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AUTOMOTIVE
1,030-hp Chinese supercar concept with turbine range extender to go the distance in Geneva
	It's been a few years since turbine-equipped electric supercars were in vogue, but they're making a semi-comeback at the Geneva Motor Show. Beijing-based Techrules will reveal a 1,030-hp electric supercar concept with range-extending turbine.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Pentax finally joins the full frame DSLR club with the K-1
	The K-1 is a new full frame DSLR from Pentax, and one which boasts features not currently seen on rival cameras. The 36.4-megapixel shooter has a built-in five-axis shake-reduction system, a cross-tilt LCD monitor, and Wi-Fi connectivity.  read more
ROBOTICS
Wearable third arm gives drummers extra robotic rhythm
	Georgia Tech Professor Gil Weinberg and his research team have developed a drumstick-wielding wearable robotic limb that's able to respond to both the music being played and the movements of the player.​  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
McLaren Special Ops dresses the P1 and 675LT Spider in (more) carbon
	McLaren is getting ready to create its largest motor show stand ever at this year's Geneva Motor Show. That stand will provide a home to two interesting, new creations from McLaren Special Operations (MSO). A customer-commissioned bare carbon P1 will be joined by a carbon-themed 675LT Spider.  read more
BICYCLES
Baby-carrying bicycle transforms into a stroller in seconds
	The Salamander Bicycle Stroller aims to keep parents on the move by providing a two-wheeled way of getting around town and quickly converting into a stroller when they reach their destination.​​  read more
SCIENCE
Mind-controlled prosthetic allows movement of individual fingers
	Using the mind to control prosthetic limbs is slowly becoming a reality thanks to technological advances. Now a team of researchers is claiming another significant breakthrough in this area, building a prosthetic arm whose individual fingers can be controlled via the mind, right down to the pinkie.   read more
AUTOMOTIVE
All-electric Rapide to enter production by 2018
	Aston Martin and Chinese technology company LeTV (now known as LeEco), have reinforced their partnership by signing a deal that will see an all-electric Rapide on the market by 2018.   read more
DRONES
Nesting platform takes smart drone capabilities to new heights
	Touted as an all-inclusive, self-powered system that can be deployed anywhere, Dronebox provides 24/7 autonomous capabilities to drones by supplying automated recharging and storage stations that can be left on site.  read more
WEARABLES
Five hearing wearables you can stuff into your ears
	In the last year or two we've seen several hearing wearables pop up, using the same smartphone-connected principles as smartwatches to augment, enhance or block out your ears' experience of the world. Let's look at today's best hearing wearables.  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Cambits system lets users build cameras from high-tech blocks
	Instead of having to buy multiple complete cameras, what if you could just make the systems you needed out of electronic building blocks? Well, that's essentially what Columbia University's Cambits system is.   read more
SCIENCE
Visible light search for gravitational waves black hole merger comes up empty
	Last week an international team of scientists announced that they had made history by directly detecting gravitational waves. In light of those findings, a second team has attempted to detect the burst of visible light given off by the source of the waves – two merging black holes.  read more
ROBOTICS
​Simplified system could allow for better robot-human communications
	A new system could provide a more streamlined way for robots to communicate with humans in difficult situations, such as emergency response operations. The new model cuts down the necessary communications by 60 percent, significantly reducing the barrage of data human team members receive. read more
PETS
Pet On Wheels makes carrying a pet on two wheels safe and practical
	A dog riding aboard a two-wheeler may make for an amusing spectacle, but it can be dangerous and illegal in many countries. Pet On Wheels is a top-case designed specifically for carrying small-sized pets securely and legally on a motorcycle, scooter or bicycle.  read more
WEARABLES
Skiing wearable tracks your feet, coaches you into better times on the slopes
	Wearable technology is taking to the slopes with the introduction of Carv, a two-part monitoring system that provides lessons and real-time feedback for skiers based on motion analysis and pressure data.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Bentley to complete Flying Spur line-up at Geneva, with V8 S debut
	Having debuted both the W12 and the subsequent V8 versions of its redesigned Flying Spur at the Geneva Motor Show over the last two years, Bentley will complete the model line-up there this year. The new Flying Spur V8 S slots between the two existing models and is the sportiest of the three.  read more
SPACE
First analysis of Earth-sized planet's atmosphere reveals surprising content
	Scientists have for the first time analyzed the atmospheric composition of a distant planet roughly the size of our own, revealing a mix of hydrogen, helium and carbon-based molecules.  read more
AROUND THE HOME
Edible Spoon Maker lets you eat what you eat with
	Tired of washing your spoons? Well, you could try eating them instead. That's exactly what the Edible Spoon Maker is designed to let you do.  read more
BICYCLES
Clipon Bottle breaks out of the cage
	​Perhaps you don't like having a water bottle cage cluttering up your bike, or you have multiple bikes and you don't want to buy separate cages for each one. If so, then you're the target market for the Clipon Bottle.  read more
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