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URBAN TRANSPORT
ArcaBoard: The first real hoverboard?
For decades now we’ve been teased with hoverboard concepts, but now aerospace company Arca is taking orders for what it claims is the real deal. The ArcaBoard appears to be the closest thing to the technology from Back to the Future: Part II that we’ve seen so far. read more
ELECTRONICS
Review: Ditching keys and combinations with the Noke Bluetooth padlock
The Noke padlock has recently started shipping to backers, and although it may not be the first available to consumers, it’s possibly the smartest and most secure smartlock on the market. We spent some time with the Noke to lock down its strengths and weaknesses. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Gizmag puts the “fighter jet-inspired” 2016 Nissan Maxima to the test
​The 2016 Maxima proves that Nissan did go all out in the redesign of this previously staid, forgettable sedan. With the 2016 model year, the car has been completely revamped with only the engine carrying forward. And even that got a few tweaks.​ read more
SPACE
NASA’s Mars 2030 virtual reality software to put users on the surface of the Red Planet
Mission simulation has historically played a big part in space exploration. Now NASA is looking to afford owners of popular VR headsets a similarly immersive experience with Mars 2030, a virtual reality experience aimed at giving users a feel for life on the Red Planet. read more
AIRCRAFT
Honda begins deliveries of HondaJet, its first light jet
Honda is officially shipping jets for the first time. The ceremonial first delivery of the HondaJet executive light jet was recently made at the world headquarters of Honda Aircraft Company in Greensboro, North Carolina. read more
ARCHITECTURE
Zaha Hadid proposes stacked skyscraper for Melbourne
Zaha Hadid Architects has proposed its third new Australian skyscraper. If it gets the green light, the mixed-use tower will rise 54 floors in Melbourne, Victoria, and include luxury apartments, office and retail spaces. read more
BICYCLES
Boncho bike poncho puts brakes on the rain
Waterproofs and ponchos might keep you dry when you’re out for a walk, but they don’t really cut it when you’re on a bike. Your arms and legs are left exposed and it can make for a cold, wet and miserable ride. The Boncho waterproof, however, acts like a pop-up tent to keep cyclists dry. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Hands-off with Tesla’s Autopilot system
In the world of autonomous driving, no manufacturer has pushed its road-legal technology further than Tesla. Under the right conditions, Autopilot will accelerate, brake and steer for the driver, provided you’ve got your hands on the wheel. Gizmag hit the road in a Model S P90D to test the system. read more
SCIENCE
Researchers develop fermentation process to produce biofuels from waste biomass
Imagine a world where vehicles run on beer. Some might think of this as a devastating waste of good hops, but a(UMD team sees a lot of promise for the idea. The team has been awarded a patent for a process that in short, brews gasoline naturally. read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
The 25 best Android apps and games of 2015
Another year has gone by, and these are the most impressive apps we’ve seen released on Android over the last 12 months. From high-octane gaming and on-the-go productivity to sedate puzzlers and music streaming, our collection of the year’s best Android apps and games has something for everyone. read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
The 25 best iOS apps and games of 2015
There are around 1.5 million apps available for iOS, and picking out the gems isn’t always easy. To save you the time and effort of searching, we put our heads together to bring you the very best apps and games released this year: whatever your tastes, you should find plenty of useful apps here. read more
ENVIRONMENT
SmartFin gathers ocean data while users surf
​When it comes to assessing the health of the oceans, scientists already utilize tools that monitor the deep waters. What they’re lacking, however, is information on the waters close to shore. That’s why SmartFin was created. It will allow surfers to gather oceanographic data.​ read more
DRONES
Drone School 4: Orientation and precision exercises
In Drone School 4 we practice hovering in different orientations, work on bank turns and figure 8s around markers, have a crack at nose-in landing and look at some creative ideas for those with small, light quads you can fly inside. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Mercedes-Benz publishes lifecycle analysis of the GLE 500 e Plug-in
The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle Mercedes-Benz introduced earlier this year has undergone a lifecycle analysis of energy consumption starting from manufacture through to daily use. read more
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ROBOTICS
VertiGo wheeled robot isn’t stopped by walls
​Although they aren’t as common as flying drones, we are seeing an increasing number of wall-climbing robots. What isn’t so common, however, are devices like the VertiGo, which both drives on the ground and climbs up walls. read more
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Crossfade Wireless headphones offer quality wired or wireless listening
September saw the launch of the Crossfade Wireless headphones, with the company’s CEO calling them the “best sounding and most versatile” Bluetooth headphones he’d ever tried. Gizmag has spent the last few weeks finding out if mobile convenience can be as sonically fulfilling as cumbersome cables. read more
AROUND THE HOME
Review: Does the CleverLoop security system keep you in the loop?
