How tornadoes form

How tornadoes form: "Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms; having destructive winds in excess of 250 mph they can destroy anything in their path. Tornadoes are fascinating to watch and will almost mesmerize you like watching a fire, but they can be extremely dangerous to watch from close range"

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Smart plugs to provide energy usage data on individual appliances

Smart plugs to provide energy usage data on individual appliances: "Smart meters have become an important tool not only for households looking to save energy and keep the electricity bill down, but also for utility companies striving to match electricity generation with demand. But while smart meters can provide an overall picture of a household’s electricity usage over time, a team from the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies is developing a system that aims to monitor the energy usage of individual appliances."

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Massive black holes stop the creation of new stars

Massive black holes stop the creation of new stars: "Just months ago, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory discovered record 20 million mph (32 million km/h) winds nearby a supermassive black hole. Now astronomers working on ESA's Herschel Space Observatory are suggesting that such incredibly strong winds - whose speed depends on the size of the black hole - are preventing the gas and dust in galaxies from forming new stars, explaining the link between the size of a black hole and the rate at which new stars are formed."

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Researchers create first of its kind invisibility cloak array

Researchers create first of its kind invisibility cloak array: "When we think of invisibility cloaks, probably the first things that come to mind are Harry Potter-like contraptions that allow people or large objects to instantly disappear. Scientists from the University of Maryland and nearby Towson University, however, today announced their development of something a little different – little being the key word."

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Ultra-sensitive biosensor could detect diseases in their earliest stages

Ultra-sensitive biosensor could detect diseases in their earliest stages: "A new ultra-sensitive test developed by scientists from the Imperial College London and Spain’s University of Vigo has the potential to detect the earliest stages of a disease, thereby giving any treatment the best possible chance of succeeding."

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Renault reinterprets the Alpine A110 to commemorate its 50th Birthday

Renault reinterprets the Alpine A110 to commemorate its 50th Birthday: "It's fifty years ago since the Renault Alpine A110 Berlinette was introduced as one of the most beautiful road cars of its time, embodying light weight and sweet handling and furthering the long and successful Renault motorsport heritage by winning rallies all over the world."

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HoverMast cam launches in 10 seconds

HoverMast cam launches in 10 seconds: "The HoverMast is a hovering surveillance machine that can be deployed from a small vehicle such as an armored SUV. The machine, developed by Sky Sapience and currently at the prototype stage, can be deployed to an altitude of up to 50 meters (164 feet) within 10-15 seconds."

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The Sunflower focuses sunlight where you want it

The Sunflower focuses sunlight where you want it: "Some people have a cool, gloomy room in their house that receives little if any direct sunlight, even though it has a window. Should you be one of those people, and you want to save electricity, perhaps a home heliostat is what you need. Heliostats are motorized mirrored devices that move to compensate for the changing angle of the Sun as it moves across the sky, reflecting its rays onto a fixed target such as a window, photovoltaic panel, or solar oven. "

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First industry railgun prototype launcher gets all fired up

First industry railgun prototype launcher gets all fired up: "The electromagnetic (EM) railgun prototype launcher that was recently installed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Dahlgren, Virginia, has commenced firing, kicking off a two-month-long series of full-energy tests. Predictably, the first full energy shots make for some pretty impressive video."

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First flight of LEMV military blimp scheduled for next month

First flight of LEMV military blimp scheduled for next month: "Next-generation airships are notorious for always being just around the corner, almost but not-quite ready to take to the skies. According to a report in Wired, however, Northrop Grumman’s military Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) has been scheduled to make its maiden flight early next month."

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How Your Digital Camera’s CCD Works [Video] - How-To Geek

How Your Digital Camera’s CCD Works [Video] - How-To Geek:

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USA TODAY - News, Travel, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, U.S. & World

USA TODAY - News, Travel, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, U.S. & World: "The Sugar Association is accusing the makers of high fructose corn syrup of trying to candy-coat their image by calling their product a "sugar.""

