Audi drives out its most secure armored car ever

One of the quieter, more subtle reveals of the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, the A8 L Security sedan debuted as Audi's most secure car ever. It leaps two levels beyond its predecessor and packs enough reinforcements to survive armor-piercing assault rifle fire and hand grenade explosions. This real-life James Bond car can also extinguish its own flames, blow its doors hinges apart for emergency exit and communicate clearly with the world immediately...

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LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition stands alone with addition of cellular connectivity

The current batch of Android Wear smartwatches may pack their share of smarts, but they all rely on a paired smartphone or Wi-Fi for connectivity. LG is breaking the tether with its LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition, which is set to be the first Android Wear device to boast in-built cellular connectivity for a data connection or taking calls without a smartphone. .. Continue Reading LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition stands alone with addition of cellular connectivity Section:...

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NASA trains pilots with Fused Reality

To gain proficiency, pilots need realistic training, but they also need to avoid needless cost and risk. Real aircraft provide the most obviously realistic training, but they're dangerous in inexperienced hands. Meanwhile, simulators can reproduce much of the look and feel of actual flying without the danger of losing an aircraft or pilot, but they aren't as successful when it comes to complex maneuvers like aerial-refueling. To square the circle,...

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LG doubles up on displays and selfie cams in the new V10 flagship phone

LG has unveiled its newest flagship smartphone, a dual-screen device dubbed the V10. Along with a pair of front-facing cameras and a discreet second display, the phone offers manual control over video recording and high-end materials for a more durable build. .. Continue Reading LG doubles up on displays and selfie cams in the new V10 flagship phone Section: Mobile Technology Tags: Smartphones LG Related Articles: LG G4 has an improved display,...

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A Tale of Two Auctions - Why internet audience participation is now an essential part of the auction process

Two auctions at the extremities of the world on consecutive days last weekend highlight the importance of the internet in the modern elite auction process. One in Denmark was a raging success, the other, in New Zealand, was not. One employed full internet streaming and bidding, the other did not. .. Continue Reading A Tale of Two Auctions - Why internet audience participation is now an essential part of the auction process Section: Collectibles Tags: Vincent Bultaco MV...

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Greener, safer flow battery could store renewable energy on the cheap

Improving on their previous design, scientists at Harvard University have developed a cheap and highly adaptable flow battery that could prove ideal for storing renewable energy throughout the day. The battery is made using Earth-abundant materials, is much safer than previous designs, and could reach the market in as little as three years. .. Continue Reading Greener, safer flow battery could store renewable energy on the cheap Section: Science Tags: Redox...

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Can we build a complete wiring diagram of the human brain?

Our brains are wondrous, incredible machines. They're slower than the earliest personal computers in terms of raw processing power, yet capable of leaps of intuition and able to store a lifetime of memories that are cross-referenced and instantly-accessible at the slightest prompting. We know so very little about how they do these things, however. But imagine for a moment if we could build a complete wiring diagram of a human brain – to map in detail...

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Inflatable graspers let robots "handle with care"

It turns out that the creators of the movie Big Hero 6 may have been onto something – inflatable robots might just be the way to go. If not their whole bodies, then at least their hands. Scientists at Disney Research have made steps in this direction, by creating inflatable graspers that excel at handling delicate objects without breaking them. .. Continue Reading Inflatable graspers let robots "handle with care" Section: Robotics Tags: Related...

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The Chameleon Pen produces multiple color tones

The Chameleon Pen is so-called because it's capable of producing multiple color tones and seamless blending, all using the same single pen. Therefore, the ink which it produces changes color tone in front of your very eyes, going from light to dark as the toner dissipates. .. Continue Reading The Chameleon Pen produces multiple color tones Section: Good Thinking Tags: Kickstarter Art Drawing Colors Related Articles: Scribble Ink lets users...

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Review: Thonet & Vander Koloss Bluetooth speakers

Although many of the latest portable speakers pack an appreciable amount of power, sometimes you’re just in the mood for more. Bigger. Colossal, even. Thonet & Vander, an audio manufacturer based out of Germany, has recently debuted a number of high-end Bluetooth speakers to consumers in the US. We’ve recently had the opportunity to crank up and hulk out to the flagship model, the Koloss. .. Continue Reading Review: Thonet & Vander Koloss...

