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| BREAKING NEWS ALERT |
| August 13, 2015 |
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Motorola Mobility, the Lenovo-owned maker of mobile devices, will cut about 25 percent of its Chicago workforce of about 2,000, a spokesman said Thursday.
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| OUTDOORS | ||
| Winnebago launches Mercedes Sprinter 4x4-based Era 4x4 camper van | ||
 | After years of waiting, North America has finally gotten the 4x4 version of the Mercedes Sprinter van, which is quickly gaining popularity amongst camper van converters. We looked at the rugged Sportsmobile Sprinter 4x4 expedition van a few months ago, and now Winnebago has rolled out the Era 4x4. read more | |
| COMPUTERS | ||
| What is Microsoft Sway? | ||
 | Microsoft has announced the general release of its Sway digital storytelling app. Sway, which is part of Microsoft Office and designed for creating presentations, is in many ways an alternative to PowerPoint. But what is the difference and what can it do? read more | |
| AROUND THE HOME | ||
| Nebia Shower uses less water to give you a good soaking | ||
 | San Francisco-based startup Nebia has produced a prototype shower that it says offers a better, more immersive experience. The Nebia Shower promises up to a 70 percent reduction in water use, too. read more | |
| OUTDOORS | ||
| Ready to ride the big one? Surf Snowdonia artificial surf park opens in Wales | ||
 | UK surfers have a new place to ride the waves in the unassuming location of the Conwy Valley in North Wales. Surf Snowdonia is a one-of-a-kind inland surf facility that claims to produce the "longest man-made surfable waves on the planet." read more | |
| AUTOMOTIVE | ||
| Vision G Concept Coupe points to Hyundai's luxury design future | ||
 | Once associated with bargain-basement driveaway prices on boring hatchbacks, in recent times Hyundai has been moving to compete with the best that the Germans and Japanese can offer. The latest indicator of this upmarket move is the Vision G Concept Coupe. read more | |
| ROBOTICS | ||
| Beerbots demonstrate robotic collaboration by serving drinks in a makeshift bar | ||
 | MIT researchers have just made an impressive advance in the area of cooperative robotics, showcasing a team of three robots that work together to deliver beer, saying the technology could translate to cooperative robotic systems for applications such as hospitals and disaster relief. read more | |
| AUTOMOTIVE | ||
| Spofec Black One adds bling and horses to Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II | ||
 | The Spofec Black One takes the Rolls Royce Ghost Series II and adds modifications featuring a matte black motif and improved engine performance kits to create a car that wouldn't look out of place in the Green Hornet's garage. read more | |
| SPORTS | ||
| Throwable sound-emitting device to draw fish to your line | ||
 | Smart fish finders and waterproof drones are a couple of recent examples of how technology is changing the game of fishing, and now a new device is designed to make things even easier. The Fish Call works by mimicking the sounds of feeding fish and is claimed to draw in species of all kinds. read more | |
| 3D PRINTING | ||
| 3D printing in the vacuum of outer space | ||
 | Made in Space has already built a 3D printer that works abroad the ISS. Now, it's working on one that could actually be used in the vacuum of outer space. read more | |
| GOOD THINKING | ||
| Low-cost prosthetic arm protects itself (and its user) from burns | ||
 | Technological University of Mexico spin-off company Protesta is developing a low-cost artificial arm made from lightweight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. As an added bonus, the arm will alert the user if it gets too hot. read more | |
| SCIENCE | ||
| Robotic sea lion flippers could propel future submersibles | ||
 | Unlike most other sea creatures, sea lions use their forelimbs instead of a tail for propulsion. They also leave virtually no wake as they travel through the water. With an eye towards applying this design to human technology, a scientist has developed a robotic sea lion flipper. read more | |
| OUTDOORS | ||
| Paxis backpack provides quick access with swinging pouch | ||
 | While backpacks remain one of the most comfortable and popular ways of carrying everyday necessities around, they're not perfect. The Paxis backpack attempts to solve one downside, eliminating the need to take the pack off to access your most essential items. read more | |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING | ||
| VR system simulates the effects of dementia | ||
 | Virtual Dementia Experience, is a virtual reality system created at Australia's Swinburne University. It provides caregivers with an interactive simulation of what it's like to suffer from dementia, so they can better understand what their patients are experiencing. read more | |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT | ||
| Touchjet Wave creates touchscreen tablets from televisions | ||
 | The Touchjet Wave uses the latest in infrared technology, along with Android 4.4 OS, to provide tablet-like touch functionality to large TVs. All the games, apps, and streaming media that you would use on a smartphone or tablet can be enjoyed on the big screen. read more | |
| GAMES | ||
| Five games that would be a perfect fit for Microsoft's HoloLens | ||
 | Microsoft made waves back at E3 with a purpose-built version of Minecraft working with the company's HoloLens augmented reality headset, but what other games would work well with the headset? read more | |
| ARCHITECTURE | ||
| Dubai's Meydan One will boast world's tallest residential tower, largest dancing fountain and longest indoor ski slope | ||
 | Dubai does not do things by half, and a recently-announced development is a good example of that. Meydan One will be a 3,671,000 sq m (39,514,000 sq ft) mixed-use destination. It will boast the world’s tallest residential tower, a cutting-edge mall and the world’s longest indoor ski slope. read more | |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT | ||
| LG joins the curved sound bar party | ||
