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MILITARY British Army's new cannon takes its ammo on the side The British Army has taken delivery of its first completely new cannon system in 50 years – and it loads sideways. This loading system on the new Cased Telescoped Cannon System is claimed to provide more firepower while saving space.  read more VR The story of HTC Vive stealth game Budget Cuts, coming later this year (interview) Easily one of the most anticipated SteamVR games for the HTC Vive is Budget Cuts, a stealth game that uses a Portal-like teleporting mechanic to move you through its virtual rooms. We sat down with Neat Corporation to talk about the upcoming VR game.  read more MOBILE TECHNOLOGY GoTenna review: Text and share your location anywhere, without a signal GoTenna is a pen-sized Bluetooth device that is designed to keep your group connected to each other, even when there's no network around. We tried out a pair deep in the southern Rocky Mountains to see how they performed.  read more AUTOMOTIVE Audi R8 Spyder V10 muscles 540 hp into New York Audi unveiled the new R8 Spyder V10 at the New York International Auto Show 2016 with the fury of a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) fueled by 540 horsepower (397 kW). The car features a host of improvements to the R8 to build on the performance car's popularity.  read more AUTOMOTIVE Chevy gets down and dirty in Bangkok with Colorado Xtreme Most of the automotive world's attention is focused on New York, but there's also another international auto show going on right now. The Bangkok Motor Show is the host of the new Chevy Colorado Xtreme, a tough, off-road-ready Colorado show truck.   read more ARCHITECTURE Prefab small home appears to float in mid-air Portuguese prefabricated architecture firm Mima Housing recently unveiled its latest design, the Mima Light. Featuring a mirrored base section that appears to make it float, the compact home can run off-the-grid.  read more MEDICAL Modified maggots fast-track wound healing It might be a little hard to stomach, but using maggots to clean up wounds is an approach that has been in use for centuries. Now scientists are looking to hasten the healing process by genetically modifying maggots to produce a human growth factor while they go about their business.​​  read more AUTOMOTIVE Acura drops the NSX's electric motor to go GT3 racing As good as the Acura NSX's hybrid setup is, what would happen if it was replaced by a lightweight, rear drive setup? The race-spec NSX GT3 launched at this year's New York Auto Show finally provides some answers.   read more AUTOMOTIVE Toyota extends all-electric range with new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid Toyota has used the New York Auto Show to launch the second-generation plug-in Prius. With a pure electric range of 50 km (31 mi), the Prime goes head to head with Hyundai's Ioniq   read more ROBOTICS Furry educational robot tweaks its approach in response to emotions Working towards a future where each and every student benefits from personalized attention, MIT researchers have built an educational robot that interacts with kids and learns how to motivate them individually over time. ​​  read more AUTOMOTIVE Lincoln Navigator SUV concept opens wide in New York Lincoln is really out to get noticed. And that's a good thing for a once-prestigious luxury brand that's become all too easy to forget. The new Navigator Concept shows New York what a cooler, sleeker Navigator of the future could look like.  read more BICYCLES Cycling computer now comes with a bike attached Last year, SpeedX introduced the SpeedForce, a gadget that combines a computer, handlebar stem and headlight all in one device. Now, with the announcement of the Leopard, the company has added one more thing to that combo – a carbon fiber aero road bike.​  read more AUTOMOTIVE Gorgeous Genesis New York Concept previews the next generation of Korean luxury Genesis has used the New York show to launch a stunning, hybrid powered sedan previewing the company's future design language.   read more AUTOMOTIVE Subaru stops the teasing and launches new Impreza in New York Built around Fuji Heavy Industries' new modular SGP platform, the new Impreza promises to combine high levels of active safety with a sharp new chassis that will hopefully return the Subaru to its World Rally Championship winning best.   read more MATERIALS In the future, we might clean our clothes using nothing but light If researchers at RMIT have their way, the amount of time we spend measuring capfuls of liquid, scraping out the lint filter and refolding our duds may soon be slashed thanks to a new coating that cleans fabrics whenever they're exposed to light.  read more SPACE A better model for star aging A new model might significantly improve how we calculate the age of Sun-like stars, providing a conceptual framework to explain and bring together data on rotation, stellar wind intensity and X-ray emissions.  read more GOOD THINKING Vertical farming moves into the store Recently opened vertical farms from the likes of FarmedHere and AeroFarms allow produce to be grown more efficiently, transported shorter distances and arrive fresher in stores. A vertical farm in Germany, however, is going more local and fresher still, with produce actually being grown in-store.  read more SPACE Newly-discovered galaxies are "outrageously luminous" Astronomers have observed a new set of galaxies for the very first time that are as much as 10 times as luminous as previous findings. The galaxies aren't quite all they seem, however, with their notable appearance a result, at least in part, of a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing.​  read more ELECTRONICS Tunable organic electronics pave the way for better flexible displays A new development is allowing scientists to finely tune the electrical properties of organic materials, paving the way for efficient OLEDs, organic solar panels and transparent or flexible displays.  