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| PHYSICS |
| Fifth-dimensional black hole could cause general relativity to break down |
 | A team of physicists at the University of Cambridge have run computer simulations that show that a five-dimensional, ring-shaped black hole could violate Einstein's general theory of relativity. read more |
| MUSIC |
| Review: Pioneer XDP-100R-S puts hi-res audio in your pocket |
 | In an effort to create a portable player that does justice to hi-def digital playback and streaming, Pioneer came up with its XDP-100R. We recently got our hands on one, slapped on the headphones, and cranked some tunes to see what it could do. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Review: 2016 Subaru Outback doesn’t disappoint |
 | Subaru has made its name with all-wheel drive wagons, and the Outback is its flagship. Carrying forward the very accomplished redesign of the Outback for the 2015 model year, the latest model includes some excellent updates, especially on the technology front. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Sony shows off next-gen Xperia phones and a smart earpiece at MWC |
 | Sony announced some new hardware at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today. Gizmag managed to snatch a first look at the new Xperia X smartphone range, the Xperia Earpiece and three more concept devices covering home security, wearables and projection. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Downsizing down under: Sustainable Melbourne home responds to urban sprawl |
 | Austin Maynard Architects recently completed a house in Melbourne that's pitched as a response to urban sprawl. The sustainable That House takes up roughly half the floor size of its neighbors, but remains an enviably attractive place to live. read more |
| MATERIALS |
| Low-cost "Paper Skin" boasts same sensory functions as the real thing |
 | Researchers in Saudi Arabia have used low-cost everyday items that you probably have laying around your house​ to develop a paper-based sensor that reacts to the same stimuli as human skin, such as pressure, touch and temperature. read more |
| MATERIALS |
| Acoustic metasurface design completely absorbs low frequency sound |
 | Researchers in France have designed a low-frequency absorption system using metamaterials that is not only many hundreds of times smaller than standard systems, but is also claimed to totally absorb all incoming sound. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Ford fits Fusion with computer-controlled shock absorbers to combat pothole damage |
 | Ford has taken to solving the problem of potholes by creating a suspension system that reads the road and prepares the car's dampers for the hit, making for a smooth ride in the cabin. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Samsung expands its view with all-seeing Gear 360 video camera |
 | At this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung has announced its first foray into the VR content creator space with a spherical shooter that shuttles 360-degree video straight to a smartphone. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| NASA wants to bring back X-planes to test new aviation technologies |
 | NASA Aeronautics' New Aviation Horizons program wants to revive the X-planes for the 21st century as demonstrators for new, greener flight technology. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge hands-on: Two sizes, more curves, blazing speed |
 | Samsung just announced its two flagship phones for 2016 and we've been putting them through their paces on the show floor at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Our first impressions? These two have the power and the style to give Apple another run for its money over the next 12 months. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung brings back water resistance and microSD with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge |
 | As expected (thanks to numerous leaks in the weeks leading up to Mobile World Congress), Samsung revealed the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge today in Barcelona. This time around, though, the standard and curved screen variants of Samsung's flagships are two different sizes. read more |
| VR |
| HTC Vive costs $799, goes up for pre-order on February 29 |
 | We expected the HTC Vive would cost a bit more than the Oculus Rift, since it includes its motion tracking controllers in the box. That suspicion was confirmed today, as HTC announced the consumer Vive for a whopping US$799. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Hands-on with the LG G5, the first modular flagship smartphone |
 | Gizmag is in Barcelona at this year's Mobile World Congress, where we're off to a flying start: LG's brand new LG G5 flagship for 2016 brings with it some eye-catching specs, a new modular design and a host of accessories including a 360-degree camera and a virtual reality headset. read more |
| SPACE |
| NASA forges ahead with next major space telescope |
 | NASA has taken the wraps off its next major astrophysics mission with the unveiling of its Wide Field InfraRed Survey Telescope (WFIRST) - a new orbital instrument with a field of view 100 times bigger than the Hubble Space Telescope. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Victory boosts 2017 lineup with high Octane |
 | The path that opened when a 1,200 cc V-twin prototype racer contested the Pikes Peak hill climb last June has finally led to the long-awaited production model from Victory Motorcycles. The Octane power cruiser juggles fiery performance on one hand, with entry-level pricing on the other. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Lexus shifts gears with the 350-hp LC 500h hybrid |
