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Multicopter drones are breaking through the final restriction on their movement in the air: they no longer need to hover parallel with the ground. The Voliro prototype's six props can tilt 360 degrees, allowing a staggering 12 degrees of freedom in the air. It's mesmerizing to watch. Read more
BAE Systems' Advanced Hawk trainer jet has taken to the air for the first time in the skies over Warton, Lancashire, UK. Boasting a new wing design and a revamped cockpit, the Anglo-Indian two-seater is intended to train pilots to handle fifth-generation combat aircraft, such as the F-35. Read more
In 2013, Nuviz successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign for a head-up display (HUD) device for motorcyclists that would attach directly to an existing helmet. Four years later, the device is ready for release, putting customizable information close to the rider’s natural line of sight. Read more
With Father’s Day coming up fast we have put together a list of our favorite big-boy tech toys. You should find something here for every dad from the super up-to-date nerd to the parent who needs a bit of tech indoctrination. Read more
An image of a blue BRZ with a wing emerged and set the internet aflutter with talk of a more powerful model. The final reveal has put a pin in that speculation – the BRZ tS, launched alongside a hotter WRX STI, hasn't been given a power boost, but it does get some goodies for more track day fun. Read more
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UAVs could be useful for monitoring railroads or gas pipes if they weren’t limited by battery life. Now SkyX has installed its first xStation, a recharging dock that can be placed periodically along a route to extend the range of its drones almost indefinitely. Read more
Not only does it debut a suite of systems that serve as a stepping stone to autonomy, the BMW 5 Series is now home to the latest hybrid powertrain from the company's "i Division." New Atlas took a spin in the new 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid see if batteries make a better 5 Series. Read more
National Electric Vehicle Sweden, which purchased Saab's assets back in 2012, is using CES Asia to show its vision of autonomous commuting. Owning a car is out in this vision, and vehicles not only pick you up and drop you off autonomously, they change their interiors around your needs and whims. Read more
While the HTC Vive offers one of the better experiences in all of VR, its audio and headstrap setup were always a drawback. HTC is remedying that with the Vive Deluxe Audio Strap, an optional US$100 accessory. Read on for our review. Read more
How exactly do we overcome the powerful urge to sleep? Caltech researchers may have identified the neural circuit responsible in mice, and their findings could help treat people with various sleep disorders. Read more
Free your audio from wires with the newest upgrades to HomeSpot's elite AirBeans wireless earbuds, perfect for working at your desk, exercising, or just making calls throughout your day without distraction. Featuring Bluetooth 4.2 technology and noise reduction, these earbuds stream crisp, powerful sound from your device without any lag, making them perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle. They're so compact and comfortable, if not for the music, you might just forget they're there. Read more
Cassettes might not have the largest capacity or best sound quality, but they ooze retro appeal. Tapping into that hipster market is the Mixxtape, a portable Bluetooth music player that’s not only shaped like a cassette, it also plays in an old-school tape deck – if you still have one lying around. Read more
For the first time, researchers at the University of North Carolina have used MRIs of six-month-olds to successfully predict which babies were at a high risk of developing autism as toddlers. Read more
People rate food as tasting better, and they eat more of it, when eating with other people. The effect is known as the "social facilitation of eating," and scientists don't fully understand it. In a new study, however, it was found that it also occurs when solo diners eat in front of a mirror. Read more
The plastic microbeads that give products like toothpaste a smooth texture pose a big problem. They're small enough that they don't get caught by sewage filtration systems, and can be ingested by wildlife once in the sea. With that in mind, scientists have developed biodegradable microbeads. Read more
Origami has plenty to offer the world of robotics, and scientists have again borrowed from this ancient Japanese art form to create small triangular bots that can be snapped together and folded into modular machines of different shapes and sizes. Read more
Many wild elephants already wear GPS-equipped collars, which let wildlife officials track their whereabouts. An upgrade to those collars, however, could soon allow those officials to instantly know when poachers are shooting at the elephants. Read more
Sugar cane farmers have to be very careful when carting off their harvests to prevent the trucks destroying surrounding plants and soil. Volvo has been working on a self-driving solution to this problem and says it can save farmers big money in lost yields per season. Read more
It turns out Donald Trump's round face and matching "round" name might have helped get him elected. While a new study doesn't particularly home in on the US president, it does point out just how much people like it when names and faces match up, especially when it comes to politicians. Read more
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