Yet another entry into the ever-expanding home security system field is the CleverLoop, which comes in a variety of configurations and is aimed at renters and small businesses. We recently got hold of one and put it through its paces. read more
URBAN TRANSPORT
8 forward-thinking vehicles to propel us into 2016
As we head into a new year with new possibilities, let’s take a look at some of the more imaginative vehicle designs that could have a role to play in shaping the future of transport. ​​ read more
AIRCRAFT
DARPA gives Northrop Grumman nod to develop unmanned VTOL flying wing for small US Navy ships
DARPA has revealed more details of the Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (Tern)​ program that aims to turn smaller US Navy ships into miniature aircraft carriers for Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV)​. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
BMW to present AirTouch gesture-controlled interface at CES
When the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opens on January 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada, BMW will be showcasing a Vision Car featuring a new gesture-controlled interface called AirTouch – no touchscreen or control knob required.​ read more
ROBOTICS
Nadine the eerie social robot looks and feels like humans do
cientists at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University have taken the wraps off a creepy new humanoid named Nadine with her own personality, designed to play the role of social companion or personal assistant in homes and offices. ​​ read more
ELECTRONICS
myFC readies for launch of world’s smallest fuel cell charger
While myFC’s PowerTrekk fuel cell/battery is a handy device for off-grid device-charging, it’s not exactly the type of thing that you’d just slip into a purse or pocket. The company’s new JAQ, however, is exactly that. It’s being billed as the world’s smallest fuel cell charger.​ read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Underwater haptic feedback glove gives users “dolphin power”
Rescue workers searching flood sites need to know what’s under the water, but invariably that water is going to be very murky. Well, that’s the main scenario for which the IrukaTact was created. It’s a submersible haptic feedback glove that lets users “feel” what’s below the surface. read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
i-Blades smartcase aims to make smartphones “smarter”
As great as today’s smartphones are, two of the biggest problems with them continue to be battery life and memory. i-Blades is out to change that with its smartcase technology, that it says can boost battery power up to 10 times and memory by up to 1 Terabyte. read more
ARCHITECTURE
SHoP plans 50 new schools for earthquake-struck Nepal
The struggle to rebuild Nepal’s infrastructure since the devastating earthquake that struck in April has inspired some architects to try and help. New York City’s SHoP Architects recently made a commitment to build 50 schools for the ailing country. read more
SCIENCE
Magnesium and silicon carbide recipe results in lightweight metal with record strength
Scientists are reporting to have overcome some of the main limitations of magnesium as metal for engineering infusing it with nanoparticles to form a new type of super-strong composite material, which could lead to lighter and more efficient airplanes, spacecraft and cars. ​ read more
MUSIC
Winter NAMM debut for 660 Guitars and the Patriot
Texas-based startup 660 Guitars hit Kickstarter in November to help fund the production of a new line of aluminum-bodied guitars. Though the crowdfunding effort was not successful, the company is forging ahead with a company and first product premiere at California’s Winter NAMM show in January. read more
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SCIENCE
Standout science and technology in 2015
Before the Gregorian calendar keels over into 2016, let’s take a wander through some of the year’s most significant, salutary and attention grabbing examples of scientific achievement, technological innovation and human endeavor. ​ read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Hands on with the world’s smallest 4K action camera
​The Mokacam claims to be the world’s smallest 4K action camera. It’s also currently the only one to feature hot-swappable magnetic batteries and a rotating removable view and control screen. Already fully funded on Indiegogo, Gizmag got to play with an early prototype. Here are our impressions. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Vanderhall treads a unique path to weekend fun with three-wheel Laguna
Until now, the Morgan Three Wheeler was the leading option for wealthy petrolheads willing to trade out-and-out laptimes for left-field fun, but Vanderhall has decided to encroach on the old British manufacturer’s turf with its new Laguna. read more
AROUND THE HOME
LG looks to centralize communications between home appliances with SmartThinQ Hub
LG is a big believer in the connected home, and at CES next week it will showcase a new device targeted at those of a similar faith. Its SmartThinQ Hub is designed as a communication center for a home’s smart appliances, while serving as a speaker and notification system at the same time. ​ read more
ENVIRONMENT
Ocean Cleanup project to test its first trash-catching barriers in Dutch waters
The Ocean Cleanup project believes it is up to the daunting challenge of scooping up plastic waste from the ocean, and has today announced plans for the first real-world test of its rubbish collection barriers off the coast of The Netherlands. ​​ read more
COMPUTERS
AirBar brings touch control to existing PCs
Having a touchscreen on your PC could certainly be handy at times, and that’s where Neonode’s AirBar comes in. It’s a slim module that magnetically attaches below the screen of an existing PC, instantly providing it with touch functionality. read more
SCIENCE
Liquid crystal elastomers used to create “rubber lasers”
We generally picture lasers as being encased within hard housings, much like most other electronics. Thanks to new research, however, we could soon see sensors or other devices that incorporate stretchable laser-emitting rubber. read more
GOOD THINKING
Digital sundial blends 3D-printing tech with ancient ingenuity
