Sony takes the wraps off new SLT-A77 (α77) and SLT-A65 (α65) cameras

Sony takes the wraps off new SLT-A77 (α77) and SLT-A65 (α65) cameras: "Sony has revealed that its faithful α700 mirror-based digital SLR (DLSR) is being put out to pasture and replaced with a powerful new pretender featuring the company's Translucent Mirror Technology. "

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Sony details the NEX-7 / NEX-5N digital cameras

Sony details the NEX-7 / NEX-5N digital cameras: "The interweb rumor mill has been busily whipping up a storm about a new mirrorless digital camera from Sony in recent weeks. Happily, the official announcement from Sony hasn't disappointed those of us who have been patiently waiting for something more tangible."

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Rear access helmet designed for easy, safe removal

Rear access helmet designed for easy, safe removal: "Although motorcycle helmets save countless lives, they can pose a challenge to emergency response personnel at accident scenes - the helmet needs to be removed, yet the patient's head should be moved as little as possible, in case there are any spinal cord injuries. "

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New technique delivers 'real' lab-grown muscle tissue

New technique delivers 'real' lab-grown muscle tissue: "Most people who have sweated it out in the gym trying to add a bit of muscle definition to their bodies will know just how difficult such a task is, but trying to grow muscle tissue with a real muscle structure complete with blood vessels in the laboratory has proven to be an even more difficult brief for researchers."

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SignalGuru uses network of dashboard-mounted smartphones to help drivers avoid red traffic lights

SignalGuru uses network of dashboard-mounted smartphones to help drivers avoid red traffic lights: "The continuing increase in gasoline prices around the world over the past decade has also seen an increase in the practice of hypermiling - the act of driving using techniques that maximize fuel economy."

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