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| AIRCRAFT |
| Video: The fast and furious world of underground drone racing |
 | Chad Nowak describes himself as an aviation nutter. For 25 years he's been flying remote controlled aircraft and full-sized sail planes. But this interest went up a notch when he came across a Youtube video of an emerging sport known as FPV (first person view) drone racing. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Toybox Tiny Home stands out from the crowd |
 | Frank Henderson and Paul Schultz's recently-completed Toybox Tiny Home stands out from the crowd with its colorful facade and a well-designed interior layout. The home measures 140 sq ft (13 sq m) and boasts grey water recycling and radiant underfloor heating. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Leica Q boasts a full frame sensor and fixed 28-mm F1.7 lens |
 | The Leica Q (Typ 116) is a new full frame fixed lens compact camera which pairs a 24-megapixel CMOS sensor with a Summilux 28-mm F1.7 lens. The swoon-worthy camera also has a high resolution electronic viewfinder and a 3-inch rear touchscreen. read more |
| MUSIC |
| OWOW puts digital music creation in the palm of your hand |
 | Just when the developers at Omnipresent World of Wizkids (OWOW) had reached a point where their five "smartly built, but stupidly simple to use" MIDI instruments were ready for the production line, they ran out of money. So they've turned to Kickstarter to get them into the hands of players. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Quebec students aim to develop a more authentic snow bike |
 | Over the years, various manufacturers and inventors have tried different ways of putting "two wheels" to the snow. A group of mechanical engineering students is developing a new solution that aims for a smoother downhill ride by combining elements of existing winter bikes. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| New algorithm paves the way for light-based computers |
 | A new inverse design algorithm enables the design of silicon interconnects capable of transmitting data between computer chips via light. The new process replaces the wire circuitry used to relay information electronically, which could lead to the development of light-based computers. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Smart windows can be tuned for privacy, while still letting the light shine through |
 | We have seen a number of smart windows that keep interior spaces from overheating, and some that even harvest energy for lights. But a new tunable window technology is claimed to do things the smart glass before it cannot, allowing users control over brightness, color temperature and opacity. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Retrofittable electric engine adds power and safety to light aircraft |
 | Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and AXTER Aerospace have created an auxiliary electric propulsion unit designed to be installed in light aircraft to provide extra range in the event of an engine failure. read more |
| SPACE |
| ESA panoramas allow a virtual tour of the ISS |
 | ESA has released an interactive panorama that allows the earthbound to take in the interior of the International Space Station (ISS). This first offering allows users to pan around and explore the Columbus space laboratory, which is the agency's single biggest contribution to the ISS. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| NASA releases dataset of global climate change predictions up to 2100 |
 | NASA has released a dataset setting out how rainfall and temperature patterns are likely to change in the coming decades. The data covers 21 climate models, mapping how our environment could change due to growing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Quantis builds Marq Land Rover Defender concept camper |
 | An interesting blend of function and fashion, the Marq 1.1 prototype camper features a clean, modern shell atop a rugged, military-style Land Rover Defender 130 chassis. It also has an efficient, versatile interior. read more |
| SPACE |
| LightSail successfully deploys solar sail |
 | The Planetary Society today confirmed that its LightSail satellite has successfully deployed its Mylar solar sail, achieving the main objective of the mission after 19 days in low-Earth orbit. The CubeSat completed transmission of its first image showing the sail open and partly spread out. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| 3D printing breakthrough creates tiny metal structures |
 | European researchers have come up with a method to 3D print in metal using tiny drops of copper and gold with the help of a laser. The ability to print more structures that better conduct heat and electricity could lead to entirely new devices and components being created. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| The virtual reality revolution, if it's coming at all, starts tomorrow |
 | If you pay attention to tech or gaming news, you're going to hear a lot about virtual reality in the next week. Oculus will be officially launching the Rift tomorrow, and other big VR companies will be showing off their work at next week's E3. Is the world ready? read more |
| COMPUTERS |
| Microsoft Surface Hub launches in September, starting at $6,999 |
 | Microsoft has released pricing and availability information for its enterprise focused Surface Hub, announced back in January of this year. It's pitched as an all-in-one solution for collaboration in meetings, with a large display, active stylus, and a host of sensors and connectivity options. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Interactive "holographic" tabletop platform Holus heads to Kickstarter |
 | In the future we'll all be sitting around a box in the middle of the room, rather than a TV in the corner. Canadian startup H+ Technology thinks so, anyway. H+ has created a see-through tabletop box called Holus that presents a tiny three-dimensional digital world you can interact with. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Not the NSX – what is this mid-engined Honda? |
 | Honda's much-delayed NSX and tiny S660 have this year marked the firm’s first venture back into the world of mid-engined cars since the first-generation NSX and Beat of the 1990s – and these patents hint that there may be more to come. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Location aware search quietly added to Google Now |
 | Some Google Now users can now ask about a place they're near without mentioning it by name. For example, you might be standing in front of the Eiffel Tower and simply ask "How tall is this?" and Google Now will be able to discern what you're asking about based on your mobile device's location data. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Cancer support center upsizes therapeutic value of plant pots |
 | Heatherwick Studio, it of London's controversial Garden Bridge, has unveiled the design for a new cancer support center in Leeds, UK. Maggie's Yorkshire looks not unlike a series of plant pots filled with greenery. It aims to provide a calm and relaxed home for the support provided at the center. read more |
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 | If you’re looking for a camera that does it all, the Nikon COOLPIX P530 is it. It has a 42× zoom Nikkor lens attached to a 16MP sensor, and the ability to take 1080p video. Right now, it has 39% off. read more |
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