You could certainly be forgiven for thinking that the term “digital sundial” is simply an oxymoron. That hasn’t stopped Thingiverse member Mojoptix from building one, however. It contains no electronics, yet it still shows the time in a changing numerical display. read more
MUSIC
Top tune creation innovations of 2015
Choosing a handful of tasty tone-tastic highlights from the last 12 months has been tough, really tough. But after much ruminating, we’ve managed to stealthily avoid picking from a hat and have come up with a select bunch of monstrous melody-making favorites. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
As Oculus announces a second bundled game, some speculation on the Rift’s price
We may hear official pricing and pre-order info for the big VR headsets next week at CES. In the meantime, we sort through some clues (including two AAA-quality games that will be bundled with it) to try to predict pricing. read more
3D PRINTING
Derby the dog’s upgraded 3D-printed prostheses has him walking tall
Derby was born with a congenital deformity, but last year received a 3D-printed prostheses that enabled him to run for the first time. Well, his carers have now crafted an upgraded set of custom prosthetics allowing him to walk proudly with a straight back and even sit like a healthy dog. read more
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SPACE
Elon Musk says Falcon 9 ready to go again
According to SpceX CEO Elon Musk, the Falcon 9 booster that made the historic first powered controlled landing of a space rocket is good to go again. read more
DRONES
DJI launches new software to block drones wandering into dangerous areas
To prevent a drone-related disaster, and perhaps an act of goodwill in light of the FAA’s tightening rules around unmanned flight, DJI has started rolling out a new geofencing system designed to block its aircraft venturing into restricted airspace. ​​ read more
DRONES
Palm-sized Axis Vidius drone offers first-person flying in one tiny package
Billed as the world’s smallest FPV drone, the Axis Vidius is capable of live-streaming vision from the aircraft to the pilot’s mobile device. read more
ARCHITECTURE
Porta Palace takes the tiny home on the road in the Netherlands
Dutch designer and tiny house enthusiast Daniel Venneman, who previously bought us the DIY Hermit House, has recently completed a new tiny home on wheels. Dubbed Porta Palace, the 194 sq ft home was specifically designed for Venneman’s building partner, Jelte Glas. read more
MOTORCYCLES
Power, control and safety: The year’s best motorcycle tech and what to expect in 2016
From turbo-charged commuters to overpowered race specials, and from electronic safety equipment to smartphone integration, motorcycle technology in 2015 had something for every taste. read more
ENVIRONMENT
Cheap, waterless toilet that turns waste into clean water and power to be trialed in Africa
​A cheap, easy to maintain, toilet that uses no water and turns human waste into electricity will be trialed in 2016, possibly in Ghana. The “Nano Membrane Toilet” could help some of the world’s 2.3 billion people who have no access to safe, hygienic toilets. read more
SPACE
Potential delay for first test flight of India’s spaceplane demonstrator
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) may have to delay the first test flight of its experimental Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) spaceplane, with technical difficulties potentially putting back the flight to the first week of April. read more
AROUND THE HOME
Automist Smartscan puts a targeted fire-fighting mist jet in the wall
With ceiling-mounted sprinkler systems, the whole room gets soaked when fire is detected. London-based tech firm Plumis, however, is out to change that. The sprinklers for its Automist Smartscan system are located in the walls, and they only target areas where fire is present. read more
URBAN TRANSPORT
Velomobile fans could soon have a real Ego
​Early next year, velomobiles such as the Pedalist, e-fox, Elf and Tripod could all be in for some competition. That’s when Eliel Rojas plans on launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of his human/electric hybrid vehicle, the Ego Urban Transporter. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Panasonic’s stretchy resin film may find use in wearable electronics, and more
​Before flexible electronic devices can become commonplace, there needs to be a practical way of manufacturing reliable stretchable circuitry. While some solutions are already in development, Panasonic recently announced one of its own – a flexible polymer resin film.​ read more
SPACE
Chasing comets, Pluto fly-by and Falcon landing: A year in space, 2015
From commercial space to space lettuce, 2015 was a bumper year for exploring the Solar System and beyond. To get the low down on the high ground, Gizmag looks back on the highlights of space exploration and technology over the past twelve months. read more
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Capsules made from seaweed could replace insulin injections
Pancreatic islet transplantion can help type 1 diabetes patients produce insulin and avoid daily shots. Preserving the cells for the procedure is a challenge, but a team led by Japanese researchers has developed a promising cryopreservation method. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Samsung pulls three devices out of experimental research lab for CES
With a weight-managing belt, a VR controller and an ambitiously discrete audio device on show at CES, Samsung will be looking to gauge the potential for some of its more promising, yet experimental ideas for near-future technologies. ​ read more
CHILDREN
Back to the Future DeLorean model floats in mid-air
While a real hovering DeLorean might still not be available until some time in the future, Kids Logic of Hong Kong has created a scale model replica that may be the next best thing read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Oculus Touch controllers for Rift now expected to launch in mid/late 2016
We already knew that Oculus’ Touch controllers, which give you hands inside virtual worlds, wouldn’t be shipping alongside the Rift in Q1, but today the Facebook-owned company announced a delay in the ship date for the wireless accessories. read more
MUSIC
Clip-on device gives unplugged electric guitar a sound boost
Noodling away on an unplugged electric guitar is a great way to practice chops any time, day or night. But the raw sound can lack body and volume. DelSonix says that its clip-on guitar speaker can give a solid body electric a 10 dB sonic boost, which can be directed straight at the player. read more
