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| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Here Active Listening earbuds: Augmented reality for your ears (hands-on) |
 | If you perused our Best of CES picks this year, you may have noticed our Top Wearable was Doppler Labs' Here Active Listening earbuds. Why were we so excited about the hearable? Read on for our ears-on impressions from CES. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Review: 2016 Nissan Titan XD takes no prisoners |
 | Gizmag spent a week in the 2016 Nissan Titan XD learning what this truck is really made for (and of). This is truly a Titan among trucks, with a bigger size, heavier footprint, and more powerful diesel engine than any other half-ton pickup on the market. Is more really better, though? read more |
| MUSIC |
| TriplePlay wireless MIDI controller gets foot control |
 | Fishman has launched the FC-1 Floor Controller for the TriplePlay wireless MIDI system. The device allows players to access patches and presets from connected sound modules and synths. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Vincents dominate 2016 Las Vegas Motorcycle auctions: Detailed report |
 | Vincent motorcycles dominated the Las Vegas Motorcycle auctions, with six of the top seven most expensive bikes, and a new world record for the marque of $434,000 for a Vincent White Shadow. While the tier 1 bikes were almost all passed in without meeting reserve, numerous world records were broken. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Mobile EEG cap to enable brainwave monitoring on the go |
 | Researchers have taken a promising step towards a future of where our brainwaves can be used to control devices and tackle neurological disorders, unveiling a portable EEG headset that will take brain monitoring out of the lab and into homes, cars and offices. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Smarter activity tracker knows when you're just pretending to work out |
 | Insurers and health care providers are increasingly relying on fitness tracking data to offer incentives, reduced premiums and keep tabs on clients behaviour, so one team researchers is developing an activity tracking smartphone app to detect when the user is cheating. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Self-adaptive composite heals itself and returns to its original shape |
 | A team of scientists at Rice University have come up with a Self-Adaptive Composite (SAC) that is not only self healing, but can spring back into shape like a sponge. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Battery “kill-switch†prevents overheating and fires |
 | Researches at Stanford University have developed a safer type of lithium-ion battery that automatically shuts off before it overheats, and restarts instantly once it cools down. read more |
| DRONES |
| 100 drones fly in formation to set new Guinness World Record |
 | Intel has teamed up the Ars Electronica Center to set a world record for the most drones to be airborne simultaneously. The display saw 100 unmanned aerial vehicles take flight in pre-programmed formation, offering an impressive light show synchronized to the sounds of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Beastcam gets quick 3D scans of live critters |
 | ​When studying wild animals, having a 3D model of the creature would certainly help. That's why a University of Massachusetts Amherst team led by biologist Duncan J. Irschick created the portable, 3D-scanning Beastcam. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Boarder Kontrol Skateboard keeps its brakes on a short leash |
 | Sudden stops can send skateboarders flying forward. That's why Streetboardz created the Boarder Kontrol Skateboard. Not only does it have rear brakes, but they're activated by a leash that keeps the rider in place on the deck.​ read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Scientists demonstrate non-invasive genetic sampling using spider webs |
 | A team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame has successfully identified the species of a spider from a sample collected from the arachnid's web. The team was also able to pinpoint the species of the prey using the method, which could have a range of practical applications. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Intestinal gas-sensing smart capsule proves effective in early testing |
 | A team of scientists has conducted the first-ever trials of a smart capsule designed to improve our understanding of intestinal gas. With the ability to measure the amount of gas present in the gut, the capsule could one day lead to targeted, patient-specific treatments. read more |
| SPACE |
| New Dawn image release provides high-res views of Ceres' craters |
 | High resolution images snapped by NASA's Dawn spacecraft capture four of Ceres' craters in stunning detail. Dawn recently completed transitioning to its third and final mapping orbit, which will see it collect its most detailed images to date from a height of roughly 240 miles above the surface. read more |
| MUSIC |
| PhÄz Music prepares for a jack-free mobile audio future |
 | The humble audio jack has served music lovers well over the years, but listening to tunes on mobile devices can be something of a disappointment. The P5 and Z1 models from Phaz have their own hi-res DACs and are compatible with both USB and Lightning connections. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Acura Precision Concept crafts a new diamond at NAIAS |
 | At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Acura unveiled a new Precision Concept, developed by the company's California design studio. The concept is meant to express "Precision Crafted Performance," and carries familiar design elements from the brand. read more |
| 3D PRINTING |
| New tech boosts 3D printing of metal objects |
 | The prospects for 3D printing may have just become a little bit stronger, literally, thanks to a new way of using metallic powders to create structures. A Northwestern University team has shown a new technique using liquid inks and common furnaces rather than more expensive lasers or electron beams. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Life's a beach with Toronto's winter shelters |
 | Toronto's Winter Stations competition aims to coax people to the city's beaches during the coldest winter months. The winning designs will be built for a temporary exhibition that runs until late March. read more |
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