronics, a team of researchers have created a physical 3D sketching tool to create life-size wireframe models read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Hiku gets online shopping on the button |
 | We all know the frustration of getting home from the supermarket only to realize we've forgotten something – or to find that someone else has also been. The Hiku grocery button is aimed at helping users to avoid shopping list mix-ups. it can even help users avoid going to the supermarket altogether. read more |
| SPACE |
| ESA shortlists CubeSat concepts to accompany its Asteroid Impact Mission |
 | ESA has shortlisted five concepts missions for its AIM mission, including projects that plan to study asteroid composition, measure their gravity field, and much more. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| Samsung's late 2015 laptops include a 4K powerhouse and Yoga-like 2-in-1 |
 | Samsung's last Ativ notebook was one of the first Broadwell Core M machines. Samsung just announced its late 2015 notebooks, and they're more concerned with raw power. read more |
| SPACE |
| Astronomers discover massive galaxy cluster 8.5 billion light-years from Earth |
 | ​Astronomers have discovered a massive galaxy cluster located an impressive 8.5 billion light-years from Earth, the study of which may allow us to glimpse the evolutionary mechanics of the largest structures in our Universe. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Fraunhofer device could be a surgeon's third arm |
 | Being a surgeon is a pretty high-stress job, and relies heavily on surgical assistants for things like setting clamps and holding tools. Researchers are looking to lighten the load a little, by developing a metal hand that lets surgeons more directly control what's happening on the operating table. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA announces timeline for astronaut application process |
 | NASA has only trained only 338 astronauts since the advent of manned spaceflight. Now the space agency is preparing to accept applications from those hoping to join the ranks of the next generation of spacefarers. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| AirBolt travel lock offers smart features and keyless access |
 | The AirBolt smart travel lock is designed with Bluetooth connectivity and a host of useful functions to keep bags secure and accounted for. The device is currently funding on Kickstarter. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Drive Efficient tells you how to stay appy with fuel consumption |
 | We're all familiar with cars telling us how to get somewhere, but what about telling us how to do so efficiently? That's the idea behind the Drive Efficient app​, which triumphed in Ford's SYNC AppLink Developer Challenge Dublin. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Hyundai heads upmarket with new Genesis luxury marque |
 | Hyundai has announced plans to roll out a new car brand called Genesis. The marque will be sold globally and is aimed at competing with the world’s most renowned luxury car brands. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| The Homido VR Headset Provides an Immersive Experience for Under $70 |
 | The Homido Virtual Reality Headset transforms videos and games on your screen into full interactive experiences. Watch 360° spherical videos to see in any direction, enjoy 3D movies, and full freedom of movement thanks to the wireless connectivity. Never play games or watch movies from afar again, live the experience with Homido. read more |
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