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| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Singapore’s first home-grown hypercar: The 1500-horsepower, all-electric Dendrobium |
 | The striking Dendrobium electric hypercar, named for a Singaporean orchid, is an ambitious project that’s projected to make some 1,500 horsepower, 4,000 Nm of torque and a blistering 0-100 km/h time around 2.6 seconds. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Review: Portable JmGO View projector delivers home theater from a tube |
 | JmGO sent us an early unit of its latest projector. We've spent the past couple of weeks kicking back and catching some cord-free flicks on the JmGO View. read more |
| WEARABLES |
| What Google Glass might have been: Epson showcases the new Moverio BT-300 smart specs |
 | Epson has brought a new and improved version of its Moverio smart glasses to MWC in Barcelona, offering significantly improved display technology and a lighter frame for all your augmented reality (AR) needs. We dropped by the Epson booth for a first-hand look at the Moverio BT-300. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| 2017 Duesenberg Torpedo Phaeton: Resurrecting an American icon |
 | Eddie Paul built the original cars for "Grease", "Back to the Future" and "Fast and the Furious" – and now he's preparing to go into production with a series of replicas of Duesenberg Torpedo Phaeton convertibles from the 1930s. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Kyocera's solar-powered display could soon be topping up your phone battery |
 | Those of you with very good memories might remember Kyocera showing off a solar-powered phone display at last year's Mobile World Congress. The company has returned in 2016 with a much-improved prototype, and says that this type of technology could start appearing in consumer phones very soon. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Tainan Public Library looks comfortable in its second skin |
 | New designs for the planned Tainan Public Library in Taiwan show a top-heavy building with its uppermost floor wrapped in a decorative second skin. The configuration of the building increases its perimeter at each level, creating a canopy, while the additional skin helps to regulate temperature.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Arash opens the cage doors for the insane 2,000-hp AF10 hyper-hybrid |
 | This wild Arash AF10 hybrid hypercar relies on a five-motor "warp drive" to put out 2,080 bhp. If it isn't the most over-the-top, ultra-powerful car in Geneva, we really look forward to seeing what is.​ read more |
| MUSIC |
| Earphones get a modular twist |
 | Though some earphones sport filter tips to alter the tuning, stamping your own personality onto the in-ears is pretty much limited to the color and style of the bud. With the mXers you'll be able to change the sound and the look, and replace worn or broken components, in a snap ... and a twist.​ read more |
| ENERGY |
| Be-leaf it or not: Researchers make a rechargeable sodium battery using an oak leaf |
 | ​The quest for a way to create a rechargeable battery from sodium rather than lithium took a somewhat unexpected turn last month when scientists from the US and Beijing discovered that a baked oak leaf pumped full of sodium made a successful negative terminal for a proof-of-concept battery. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Ibex extreme mobility agribot goes where no farm robot has gone before |
 | UK-based Ibex Automation is starting field trials in England's Peak District of its extreme mobility agricultural robot that can maneuver around steep pastures as it identifies and destroys weeds.​ read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| In pictures: The Japan Camping Car Show 2016 |
 | The annual Camping Car show is a great place to see what's happening in the Japanese world of outdoor exploration. Gizmag trekked along to check out the latest camping conveyances on offer. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Rimac's 1088-hp Concept_One hypercar is finally more than a concept |
 | Better late than never, Rimac Automobili's Concept-One all-electric hypercar is not just a concept anymore, with Rimac set to unveil a production version of the car at the Geneva Motor Show next month read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Securely connecting devices to Wi-Fi networks with a wave of a magic "Wanda" |
 | A digital "magic wand" prototype has been created that allows users to securely connect devices to a Wi-Fi network simply by pointing the device at them. read more |
| DRONES |
| Drone makes historic 72-minute flight across English Channel |
 | A 72-minute voyage across the English channel may seem beyond drone technology's capabilities. But UK commercial drone operator Ocuair has defied the odds, traversing the waterway with a custom-built quadcopter in a first for unmanned aerial vehicles. ​ read more |
| BICYCLES |
| BestiaNera Sport e-bike may keep you up at night |
 | With the exception of electric mountain bikes, most e-bikes tend to be fairly conservative-looking things. We do say "most," however, as the BestiaNera Sport is certainly a head-turner. It's also one of the world's lightest electrics, tipping the scales at just 9.8 kg (21.6 lb). read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Maserati pulls the cloth off Levante SUV before Geneva debut |
 | After years of rumors and waiting, the "Maserati of SUVs" is finally here. Maserati released the first pictures and details of the Levante ahead of the model's Geneva Motor Show debut. And like that, the premium SUV segment balloons ever larger.​ read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Hungarian lookout tower offers a room with a view |
 | Hungarian firm Nartarchitects recently completed work on an interesting project involving one of the tallest observation towers in Hungary. It has been retrofitted with three spartan shelters which serve hikers looking for a unique place to rest their heads. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Cheap, high-performance green battery runs on rotten apples |
 | Researchers have used defective apples to produce a cheap and high-performance electrode for a sodium-ion battery, with applications including grid storage, portable electronics and electric cars. read more |
| WEARABLES |
| Garmin's vivoactive HR gets heart rate monitoring and a makeover |
 | Garmin has updated its vivoactive GPS fitness tracker smartwatch with the addition of wrist-based heart rate monitoring and a much-needed makeover. The vivoactive HR has been revealed alongside a new vivofit 3 tracker which pairs year-long battery life and a backlit display. read more |
| MATERIALS |
| Eternal data storage demonstrated in nanostructured glass |
 | The quest for high-density immutable storage has taken a big leap forward thanks to "Superman crystals" developed at the University of Southampton. The glass discs are reportedly capable of storing up to 360 TB/disc of data and will last almost forever at room temperature. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard lets VIPs be protected in comfort |
 | Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled a special-protection model of its S 600 limo, with the highest level of ballistic protection for civilian vehicles. The S 600 Guard is aimed at the likes of heads of state and business leaders who may be concerned about bullets or explosives being aimed at them. read more |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| Off-grid device keeps you connected when your network can’t |
 | The Beartooth device is claimed to turn your smartphone into an off-grid network that lets you talk, text and find your friends on maps where cellular service and Wi-Fi connections are non-existent. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Insulin-producing mini stomachs promise patient-specific diabetes treatment |
 | Researchers from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute have discovered that it might be possible to use engineered tissue from the lower stomach to address diabetes patients' insulin needs.​ read more |
| VR |
| LG's VR headset proves jumping into virtual reality isn't easy (hands-on) |
 | At this year's MWC, most of the major phone makers are scrambling around to find ultra-cool accessories to make their handsets more appealing. LG is betting that smartphone users would love a dash of virtual reality with their handsets, and we've been putting the LG 360 VR to the test in Barcelona. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Huawei MateBook arrives at MWC to take on the Surface (hands-on) |
 | Phones may be taking center stage at Mobile World Congress this year, but that hasn't stopped Huawei launching its own Windows 10 2-in-1, the Huawei MateBook. Gizmag stopped by the Huawei booth at MWC to get some first impressions of the latest tablet/laptop hybrid to arrive. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Visa's in-car app payment tech gives your car purchasing power |
 | Just as it is possible to pay for products and services using apps on your smartphone, Visa is making it possible make payments using in-car apps. The firm has opened up its Visa Token Service to carmakers, meaning drivers will soon be able to pay for things like fuel from the comfort of their car. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Is this the end for China's weird architecture? |
 | China is well-stocked with architectural oddities and counterfeits. However, the New York Times reports that the days of zany Chinese architecture may be numbered following a new directive issued by its government. read more |
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