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10+ Best Apps For Your Dropbox

10+ Best Apps For Your Dropbox: "To get email attachments into Dropbox easily, there are two really good methods. One is to set up SendToDropbox and get a unique email address for your Dropbox which you can forward emails to if you want the attachment saved. The other option is the attachments.me browser extension and website, which lets you save Gmail attachments to Dropbox from within Gmail easily, including the ability to set rules for incoming attachments."

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3 Best Websites To Get A University Level Education For Free

3 Best Websites To Get A University Level Education For Free: "The idea that you are never done learning has never been more true than today. The Internet has revolutionized the way we access information and knowledge – formerly a luxury accessible only to the rich and highly gifted – which is now freely available to anyone with Internet access."

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Time-lapse Video Captures May 2012 Solar Eclipse [Video] - How-To Geek

Time-lapse Video Captures May 2012 Solar Eclipse [Video] - How-To Geek:

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"Jet-powered" 280ZX could be yours for $16,000

"Jet-powered" 280ZX could be yours for $16,000: "Datsun's 280ZX was a pretty awesome car in its own right. Seth Kettleman, however, decided to take a classic 1983 model, and augment it in a rather unique way – he replaced its original six-cylinder power plant with an ex-US Air Force Garrett GTP turboshaft engine. The end result looks pretty sharp, but it really has to be heard to believed ... and, if you like what you hear, you can buy the car now for US$16,000."

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Synergy aircraft aims at more comfortable, efficient personal flight

Synergy aircraft aims at more comfortable, efficient personal flight: "The airplane is arguably the biggest single revolution in travel ever. Voyages that used to entail weeks of dangerous, life-threatening navigation can now be done in the matter of hours. No single invention has connected physical space like the plane. Yet, there's still much room for improvement in terms of cost, efficiency and comfort. With this in mind a team of U.S. designers is developing what they believe is a better solution for flying: the Synergy aircraft."

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DARPA funds 100 Year Starship to develop human interstellar flight capabilities

DARPA funds 100 Year Starship to develop human interstellar flight capabilities: "Voyager 1, which is now in the outermost layer of the heliosphere that forms the boundary between the Solar System and interstellar space, is set to be the first man-made object to leave the Solar System."

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Which TV is right for me? | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video

Which TV is right for me? | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video:

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Video: Gary Connery Falls 2,400 Feet Without a Parachute

Video: Gary Connery Falls 2,400 Feet Without a Parachute: "Instead of a parachute, Connery used a specially designed ”wingsuit” which helps extend the basic human form into something more like a flying squirrel."

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Students build an award-winning hybrid racecar

Students build an award-winning hybrid racecar: "Last month we told you about a team of engineering students from Utah’s Brigham Young University (BYU), who were competing in a wall-climbing contest using a Batman-inspired system that they created."

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Tesla Model S gets June release date and personalization updates

Tesla Model S gets June release date and personalization updates: "esla Motors has announced it will begin deliveries of its long-awaited Model S sedan next month. The first customers to slap down a reservation for the battery electric vehicle will be put behind the wheel from June 22, a month ahead of schedule."

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Seeing the Digital Future: An AT&T Look at the Future from 1961 - How-To Geek

Seeing the Digital Future: An AT&T Look at the Future from 1961 - How-To Geek: "In this archival video, courtesy of AT&T, we see how visionaries at the company predicted the future would look from the vantage point of 1961."

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Pivothead glasses record what you see in 1080p

Pivothead glasses record what you see in 1080p: "Pivothead's entry into the small market of sunglasses with built-in video cameras threatens to knock much of the competition into a cocked hat this April, thanks to its ability to capture 1080p video. The glasses additionally include an 8 MP stills camera, a 44.1 kHz microphone, gyroscopic image stabilization and continuous auto-focus."

