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Even though Kindles are already highly portable, the engineers at Amazon clearly felt there was room for improvement and today announced the Kindle Oasis, the thinnest and brightest Kindle yet. Read more
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Based on our first impressions, the HTC 10 looks like it can combine with the Vive VR headset as one of the best one-two punches in recent consumer tech history – and be a serious contender for best smartphone of the year. Read more
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Norway's Aalberg Audio has developed a series of guitar effects units and the means to change parameters without having to crouch down during a song and twist away at control knobs. Gizmag has spent the last few weeks wirelessly tweaking the Trym tremolo pedal with the Aero controller. Read more
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A molecular switch could hold the key to a personalized cell replacement therapy for diabetes. Salk Institute scientists found that activating a protein called ERR-gamma in patient-derived transplanted beta cells results in diabetic mice producing normal amounts of insulin to regulate blood sugar. Read more
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A camping hammock with extra utility, the Flying Tent from Austrian startup Startraveller Equipment GmbH lets you better react to the weather and terrain. It can hang lazily from the trees, stand up on the ground, and drape over you as a poncho. Read more
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the winners of the 2016 Housing Awards. As was the case with last year's selection, it's a varied bunch and includes a group of cabins, some beautiful high-end homes, and affordable housing for homeless veterans. Read more
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It would take around 30,000 years for us to reach our closest star system, but If the latest idea from the cosmically inquisitive Stephen Hawking comes to fruition, we could reach this neighboring stellar system within 20 years of launch.Read more
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Announced today, Facebook's Surround 360 is a 17-lens 3D-360-degree video capture system that looks like a spaceship and produces VR content on the fly, but its most impressive feature? The design and software is entirely open-source. Read more
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The Impossible Project has announced new I-1 analog camera, which still uses classic Polaroid 600 type film for shooting. The I-1 hooks up to your phone to allow for further functionality, and can be recharged with a USB cable.Read more
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Having launched its i-shift dual-clutch gearbox in 2014, Volvo has now added crawler gears to the system in an attempt to broaden its appeal. Unsatisfied with a traditional launch, the company has shown off the transmission by pulling a 750-tonne load from standstill. Read more
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Unveiled at the first Vietnam Motorcycle Show in Ho Chi Minh City, the fourth concept model of the Gen series pursues an innovative approach to scooter dynamics and body structure that is based on Yamaha Motor’s Refined Dynamism philosophy. Read more
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Having launched a range of updates over the air since the Model S launched in 2013, Tesla has released a more traditional mid-life refresh. The entry level Model X has also been updated, with a bigger battery and bigger price to match. Read more
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Generation Z is weird. At least that's the impression we're left with after seeing them through automakers' eyes. Those eyes bring us the Toyota uBox. Designed for Generation Z drivers, the uBox finds a middle ground somewhere between the minivan, SUV and armored truck.Read more
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NASA has announced its 2016 selections for Phase 1 of its Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. As usual, the first round contains an impressive array of weird and wonderful technological concepts with the potential to revolutionize space exploration. Read more
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Cycling backpacks with strips of blinking LEDs on the back aren't exactly a rare item these days. Lumos' new Aster pack is a little different, though. It also features turn indicators, a brake light, and will even let you know if your bike is being stolen. Read more
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Professional videographers often use rigs that include something known as a gimbal to keep their shots straight, but gimbal sticks are often heavy, big and/or expensive. Enter Smoovie, a Kickstarter product that could put the power of gimbal stability in your pocket. Read more
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A chance re-examination of an old astronomical glass plate has shown that the very first evidence of an exoplanetary system was recorded almost 100 years ago, on a glass plate showing the light from a distant star.Read more
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Google has announced 29 winners of its Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities, which it launched in May last year to invest in non-profit organizations using technology to increase independence for disabled people around the world. The organizations will receive US$20 million in Google.org grants. Read more
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A new calibration tool developed by researchers at the Carnegie Institute is set to have a big impact in the hunt for exoplanets. The technology allows astronomers to use a longer wavelength of light when analyzing distant stars, making it possible to pick out false positives in results. Read more
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While there are many battery back-up iPhone cases out there, they all tend to add significant weight and thickness to your otherwise sleek smartphone. The Air Case, now at the start of a so-far successful Indiegogo campaign, aims to change that. Read more
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Having discovered it's very easy to buy a USB-C cable that will fry your shiny new phone or Chromebook, the USB 3.0 Promoter Group is fighting back with a new protocol to let you know whether your new cable is certified or not. Read more