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AIRCRAFT
AirMule VTOL flies untethered for the first time
Tactical Robotics’ AirMule is an unmanned VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, which features lift rotors that are safely enclosed inside its body. Although we first heard about it two years ago, the prototype just recently made its first untethered test flight.​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
The 2016 Volvo XC90 is the top of its class
For 2016, Volvo has introduced a completely new version of the XC90. It jumps ahead of the curve with great styling, class-leading safety, and the kind of interior luxury that only masters of the crafts can build. read more
GAMES
This VR controller is like a hoverboard you use as a joystick (hands-on)
VR hasn’t really gotten off the ground yet, so it’s a little premature to say that controlling your movement with a game controller is a “problem.” But for virtual reality to become more lifelike, it will need more lifelike ways of moving around. Perhaps a small step in that direction is 3DRudder. read more
MEDICAL
Boosting brain molecule points to treatment for autism and other neurological disorders
Armed with a drug that can repair a newly discovered missing link in Rett Syndrome, a severe neurological disorder, the scientists are hopeful their work can lead to effective treatments for this condition, but various forms of autism-spectrum disorders as well. read more
SCIENCE
Four new elements confirmed
Time to re-write the textbooks. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has confirmed the existence of four new elements with the atomic numbers 113, 115, 117, and 118. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
The Digitsole Smartshoe: Because, uh, your upper body is already covered in wearables? (hands-on)
CES is full of products claiming to be the world’s first something. Make the description specific enough and you can be the first anything. Well, today at CES Unveiled we stumbled upon a company claming to have the world’s first, ahem, smart shoe. read more
LAPTOPS
Carbon-fiber Lenovo Yoga 900S focuses on lightness, battery life
CES 2016 is upon us, and one of the first Windows 10 laptops to be announced is the Lenovo Yoga 900S. With a carbon-fiber shell and a focus on lightness and long battery life, it’s aimed at those looking for a computer that scores highly on portability without skimping too much on power. read more
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Sleep Number’s smart bed tracks your activity by day to make for a better rest by night
If the ever-expanding array of sleep tracking devices has you in need of a lie down, then Sleep Number might have your back. Through its newly announced smart bed the company aims to train you for a solid night’s sleep by monitoring your physical activity right around the clock. read more
COMPUTERS
The Lenovo Ideacentre 610S is a media center with its own projector
Lenovo has unveiled a new version of its compact Ideacentre home theater PC, and it comes with a twist: the twist being an optional projector that beams your videos across 110 inches (279 cm) of wall or screen space. Unveiled at CES 2016, the dinky machine goes on sale this June for US$849 and up. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Bentley goes Stone Age with new interior options
Bentley is now furnishing its interiors with stone veneers. Sourced from India, the slate and quartzite stone options give the interior a raw, natural look. Stone works for upgrading kitchens and landscaping, so why not a $200,000 sedan? read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Optinvent’s hybrid headphones function like a wearable tablet
The latest in augmented reality blurs the line between real life and audio/video hardware. Optinvent’s Android-powered Ora-X headphones are designed with an adjustable virtual display that allows users to listen to music, watch videos, or play games on the go. read more
3D PRINTING
New 3D printing technology creates stronger ceramics
Researchers at HRL Laboratories have created a 3D printing technology that creates a ceramic material that is harder, stronger and more compatible with ultrahigh temperatures. read more
AROUND THE HOME
Withings Thermo thermometer boasts a 16-sensor array and Wi-Fi
Withings has revealed its latest connected health device with the Thermo, a Wi-Fi connected temporal artery thermometer which features a new super speedy 16-sensor array for fast and accurate temperature reading. read more
GOOD THINKING
City of Edmonton gets its own Ice Castle
Last month, Utah-based Ice Castles began construction on a castle in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – the company’s first-ever creation outside the US. We dropped by, to get a first-hand look at the construction process. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Mio’s Slice activity tracker takes the focus away from counting steps
The Mio Slice is a new activity tracker which not only monitors steps, distance, calories burned and heart rate, but also your progress towards a personal activity target based on your user profile and your body’s response to exercise. read more
AROUND THE HOME
Gourmia kitchen robot assists chefs with hands-free cooking
The latest appliance from Gourmia is designed to fill the role of kitchen assistant. The 10-in-1 Multi-Function Robotic Cooker offers a selection of cooking styles and controls to help make meal preparation easier. read more
MUSIC
Altec Lansing cuts the cord with Freedom earbuds
Altec Lansing has unveiled a new set of earphones that are “truly wireless,” meaning there are no cables in sight – not even between the two earbuds themselves. The Freedom earbuds, which have a lengthy battery life and waterproof design, are on show at CES this week in Las Vegas. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Oculus Rift pre-orders open on Wednesday
The original Oculus Rift Kickstarter went live in August 2012, and since then it’s been a long, long wait for the finished consumer version of the headset to go on sale. That wait is almost over: pre-orders officially start this Wednesday, January 6 at 8am Pacific Time. read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Phase One and Sony develop 100 MP full-frame medium format CMOS sensor