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"Board of Awesomeness" evolves into mind-controlled "Board of Imagination"

"Board of Awesomeness" evolves into mind-controlled "Board of Imagination": "Chaotic Moon Labs drew a lot of attention last month at CES 2012 with its motion controlled "Board of Awesomeness," a longboard that a rider controls by gesturing at a Kinect sensor on the front. Apparently though, that was just the beginning. So, how could the studio possibly improve on a skateboard that starts and stops just by having a person move their hands? By not having the rider move at all. The latest creation, the aptly named "Board of Imagination," moves forward just by having a user think about it while wearing an Emotiv EPOC headset."

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Aston Martin to present final production spec V12 Zagato at Geneva Motor Show

Aston Martin to present final production spec V12 Zagato at Geneva Motor Show: "Italian coachbuilders Zagato and archetypal Brit sports car company Aston Martin have had a relationship since 1960 when the Milanese artisans created a lightweight racing body for the DB4, by hand naturally. The 19 units made at that time all still exist and are valued at around US$6 million minimum apiece. While AM continues developing the replacement for its aging VH platform it still needs to make a buck and guaranteed collectors items seem to be immune to global financial instabilities. "

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AR-15 STYLE 12 GAUGE! - YouTube

AR-15 STYLE 12 GAUGE! - YouTube: ""

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Go-Go Dog Pals: Remote controlled toys for your dog to chase

Go-Go Dog Pals: Remote controlled toys for your dog to chase: "A stick, a ball, a rope with a knot tied on it, these are all tried and tested methods of entertaining and exercising dogs. But for some people, basic isn't always best … meet Go-Go Dog Pals, remote controlled pet toys designed to be chased by dogs while the owner takes the more leisurely option of controlling it with a remote."

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Architects transform submarine into a bar

Architects transform submarine into a bar: "Two hundred and fifty years ago, brewer Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease for his St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. To commemorate this event, the Guinness company could have rolled out a stretch limousine, but it decided to go one better by launching a “deep-sea bar” in the chilly waters of the Baltic off Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by London-based Jump Studios, the modified tourist submarine was commissioned as part of the Guinness Sea Experience competition, that included an underwater trip inside the Guinness sub as a prize."

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Electric sunglasses record life through your eyes

Electric sunglasses record life through your eyes: "There is a bandwagon just starting to roll containing various pairs of video-capable and augmented reality glasses. Google is currently in the driver's seat, but it's far from the only company working on ways to allow us all to record video from a first-person perspective and integrate what we see into our online lives. A case in point is Vergence Labs' Social Video Electric Eyewear, a project that aims to raise US$50K via crowdfunding site Kickstarter."

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Ford C-MAX hybrid undercuts the Toyota Prius

Ford C-MAX hybrid undercuts the Toyota Prius: "Ford has announced the pricing for its 2013 C-MAX hybrid, a crossover that has the look of a small minivan without the sliding doors. The American automaker says the base price of US$25,995 will undercut the Toyota Prius v wagon by $500."

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Wavegarden takes surfing inland

Wavegarden takes surfing inland: "Imagine you're hundreds of miles from the sea - you climb over a grassy hill and come upon a lake with perfect surf just waiting for you and your board. Spanish engineering firm Instant Sport is setting about making this scenario a reality with its custom-built Wavegarden."

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Map of Life shows distribution of any species throughout the world

Map of Life shows distribution of any species throughout the world: "Ever wondered if a certain species of animal can be found where you live? The Map of Life website aims to answer this question. Built on a Google Maps platform, it lists virtually all of the vertebrate animals that can be found at any one point in the world."

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"Inexact" computer chip makes mistakes, but is 15x more efficient

"Inexact" computer chip makes mistakes, but is 15x more efficient: "Last year, a team of U.S. researchers applied the pruning shears to computer chips to trim away rarely used portions of digital circuits. The result was chips that made the occasional mistake, but were twice as fast, used half as much energy, and were half the size of the original. Now, building on the same “less is more” idea, the researchers have built an “inexact” prototype silicon chip they claim is at least 15 times more efficient than current technology in terms of speed, energy consumption and size."

