The 2017 Detroit Auto Show wound back the clock with plenty of sports cars and four-wheel drives – though that doesn't mean economy and environmental considerations were taken off the table. Here are some of the best launches from the floor of the Cobo Center. Read more
More and more people are investing in dashboard cameras as an insurance precaution in the unfortunate case of an accident. Play it on the safe on-the-road and always have a witness for your adventures. Plus this high-quality camera even takes great footage if you ever want to look back at where you've been. Daily commute or cross-country road trip, DashCam is the safest companion you could ask for. Read more
Swiss researchers have created a system that stores heat captured during summer for use in winter, with the added benefit that the captured energy can be physically transported anywhere it may be needed. Read more
Rarely has there been such a kerfuffle over the selection of a site for a museum, but it appears that the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has finally found its forever home. The MAD Architects-designed project is now due to be built in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. Read more
Dubreq has revealed a new version of the classic Stylophone ahead of NAMM 2017. Like the original, the Gen X-1 has a metal keyboard played using a stylus, runs on batteries and outputs sounds through its own speaker. The new model offers more tone control and a touch sensitive sound strip. Read more
A year-round cycling solution for those that like to live in the saddle, the all-new Falco eDrive is an e-bike drive that doubles as an indoor trainer. There's no excuse not to get pedaling. Read more
Taking inspiration from nature, engineers at the UC Riverside have found a way to cut the fuel consumption of many PHEVs by over 30 percent, just by changing the way the split between combustion engine and battery power is handled. Read more
A team of bioengineers from the University of Nottingham and Nile University in Egypt are developing a new substitute for conventional plastic carry bags using a material made out of shrimp shells that is not only greener, but can also extend the shelf life of foodstuffs. Read more
Thanks to a spherical carbon fiber monocoque exoskeleton, this FPV racing drone can take one hell of a beating - or a dunk in the snow or a puddle - and could save the average pilot a fair bit of tinkering time after a crash. Read more
TreePod specializes in fabric children's treehouses, but it's hoping to get adults up in the trees, too. It's all-new Camper tent suspends two campers in the air for a different perspective. Read more
If you've been dreaming of a MacBook with a touchscreen, the odds that Apple will ever indulge your fantasy look slim to none. That leaves room for products like Neonode's AirBar to fill in that gap. We took the new MacBook Air-compatible AirBar for a spin at CES 2017. Read more
When doctors are trying to determine if someone has obstructive sleep apnea, they often get that person to sleep overnight in a lab while wired up to a variety of sensors. Soon, however, that process may be replaced by a smartphone app. Read more
According to a team of researchers at Georgia Tech, Pluto's largest moon, Charon, acts as a sort of intermittent shield protecting Pluto's atmosphere from the solar wind. Read more
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a new addition to the performance-oriented team, the AMG GT C. The coupe is also being treated to a special 50th anniversary model to celebrate Mercedes-AMG's half-centennial birthday. New refinements and power for the AMG GT and GT S models have additionally been made. Read more
It was just this month that we heard about the SpeedX Unicorn, a bike with a built-in computer. Well, it shouldn't come as a surprise to hear that SpeedX isn't the only company to be announcing such a beast. LeEco has unveiled its own computer-equipped Smart Road Bike and Smart Mountain Bike. Read more
New Atlas demoed the OSSIC X 3D headphones at CES 2017. Our conclusion? OSSIC's take on 3D sound is perfect for VR. The headphones provide an excellent directional listening experience that is niche at present, but OSSIC hopes it will work its way into VR, music and film. Read more
Most breast pumps require secluded privacy to use, oftentimes leashing women to wall outlets and/or bulky tote bags. The Willow wearable breast pump, showcased at CES 2017, promises freedom with a wireless hands-free design that slips right under one's clothing. Read more
Rather than stick with a likeable formula for the second-generation SQ5, Audi has decided to shake things up. Sure, the new car looks the same as before, but it swaps diesel power for a turbocharged petrol engine. Smart move, or big mistake? Read more
The chimpanzees of Comoé National Park, Ivory Coast, have come up with a resourceful way to stay hydrated, developing sticks to dip into tree holes and soak up water for consumption. Read more
While wearable tech is often associated with smartwatches and fitness trackers, there has also been a niche group of consumer products aimed at regulating emotions. We found Doppel to be curious enough to demo at CES 2017. Read more
LG unveiled updates to its Gram laptops at CES 2017 last week. From our point of view, the Grams are angling for ultra portability that doesn’t sacrifice performance or convenience. Read more
As part of its push to probe the secrets of the Alpha Centauri system, the Breakthrough initiatives will fund a hardware upgrade for the Very Large Telescope in Chile, equipping it with new imaging capabilities to better hunt for habitable planets in the region. Read more
With a whine like a swarm of giant angry wasps descending on a picnic, 103 micro-drones recently carried out organized maneuvers in the skies over China Lake, California. Read more
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NATION DAILY: JANUARY 11, 2017
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