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Review: Moto 360 (2nd-gen)

The first Moto 360 was arguably the best of the first wave of Android Wear watches, but it also wasn't without its flaws (battery life being the biggest). Let's see if Motorola improved on the 2nd-gen Moto 360 in enough ways to make it a smart buy. .. Continue Reading Review: Moto 360 (2nd-gen) Section: Smartwatches Tags: Related Articles: Huawei Watch vs. Moto 360 (2nd gen) Moto 360: 2nd generation vs. 1st generation Huawei Watch vs. Moto 360 Motorola's...

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Tormach unveils a truly capable desktop CNC machine

The maker community is turning into a quickly-growing movement, as shown by the ever-expanding Maker Faires popping up worldwide. This last weekend was World Maker Faire in New York, where Tormach, a company known for making small, affordable CNC machine tools announced an even smaller, more personal mill, the PCNC 440. .. Continue Reading Tormach unveils a truly capable desktop CNC machine Section: Good Thinking Tags: CNC Manufacturing Related...

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Launch version of Jet Capsule could be yours – for $150,000

Lazzarini's Jet Capsule "mini yacht" protoype garnered plenty of attention when it was unveiled in 2013, as did the smaller, faster Reptile version earlier this year. Now, a new 2016 public launch version has been announced. It retains its pod-like look and offers a variety of features and options. .. Continue Reading Launch version of Jet Capsule could be yours – for $150,000 Section: Marine Tags: Mini Yacht Watercraft Boats Related Articles: Hydros...

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Torax is an affordable, highly adjustable standing desk solution

There are a lot of adjustable desk solutions on the market in 2015, from simple bits of kit that sit on top of your desk to provide a raised working area, to more unusual solutions that provide motorized height adjustment. Now crowdfunding project Torax is getting in on the act with a convenient, highly-adjustable product that hits a pretty reasonable price point. .. Continue Reading Torax is an affordable, highly adjustable standing desk solution Section:...

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Honda presents Neowing tilting tricycle ahead of Tokyo Motor Show

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iPad Pro vs. 2015 MacBook

Apple is positioning its new iPad Pro as a lightweight productivity machine... so where does that leave this year's ultra-light, almost-tablet-like MacBook? Is a stylus or a fixed keyboard the way of the future? We pit these two Apple gadgets against each other in the categories that matter most. .. Continue Reading iPad Pro vs. 2015 MacBook Section: Laptops Tags: MacBook Product Comparison iPad Pro Apple Related Articles: New 12-in MacBook...

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Hands are the only tools you'll need for FoldSmart's five-minute flat-packs

If you've ever assembled flat-pack furniture, you'll know it can be more time consuming and difficult than, frankly, it should be. Not so with FoldSmart's flat-packs. The British firm says assembly is tool-free and the task can be completed in under 5 minutes. .. Continue Reading Hands are the only tools you'll need for FoldSmart's five-minute flat-packs Section: Around The Home Tags: Home Kickstarter Flatpack Furniture Related Articles: Greycork...

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Ra produces eerie music from spinning pyrite sun

When Dmitry Morozov was offered a pyrite disc in the US, it was given free of charge on condition that the Russian media artist, circuit bender and musician create something sonic with it. He came up with a combination of optical media reader and digital music instrument called Ra, which uses a laser to scan the uneven surface of the pyrite sun and produce synthesized sounds. .. Continue Reading Ra produces eerie music from spinning pyrite sun Section:...

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high technology news:The 1st Assembly on the Ough. Usa. -China Room Debate

Pursuant to their propagated objective associated with advancing city space cooperation seeing that decided from the Organizing Tabs on the particular Ough. Utes. -China Organizing in addition to Economic Debate throughout June 2015, the government on the Us and the Govt associated with The far east convened the inaugural Civil Room Debate upon Sept 30, 2015, throughout Beijing, The far east.The assembly had been co-chaired because of the Office...

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Skilpod prefabs are modular and mini

Today's proliferation of niche housing types includes dwellings that are tiny, modular, prefabricated and inexpensive. Belgian firm Skilpod is producing homes that are all of these things. With the right equipment, they can even be zero energy or energy positive. .. Continue Reading Skilpod prefabs are modular and mini Section: Tiny Houses Tags: Modular Prefabricated Home Related Articles: Latest S House prototype can be assembled in just 3...

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In Pictures: Boats and water toys of the 2015 Interboot show

After viewing the concept cars, SUVs and other attractions of this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, Gizmag headed south to Lake Constance for the 2015 Interboot show. The show isn't quite as large as Boot Düsseldorf, which we attended back in January, but it is blessed with late-summer weather and a location right on the water. We saw everything from ceiling-scraping sailboats and hydrofoils, to compact electric leisure vessels, to modulars and inflatables. .....