 | Remember last year when Samsung outed its curved sound bar to go along with its curved TVs? Well LG is finally in on the act, announcing the Music Flow HS8 Wireless Curved Sound Bar. It'll be on show in Berlin next month, at IFA 2015. read more | |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Lenovo-backed startup launches a phone with USB-C, fingerprint sensor and a tempting price | ||
 | Starting next week, Chinese smartphone shoppers will have another solid-specced, low-priced choice on the menu. That's when Lenovo-backed startup Zuk is set to launch its Z1, a RMB 1,799 (about US$284) phone powered by a Snapdragon 801 processor. read more | |
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| MOTORCYCLES | ||
| e-raw electric moto pushes the boundaries of traditional motorcycle design | ||
 | Electric motorcycle designers are free to experiment with all sorts of funky ideas that would simply never fly in the petrol bike world. Case in point: the e-raw from France's Expemotion, which features a floating seat made from 80-odd layers of wood laminate, and uses an iPhone as a dash. read more | |
| ARCHITECTURE | ||
| Half/Half tiny house leaves the inside up to you | ||
 | Monarch Tiny Homes offers its Half/Half tiny house for US$22,000. The dwelling comes finished on the outside, with the interior left a bare shell for the owner to complete. read more | |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Xiaomi's Redmi Note 2 pairs great specs with a budget price tag | ||
 | Capable low-cost smartphones coming out of China is certainly nothing new, but Xiaomi's latest effort – the Redmi Note 2 – pushes things a little further, offering some very competent specs at a truly budget price tag. read more | |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING | ||
| Cannabis-derived compound could form part of the obesity medication puzzle | ||
 | By combining compounds from cannabis and vitamin Researchers have uncovered a promising new approach to fat-busting medication. The team's work may pave the way for obesity treatments with fewer side effects than current medications and negate the need for invasive surgeries. read more | |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING | ||
| Sleeping on your side appears to cut the risk of neurological disorders | ||
 | New research suggests that sleeping on your side, as opposed to your back or stomach, could help cut the chances of developing some neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. read more | |
| SCIENCE | ||
| Printable solid-state PRISS battery to change the shape of battery technology | ||
 | By eliminating the need for traditional separator membranes, researchers have created printable solid-state batteries that can be printed in any conceivable shape and can be seamlessly embedded into a variety of surfaces. read more | |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS | ||
| Researchers create soft, weavable LED fibers for truly flexible wearable displays | ||
 | Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have created a fiber-like LED that can be directly knitted or woven to form the fabric itself.The claim the technology will eventually allow the production of wearable displays to be as easy as making clothes. read more | |
| SPACE | ||
| Canadian firm patents inflatable space elevator | ||
 | Canadian space firm Thoth Technology has received a US patent for an elevator to take spacecraft and astronauts at least part way into space without the needs for rockets. read more | |
| PETS | ||
| Buddy smart dog collar to give Fido a healthy glow | ||
 | The latest smart dog collar to catch our eye is Buddy from pet-tech company Squeaker, which includes some of the features found in similar devices like Whistle, Tagg and Geodog, but packs in a few more designed to help keep your pooch safe and healthy. read more | |
| ROBOTICS | ||
| The evolution machine: Mother robot makes each child better than the last | ||
 | It was only last month that futurists Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking warned about the dangers of intelligent robots, and a new research project led by the University of Cambridge won't do much to put their minds at ease. read more | |
| OUTDOORS | ||
| Modular Oasis system brings versatility to water filtration | ||
 | The all-new Oasis water treatment system brings your filter of choice to your drinking vessel of choice. Filter out harmful bacteria and viruses or just bad taste from inside a water bottle, hydration pack and more. read more | |
| SCIENCE | ||
| New tech could tell CSIs when fingerprints were made | ||
 | Using a new technique, investigators could soon be better able to determine how many days ago fingerprints were left at a crime scene. read more | |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY | ||
| The diminutive Nipper charges your phone with two AA batteries | ||
 | There are already plenty of external back-up batteries for smartphones, although they won't do you much good if they've lost their charge by the time you finally need them. That's where the Nipper comes in. It provides some extra juice to your phone via two easily-obtained AA batteries. read more | |
| AUTOMOTIVE | ||
| UK to trial in-road wireless charging tech for electric vehicles | ||
 | Technology to power electric vehicles wirelessly from under the road surface is about to be trialed in the UK. Highways England has announced that it plans to carry out off-road (test track) trials with a view to carrying out subsequent on-road trials. The technology would increase the range of EVs. read more | |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING | ||
| Sensor sends SMS when it's time for a diaper change | ||
 | Researchers in Singapore have created a sensor-enabled adult diaper that monitors wetness and transmits alerts to caregivers via SMS. The system is designed to reduce rashes and infections that can result from insufficient changes. read more | |
| DRONES | ||
| Approved commercial drone operations in the US tops 1,000 | ||
 | In further evidence of the growing popularity of drones for commercial purposes, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) this week revealed it has granted more than 1,000 exemptions to existing drone laws. read more | |
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