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| AIRCRAFT |
| Ehang 184 drone could carry you away one day |
 | ​As might be expected, there are a lot of drones on display this week at CES. Almost all of them have one thing in common, however: people can't ride in them. We say "almost all," as there is one exception. Ehang's 184 AAV (Autonomous Aerial Vehicle) is designed to carry a single human passenger. read more |
| SPACE |
| Where space exploration is taking us in 2016 |
 | This year is shaping up as a bumper year in space with new missions ready to launch, deep space missions wrapping up, and commercial space going heavy. Here's a looks at where space exploration is taking us in 2016.​ read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Review: Smart motorcycle headlight lights the way around corners |
 | Standard low-beam motorcycle headlights are next to useless in dark corners, so this week we’ve been playing with an aftermarket adaptive cornering headlight that sorts the problem out. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Delphi shows off "vehicle-to-everything" autonomous tech |
 | Last year, Delphi used its own technologies to "drive" a car autonomously from San Francisco to New York. The next stage of that tech is what the company calls "vehicle-to-everything" (V2E). It allows vehicles to "communicate" with streets, signs, traffic lights, other cars and even pedestrians.​ read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Sony's new turntable allows for Hi-Res digital recording |
 | Sony has expanded its Hi-Res portfolio with the HX500 turntable, which boasts a built-in 24-bit analog-to-digital converter that allows audiophiles to transfer their beloved vinyl collections to high quality digital formats. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Panasonic’s ZS100 has a 1-inch sensor and 4K skills |
 | The Panasonic ZS100 is a pocketable travel camera which pairs a 1-inch 20.1-megapixel sensor with a big zoom lens. The camera also shoots 4K video and features built-in Wi-Fi. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| App screens for autism by reading facial expressions |
 | Autism & Beyond is a new study of childhood mental health powered by Apple's ResearchKit. Intended to detect autism and other developmental challenges, app users can participate in the study which aims to provide new technological tools to help parents screen their children at home. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| First standard production cars given green light for autonomous driving in Nevada |
 | Nevada has been a trailblazer in issuing licences for testing autonomous cars on public roads. Now, it has awarded its first licenses for autonomous standard production vehicles. Three new Mercedes E-Class vehicles have been approved to drive themselves. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Flir expands thermal camera range |
 | Flir Systems has announced two new additions to its Lepton-based range of thermal imaging solutions. The pocket-sized Scout TK is aimed at outdoor types, while the entry-level TG130 is heading for home and small business use. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Black+Decker launches Smartech connected battery |
 | Black+Decker, the maker of home and gardening tools, is launching a new range of products featuring Smartech battery technology, which adds automation and connectivity to tools by enabling the battery with Bluetooth so users can interact with it through an app. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| AAR headphone tech gives users control over external sound filtering |
 | Headphones are great for listening to music, but also mean that you can't hear what's going on around you. New technology from Harman, however, could change this. Its Audio Augmented Reality (AAR) allows users to hear specific external sounds, such as your name being called. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Fitbit blends fitness and full smartwatch features with new Blaze |
 | Fitbit has taken its fitness-first approach to the smartwatch game with the new Blaze, which is priced to take fight to more established smartwatch players. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Exposé of flu's cell hijacking tactics could stop viruses taking hold |
 | For the first time scientists have zeroed in on the very narrow pathway that allows bird flu's passage to mammals, a discovery they say could one day enable them to shut the gate on the flu virus altogether. ​ read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Segway's latest take on personal mobility is a robotic helper you can ride |
 | Segway is bringing a little robotics into the mix in an attempt broaden the appeal of its urban vehicles. The Segway Robot builds on the company's approach to self-balancing personal mobility by converting into a robotic helper once you hop off. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Las Vegas January motorcycle auctions preview: The state of the market |
 | The world's two dominant motorcycle auction houses hold back-to-back auctions in Las Vegas later this week (Bonhams on January 7 and Mecum Mid-America on January 8-9) selling 850 of the world's most desirable motorcycles. We preview the auctions. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Chevy premieres production Bolt with 200 mile range |
