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MOTORCYCLES Up to a second faster per corner? Motorcycle Innovation's futuristic front end Up to a second per corner faster than a pair of conventional forks? Loz flew to Sydney to test some extraordinary claims about an innovative suspension system that seems to offer the best of all worlds.  read more HEALTH & WELLBEING Caffeine in the 21st century: A review of four delivery methods Thanks to some enterprising chemists and go-getters, there are now lots of ways to get a caffeine boost not involving a mug. We test out four.  read more ENVIRONMENT Waste tomatoes tapped as source of electricity Researchers are experimenting with producing electricity from tomato waste. With a microbial electrochemical process, the organic material releases electrons into a fuel cell to become electricity.  read more WEARABLES Wireless earphones put a microphone in your ear Last year, we were sent a pair of truly wireless earphones to review, and were impressed by both performance and build quality. Taking calls while using them was a bit of a hassle, though. The RippleBuds project supports hands-free calling with the inclusion of an in-ear microphone.  read more DRONES Review: ProDrone quadcopter is one big Byrd ProDrone's Byrd quadcopter was introduced to the market late last year with a long list of features and several impressive performance claims, not the least of which is a 25-minute flight time. We recently got our hands on a Byrd Standard. After multiple flights, this is what we've learned ...  read more ARCHITECTURE Living on the edge: Casa Brutale combines brutalism with Bond villain-chic Imagine, for a moment, you're a super-villain searching for a new secret lair. You could do worse than Casa Brutale: a remarkable project that combines brutalist muscle with James Bond villain-chic. It's about to begin construction in Lebanon.   read more AIRCRAFT Can Boom bring back supersonic flight without the astronomical price tag? Denver-based Boom Technology says that it is developing a supersonic passenger jet that can cruise at Mach 2.2 (1,675 mph, 2,700 km/h), with prices starting at US$5,000 for a return ticket between London and New York.  read more BICYCLES Review: Reprieve Bicycle Saddle's claims actually hold some air ​Although a lot of people may describe conventional bike seats as being "a pain in the butt," the fact is that they're more often a pain in the crotch. That's why 3 West Design first developed its air bladder-equipped Reprieve Bicycle Saddle. We recently got the chance to try one out.​  read more AIRCRAFT Can an up-close study of bird flight clear shapeshifting aircraft wings for takeoff? With a view to bringing shapeshifting wings for aircraft closer to reality, scientists are launching into the most detailed analysis of bird flight ever conducted.  read more MUSIC Directional speaker delivers personal sound, sans-headphones As the world goes crazy about portable audio, Akoustic Arts engineers have taken a different approach to delivering sound. The directional "A" speaker transmits sound using ultrasonic waves, allowing you to enjoy headphone-free audio without disturbing your neighbors.  read more AUTOMOTIVE Shelby drops GT-H Mustang for renters in a hurry Ford first teamed with Hertz back in 1966 with the Rent-a-Racer Ford Shelby GT350-H​. The relationship continued with the Shelby GT-H in 2006.​ Now, to celebrate 50 years since the first Hertz Mustang, Ford has launched the third instalment in the series, the limited edition Shelby GT-H.​  read more MEDICAL Protective bubble ferries prostate cancer drugs to their target ​Research has uncovered a number of promising drug targets to halt the progression of prostate cancer. By taking aim at one protein in particular, scientists have been able slow the growth of prostate cancer in mice and also activate a kill switch in the tumor cells.  read more PETS Smart collar helps search high and low for Fido The Kyon GPS pet collar from an Athens, Greece,-based team not only tracks down your pet in terms of latitude and longitude, but also altitude to reveal which floor of a building it is located.   read more BICYCLES Velove adds weather protection and extra seat to its Armadillo electric cargo bike In 2015, we got to know Swedish electric cargo bike outfit Velove and its Armadillo quadricycle. A year later, Velove is adding a fabric body to the Armadillo, creating an all-weather, electric-assist cycle capable of muling passengers, packages, and other large cargo around city and country.  read more URBAN TRANSPORT CycleBoard carves turf with smooth lean-to-steer system The latest electric scooter to hit the streets adds a bit of fun by offering multiple riding styles. The CycleBoard electric scooter is designed with an intuitive steering system that uses foot placement and body balance. read more MEDICAL Scientists stumble on nerve cell that tells mice when to stop eating A breakthrough in our understanding of how the brain tells the us that we're full could lead to all new tools for tackling obesity, with researchers identifying a new nerve type responsible for controlling appetite in mice. read more DIGITAL CAMERAS Hands-on: The Olympus PEN-F is about more than its retro good looks We thought the Olympus PEN-F looked good in the promo shots, but it turns out it looks even better in person. We recently got the chance to spend a bit of time with the new camera at the Photography Show 2016, to see whether its performance can match up to its looks.  