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Lawless Rocket electric drag bike does quarter mile in 6.94 seconds, breaks 200 mph

Lawless Rocket electric drag bike does quarter mile in 6.94 seconds, breaks 200 mph: "Top motorcycle drag racer Larry "Spiderman" McBride has entered the record books once again by piloting the Lawless Electric Rocket to a National Electric Drag Racing Association record run of 6.94 seconds at 201.37 mph (324 km/h) over a quarter mile (402 meters) from a standing start. While the electric drag bike looks monstrous when posing for the cameras, it's simply jaw-dropping when on the move – as you can see from the video after the jump."

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Scientists create an air-conditioned bulletproof vest

Scientists create an air-conditioned bulletproof vest: "When most of us realize that we’re overdressed for the weather, we can simply take off that extra jacket or whatnot that’s causing us to overheat. Police officers, however, don’t have the option of taking off their bulletproof vests ... and those vests aren’t exactly known for being lightweight and breathable. Fortunately, a team from Swiss research institution Empa has developed just the thing for those hot cops – an air-conditioned ballistic vest."

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Porsche's 918 Spyder hybrid on track for 2013 release, now with 770 bhp and 94 mpg

Porsche's 918 Spyder hybrid on track for 2013 release, now with 770 bhp and 94 mpg: "Porsche's hybrid 918 Spyder is a 770 bhp supercar that can top 320 km/h (200 mph), accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) from standstill in under three seconds and lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in seven minutes 22 seconds. The largely-carbon-fiber 918 Spyder will hit showrooms before the end of 2013, with pricing beginning at around US$1 million. It's all standard fare for a supercar except for one small thing - its fuel consumption of 3.0 l/100 km (94 mpg)."

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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force - Virtual Tour

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force - Virtual Tour:

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BOLT padlock system cuts down on keys

BOLT padlock system cuts down on keys: "Nobody likes having to carry around a keychain full of keys, or – worse yet – arriving somewhere only to discover that they haven’t brought the key they need. The BOLT system offers an alternative. It allows you to open multiple padlocks, all using your vehicle’s ignition key."

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2012 World Superyacht Awards showcase the cream of luxury boating

2012 World Superyacht Awards showcase the cream of luxury boating: "We regularly feature the latest superyachts on Gizmag because they offer a mixture of breathtaking design and cutting edge technology in a rarefied arena where price is seemingly no object. The resulting floating marvels often seem more like works of art than mere ocean-going transportation. "

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Smartsense navigation system works where GPS won't - indoors

Smartsense navigation system works where GPS won't - indoors: "It's not that long ago that GPS capabilities in a mobile phone were considered a standout feature. Today, GPS navigation is standard for smartphones, and as a result, many of us have come to rely on them when it comes to getting from A to B. However, GPS technology isn't without its faults, and if A to B is located under a roof, out of sight of the orbiting GPS satellites, then you can end up falling back on the not always reliable sense of direction."

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Kindle Touch Review and Giveaway

Kindle Touch Review and Giveaway: "The Amazon Kindle Touch needs little in the way of introduction. This e-ink device is one of the best selling e-readers in the world, and is a refinement of Amazon’s successful line of Kindle devices. Amazon offers the same device in two prices: $99 “with special offers” (meaning, the device shows ads), and $139 “without special offers”."

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Researchers Prove Tin Foil Hats Boost Receptivity To Government Signals - How-To Geek

Researchers Prove Tin Foil Hats Boost Receptivity To Government Signals - How-To Geek: "You know the old bit about putting tin-foil on your head to keep the government signals out of your brain? It turns out cladding your head in tin-foil has the opposite effect."