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Daimler is attempting to demonstrate the benefits of moving to electric trucks by running four Fuso E-Cell trucks in Stuttgart, where they'll deal with everything from road construction to furniture delivery. Read more
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Excel skills aren't just good to have, they're essential to your career success. Start from the basics and advance your skills through these dual expert-taught courses. You'll be fully prepped to earn yourself a coveted certification, and score the job or promotion you've been waiting for. Read mo
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The good news: The Loch Ness Monster has been captured on sonar. The bad news: "Nessie" is a prop from a Sherlock Holmes film that sank in the loch in 1969.Read more
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A new enclave in Tokyo, Japan, will soon offer places to live, work and relax, as well as act as a gateway to the rest of the city. Added to the existing tower at Toranomon Hills will be three more towers and integrated transported facilities, all linked by an elevated park.Read more
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Researchers have developed a flexible sheet camera which could turn any surface into a camera. The project uses elastic optics and may lead to the development of roll out capture devices which could be used to cover everyday objects, or flexible cameras which are bent to take in a new field of view. Read more
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Contemporary Shepherd Huts recently completed its latest tiny house. The unnamed dwelling boasts all the rustic charm of the old-fashioned dwelling but adds some well-thought out modern touches, including a generous skylight, kitchen, and bathroom with shower.Read more
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The Australian-designed Wood on Wheels (WOW) Cedar Teardrop Camper might just reach a new level of teardrop trailer magnificence. Built of red cedar from the fenders to the roof, this trailer is a downright beautiful shelter equipped with modern camping amenities. Read more
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Mini has turned its hand to tackling the problem of urban overcrowding. The Mini Living installation at Salone de Mobile in Milan is a concept apartment that uses folding modules to create a shareable, reconfigurable space for inner-city urbanites. Read more
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Telling tumor tissue from healthy tissue can be tricky business for brain surgeons. Looking to give these doctors a helping hand, scientists have designed a smart scalpel that provides real-time guidance on whether the tissue it is tending to is cancerous or otherwise.Read more
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Using a specialized sleeve, his own mind and a brain-implant smaller than a pea, a man paralyzed from the neck down has regained the ability to handle a variety of everyday objects. Read more
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It took Voyager 1 over 30 years to reach interstellar space, but NASA is testing a new sail technology that could cut that time by two thirds. Read more
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Alzheimer's disease is caused by a buildup of amyloid beta in the brain, which causes plaques that disrupt nerve cells. Now, research is improving our understanding of exactly why this happens, identifying both a section of a cell and a protein that are central to the process. Read more
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Chinese manufacturer Meizu took a big leap toward getting to the top of the smartphone pile with the announcement of its Meizu PRO 6 which, it claims, is the first deca-core smartphone on the planet. Read more
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Architecture students from the Colorado Building Workshop recently constructed 14 attractive small cabins near Leadville, Colorado. The prefabricated dwellings offer bare-bones accommodation for visitors to an outward bound center.Read more
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Asthma is a widespread condition, but there's no definitive test for diagnosing it. New research could change that, with scientists identifying molecules that circulate in the blood, signalling that they have the disease. Read more
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Remember the Varibike? It's a bicycle that can be pedalled with both the arms and the legs, allowing for more of a full-body workout. Well, if an upcoming crowdfunding campaign is successful, it'll soon have some competition … in the form of the TwiCycle. Read more
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The first batch of data from a $100 million effort to find signs of intelligent life beyond Earth has been released for public access. Read more
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The Twist 60 is a new lens from Lensbaby which is inspired by a vintage Petzval optic from 1840. The lens is designed to be used with full frame cameras where it can give backgrounds filled with iconic swirly blurs. Read more
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A major redevelopment of Ford's Dearborn campus in Michigan is set to see it become greener, more high-tech and better at fostering innovation. Ford says the 10-year project will both reflect and aid its increasing focus on mobility as well as its continued car manufacturing operations. Read more
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A London-based team has created a unique model for people keen to track the Moon's cycle. MOON is a 3D lunar model fitted with a rotating LED arm that mimics the Sun's position, allowing you to watch the Moon wax and wane on your coffee table. Read more
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Last year, Aston Martin formally put a proverbial toe in the water by revealing the designs for a powerboat called the AM37. Elements of the boat, consisting mostly of material samples, were revealed this week at the Salone del Mobile at Milan Design Week. Read more
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Want to be a full-fledged, employable coder? Dive into this comprehensive course on all things coding, complete with hundreds of lectures on must-know web technologies and techniques. You’ll master important tools and languages, including use of HTML, CSS, MySQL, WordPress, and more—transforming into a rockstar developer any startup would be crazy to pass over. Read more