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Review: B&W P5 Wireless headphones offer crisp and clear cable-free listening

Many companies have leaped gleefully into the choppy, Bluetooth-tinted waters of personal wireless listening, but Bowers & Wilkins has made a more measured entry. Citing advancements in Bluetooth technology, namely the aptX standard, the British firm has felt compelled to join the party, rolling out a wireless version of its highly rated P5 Series 2 headphones. After spending some time with the plush leather pads pressed against our ears, we've...

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The First Meeting of the U.S.-China Space Dialogue

Washington DC (SPX) Oct 01, 2015 Pursuant to their shared goal of advancing civil space cooperation as agreed upon in the Strategic Track of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in June 2015, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of China convened their inaugural Civil Space Dialogue on September 28, 2015, in Beijing, China. The meeting was co-chaired by the Department of State for th from Military Space News,...

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Lockheed Martin moves forward with Space Fence program

Moorestown, N.J. (UPI) Sep 28, 2015 U.S. government officials approved Lockheed Martin's design for their Space Fence system, which includes a large-scale digital radar and a turn-key facility, the company announced today. The Space Fence is a next-generation space surveillance system being built by the U.S. Air Force. Its purpose is to monitor both artificial satellites and space debris that orbit Earth. The plans were b from Military Space News,...

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U.S. bomber fleets re-aligned under single command

Barksdale Afb, La. (UPI) Sep 29, 2015 All U.S. Air Force bomber fleets are being re-aligned under a single command, officially effective Oct.1, the Air Force announced. The move moves joins B-1B Lancers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and Ellsworth AFB, S.D., with B-52H Stratofortresses and B-2 Spirits of the Eighth Air Force, which is part of the Air Force Global Strike Command. A ceremonial re-alignment of the Se from Military Space News, Nuclear...

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US gathers great Asian democracies to its side

New York (AFP) Sept 29, 2015 The United States took a moment Tuesday to gather the great Asian democracies to its side to reassure them of the strength of their ties in the face of North Korean threats and an assertive China. New threats from Pyongyang, ominous economic signals and China's aggressive stance on its territorial claims in the South China Sea and the Pacific have sent jitters through the region. Preside from Military Space News, Nuclear...

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Report: Marine Corps may expand training in Ukraine

Washington (UPI) Sep 29, 2015 U.S. Marine Corps officials are considering beefing up their training program for local troops in Ukraine who may take on Russian-backed separatists. The original mandate for U.S. Armed Forces in Ukraine was to train national guardsmen. This mission was expanded by the U.S. State Department on July 25 to include conventional forces. U.S. Marine Corps leaders now want this to include nav from Military Space News, Nuclear...

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Leidos and Boundless Enter Strategic Relationship

New York NY (SPX) Oct 01, 2015 Leidos and Boundless has announced they have entered into a strategic relationship to collaborate on cybersecurity and geospatial solutions. Leidos and Boundless will collaborate on joint business development efforts to market and identify opportunities. Boundless will provide Leidos with open-source geospatial software development and expertise in support of integration efforts addressing from Military Space News,...

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After Astrosat success, India set to launch 23 foreign satellites

Sriharikota, India (IANS) Oct 01, 2015 India has signed up contracts to launch 23 foreign satellites soon, an official of Antrix Corporation said on Monday. Antrix Corporation is the commercial arm of Indian space agency Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). "Out of 23 foreign satellites, two will go in two separate rockets. The remaining 21 satellites will piggy-back on bigger Indian satellite," the official told IANS. He from Military Space...

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Forty years of European space tracking

Paris (ESA) Sep 25, 2015 ESA celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Agency's ground station network, the indispensable link to spacecraft that are helping us to learn about our planet, our Solar System and our Universe. Over four decades, Estrack has expanded globally and today employs cutting-edge technology to link scientists and mission controllers with spacecraft orbiting Earth, watching our Sun, studying star from Military Space News, Nuclear...

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France to hold crunch talks in India on Rafale deal: official

New Delhi (AFP) Sept 29, 2015 French and Indian defence officials are to hold fresh talks Tuesday on the purchase of 36 Rafale jets, with hopes drawn-out negotiations on the multi-billion-dollar deal are close to concluding, an official said. The talks are going ahead in New Delhi after the French side agreed to an Indian government demand for future investment in the country as part of the deal, the Economic Times said. from Military Space News,...

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