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Northrop Grumman tests new laser weapon

Northrop Grumman tests new laser weapon: "Practical laser weapons came another step closer to reality recently as defense contractor Northrop Grumman tested the latest version of its Firestrike solid-state lasers. On May 1st, the company announced that it had completed trials at its Redondo Beach laboratory of a more powerful and rugged generation of its slab lasers, that combine with improved sensor capacities to create a general laser component that can provide the military with a wide range of greatly enhanced defensive and offensive laser capabilities."

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NASA’s Dawn spacecraft unlocks secrets of giant asteroid

NASA’s Dawn spacecraft unlocks secrets of giant asteroid: "After becoming the first probe to enter orbit around an object in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter in July 2011, NASA’s Dawn spacecraft has spent the last 10 months orbiting said object - the giant asteroid Vesta. During that period it has captured more than 20,000 images of Vesta and a multitude of data from different wavelengths of radiation. What it reveals is an asteroid that in many ways shares more in common with a small planet or Earth’s moon than it does with another asteroid."

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Earth from Space: A 121 Megapixel Peek at Our Planet [Video] - How-To Geek

Earth from Space: A 121 Megapixel Peek at Our Planet [Video] - How-To Geek: "This beautiful video was created using 121 megapixel images of the Earth’s surface–to date, the highest resolution images available."

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60,000 Dominoes Come Crashing Down [Video] - How-To Geek

60,000 Dominoes Come Crashing Down [Video] - How-To Geek: "If you love watching a good Domino construction come crashing down but you just don’t have the time for a long video, you can watch 60,000 come crashing down in seconds here"

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Keychain alternatives for the fingernail-less

Keychain alternatives for the fingernail-less: "The keyring is a true nemesis for those of us with short nails - such a simple contraption capable of bringing such deep frustration and resentment. Two innovative redesigns improve upon the traditional keyring, making keys easy to organize for all. The Freekey lets you pop it open with a push and the Carabiner Key gets rid of it completely."

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Nike Pro TurboSpeed is a golf ball-inspired track uniform with dimples

Nike Pro TurboSpeed is a golf ball-inspired track uniform with dimples: "The Nike Pro TurboSpeed is, as the name vividly suggests, a track uniform that is designed to give professional athletes an advantage over their rivals. Through the clever use of aerodynamic techniques more commonly found on golf balls, the company has found a way to shave milliseconds off a sprinter's time. Or at least that's the bold claim Nike is making."

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NASA Observatory records 20 million-mph winds off stellar-mass black hole

NASA Observatory records 20 million-mph winds off stellar-mass black hole: "NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has recorded ultra-fast 20 million mph (32 million km/h) winds roaring from a gas disk around the stellar-mass black hole IGR J17091-3624. The wind speeds are a record, a factor of ten greater than any previously recorded, for a black hole of this kind. It is hoped the surprise discovery will shed new light on the behavior of stellar-mass black holes."

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U.S. Army develops “Kevlar underpants” to protect soldiers' nether regions

U.S. Army develops “Kevlar underpants” to protect soldiers' nether regions: "When it comes to the many "life-changing" injuries that can result from an IED blast, the loss of a limb is probably the first one that springs to mind. But injuries to the pelvic region that leave soldiers with the inability to have children can obviously be just as devastating. That's why the U.S. Army has developed a Pelvic Protection System - dubbed "Kevlar boxers" or "combat underpants" by some soldiers - to protect dismounted soldiers patrolling Afghanistan roads."

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NHK balloon camera aims to make bird's-eye shots easy

NHK balloon camera aims to make bird's-eye shots easy: "For those who dream of one day shooting aerial footage without the bulky cranes and cables to hold everything aloft, Japan's NHK may have just the thing: a tethered, balloon-mounted, four-axis gyro-stabilized camera rig that weighs in at about 2 kg (4.4 lb), can soar up to 300 m (984 ft) and takes its commands from the re-purposed remote control for a toy helicopter."