Phase One has announced that in conjunction with Sony it’s developed a 100-megapixel full-frame medium format CMOS sensor for use in its high-end XF 100MP Camera System. read more
ARCHITECTURE
Plan hatched to build modern successor to Colossus of Rhodes
Ancient Greece’s Colossus of Rhodes was listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Now, a group of architects and engineers want to build a modern successor. read more
SCIENCE
Deciphering dolphin echolocation – researchers create eerie image of a diver as it may appear in a dolphin’s brain
​A private dolphin research organization has released an image of an underwater diver that was created using data extracted from the high frequency clicks that dolphins emit when they perform echolocation. The image might reveal how certain animals “see” in underwater environments. read more
AROUND THE HOME
WaterDrop puts water savings in the bag
Recently, showers like the Nebia and the Hamwell’s e-Shower have launched to help us save water when showering. The WaterDrop foldable watering can, however, takes a much simpler approach. It is designed to collect the average 3.5 l (0.8 gal) of water we waste waiting for the shower to warm up.​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
General Motors and Lyft plan to develop autonomous ride-sharing vehicles
With the likes of Google moving into the auto industry by way of autonomous driving tech, General Motors (GM) has bet big on Lyft. The carmaker will invest US$500 million to help grow the ride-sharing service. The “long-term strategic alliance” will include the development of autonomous vehicles. read more
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Volvo and Ericsson want to make life a stream in autonomous cars
Volvo’s recently unveiled Concept 26 is its vision for the autonomous car of the future. Its “Relax Mode” would allow occupants to watch video content while the car takes care of driving. Working with Ericsson, Volvo is now developing the tech to stream that content to a car on the move. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come to Ford vehicles
Ford has been updating its Sync in-car communications and infotainment system apace, with the Connect remote control and monitoring app, new AppLink apps and Siri integration. Now it’s putting iOS and Android on the dashboard and expanding connectivity in other ways. read more
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WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
HTC Vive Pre hands-on: Still awesome VR, now with less chance of smacking into things
If you want the very best virtual reality, that’s probably going to mean using one of the Windows PC-based headsets. There you have two major choices: the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. While the Rift is gearing up for its consumer launch, we got a look at the new HTC Vive Pre dev kit today. read more
DRONES
Walkera’s methanol-fuelled range extender keeps a QR X900 hexacopter in the air for more than an hour
Chinese drone manufacturer Walkera has decided to go beyond the battery, teaming up with micro-generator producers at GenSmart to build a new hybrid powertrain for its QR 900 professional heavy lift hexacopter. read more
AROUND THE HOME
Samsung’s new smart fridge lets you check in on its contents through internal cameras
Samsung wheeled out a connected fridge with internal cameras so you can peer inside using your phone when you’re out doing groceries. After numerous false starts could it be Samsung’s Family Hub Refrigerator that earns this everyday appliance a place at the Internet of Things table? read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Bosch’s smart car wraps the driver in digital displays
Whether it’s the array of large displays in the 2015 Mercedes F 015 or the touchscreen controls of the 2015 VW Golf R Touch, concept car designers are packing car cabins with digital displays. Bosch’s CES 2016 show car offers yet another take on digital screen overload. read more
MOTORCYCLES
BMW shows motorcycle helmet head-up display and laser light concepts
Two electronic systems that BMW Motorrad is developing for its motorcycles offer a glimpse of the near future. Presented in prototype form at CES 2016, a head-up display with ample connectivity features and a laser-powered lighting system are destined to make motorcycles safer and more functional. read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Nikon rolls into the action cam space with a 4K, 360-degree shooter
Nikon has made its debut in the action cam arena, revealing what it says is the first in a family of durable, compact devices for harsh shooting conditions. The rugged KeyMission 360 is claimed to clearly capture all manner of outdoor activities, and in ultra-sharp, 360-degree video no less. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Withings Go offers automatic activity tracking and an e-ink display
The Withings Go is an entry-level activity and sleep tracker which boasts a large e-ink display and an eight month battery life. The clip-on or wrist-worn device also features automatic activity tracking whether you’re walking, running or swimming. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Harman’s portable Bluetooth speaker plays music in and out of the car
In addition to its high-tech smart car technologies, Harman has debuted the Voyager Drive car audio system at CES 2016. The simple plug-and-play Bluetooth audio system hinges around a compact speaker that docks in the dashboard and removes for use outside the car. read more
DRONES
Parrot flies with fixed wings for its speedy Disco drone
On show at CES this week, Parrot’s Disco drone does away with the popular quadcopter design in favor of a speedy wing-shaped model that can simply be tossed in the air to take flight. read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Samsung’s Galaxy TabPro S is a Windows 10 rival for the iPad Pro
As tablets get more powerful and laptops get lighter, the lines between these two device categories are more blurred than ever, as Apple’s iPad Pro and Microsoft’s Surface Pro have already shown. Now Samsung has its own Windows 10 device ready to go in the form of the TabPro S, announced at CES. read more
BICYCLES
Garmin’s Varia Vision brings smarts to regular cycling glasses