 | There are long, drawn-out car teasers, and then there are quick, satisfying campaigns. Lexus goes the latter route with the all-new LC 500h. Just days after announcing the new hybrid and showing the first photos, it reveals the details on the car's all-new hybrid powertrain and design. read more |
| SPACE |
| Virgin Galactic unveils new SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity |
 | Over a year after a fatal test flight accident, Virgin Galactic is back as CEO Sir Richard Branson today unveiled the new spacecraft that will replace the ill-fated SpaceShipTwo, read more |
| SPACE |
| Mars Express provides a look at ancient Martian flooding |
 | The European Space Agency (ESA) has released new imagery captured by its long-serving Mars Express orbiter. The new images are presented in false color, detailing an area that once played host to huge volumes of water, leaving scars across the Red Planet's surface. read more |
| HEALTH & WELLBEING |
| Testing system tackles common hamstring injuries |
 | The NordBoard Hamstring Testing System is meant to help prevent hamstring injuries by measuring the hamstring strength of individual athletes, thus allowing their coaches and trainers to adapt their training accordingly and prevent injuries in the future. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Preconditioned cells may help heal major bone fractures |
 | While the body can fix small bone breaks with relative ease, more significant injuries such as large bone defects or fractures are a little more tricky. Now, scientists from KU Leuven in Germany are improving the effectiveness of treatments to deal with those more serious situations. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Can-Am Spyder goes turbo with new concept vehicle |
 | ​Love it or hate it, Bombardier Recreational Products' Can-Am Spyder Roadster is definitely a unique vehicle. Recently, however, BRP introduced a one-off model that's a little more unique than all the others – the Can-Am Spyder F3 Turbo Concept Vehicle.​ read more |
| SPACE |
| Subsurface ocean may have been the cause of Charon's fractured surface |
 | New Horizons mission scientists have formulated a theory on the geological process that created the vast chasms that mar the surface of Pluto's largest moon. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Customizable papercraft robot teaches kids coding while having fun |
 | If you try talking to young children about the joys of programming, you may witness eyes glazing over faster than ever. The Arduino-based Kamibot, however, teaches kids how to code using Scratch, while offering fun customization with papercraft skins. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| BMW to introduce iPerformance sub-brand at Geneva, debuting on 7 Series Plug-in this year |
 | Starting in July 2016, BMW will begin using the iPerformance designation on all of its plug-in hybrid vehicles. The iPerformance sub-brand will be debuted at the Geneva Motor Show on the BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid, which will be called the 740e iPerformance. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Non-profit group produces dignified disaster shelter |
 | There are all sorts of shelters available for use in emergencies or after disasters and, like many of them, the Hex House is aimed at being low cost, sustainable and rapidly deployable. It's also specifically designed to give some dignity back to people who may have lost everything. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| A laptop with the heart of a smartphone |
 | A California-based startup is seeking crowdfunding via Indiegogo for NexDock, a budget device that increases the productivity of smartphones and tablets by adding a Bluetooth keyboard, a capable battery and a 14-inch screen. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Volvo puts Spotify behind the wheel |
 | Volvo has announced that all of its new cars will provide integrated access to Spotify, eliminating the need for using a smartphone to control in-car music streaming. The service is already built into some Tesla Model S and BMW cars, but Volvo is the first carmaker to offer it across its whole range read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Lenovo's Vibe K5 Plus takes aim at bargain hunters |
 | Lenovo reveals the Vibe K5 Plus and Vibe K5 Android phones, designed with video-obsessed bargain shoppers in mind. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Superhero fan creates DIY batarang |
 | ​Fans of Batman will be familiar with the batarang, a bat-shaped throwing weapon that Mr. Wayne uses to subdue his foes. In the trailer for the new film Batman v Superman, he uses a variant that can be folded up when not in use. Patrick Priebe saw it, and decided to make one of his own.​ read more |
| SPACE |
| Cygnus spacecraft takes out the trash |
 | The Orbital Sciences/ATK Cygnus CRS-4 mission came to an end today as NASA astronauts used one of the International Space Station's robotic arms to release the spacecraft from its docking port. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Brighton's novel observation tower named world's most slender |
 | The British Airways i360 in Brighton, UK, has now been recognized by Guinness World Records as the most slender tower in the world. Also said to be the world’s tallest moving observation tower, the attraction will provide views of 26 miles (42 km) around when complete. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Flagship headphone tech without the high-end price tag |
 | Japanese audio house Final has announced two new Sonorous family members boasting the same design techniques, technology and tonal characteristics as the company's flagship headphones, but at a faction of the cost. read more |
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