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| GOOD THINKING |
| SALt lamp runs on a glass of water and two teaspoons of salt |
 | While cheap, kerosene lamps are bad for the environment and human health. Intended as an alternative in areas with access to electricity, the SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) lamp burns for eight hours at a time running on only a glass of water and two teaspoons of salt. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Review: ProSounds X-Pro ear plugs turn on and off with a click |
 | Ear protection reduces noise to prevent long-term damage, but it can be difficult or inconvenient to adjust the volume when one needs to hear "normally." The ProSounds X-Pro ear plugs feature an acoustic valve design that allows more or less sound to pass through with the push of a button. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Skip Garden: a mobile, sustainable temporary restaurant |
 | A community space, garden and kitchen in London is feeding its customers with food grown in skips (aka dumpsters). The Skip Garden is designed to be easily moved around unused development spaces. It is built with recycled materials and employs organic farming techniques. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Review: Nano HiFi NH1 Bluetooth boombox |
 | The Nano HiFi NH1 falls somewhere between a budget Bluetooth speaker and a deluxe hifi stereo, but maintains a notable level of portability and affordability. Gizmag had the opportunity to play part of our northern summer soundtrack over this nifty setup and we came away with this review. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| "World's first" E paper traffic signs installed in Australia |
 | Sydney has become the world's first city to feature E Ink-based traffic signs. The signs display information to motorists during special events like football matches or concerts, and promise improved reliability over standard electronic roadsigns. read more |
| GAMES |
| Esports organizers to clamp down on performance-enhancing drug use |
 | The world's largest esports organization ESL, which hosts a US$250,000 Counter-Strike tournament in Germany next month, is partnering with anti-doping authorities to clamp down on gamers resorting to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) to gain an edge. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Silk-based functional inks put biosensor data on your fingertips |
 | Researchers at Tufts University have now developed silk-based inks containing bacteria-sensing agents that can withstand the rigors of inkjet printing, opening the door much wider for printing biomolecules. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Morgan AR Plus 4 blends classic lines with modern power |
 | The limited edition Morgan AR Plus 4 combines classic British design with a motorsport inspired Cosworth motor to celebrate 65 years since the launch of the original Plus 4. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| New company plans to revolutionize genomic medicine with deep learning |
 | A startup called Deep Genomics plans to use deep learning to usher in a new era of personalized medicine by building a huge database that identifies gene variants and mutations never before observed or studied and determines how these link to various diseases. read more |
| SPACE |
| Ice flows, hazy hydrocarbons among latest Pluto reveals |
 | NASA has released the latest batch of images and detailed fresh discoveries from New Horizons as the unmanned probe hurtles away from Pluto and out of the Solar System. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Could bomb-proof lining prevent another Lockerbie? |
 | To help prevent a midair tragedy from occurring again, a European consortium, including the University of Sheffield, is developing Fly-Bag; a flexible fabric and composite liner capable of containing explosions inside an aircraft to improve its chances of survival. read more |
| LAPTOPS |
| 2015 MacBook Back-to-School Buying Guide |
 | It's back-to-school season, and if you're a college student shopping for a new MacBook, you certainly aren't alone. Let Gizmag guide you through your choices among Apple's current lineup of laptops. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| New "smart window" material selectively blocks light and/or heat |
 | Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin has developed a "smart window" technology that allows the passage of visible light while blocking heat, or vice versa. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Original Sin: Corvette power repurposed in new Bulgarian supercar |
 | We first learned of Sin Cars at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it showed an aggressive R1 sports car. This month, Sin revealed the finalized version of its road-going supercar ahead of a September launch at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Freaks3D takes 3D printing on the road |
 | 3D printers are fantastic, but you're unlikely to see someone carrying one with them to a maker faire, or anywhere else for that matter. Elecfreaks is aiming to provide a portable option for the growing 3D printer market with Freaks3D – a unit that's around the size of an average laptop. read more |
| SPACE |
| Most powerful rocket ever edges closer to lift-off |
 | NASA's Space Launch System has completed its critical design review – a major stepping stone on the way to becoming certified for manned spaceflight. Once complete, the SLS will be the most powerful launch vehicle ever constructed. read more |
| ENVIRONMENT |
| Synthetic material mimics coral's ocean-cleaning attributes |
 | Researchers from China's Anhui Jianzhu University have developed a synthetic substance that mimics coral's ability to collect harmful heavy metals from water. Tests on the effectiveness of the aluminum oxide structure have so far shown promising results. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| Armadillo EVS man trailer hauls gear over land, snow, water and air |
 | A sort of alternative to the common backpack, the Armadillo EVS trailer gives you the ability to haul gear over virtually any type of surface on Earth. Not only does this modular trailer strap to your back, but it rolls, skis and floats. read more |
| OUTDOORS |
| GoFish Cam lets you record the big catch in stabilized 1080p |
 | The GoFish Cam packs a 1080p HD video camera, equipped with a microphone, night vision optics, and a 170-degree wide-angle lens, to capture the underwater thrill of fishing. read more |
| SPACE |
| ALMA provides detailed look at galaxy formation in the early Universe |
 | Astronomers have used the ALMA telescope to observe distant clouds of star-forming gas from just 800 million years after the Big Bang. The findings represent the first time that the objects have been seen as anything more than just faint blotches. read more |
| MOTORCYCLES |
| Honda's legendary Africa Twin returns |
 | The brand new CRF1000L has been officially unveiled by Honda, marking the return of the legendary Africa Twin logo, twelve years after the venerable XRV750 went out of production. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| The best GoPro accessories for 2015 |
 | So you've got an action camera, and you are ready to go, but what accessories do you need to film that epic adventure? Gizmag looks at some of the best GoPro accessories available in 2015. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| UC Berkeley's smart cap can detect spoiled milk |
 | Researchers have created a low-cost electronic sensor that's able to wirelessly monitor the freshness of milk. The team created the electronic components for the sensor using a 3D-printing method, which it believes could have a big impact on the industry. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Whimsical Pequod oozes tiny house charm |
 | Colorado's Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses has completed work on the Pequod: a large trailer-based home for a family of four with intricate detailing that lends a whimsical look reminiscent of an old-fashioned gypsy caravan. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| Carbon nanotubes used to create conducting fibers for artificial muscles |
 | By wrapping a rubber core in carbon nanotube sheets while stretched, scientists have been able to create a conducting fiber that stretches like an accordion. It could find application in exoskeleton limbs, morphing aircraft, and more. read more |
| URBAN TRANSPORT |
| Toyota fuel cell bus tested in Tokyo |
 | Toyota and Hino Motors have begun testing a jointly-developed fuel cell bus in Tokyo, Japan. The brief test, which is taking place on public roads in the central and waterfront areas of the city, is designed to will help Toyota improve the technology ahead of a possible market launch. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| TrackerPad GPS stickers keep tabs on your belongings |
 | Nowadays, you can track the location of belongings such as wallets, bikes and bags with small GPS trackers – TrackerPad is perhaps the smallest of the lot. read more |
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