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DARPA has announced the second phase of its ambitious XS-1 program. The agency is seeking to make access to space more regular and affordable by employing an entirely re-usable high-speed, sub-orbital automated spaceplane as the first stage of its launch vehicle. Read more
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Designed by Carlo Ratti Associati, in partnership with Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra, the Lift-Bit is described as an "internet-of-things sofa." It comprises individual upholstered stools that combine together to form a digitally-reconfigurable piece of furniture. Read more
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Captured by the Spitzer Space Telescope and the Two Micron All Sky Survey (2MASS), the "Spider Nebula" cuts a ghostly green figure in a new image release from NASA. Read more
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Ohio State University researchers have created embroidered circuits using metallic thread that's just 0.1 mm thick. By embedding different patterns, the tech could be used to create everything from a t-shirt that boosts your cellphone signal, to a hat that tracks brain activity.Read more
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No matter how good your happy snap, finding a way to caption it can be tricky. It's still early days, but one day you could handball the responsibility to a Captionbot. Powered by Microsoft's Cognitive Services, the bot looks over your images and gives rudimentary descriptions of what it can see. Read more
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Australian scientists have developed a type of gluten-free barley that has been used to produce the world's first barley-based gluten-free beer. The brew lands on the shelves of German supermarkets today. Read more
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A Chinese team of scientists has developed a new transparent smart skin that they claim is not only cheaper to produce than previous electronic skins, but is also able to harvest mechanical energy to power itself from movement.Read more
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Legendary sportscar manufacturer Alpine is continuing its Renault-driven renaissance with a World Endurance Championship competitor. The A460 will compete in the LMP2 class, with Renault Alpine hoping to carry on the legacy of the A441 that won the European Sport-Prototype Championship in 1974. Read more
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With a number of semi-professional leagues popping up around the world, drone racing has teetered on the edge of mainstream sport for a little while now. And a new broadcast deal certainly won't do its popularity any harm, with a series of race events to be showcased on ESPN later in the year. Read more
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In a display of true awesomeness, researchers from the Drone Research Lab at Denmark's Aalborg University have built a catapult that fires hobby drones at a pork roast to find out more about the safety hazards posed by the tiny aircraft to people and property. Read more
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If you gave up on HTC after last year's meh One M9, then it's time to start paying attention again. Though the HTC 10 is much more than the sum of its specs, let's how it compares to last year's One M9. Read more
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The animal known as the archerfish has a unique claim to fame – it shoots down and then eats airborne insects by spitting a stream of water at them. Well, BAE Systems' Archerfish ROV is a little different. It locates and then blows up sea mines, by shooting them with an explosive charge. Read more
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Cities everywhere are undergoing somewhat of a green renaissance, with public spaces and linear parks being built around existing infrastructure and buildings. In Düsseldorf, Germany, however, the buildings themselves are being greened, with hedged façades and a green roof that forms a park. Read more
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When some Apollo missions returned from the moon, they brought back samples of the lunar soil. New research into some of those samples has revealed that those missions also brought back something else – the remnants of a star that died near our solar system about two million years ago. Read more
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Birdie is designed to be hand-tossed into the air, allowing GoPro cameras to take continuous photos or video safely on the way down. Read more
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A technology incorporated into a sticker about the size of a large postage stamp and as thin as a human hair could provide a more comfortable method for monitoring patient health or eliminate tickets to sporting events and concerts.Read more
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Move It is a compact home gym solution that connects to your smartphone. Aside from being lightweight and convenient, the design also incorporates detachable, sensor-packed handles that work with all four pieces of equipment. Read more
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A new toothpaste technology, known as BioMin, is designed to replace minerals lost from tooth enamel. Available to dentists as a toothpaste called BioMinF, and set to be marketed to consumers in the near future, the product is long acting, and also tackles sensitivity. Read more
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It was last March that Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg began a round-the-world trip in their solar-powered aircraft, the Solar Impulse 2. Unfortunate ly, during a stopover in Hawaii, they discovered that the batteries had overheated. Now, however, they're finally set to resume their journey.Read more
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The 2017 Escape will be the first Ford to feature Sync Connect when it goes on sale next month, providing drivers with remote access to their vehicle via a mobile device. In addition, though, it is being offered with two new engines and the first major roll-out of Ford's Auto Start-Stop feature. Read more
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Take a giant step towards your dream career or promotion with access to courses on everything from Unity 3D game development to Linux security. Virtual Training Company, one of the world’s largest producers of online learning, promises top-notch instruction not only on building new skills but on mastering software from Autodesk, Adobe, and more. Read more
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