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| BICYCLES |
| Bicycle inner tube is promised to pump itself up as you ride |
 | It was three years ago that we first heard about the PumpTire – it was a prototype bicycle tire that used wheel motion to keep itself inflated. Well, its designer has now come up what sounds like a better alternative: the PumpTube. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Review: QardioBase smart scale doesn't quite measure up |
 | We reviewed the QardoioBase smart scale from Qardio, the award winning digital health company that had introduced the health care measurement devices QardioArm and the QardioCore in 2013. Unfortunately, once we got the QardioBase our enthusiams turned to frustration. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| The "Broughs of Bodmin Moor" – another major barnfind |
 | Yet another major barnfind has come to light with the discovery of eight Brough Superiors in a Cornish village. Mostly in parts, the bikes will be offered by Bonhams on 24 April 2016 and will be certain to create global interest given the recent prices achieved by basketcases. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Kia steers towards public roads with autonomous driving tech |
 | Kia Motors is to begin testing its autonomous driving technologies on public roads for the first time, following in the footsteps of firms like Google and Volvo. The carmaker has been granted permission for testing its vehicles by the US state of Nevada. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| Cheetah strikes an odd chord with 3D-printed dreadnought |
 | Back in January, South Africa's Hans Fouche demonstrated the capabilities of his custom-made Cheetah 3D printer by creating a full-sized lawnmower. Last month saw the release of the Cheetah 2, which Fouche celebrated by printing a working car jack made from plastic and now an acoustic guitar. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| New Rainier Vista micro-community designed with net zero potential |
 | We've featured Dwell Development a number of times for its forward-thinking, green homes. Now, however, it has upped the ante with the completion of a 42-home sustainable micro-community in Seattle, US, called New Rainier Vista. read more |
| DRONES |
| Drone School 2: Know your transmitter |
 | In Drone School 2 we look at your quadcopter controller. Specifically, transmitter modes 1 and 2, different flight modes you might encounter, trim controls and what the two main sticks do. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Luxurious and energy-efficient Pond House shoots for net zero |
 | The recently-completed Pond House at Ten Oaks Farm is located on a large rural plot in Southeast Louisiana, USA. Created by Louisianan firm Holly & Smith Architects, the stunning home boasts an enviable blend of luxury and energy-efficient design in a bid to reach net zero energy consumption. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Shell Ocean Discovery XPrize offers millions to advance ocean exploration |
 | The latest XPrize competition is taking to the ocean depths with the Shell Ocean Discovery XPrize offering a total of US$7 million in prizes to encourage development of new technologies for unmanned exploration of the world's oceans. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Top 10 concept cars of 2015 |
 | Some of the best concepts of the year were high-end sports cars pointing to the future of performance driving. Here are our picks for the best of 2015.​ read more |
| DRONES |
| US government announces mandatory drone registration |
 | After first flagging its intentions in October, the Federal Aviation Administration has today announced its drone database which requires owners of small unmanned aircraft to register their vehicles or face very steep penalties, which could include time in prison. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Tips and tricks for the Samsung Gear VR |
 | One of the perks of Samsung and Oculus releasing public developer kits for the Gear VR headset is that some of us have already been using different versions of the headset for over a year. Let us help you get started with some handy tips and tricks to get the most out of the consumer Gear VR. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA completes critical design review for Kennedy Space Flight Center overhaul |
 | NASA has completed its critical design review for the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO). The proposed changes to the ground services at the Kennedy Space Flight Center, would prepare the site to host NASA's next-generation launch vehicle. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Disney software lets directors change actors' expressions in post-production |
 | Soon, movie directors may likewise be able to alter an actor's facial expressions after their performance has been shot. They could do so using FaceDirector, a program created through a collaboration between Disney Research Zurich and the University of Surrey. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| YoCam takes a shot at recording life, action with greater versatility |
 | Life loves to present us with incredible and/or unexpected situations, but unless someone has a camera actively recording, those moments lose the potential for widespread sharing. Mofily is taking aim at people looking to capture just such events, with its pocket-sized YoCam. read more |
| MARINE |
| Lockheed Martin's Marlin Mk3 AUV is on its way to production |
 | Lockheed Martin has announced who will build its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) – the Marlin Mk3. The new vehicle boasts some impressive capabilities, including an operational depth of up to 4,000 m (13,000 ft). read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| S is for sizzling: Mercedes-AMG announces S 65 Cabriolet |
 | Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a new flagship S-Class. The S 65 Cabriolet is a soft-top sibling of the S65 AMG Coupe. With it, the carmaker is seeking to create something that provides both high-performance excitement and comfortable, roof-down joie de vivre. read more |
| SPACE |
| Astronomers discover massive storm raging on distant star |
 | ​A team of astronomers making use of data collected by NASA's Kepler telescope has spotted a leviathan storm raging on the surface of a tiny, distant star. read more |
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