read more DIGITAL CAMERAS Hands-on: Nikon's D5 and D500 show us what they’re made of Nikon’s flagship DSLR duo, the D5 and D500, will soon land in the hands of enthusiast and professional photographers. We recently got the chance to try the cameras out at the UK Photography Show 2016 to see what they can expect.  read more SPACE Dawn continues to unravel Ceres' secrets ​Dawn's science team has presented a treasure trove of data and images captured by the spacecraft as it orbits a mere 240 miles (385 km) above the surface of the dwarf planet Ceres.  read more SPACE Fire, meteor and gecko-gripper experiments en route to Space Station In addition to the materials for a fire-starting experiment, a craft en route to the ISS also has 7,500 pounds of additional supplies aboard including the gear for a total of 250 experiments to be conducted aboard the ISS in the coming months.  read more MUSIC Slide on chord shaper will have you strumming in minutes University of Texas graduate Alex Levine says that his Guitar Now system will have students playing three chords in minutes, allowing players to strum along to hundreds of songs by the likes of Taylor Swift, The Beatles and the Foo Fighters in no time.  read more MOTORCYCLES Samsung and Yamaha develop Smart Windshield concept The Italian branches of Samsung and Yamaha have announced their collaboration in developing a new platform to promote road safety. The Smart Windshield concept involves a screen that allows access to information displayed on the rider’s smartphone in the least distracting manner.  read more ARCHITECTURE Houston's Ivy Lofts will be small but smart The demand for housing in cities has lead to the emergence of "micro apartment" blocks, which typically offer cleverly designed compact homes at a lower cost that standard-sized apartments. It's claimed that one such development in Houston, Texas, will be the largest of its kind.  read more 3D PRINTING 3D printer uses light from a smartphone screen to harden creations Over the past few years, 3D printers have become more versatile and accessible to the average consumer. The OLO takes portability to the next level, given that millions already own half of the required hardware. It's designed to let users create 3D prints by using the light from a smartphone screen.  read more ARCHITECTURE Ground broken on loopy Infinity tower Work has begun on a new luxury tower that will be the centerpiece of the redeveloped Green Square area in Sydney, Australia. Infinity by Crown Group has a distinctive looped design that is pulled down towards one corner to accommodate tiered garden apartments and a rooftop terrace.  read more URBAN TRANSPORT Tokyo trial for two-wheeled Toyota Toyota's two-wheeled personal mobility vehicle, the Winglet, is to be trialed on public sidewalks in the Tokyo Waterfront City district Japan's capital city. Unveiled in 2008, the Winglet is similar to the the Segway, with users shifting their bodyweight to control it.  read more MUSIC Modern take on rock classic takes flight Back in January, 660 Guitars made a company and product debut at California's Winter NAMM Show with the aluminum-bodied Patriot guitar. Now the Texan guitar builders have officially added a thoroughly modern version of Gibson's iconic Flying V to the American-made guitar line. Meet the Aviator AV27. read more SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS Go Green Solar Power Bank Offers Capacity of 50,000mAh — 64% off Eliminate your chances of a dead phone for good with this handy solar power bank. Just power it up anywhere under the sun (literally), and plug your phone or other USB device into it for a quick recharge. And with a whopping 50,000mAh in charge capacity, you’ll never find yourself waiting on extra juice again. read more DIGITAL CAMERAS
Hands-on: Sony’s A6300 is even faster than we expected
	We knew the Sony A6300 was meant to be faster and more powerful than its A6000 predecessor. But during a recent hands-on with the camera, we were pleasantly surprised by just how much faster and more powerful the A6300 seems to be.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Bavaria's greatest hits: 100 years of BMW
	BMW used its 100th birthday this month to unveil its Vision Next 100, a shape-shifting look at where the German automaker thinks the next century will take it. But behind that futuristic showpiece is a rich history of automotive ingenuity.  read more
MOTORCYCLES
Review: Chain Monkey takes the guesswork out of motorcycle chain adjustment
	This simple device saves you time and gives you consistent results with chain adjustment. Chain Monkey clamps onto your chain and gives you the correct tension first time, every time. Simple, effective and a good idea.​  read more
ELECTRONICS
Review: Sleek Z4 Aurora projector shines bright in some areas, not so much in others
	The Aurora Z4 continues the evolution of the home projector by building in WiFi capability, a music player, gesture control, outstanding speakers and 3D viewing. Some of these features work well, but others clearly need improving, as our tests showed.  read more
SCIENCE
Genetically-engineered "skinbow" fish are multicolored marvels
	Scientists at Duke university have genetically engineered a zebrafish to have myriad hues in its outer layer of skin, and the effect is dazzling. They call their creation "skinbow," an amalgam of the words "skin" and "rainbow."  read more
PETS
Los Angeles architects design quirky cat shelters for charity
	A dozen Los-Angeles-based architecture firms have turned their talents to designing unique shelters for cats. The project aims to raise funds for FixNation: an Los Angeles charity that provides free spay/neuter services for homeless cats.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Microlino electrifies the Isetta "bubble car"