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Japanese company plans to have space elevator "up" and running by 2050

Japanese company plans to have space elevator "up" and running by 2050: "A Japanese company is looking to take elevators to new heights. The Daily Yomiuri reports that Tokyo-based construction company Obayashi Corp. hopes to have a space elevator operational by 2050, carrying passengers and cargo in a vehicle that travels along a ribbon made of carbon nanotubes extending a quarter of the way to the moon."

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Opel Mokka SUV integrates bike rack into the bumper

Opel Mokka SUV integrates bike rack into the bumper: "In a world where every automaker has or wants to have at least one crossover or SUV, sometimes they have to do something a little extra to set their model apart from the pack. Bentley's EXP 9 F does it with its signature interior; Lamborghini's Urus concept does it with its supercar styling and hot red paint; and Opel does it with an innovative accessory - a bike carrier that's integrated into the bumper. Opel claims it's the only car maker to offer a fully integrated bicycle carrier that is always on board."

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Portable fuel cell uses butane to charge gadgets

Portable fuel cell uses butane to charge gadgets: "In a deal announced this week, American high-end retailer Brookstone will become the first seller of a portable fuel cell made by MIT spin-off company Lilliputian Systems Inc (LSI). Described as a “plug-less charger,” it will allow users to recharge their electronic devices’ batteries wherever they are – as long as they’ve stocked up on butane."

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Hybrid Humvee? US Army shows its diesel hybrid field vehicle

Hybrid Humvee? US Army shows its diesel hybrid field vehicle: "Still think hybrids and green cars are meek and hipsterish? Plant your eyes on the US Army's Fuel Efficient ground vehicle Demonstrator Bravo. It's one of the burliest vehicles you've likely seen in years, and it's all hybrid underneath its rugged metal shell."

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F-35A Joint Strike Fighter straps on its missiles

F-35A Joint Strike Fighter straps on its missiles: "The F-35A is the conventional takeoff and landing version of the Joint Strike Fighter, intended primarily for the U.S. Air Force short range fighter role. These single-seat single-engine fifth-generation fighters are designed to carry out air defense, ground attack, and recon missions."

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Google glasses coming to stores this year?

Google glasses coming to stores this year?: "A number of anonymous Google employees are reporting that the company is currently developing Android-powered glasses that can provide a heads-up display to the wearer and connect over wireless data services."

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Bugatti to unveil world’s most powerful roadster in Geneva

Bugatti to unveil world’s most powerful roadster in Geneva: "The world's automakers continue to provide a glimpse of what to expect at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. The latest teaser comes from Bugatti, which will unveil its Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, calling it the world's most powerful roadster - time to invest in some super-strength adhesive for that toupee."

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The ZBoard hands-free motorized skateboard

The ZBoard hands-free motorized skateboard: "Laying claim to being the "world's first weight-sensing electric skateboard," the ZBoard delivers up to 400 watts of motor power via a simple, lean-and-go interface. The result is that riders will get up to 17 mph worth of speed without having to scuff their soles on the pavement."

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Make a Home Weather Station

Make a Home Weather Station: "A home weather station can entertain your kids regardless of the season. They'll also learn about weather patterns and the science behind sunny skies and rainy days."

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Popping Popcorn in super Slow Motion - The Slow Mo Guys - YouTube

Popping Popcorn in super Slow Motion - The Slow Mo Guys - YouTube: ""

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Ferry converted into movable floating swimming pool to open in August

Ferry converted into movable floating swimming pool to open in August: "Floating swimming pools seem to be becoming a thing. Last year we looked at the +Pool concept to install just this sort of thing on one of New York's rivers - a concept that engineering consultancy Arup has since greenlit from a feasibility point of view, at least. "

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Jetman buzzes the lush Rio de Janeiro coast

Jetman buzzes the lush Rio de Janeiro coast: "He's launched over the Grand Canyon. He's flown alongside traditional aircraft. He's even attempted to leap across continents. Now "Jetman" and all-around airborne lunatic Yves Rossy is giving us a tour of the beautiful Rio de Janeiro shoreline by way of his carbon fiber jet wing."