​Cyclists already have their pick of several brands of Google Glass-like smart glasses, which display data in riders’ peripheral vision. However, what if they already have a pair of “dumb” glasses that they want to keep using? Well, that’s where Garmin’s Varia Vision add-on comes in.​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Faraday Future shows off electric FFZERO1 Concept
Faraday Future has unveiled its single-seater FFZERO1 Concept vehicle. Billed as a test-bed for the company’s future range of electric vehicles, the track car incorporates a new chassis design and claims to have a “sixth sense” that adapts to the driver’s intentions and needs.​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Toyota joins with Ford to adopt SmartDeviceLink open source in-vehicle app
Toyota has announced its next-generation connected vehicle plans at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. Toyota has joined with Ford to adopt the SmartDeviceLink open-source smartphone app interface as a key to that expansion. read more
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Huawei brings new phones, smartwatches and a tablet to CES
It’s been a busy day at CES 2016 and Huawei held a press event to showcase its new products for the year. As well as a new phone, a new tablet and a new pair of smartwatches, there was a global launch for the Mate 8 flagship and a new color for its Nexus 6P smartphone. read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Vuze flying saucer camera shoots 3D VR footage
Vuze is a flying saucer-shaped camera which is being billed as the world’s first affordable consumer 360-degree 3D VR camera. The sub US$1,000 device is said to be simple to use, and employs eight cameras to produce 3D VR content. read more
AIRCRAFT
NASA technologies could save US airlines roughly $250 billion in operational costs
According to NASA, US airlines could save up to 250 billion dollars between 2025 and 2050. It will all be thanks to green technology pioneered by the agency and industry partners, as part of NASA’s Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) project. read more
ELECTRONICS
Cassia Hub extends Bluetooth range to 1,000 feet
A new Bluetooth-enabled hub introduced by Cassia at CES could extend Bluetooth range up to 1,000 feet or through three interior walls, and allow up to 22 different devices to be connected at once.​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Volvo and Microsoft to KITT out cars with remote voice control
Fans of Knight Rider, the day you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Volvo and Microsoft have paired up to allow forward-thinking owners to remotely control their cars by talking to a “smart band” connected with the Swedish brand’s On Call app. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
BMW iVision Future Interaction Concept wraps next-gen diplay tech in an i8 body at CES
The iVision Concept takes the i8 Concept Spyder’s dramatic body and packs it full of tech designed to make it easy to stay connected with the outside world. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
The Healthbox aims to supply everything you need for a quantified lifestyle
A joint collaboration between Under Armour and HTC, the Healthbox features a fitness tracker, heart rate sensor strap and smart scale: pretty much everything you need to begin monitoring your health and lifestyle, in one red box. All your collated data feeds back into the UA Record app. read more
SPACE
Cassini snaps image of the Saturnian moons Enceladus, Rhea and Atlas
NASA has released a stunning image captured by its Cassini spacecraft showcasing the gas giant’s distinctive rings framed by three of its eclectic moons. The image was taken soon after the veteran spacecraft’s final flyby of the icy moon Enceladus, which took place on Dec. 19. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Ford wants to put your home in the driving seat
The car and home are typically separate domains, but Ford wants to change that. It wants drivers to be able to control smart home devices from their car. And their car from their smart home devices. The carmaker is exploring Sync integration with devices like Amazon Echo and Wink. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
HTC Vive Pre is the company’s second-generation VR headset for developers
Virtual reality is one of the hottest technologies on show at this year’s CES, and HTC announced a new version of its VR headset, the Vive Pre. It’s still only available to developers for now, but includes upgrades that are eventually going to make their way to the consumer version later this year. read more
COMPUTERS
Maingear’s AIO gaming PC has desktop graphics and a curved QHD display
Maingear’s new All-in-One packs high-end desktop components into a attractive looking machine with an expansive, curved WQHD panel up front. It’s a highly-customizable set up that’s designed to provide the convenience of an All-in-One, without the compromises usually associated with the form factor. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Nvidia’s Drive PX 2 is the world’s first in-car AI supercomputer
Nvidia has announced the successor to last year’s Drive PX in-car computer. Known as the Drive PX 2, the new model is designed to allow vehicles to accurately sense their surroundings and navigate autonomously. read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Movi camera offers live editing and a quasi multi-cam setup
Movi is a small video camera from Livestream which lets users edit footage on the fly and switch between nine virtual cameras which simulate a professional-looking multi-camera setup. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Lykan Hypersport designer shows a simpler style of motoring with Design-1 roadster
Anthony Jannarelly finds himself one of the busiest men in the automotive world. Following the recent announcements of the W Motors Fenyr Supersport and Zarooq Sand Racer, he’s now working to get his own eponymous company off the ground with the debut of the classically inspired Design-1. read more
COMPUTERS
Lenovo’s new Yoga mouse doubles as a remote control
The humble computer mouse hasn’t changed much since it was first conceived back in the 1960s, but the new Logitech Yoga Mouse has an interesting trick up its sleeve. It doubles as a Windows remote control for taking command of your media player, presentation software and other applications. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Jaguar introduces the F-Type British Design Edition