	A Swiss company has gone back to the future for inspiration for its Microlino electric vehicle. Revealed in prototype form at the Geneva Motor Show, the Microlino electrifies the Italian-designed Isetta "bubble car" made famous by BMW, which built the vehicle under license from 1955 to 1963.  read more
SPACE
First observed shockwave to shed light on supernovas
	An international team of astronomers has for the first time captured the initial few minutes of a pair of supernovae as they exploded, as well as the first recorded supernova shockwave.   read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Mercedes GLC sacrifices room and practicality in the name of style
	The new Mercedes GLC Coupe takes a sensible family soft-roader and turns it into a high-riding, BMW X4-style couple for buyers apparently more concerned with form than function.  read more
SPACE
Cygnus Orbital ATK CRS-6 cargo mission on its way to the ISS
	The Orbital ATK CRS-6 mission is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS). The unmanned Cygnus cargo ship lifted off today at 11:05 pm EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida  read more
MEDICAL
Sweat-monitoring patch releases diabetes drugs when required
	Unlocking the secrets that sweat contains could come to offer all kinds of exciting ways to maintain our physical well-being. Researchers have developed a sweat-monitoring patch that records glucose in a subject and even releases diabetes drugs into the bloodstream to keep its levels in check. ​  read more
WEARABLES
Samsung's brainBAND to further understanding of concussion
	Picking up on the symptoms and long-term effects of concussion can be tricky business. Looking to further our understanding of brain injuries and how they can be managed to avoid long-term harm, Samsung has developed an experimental brainBAND to quantify the force of impacts to the head.   read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Mazda dazzles the Big Apple with slick MX-5 retractable fastback
	Mazda is growing the fourth-generation MX-5 family with the world premiere of the all-new MX-5 RF. The already sharp, aggressive G4 MX-5 is extra slick in RF spec, adding a smooth, dropping roofline to its muscular body.   read more
URBAN TRANSPORT
Wheela scootbike: A minimalist Dandy Horse for the modern age
	The Wheela scootbike places riders in a sitting position from which they propel themselves by kicking along the ground like a scooter. But unlike it's wooden-framed forebear, the Wheela uses modern materials, folds down for easy carrying, and offers the option of an electric motor.  read more
SPACE
High-resolution gravity map confirms Mars’ molten core
	​NASA has released a new gravity map for Mars, stitched together from telemetry data collected by a trio of spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet over the course of 16 years.   read more
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Eye movement monitor screens for concussion in 60 seconds
	It's often difficult for coaches on the sidelines of playing fields to diagnose concussions, which is where Boston-based SyncThink's Eye-Sync system comes in. By tracking athletes' eye movements, it can reportedly tell if they're concussed in just one minute.​  read more
OUTDOORS
All-terrain, three-wheeled Triborg e-board brings dirt bike design to skateboarding
	Rugged, all-terrain electric skateboards like the Dominator Pro and Gnarboard had better watch their backs. The Triborg Skateboard is about to hit the dirt and street. This funky aluminum block features a dirt bike-inspired three-wheel design with plenty of power.  read more
MEDICAL
Gene editing could provide a cure for HIV
	A team from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University has successfully tested a gene editing system, demonstrating its ability to eliminate the HIV-1 virus from DNA in human cells grown in culture. read more
SPACE
Exoplanet's orbit is the most eccentric yet
	Astronomers at SF State have observed an exoplanet which exhibits the most eccentric orbit yet found. The light reflected as the planet passed close to its parent star is providing researchers with clues as to the make up of the body's atmosphere, which is thought to be similar to that of Jupiter.  read more
OUTDOORS
Crazy-X tent dwellers meet in the middle
	Part of the fun of camping is spending time with friends or family. With this in mind, the new Crazy X tent is designed to make sleeping under the stars an even more sociable experience. Shaped like a cross, the tent has four sleeping pods that face each other so campers can commune under canvas.  read more
VR
Setting up the HTC Vive (Pre): Just how big of a commitment is room-scale VR?
	One concern that keeps popping up about the HTC Vive is "how am I going to devote an entire friggin' room in my house/apartment to this?" We did just that, and think it's a bit more user-friendly than you might expect.  read more
MUSIC
Loopa lets you sing to yourself
	Recording vocals and then replaying them in a loop to sing over the top of can involve a complicated mix of hardware and software, and some technical know-how to bring them seamlessly together. The Loopa is billed as the world's first microphone that puts loop and overdub controls on the mic itself.  read more
AIRCRAFT
First US-produced Airbus makes maiden flight
	Last September, Airbus officially launched its new North American aircraft assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama. The first aircraft produced at the facility, an A321 that will join JetBlue's fleet, has now flown for the first time in the skies over Mobile.   read more
COMPUTERS
BBC begins rolling out micro:bit computers to UK school kids
	The BBC has begun delivering up to a million of its micro:bit mini computers to school children in the UK for free. Announced last year as part of the organization's Make it Digital initiative, the micro:bit is a pocket-sized programmable device aimed at encouraging young people to code.  read more
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