read more HEALTH & WELLBEING Silencing breast and lung cancer's ability to spread When metastasis occurs, it significantly lowers the patient's likelihood of survival, but a new discovery could help doctors tackle the process, with researchers form Imperial College London identifying a molecule that shows promise in switching off the process altogether.  read more MOBILE TECHNOLOGY Apple's iPad Pro 9.7: An iPad Air 3 that costs $100 extra When can you get away with jacking up the new iPad Air 3's price by US$100 over its predecessor? When you call it a new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, that's when! Apple today took the wraps off its new tablet, putting the 12.9-inch iPad Pro's features in a smaller package. read more MOBILE TECHNOLOGY The iPhone SE is fast and affordable, with a 4-inch screen (but no 3D Touch) Apple hasn't forgotten the 4-inch smartphone. At a media event in Cupertino, Apple's Greg Joswiak just unveiled the brand new iPhone SE, replacing the iPhone 5s in Apple's line-up and providing a smaller, cheaper alternative to the two top-end iPhones already on sale.  read more ARCHITECTURE Cluster of timber towers could take root in Bordeaux Sou Fujimoto Architects and Laisné Roussel have proposed a tall wooden development for Bordeaux, France. Dubbed Canopia, the project comprises a cluster of four mixed-use tall timber buildings linked by rooftop walkways.  read more AIRCRAFT United Airlines commences regular bio-fueled flights Without much in the way of fanfare, United Airlines began flying regularly scheduled flights using biofuels earlier this month. It's the first instance of a US airline putting commercial-scale volumes of biofuel into passenger-carrying planes on an ongoing basis.   read more 3D PRINTING Smiling student uses 3D printer to make plastic braces on the cheap Faced with crooked teeth and access to a 3D printer, digital design student Amos Dudley has taken matters into his own hands, straightening out his smile with a set of self-styled plastic aligners. ​  read more AUTOMOTIVE Ford's Glare-Free Highbeam does the dipping for you Ford's new Glare-Free Highbeam system is aimed at tackling the problem of forgetting to dip your high beams by tracking other road users and adapting the shape of the beam to spare them a case of flash blindness.  read more GOOD THINKING Batman gauntlet springs blades, shoots discs Batman v Superman is due to hit theaters soon, and is so often the case with upcoming superhero movies, it's inspired German cyberweapons hobbyist Patrick Priebe to make something – a weaponized Batman gauntlet.​  read more 3D PRINTING Traditional Indian spice added to 3D-printed ensemble Wood has pretty much been the material of choice for making acoustic instruments for many years, but the rise of 3D printing in recent times has brought us a number of instruments fashioned from plastic. 3DLI has created what's believed to be the world's first fully working 3D-printed sitar.  read more SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS Learn to Code with 88% off the Ultimate Python Coding Course Bundle You should learn Python. 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It is theorized that at some point the comets had formed a single body, which may have fractured in two as it traveled through the solar system.  read more MATERIALS Transforming metamaterial alters size, volume, and shape on command A 3D programmable mechanical metamaterial has been created, which can be programmed to change shape, volume and size on command. It is said to be ideal for making a range of structures from microscopic implants to full-size buildings.  read more SCIENCE Lasers combine with gold nanodisks to fry bacteria within seconds Researchers have developed a new approach to killing off bacteria that may provide a more efficient form of sterilization, using porous gold nanodisks and infrared light to destroy common bacteria within a matter of seconds. ​​  read more AUTOMOTIVE A closer look at the new McLaren 570GT With more luggage space than a Ford Focus, and a softer suspension than the 570S, the 570GT is designed to open McLaren up to buyers with dreams of practical, long distance motoring. Gizmag was on hand at the Australian launch to chat with designer Robert Melville.   read more MEDICAL Snake venom shapes as antidote for Alzheimer’s ​A viper's venom would usually be something to steer clear of if you're at all concerned with your health, but new research suggests it may in fact boost the well being of those with an incurable disease.  read more URBAN TRANSPORT First all-electric double-decker buses roll out in London London's famed red buses are set to receive a little dash of green, thanks to five new all-electric additions to the fleet. After being formally received at a ceremony last week, the new emission-free vehicles will now be rolled out along service routes where pollution is of particular concern.  read more SPACE ESA puts 3D-printed satellite antenna to the test ESA has unveiled a prototype 3D-printed radio antenna that is currently undergoing testing at the Compact Antenna Test Facility in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. It's the space agency's first 3D-printed dual-reflector antenna incorporating a corrugated feed horn and two reflectors.  read more GOOD THINKING Highlights from SXSW Interactive 2016 SXSW is an epicenter for all things tech, tackling complicated issues like privacy and gender equality in the digital space, and highlighting the more frivolous side of the equation with rock-paper-scissors-playing robots and giant Ferris wheels.  