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| VR |
| Four hours with PlayStation VR: Good headset, potentially great games – horrible motion controls |
 | If Sony can get its PlayStation VR headset so it's in the same ballpark of user-friendliness as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, it could do big things. We aren't counting out Sony's headset, but it also isn't there yet. read more |
| VR |
| Sony's PlayStation VR: The price is right, with caveats |
 | Sony's PlayStation VR has some big advantages on its side in this burgeoning VR space. You can add another huge advantage to that list, as PSVR costs "only" $399. read more |
| INVENTORS & REMARKABLE PEOPLE |
| Dezso Molnar interview: On the road with a serial inventor and flying car advocate |
 | Dezso Molnar is living his childhood dream, travelling America and the world as a wandering inventor. He’s in the process of starting up a flying car racing league, into which he’ll enter his own flying motorcycle. read more |
| VR |
| The Oculus Rift's launch window lineup looks incredible: Hands-on with 12 of the best Rift games |
 | We already knew Oculus had some impressive – dare we say "magical" – games in the pipeline for the Rift. That belief was only reinforced after spending six full hours inside the VR headset earlier this week. These are our impressions of the 12 Oculus Rift games we went in-depth with. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| McLaren takes the Sport Series racing with 570S GT4 |
 | Formula One might still be top of the world motorsport tree, but GT racing is fast emerging as a battleground for incredible winged supercars. The latest to be shod in slicks and fitted with a full aerodynamics kit is the McLaren 570S, which has made the jump from baby supercar to full on GT4 racer. read more |
| VR |
| Five things we learned from spending six hours inside the Oculus Rift |
 | After spending six hours "inside" 12 Oculus Rift games earlier this week, we have a few observations on what we saw, what you can expect from the consumer Rift and making a decision between it and the Vive. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Cyborg cardiac patch offers alternative to heart transplants |
 | Using electroactive polymers and a combination of biological and engineered parts, researchers at the University of Tel Aviv have created a bionic patch for the heart that replaces damaged heart tissue, provides electrical stimulation, and releases medication on demand. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| NZ architects transform retro caravan into a mobile office |
 | With the help from local business Retro Events, Studio106's director Dion Gosling and interior designer Kerri Cunliffe converted a retro caravan into a mobile office space, complete with cardboard desks and portable furniture. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| New molecule has stem cells primed for harvesting within the hour |
 | Preparing a donor's stem cells for harvesting involves a lot of time and injections of growth factor to boost stem cell populations ahead of the procedure. But Australian scientists have now unearthed a molecule that yields results in an hour. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| iRobot's Braava jet Mopping Robot doesn't mind getting its feet wet |
 | Designed for cleaning hard floors in high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms, iRobot's new Braava jet Mopping Robot boasts a number of automatic cleaning modes, including wet mopping, damp sweeping, and simple dusting.​ read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Smart diabetes patch gets smarter |
 | Scientists have discovered a way of delivering insulin to diabetics in a way that overcomes some of the previous complications, through a painless patch that automatically releases doses of insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Portable Hotaru shower applies pressure on the road |
 | A new eco-friendly take-with-you shower is being developed by Japanese company Hotaru. Relying on the company's water purification system, it delivers great pressure and can run on 5 gal (20 L) of water for two weeks. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Nosy fish inspires help for the eyes |
 | ​Presbyopia is a common visual condition, in which the eye's lens stiffens to the point that it can't focus on close objects. Glasses, surgery and regular contact lenses do help, but they have drawbacks. That's why scientists are developing self-focusing contacts, inspired by a fish.​ read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| "World's largest" underwater restaurant will give diners a taste of the ocean |
 | Diners at one of the Maldives' luxury resorts will soon be able to take in not just views across the crystal clear Indian Ocean, but views out under it too. It is claimed that the restaurant at the Hurawalhi resort will be the world's largest underwater restaurant. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Backpack-wearing pigeons tweet London air quality readings |
 | Wondering what the air quality is like in London? Well, over the next three days, you can ask one of 10 pigeons located throughout the city, each one of which is equipped with a lightweight backpack that monitors ozone, nitrogen dioxide and volatile compounds. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Elio Motors to roll out fleeting run of 84-mpg three-wheeler |
 | After pushing back the launch of its hotly anticipated P5 three-wheeler a number of times, Elio Motors has finally announced that a limited run of pre-production vehicles will be made available to buy. It really will be limited, though, with only 100 to be sold, and all to fleet customers. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Qatar Airways destined for longest non-stop flight record |
 | Earlier this month, Emirates commenced flights on what is currently the longest non-stop commercial route in the world between Dubai and Auckland, New Zealand. That claim looks set to last only until December, though, when Qatar Airways will start flying between Auckland and Qatar's capital Doha. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Express Drive gives would-be ride-sharers Lyft hire |
 | Back at the start of the year, General Motors (GM) and ride-sharing service Lyft announced a partnership to develop a network of on-demand autonomous vehicles. The first fruit of that partnership is not focused on autonomy, but allows Lyft drivers to hire GM cars at affordable rates. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Tiny cabin on skis offers unbeatable Alpine view |
 | High in northern Italy's rugged Dolomite mountain range, mountain lodge Rifugio Col Gallina has installed a novel tiny cabin. Dubbed Starlight Room, it boasts few amenities, but this is mitigated by the promise of an unbeatable Alpine view. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Smartphone-controlled bedside lamp expands your color palette |
 | With 16 million possible colors, sleep and wake timers, and Bluetooth plus onboard controls, the Yeelight bedside lamp is designed to add some high-tech ambience to your home. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| SKEYE Nano Camera Drone Fits in the Palm of Your Hand, Now 27% off |
 | "You don’t need years of drone-piloting experience to have a ridiculously fun time with SKEYE Nano. This bright orange quadcopter automatically calibrates each time it hits the sky, so you’re promised an enjoyable ride whether you choose beginner, intermediate, or advanced mode. Use the remote to hover and move through even the smallest of spaces, thanks to SKEYE Nano’s small and nimble design. read more |
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