Using the British Union Jack as inspiration, the Jaguar design team has created a special British Design Edition of the F-Type coupe and convertible. This special edition adds exterior and interior styling points, performance braking, and unique wheels. read more
ARCHITECTURE
Haunting memorial commemorates Polish victims of WWII atrocities
A memorial can be a tough job for an architect, especially with a subject as emotionally charged as the Second World War. But the Mausoleum of the Martyrdom of Polish Villages gets it right. It’s due to open in late 2016/early 2017. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Figment VR puts a virtual reality viewer in your pocket
Figment VR is designed to be inexpensive, unobtrusive, minimalist … and did we mention it’s a phone case? The two-ounce VR viewer folds away like origami when not in use, disappearing into a slick and protective polycarbonate and aluminum case. read more
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Technogym debuts “world’s first” music-interactive treadmill tech
Quite a few people listen to music while using a treadmill, with the idea being that they’ll run in time to the beat. Utilizing the Running Music feature on Technogym’s Unity treadmill console, however, things are a little different – the music selection changes to suit the cadence of the user. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Original Oculus Rift Kickstarter backers will get the consumer version for free
​It’s easy to forget, but the Oculus Rift began as a Kickstarter project more than three years ago. Though backers who pledged a minimum amount received the Rift dev kit they were promised years ago, Oculus is honoring its first supporters by also giving them a free consumer version of the Rift.​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Ford triples size of autonomous vehicle testing fleet
Last month, Ford announced that it would further its autonomous vehicle testing on the public roads of California. Now, it has announced that it will triple the size of its testing fleet this year. It says the fully autonomous vehicle fleet of around 30 vehicles will be the largest of any carmaker. read more
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Ehang 184 drone could carry you away one day
​As might be expected, there are a lot of drones on display this week at CES. Almost all of them have one thing in common, however: people can’t ride in them. We say “almost all,” as there is one exception. Ehang’s 184 AAV (Autonomous Aerial Vehicle) is designed to carry a single human passenger. read more
SPACE
Where space exploration is taking us in 2016
This year is shaping up as a bumper year in space with new missions ready to launch, deep space missions wrapping up, and commercial space going heavy. Here’s a looks at where space exploration is taking us in 2016.​ read more
MOTORCYCLES
Review: smart motorcycle headlight lights the way around corners
Standard low-beam motorcycle headlights are next to useless in dark corners, so this week we’ve been playing with an aftermarket adaptive cornering headlight that sorts the problem out. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Fitbit blends fitness and full smartwatch features with new Blaze
Fitbit has taken its fitness-first approach to the smartwatch game with the new Blaze, which is priced to take fight to more established smartwatch players. read more
MEDICAL
Exposé of flu’s cell hijacking tactics could stop viruses taking hold
For the first time scientists have zeroed in on the very narrow pathway that allows bird flu’s passage to mammals, a discovery they say could one day enable them to shut the gate on the flu virus altogether. ​ read more
ROBOTICS
Segway’s latest take on personal mobility is a robotic helper you can ride
Segway is bringing a little robotics into the mix in an attempt broaden the appeal of its urban vehicles. The Segway Robot builds on the company’s approach to self-balancing personal mobility by converting into a robotic helper once you hop off. read more
MOTORCYCLES
Las Vegas January motorcycle auctions preview: The state of the market
The world’s two dominant motorcycle auction houses hold back-to-back auctions in Las Vegas later this week (Bonhams on January 7 and Mecum Mid-America on January 8-9) selling 850 of the world’s most desirable motorcycles. We preview the auctions. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Chevy premieres production Bolt with 200 mile range
Having promised an affordable electric car at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet has used this year’s CES to deliver with a production version of the Bolt. With a promised range of over 200 miles (322 km), the Bolt will slot into Chevrolet’s lineup below the hybrid-electric Volt. read more
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Pint-sized, missile-shaped Archt Mini boasts 65 W of multi-directional sound
Not much bigger than a can of soda, the wireless Archt Mini speaker boasts 65 W of output power and 360 degrees of consistent sound quality through its patented multi-directional array module. read more
ELECTRONICS
Futuristic no-PIN automated teller looks its user in the eye
Tired of having to remember PINs, or having a wallet full of plastic cards? Well, if EyeLock has its way, you eventually won’t have to. It’s created an ATM that has no keypad, card reader or screen. Known as the Irving concept, it utilizes an iris scanner and an app instead.​ read more
SPORTS
BRG action sports helmets get integrated 360-degree video camera
BRG (Bell, Riddell and Giro) Sports has used CES 2016 to launch a new line of motorcycle, mountain bike and snow helmets featuring 360fly’s proprietary 360-degree 4k video camera. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Casio takes Android Wear market outside, with the WSD-F10 Smart Watch
Recently introduced at CES, the Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch is designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. It features applications optimized for trekking, cycling and even fly fishing. read more
ROBOTICS
Seeing Double: Double Robotics unveils second version of its telepresence robot
​Some years ago, a new type of attendee began appearing at tech conferences. They were robots with iPads for faces and a disembodied human face on the screen. Those robots were Doubles and the disembodied faces were people who couldn’t attend in person. Now, the Double 2 has been unveiled.​ read more
COMPUTERS
SteelSeries puts an OLED display on a gaming mouse
