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| AIRCRAFT |
| Airbus H160 helicopter makes its first flight |
 | Airbus Helicopters' new H160 was introduced at the Heli-Expo trade show back in March, but its first flight took place on June 13th and was announced this week at the Paris Air Show. The aircraft is reportedly both cleaner-running and quieter than its stablemates. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| Fifty years of Shakey, the "world's first electronic person" |
 | Robots are more and more becoming part of our everyday lives. If so, then a lot of the credit goes to a 50 year old box on wheels called Shakey – the "world's first electronic person." read more |
| SCIENCE |
| 3D-printed objects created entirely from wood cellulose |
 | Cellulose – the most abundant organic compound on the planet – has successfully been used to 3D print a range of objects, including some that are electrically conductive. It's being pitched as a biodegradable and renewable alternative to the plastics and metals commonly used in 3D printing. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Al Jazeera unveils state-of-the-art new studio at London's Shard |
 | The Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) has opened a new UK headquarters and broadcast studio in one of London's most iconic buildings. The new facility at the Shard skyscraper is both unconventional and cleverly designed. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| IMAX and TCL team up for first home IMAX Private Theater "Palais" system |
 | Back in 2013, IMAX announced plans to bring the IMAX experience into homes with IMAX Private Theater. Now the first in-home IMAX system developed through a joint venture with TCL has been unveiled in China. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Ecoshelta prefab homes strive for sustainability from the ground up |
 | Australian Architect Stephen Sainsbury has spent decades researching materials to reduce environmental impact. This has culminated in the development of Ecoshelta’s prefabricated modular building system. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| StarVR: The rising virtual reality star that caught E3 by surprise (hands-on) |
 | Now that everyone and their uncle is making a VR headset, it's getting harder for newcomers to stand out. But there's always room for new products that push boundaries, and Starbreeze's StarVR headset is trying to do just that. Read on, for Gizmag's impressions from E3. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Sensor to detect Earth’s magnetic field discovered in an animal for very first time |
 | Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have finally discovered the organic sensor mechanism in an animal for detecting the magnetic field of the Earth. This breakthrough may help uncover how other species with internal compasses use the magnetic field of our planet to navigate. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| WildAx Motorhomes lets you have your camper and van, too |
 | The folks at Wildax Motorhomes have their own idea on how best to give the van a split personality. With their Pulsar, they've added a kitchen and bathroom to the back of a Citroën Relay, leaving a roomy, uncluttered four-person cabin for everyday driving. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| E-Fan 2.0 makes podium appearance at Le Bourget |
 | When we first covered the news of the E-Fan's first public flight, Airbus was only showing an artist's impression of what the production electric aircraft could look like. But this year the company had a full-sized version on display at the 51st Paris Air Show. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Nanorobots wade through blood to deliver drugs |
 | How nanoparticles can best navigate the body's fluids to deliver medicine is a huge area of focus for scientists. Researchers are now reporting a new technique whereby nanorobots are made to swim swiftly through the bloodstream to reach their destination. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Nest announces updates to its entire product line |
 | This Monday, Nest announced updates to its entire product line: the Nest thermostat, Nest Protect, and Dropcam, which is now going to be called Nest Cam. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Miniature car runs only on the power of evaporating water |
 | Researchers have discovered an unlikely source of renewable energy, the naturally-occurring cycle that is water evaporation. Scientists replicated this process in the laboratory and harnessed its energy to power tiny machines, one of which was a moving, miniature car. read more |
| SPACE |
| UrtheCast releases first Ultra-HD full-color video content from the International Space Station |
 | Today, Canadian company UrtheCast is celebrating the release of three full-color videos shot from its Ultra HD Iris imaging device, mounted on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Mini demos street lights that also charge your car |
 | Mini is demonstrating a new technology that would allow electric vehicle drivers to charge their vehicles from street lights. The Light and Charge system would also provide efficient LED lighting. The system is being showcased the carmaker's plant in Oxford, UK, as part of Low Carbon Oxford Week. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Project Morpheus: Hands-on |
 | In addition to our hands-on time with the consumer-facing Oculus Rift, we also swung by Sony's booth to get another look at the latest version of Project Morpheus. Join Gizmag, for our impressions. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Koenigsegg smashes its own 0-300-0 km/h record |
 | Koenigsegg set the current Guinness World Record time for a 0-300-0 km/h (0-186-0 mph) run in 2011 with an Agera R and a time of 21.19 seconds. The company's One:1 supercar has now bettered that in a practice run for a new record attempt, by an impressive 3.24 seconds. read more |
| SPORTS |
| EasyPal golf cart folds up with a push of a button |
 | Unless you carry your clubs around yourself, a round of golf is often bookended with a clumsy assemblage and dismantling of a buggy. But for GolferPal, this isn't the most ideal way to warm up or warm down – so the company has created a motorized golf buggy that does the work for you. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| Activate Siri or your voice command system with this nifty bluetooth home button |
 | The likes of Siri and S Voice are great for hands-free searching and voice commands. The Satechi Home Button lets you easily access them while you are driving, and it currently has 42% off. read more |
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