read more MILITARY Trident ballistic missile flies with first 3D-printed part Lockheed Martin has announced that the first 3D printed components for an SLBM flew this week on test launches of three unarmed US Navy Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missiles from a submerged submarine in the Atlantic Ocean.  read more SPACE New class of enormous spiral galaxies discovered ​Astronomers have discovered an entirely new breed of super massive galaxies that had previously been hiding in plain sight among spiral galaxies such as our own Milky Way.  read more SCIENCE A touch of silver lets smart windows go from clear to translucent ​Imagine if instead of installing curtains or blinds, you could simply adjust the opacity of the glass in your windows. Well, that's how smart windows work. Researchers at Harvard University have now developed one of their own, which they say is simpler and cheaper than what's come before.​  read more SCIENCE Jason-3 satellite produces its first global sea surface height map Data collected by the Jason-3 satellite has been used to create the probe's very first complete science map of global sea surface height. Currently at the beginning of its operational life, the satellite will be used to track climate change, and enable more accurate ocean and weather forecasting.  read more AUTOMOTIVE Twenty carmakers commit to automatic emergency braking as standard We may still be some way off having fully autonomous cars to drive us around, but many of today's cars already have semi-autonomous driver assistance features, such as automatic emergency braking. Indeed, twenty carmakers have just committed to making AEB standard on new cars in the US by 2022. read more MEDICAL Neurodegenerative disorders may meet their match with 3D micro-scaffold ​Injecting reprogrammed stem cells into the brain to tackle neurodegenerative diseases isn't a new idea, but a new technique might significantly improve the treatment. A team of scientists has developed a 3D polymer micro-scaffold that improves cell survival rates following transplantation.​  read more OUTDOORS Automatic climate control lets Flexwarm jacket adapt to individuals The latest in all-weather clothing permits greater manipulation by packing smart tech between premium layers. The battery-powered Flexwarm smart jacket is designed with sensors that automatically adjust temperature based on personal preference.  read more HEALTH & WELLBEING Alzheimer's may be prevented by antibody-releasing implant A new capsule may provide a novel way of tackling Alzheimer's disease, preventing the build up of harmful protein plaques in the brain. The small device, developed by researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), has been successfully tested on laboratory mice.  read more HEALTH & WELLBEING Food-tracking necklace listens to you eat The sound that you hear while chewing could become the next way of monitoring your caloric intake. Scientists are creating a necklace-like device that monitors the sound of chewing, and matches that sound to the calories of the food being consumed. read more AUTOMOTIVE Jaguar jumps into Android Wear Jaguar is the latest car manufacturer to jump into the world of wearables with its new Android Wear app, which allows owners to control their air conditioning, check the fuel level and track their cars from their wrists.   read more MOTORCYCLES Honda plans to produce the EV-Cub by 2018 The electric-powered version of the Honda Super Cub is slated to go into production in 2018, according to the company’s new President and CEO, Takahiro Hachigo. First introduced as a concept model in 2009, it will be initially offered only in Japan, before expanding to several Asian markets.  read more MEDICAL Cavities can't hide from tooth-zapping device Dental cavities are one of those things where the sooner you catch them, the better. Dentists' visual inspections and x-rays certainly help, but a new hand-held device is designed to detect them even earlier. It's called the Ortek ECD, and it hunts cavities using electricity.  read more SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS Enjoy Online Anonymity with 94% off ZenMate VPN Lifetime Subscriptions ZenMate is one of the fastest-growing security solutions in the business for good reason. It not only offers complete protection against hackers and malicious websites, but delivers across all your devices. Finally, you can make purchases online and on mobile without risking your data getting in the wrong hands. Download the browser extension, and you can even easily switch between proxy locations to access any content you want.  read more ELECTRONICS
SPUD puts a 24-inch display in your back pocket
	A folding 24-inch portable screen that starts out the size of an Apple TV is coming to Kickstarter, and Gizmag has your first look.  read more
SCIENCE
Fukushima five years on: The fears, the fallout and the future
	Five years have passed since a tsunami washed over the seawall around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. With the cleanup expected to take decades, radioactive materials still unaccounted for and the health effects still very much under debate, what lies ahead for post-Fukushima Japan?  read more
MUSIC
MIDI melody maker strikes a crowd-pleasing chord
	The KordBot, which is in the closing stages of a successful funding campaign on Kickstarter, has been developed as both a digital music creation assistant and a music teacher, combining a MIDI chord generator, arpeggiator and step sequencer in a single unit.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Chevrolet pitches 640-hp Camaro ZL1 as ultimate all-round pony car