 | Having promised an affordable electric car at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet has used this year's CES to deliver with a production version of the Bolt. With a promised range of over 200 miles (322 km), the Bolt will slot into Chevrolet's lineup below the hybrid-electric Volt. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Pint-sized, missile-shaped Archt Mini boasts 65 W of multi-directional sound |
 | Not much bigger than a can of soda, the wireless Archt Mini speaker boasts 65 W of output power and 360 degrees of consistent sound quality through its patented multi-directional array module. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Futuristic no-PIN automated teller looks its user in the eye |
 | Tired of having to remember PINs, or having a wallet full of plastic cards? Well, if EyeLock has its way, you eventually won't have to. It's created an ATM that has no keypad, card reader or screen. Known as the Irving concept, it utilizes an iris scanner and an app instead.​ read more |
| SPORTS |
| BRG action sports helmets get integrated 360-degree video camera |
 | BRG (Bell, Riddell and Giro) Sports has used CES 2016 to launch a new line of motorcycle, mountain bike and snow helmets featuring 360fly's proprietary 360-degree 4k video camera. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Casio takes Android Wear market outside, with the WSD-F10 Smart Watch |
 | Recently introduced at CES, the Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch is designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. It features applications optimized for trekking, cycling and even fly fishing. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Seeing Double: Double Robotics unveils second version of its telepresence robot |
 | ​Some years ago, a new type of attendee began appearing at tech conferences. They were robots with iPads for faces and a disembodied human face on the screen. Those robots were Doubles and the disembodied faces were people who couldn't attend in person. Now, the Double 2 has been unveiled.​ read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| SteelSeries puts an OLED display on a gaming mouse |
 | SteelSeries' new wired gaming mouse offers something a little out of the ordinary, carrying a tiny OLED display designed to provide extra visual flair, easy profile switching, and more. The mouse also sports a tactile alerts feature and swappable components. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| Razer's Stealth laptop is both ultrabook and gaming PC |
 | Razer has announced a new laptop at CES in Las Vegas, designed to invade both ultrabook and gaming PC territory. The laptop, known as the Razer Blade Stealth, can be purchased with an external desktop graphics solution, providing some potent, upgradable gaming horsepower. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Oculus Rift costs $599, adds Remote accessory, ships March 28 to 20 countries |
 | High-end PC gaming has never been a cheap endeavor, and the same goes for high-end, PC virtual reality. Oculus Rift pre-orders kicked off today, and the headset is priced at the upper end of our prediction window, for a healthy US$599. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| VW's e-Golf Touch gestures to the future of compacts |
 | As well as displaying its BUDD-e concept at CES, Volkswagen has unveiled a new version of its e-Golf electric compact. VW says the e-Golf Touch is one of the world's first compact cars with gesture control. It also offers wireless charging, electronic voice amplification and personalization options. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Zaha Hadid hits the beach with Copacabana residential project |
 | Zaha Hadid Architects is due to begin work on its first project in South America with a luxury residential high-rise on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Casa Atlântica's design is defined by its spine-shaped facade and it comprises a total of 12 floors. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| McLaren and JVCKenwood team up on 675LT concept |
 | With the extremely sport-focused McLaren 675LT having only just entered production, McLaren gave one of the supercar's prototype models to JVCKenwood to play with. The final result? Stunning.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Kia gets Wise to autonomous driving |
 | Kia was recently awarded its first license for testing autonomous driving technologies on public roads. Now, the carmaker has unveiled the brand under which it plans to bring those technologies to market in the future. Kia Drive Wise covers both partially and fully autonomous technologies. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Subaru get on board with Linux Foundation |
 | The Linux Foundation began a new initiative in 2012 called Automotive Grade Linux as an open-source project to develop common Linux-based software cores for connected cars. Now automakers like Ford, Mazda, and Subaru have joined AGL alongside existing members Toyota, Nissan, and Jaguar Land Rover. read more |
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