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| MOTORCYCLES |
| Video: Gizmag rides the terrifying KTM 1290 Super Duke R |
 | Motorcycles can be a fun, cheap and easy way to get around. They can also be bowel-loosening widowmakers with absurd levels of performance for family-car dollars. The KTM 1290 Super Duke R, which Loz Blain rode for two weeks, falls into the second category. read more |
| MUSIC |
| 3D-printed flutes hit the right notes |
 | Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) have used 3D printing technology to produce custom flutes able to play microtonal notes that are not achievable with standard manufacturing techniques, thus opening up a whole new series of tones to flute players. read more |
| GAMES |
| Sony brings exclusive games and The Last Guardian to E3 2015 |
 | There were a lot of familiar faces on show at Sony's E3 press event, but also one or two new and intriguing titles. Read on as Gizmag picks out the biggest game reveals from Sony's E3 2015 press conference. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| LeanChair makes a stand against sitting (or standing) |
 | Sitting for long periods, it turns out, is not good for your health. Unfortunately, though, standing has its own problems. The LeanChair offers a middle ground, reducing the risks associated with sitting and taking some of the standing weight off your legs. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Denon brings its HEOS Wi-Fi audio system outdoors |
 | Denon adds the all-new HEOS 1 speaker to its lineup, bringing the buy-in price for the system down while throwing in a bonus: it's weather-resistant and designed to be used outside as well as inside. With the new Go Pack, it even becomes a fully portable Bluetooth speaker. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Remote-control Range Rover can be driven with a smartphone app |
 | Jaguar Land Rover has demonstrated a very nifty remote control app that lets you get out of your car, stand beside it and drive it using your smartphone. It's an incredibly handy way to get this huge thing in and out of tight parking spots; you can literally be your own spotter. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Graphene used to create world's thinnest light bulb |
 | A team of scientists and engineers have used graphene just one atom thick mounted on a microchip, to create what they claim is the world's thinnest incandescent light-bulb read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Victory presents Project 156 racer for Pikes Peak |
 | With the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb just around the bend, Victory Motorcycles unveiled the final version of its hand-built prototype sportbike that is set to debut at the infamous road race and could give US spectators something to cheers about. read more |
| SPACE |
| SpaceX to build Hyperloop test track, host pod-building competition |
 | SpaceX plans to build a Hyperloop test track and invite young engineers to build pod prototypes for the futuristic transit concept. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Honda paddle-shifts over dirt with 2016 Pioneer 1000 UTV |
 | Last year, Honda earned some press for adding paddle shifters to its Pioneer 500 UTV. Now, it's launching a larger, more powerful side-by-side with the feature – the all-new Pioneer 1000. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Nissan to incorporate used Leaf batteries in home energy storage system |
 | Following in the footsteps of Tesla and Mercedes-Benz, Nissan is now set to become the latest automaker to offer battery packs for stationary energy storage. The Nissan product should be relatively affordable, as it will incorporate used batteries from Nissan Leaf electric cars. read more |
| MARINE |
| Seawolf sub takes your GoPro on an undersea voyage |
 | While there are plenty of aerial drones that show us our surroundings from up in the air, there are far fewer remote-control devices that let us see what's lurking beneath the surface of the water. That's where the GoPro-totin' Seawolf sub comes in. read more |
| GAMES |
| Microsoft at E3: Hololens, Lara Croft and 30 years of Rare |
 | Even after the unexpected reveals of backwards compatibility and a new Xbox Elite controller, Microsoft had a lot left to show at its E3 press event. From Gears of War to Rise of the Tomb Raider, read on Gizmag highlights the biggest and best reveals from Redmond's conference. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Byxee watches the road when cyclists don't |
 | While most cyclists like to think that they're pretty good at spotting road hazards, the fact is that no one can watch the asphalt all the time. That's why Byxee was created. It scans the road in front of the bike, alerting the rider to obstructions. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Avocado-derived molecule attacks leukemia at its roots |
 | A Canadian scientist has discovered a lipid in avocado that could prove key to battling leukemia by attacking the highly resilient stem cells that drive the disease and make treating it such a difficult task. read more |
| GAMES |
| Microsoft's Xbox One Elite controller: The pad hardcore gamers have been dreaming of? |
 | While the standard controller for Microsoft's current-gen system is certainly no slouch, the company is keen to offer enthusiasts something a little special, announcing the Xbox Elite controller at its E3 press event. read more |
| GAMES |
| You'll soon be able to play Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One |
 | Microsoft has announced that the Xbox One will receive backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games, starting later this year. Owners of both physical and digital copies of last-generation console games will be able to play them on the current hardware. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Time-lapse captures the death of white blood cells for the first time |
 | Little was known about what happens exactly when white blood cells reach the end of their life cycles. Scientists have now captured the death of white blood cells on camera for the first time, showing that they eject much of their contents while decomposing. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Malloy Aeronautics is developing its Hoverbike for the US Department of Defense |
 | Malloy Aeronautics has been busy in the last 10 months, today announcing a partnership with a Maryland-based military research firm to develop its Hoverbike vehicle for the US Department of Defense. Gizmag caught up with the Hoverbike team at the 2015 Paris Air Show. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| CulCharge puts a powerbank and charger on your keychain |
 | Our mobile devices running out of power is a constant worry, although portable chargers can help alleviate some of that anxiety. CulCharge, a new charger/powerbank still in its concept stage, is intended as an easy-to-carry option as it is small enough to slot onto a keychain. read more |
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| For Apple’s puny cable, the nearest wall socket is so often a stretch too far. This braided 10-foot Lightning cable can reach right across the room, and it is approved by Apple. Right now, it has 33% off. read more |
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