	People keen on the Chevrolet Camaro already have to decide between four-, six- and eight-cylinder options, but the decision just became more difficult with the addition of the 640-hp, supercharged ZL1, a car designed to be the perfect all-rounder for fans of powerful pony cars.  read more
MEDICAL
Osteoporosis in mice reversed with single injection of stem cells
	​Age-related osteoporosisis is said to affect more than 200 million people worldwide, but much-needed help may now be on the way with scientists discovering healthy bone structure can be restored in mice with a single injection of stem cells.  read more
SPACE
NASA to light fire on orbiting space craft
	In a rather frightening first, NASA plans to set fire to an unmanned Cygnus cargo ship as part of the Spacecraft Fire Experiment to gain a better understanding of large-scale fires in zero gravity and improving spacecraft design safety.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Toyota finally heeds call for more power with updated 86
	Along with a name change for US buyers, Toyota has addressed criticism of its GT 86 with a mild update to the formula which includes a small power and torque bump, along with some revisions to the car's styling.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
The making of a supercar: Inside Acura's NSX production facility
	We've endured four years of teasing since the initial concept was unveiled, but now Acura is finally ready to deliver the 2017 NSX. Gizmag ventured to Marysville, Ohio, this past week for a tour of Acura's new factory for a behind the scenes look the American built supercar.  read more
AIRCRAFT
Slippery substance-secreting SLUGs to stop ice buildup
	Anyone who's tried to travel during winter will know how frustrating the current de-icing process is. A group of scientists think they may have solved this problem with a liquid-like substance that forces ice to slide straight off when it gets cold.   read more
BICYCLES
Bike bits protected by magnets in new security system
	Hexlox is a system that's applied to a bike's existing hex bolts, reportedly making its components almost impossible to steal ... without the proper key, that is.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Mercedes-AMG halfway house grows to include GLC 43 mid-size SUV
	The release of the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC continues the rollout of less powerful AMG cars that trade on the tuning house's performance credibility, but don't offer the full-fat V8 experience it's famous for.  read more
DRONES
Amphibious drone hides underwater until it's go-time
	​Not too long ago we heard about the Loon Copter, a land-based drone that can go into the water and "fly" beneath the surface. Well, scientists have now created something that's sort of the opposite. It's a drone that's based underwater, but that can make flights above the surface as needed.  read more
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Folding Edge Desk doubles as a kneeling chair
	The portable Edge Desk is designed to pop up a kneeling chair and adjustable work surface, folding down flat to save space when not in use.  read more
BICYCLES
Wheelys 4 mobile cafe produces fresh coffee and fresh air
	It was only two years ago that the founders of Wheelys were thinking about creating a mobile cafe. Since then they've launched a pedal-powered bike-cafe, an electrified second version, a third version with a towable greenhouse and, now, the Wheelys 4, which purifies the air while brewing coffee.  read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Mobile sonar tech moves fingers off the screen
	Using your fingers on a smartphone's screen can be hard enough, with the smaller screen of a smartwatch being even more of a challenge. It was with this in mind that scientists created FingerIO, which turns such devices into sonar systems that are capable of tracking the user's finger movements.​  read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Revl Arc action camera keeps things steady, even if you don’t
	Though action cameras let us capture amazing videos of our adventures, the footage is all-too-often wobbly and annoyingly labor intensive when it comes to editing. The Revl Arc 4K-shooting action camera addresses those issues by combining full-stabilization and smart auto-editing technology.​  read more
ROBOTICS
Meet DRU, the new autonomous pizza delivery robot from Domino's
	Domino's has announced its own autonomous pizza delivery machine. Built on military technology​, DRU (Domino's Robotic Unit) can keep pizza hot and drinks cold on the way to your house​ and is set to hit the streets of Australia in prototype form for testing.  read more
OUTDOORS
Smart umbrella doubles as a weather forecaster
	Thanks to inbuilt sensors, the oombrella predicts when it’s going to rain, alerts you when you’ve left it behind, and has a Kevlar frame to keep it from collapsing in high winds.  read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Ford covers all the angles to make trailer reversing easier
	Having a truck powerful enough to haul trailers doesn't necessarily make maneuvering with trailers any easier. Ford's new 2017 Super Duty pickup, however, has up to seven cameras that feed into Trailer Reverse Guidance and 360-degree view systems to give drivers help when backing up.  read more
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