SteelSeries’ new wired gaming mouse offers something a little out of the ordinary, carrying a tiny OLED display designed to provide extra visual flare, easy profile switching, and more. The mouse also sports a tactile alerts feature and swappable components. read more
LAPTOPS
Razer’s Stealth laptop is both ultrabook and gaming PC
Razer has announced a new laptop at CES in Las Vegas, designed to invade both ultrabook and gaming PC territory. The laptop, known as the Razer Blade Stealth, can be purchased with an external desktop graphics solution, providing some potent, upgradable gaming horsepower. read more
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
Oculus Rift costs $599, adds Remote accessory, ships March 28 to 20 countries
High-end PC gaming has never been a cheap endeavor, and the same goes for high-end, PC virtual reality. Oculus Rift pre-orders kicked off today, and the headset is priced at the upper end of our prediction window, for a healthy US$599. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
VW’s e-Golf Touch gestures to the future of compacts
As well as displaying its BUDD-e concept at CES, Volkswagen has unveiled a new version of its e-Golf electric compact. VW says the e-Golf Touch is one of the world’s first compact cars with gesture control. It also offers wireless charging, electronic voice amplification and personalization options. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Self-installing child safety seat is 4moms
If you can imagine a child safety seat that has its own smartphone app and a car seat that virtually installs itself, then you can see into the future. About six months into the future, to be exact. The latest product from 4moms is coming in June 2016 and that’s exactly what it is. read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Nikon finally adds a new flagship APS-C DSLR with the D500
The Nikon D500 is the firm’s new flagship APS-C DSLR, and one we didn’t know if we’d ever see. The D500 combines a 20.9-megapixel APS-C sensor with many of the high-end features of the new D5, such as a 153-point autofocus system and 4K video recording. read more
CHILDREN
Lego aims to make learning more fun with WeDo 2.0
Lego Education has updated its aging WeDo robotic learning system with WeDo 2.0. Geared toward schools, it comes in kit form and is an aid to spark young students’ interest in science, computing, engineering and technology subjects. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Volkswagen gives the Microbus a high-tech makeover
Talk of a new, all-electric Volkswagen Microbus concept has been going on for much of the five years since Volkswagen last showed a modern minibus concept. It’s finally here and it’s called the Budd-e. read more
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Nikon’s flagship D5 becomes official and shoots 4K video
The D5 is the new flagship DSLR from Nikon, and it looks like it could be quite an improvement over its predecessor. The new camera features an updated autofocus system, a massive ISO range, and can shoot 4K video. read more
ARCHITECTURE
Maggie aimed at offering refugees a better shelter
Current humanitarian disasters prove the widespread need for emergency shelters isn’t disappearing anytime soon, so potential improvements in the field are always welcome. DMOA has thrown its hat into the ring with a shelter that functions like a tent, but is more stable and permanent. read more
CHILDREN
Fisher-Price aims to get your kids coding with cute Code-a-Pillar
Fisher-Price’s Code-a-Pillar has been designed to teach kids how to code in an entertaining and engaging way. The wheeled caterpillar head can be connected via USB to a number of segments. The order in which the segments are connected determines the bot’s actions.​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Harman driver monitoring system keeps an eye on the eyes
We all know that driving while tired is dangerous, but so too can be driving while distracted or overstimulated. Harman has unveiled a new technology that detects all of these states. Its eye and pupil tracking system keeps tabs on a driver’s cognitive workload so their car can respond accordingly. read more
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Panasonic brings back Technics SL-1200 turntable
Back in 2014, Panasonic reanimated the Technics brand with the launch of two high end audio ranges. The company confirmed plans to introduce a new direct drive motor assembly for an upcoming turntable at IFA 2015. Now, the picture is complete with a CES reveal of the brand new Grand Class SL-1200G. read more
ROBOTICS
New sensor system enables robots to look inside luggage
A new robot-mountable, sensor system allows authorities to scan abandoned luggage and get an accurate image of its contents. The contact-free detection system can not only potentially help bomb specialists assess danger quickly, but it could also help them obtain vital evidence. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
McLaren and JVCKenwood team up on 675LT concept
With the extremely sport-focused McLaren 675LT having only just entered production, McLaren gave one of the supercar’s prototype models to JVCKenwood to play with. The final result? Stunning.​ read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Kia gets Wise to autonomous driving
Kia was recently awarded its first license for testing autonomous driving technologies on public roads. Now, the carmaker has unveiled the brand under which it plans to bring those technologies to market in the future. Kia Drive Wise covers both partially and fully autonomous technologies. read more
AUTOMOTIVE
Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Subaru get on board with Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation began a new initiative in 2012 called Automotive Grade Linux as an open-source project to develop common Linux-based software cores for connected cars. Now automakers like Ford, Mazda, and Subaru have joined AGL alongside existing members Toyota, Nissan, and Jaguar Land Rover. read more
GOOD THINKING
Hypnos hoodie hood pumps up for power naps
We’ve all been in a position where we want to take a nap but are away from our bed. To make it possible, clothes manufacturer Hypnos has taken the hoodie and given it a pillow. When wearers need some shut-eye, they need only inflate the hood to rest their head. read more
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