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Matrix Audio adds to golfball-sized speaker line

Matrix Audio adds to golfball-sized speaker line: "Matrix Audio is showing a new addition to its line of pocket-friendly portable speakers. We spied the new iPro unit at CTIA Wireless 2012 alongside the company's existing nrg, aura, duet and one models."

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Volkswagen crowdsources its way to a Hover Car

Volkswagen crowdsources its way to a Hover Car: "The world of personal mobility transporters doesn't bring a whole lot of glamor. The Segway was never exactly an enviable ride, and newer concepts like the GM EN-V aren't any better. But a Volkswagen that hovers a few feet over the ground? That channels a mix of Back to the Future and The Jetsons that adds some excitement to the personal mobility segment."

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Volta Volaré's futuristic GT4 e-hybrid airplane available for order

Volta Volaré's futuristic GT4 e-hybrid airplane available for order: "Volta Volaré has begun taking orders for its four-seater GT4 hybrid private aircraft it calls "the most technologically advanced private aircraft available anywhere on Earth." Though the GT4 is perfectly capable of taking off and flying powered only electrically, a gas engine starts when the airplane's battery drops to 25 percent capacity in order to recharge it mid-flight."

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Dubai Water Discus hotel will allow guests to sleep underwater

Dubai Water Discus hotel will allow guests to sleep underwater: "It seems the construction boom in bustling Dubai is far from over – already home to several world record-holding projects, including the tallest building (for just a little while longer), the largest shopping mall and biggest man-made island, plans are now afoot to construct what will likely be the world's largest underwater luxury hotel, the Water Discus."

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Audi debuts two new race cars successfully - including a diesel hybrid

Audi debuts two new race cars successfully - including a diesel hybrid: "Audi debuted two race cars in the Spa Six Hour race yesterday, to a perfect result - fielding two each of the new Audi R18 ultra and R18 e-tron (hybrid) quattro cars, the marque finished with a stunning 1-2-3-4."

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Video of New World Record for Largest Wave Ever Surfed

Video of New World Record for Largest Wave Ever Surfed: "Garret McNamara is one of the most accomplished surfers in the world. He’s one of only two people in history to surf tsunami waves created when glaciers suddenly drop huge blocks of ice into the ocean (referred to as calving).  Now he’s set himself even further apart from crowd by surfing a wave off the coast of Nazare, Portugal that was estimated at 78 feet, which would make it the largest wave ever ridden. Check out video of the feat below."

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CTIA 2012: A later date spells change | CTIA 2012 - CNET Reviews

CTIA 2012: A later date spells change | CTIA 2012 - CNET Reviews: "CNET is headed to New Orleans next week, home to CTIA 2012, the annual springtime congregation of cell phone makers, wireless carriers, and all manner of players in the cell phone industry."

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Camera megapixels: Why more isn't always better (Smartphones Unlocked) | Dialed In - CNET Blogs

Camera megapixels: Why more isn't always better (Smartphones Unlocked) | Dialed In - CNET Blogs: "Just days ago, Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S III, the global, quad-core, Android Ice Cream Sandwich successor to its best-selling smartphone ever, the Galaxy S II."

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Philips LED replaces 100-watt incandescent | Cutting Edge - CNET News

Philips LED replaces 100-watt incandescent | Cutting Edge - CNET News: "Philips this fall will release an LED bulb as bright as a 100-watt incandescent lamp, filling out its existing LED line."

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Privacy Pop bed tent provides some seclusion in shared boudoirs

Privacy Pop bed tent provides some seclusion in shared boudoirs: "Although we're social creatures, everyone needs a bit of privacy every now and then. This is particularly true in the bedroom, but whether it's sharing with siblings growing up or co-habitation with roommates at college, unfortunately not all have us can enjoy the luxury of our own sleeping space."

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Brailletouch app to bring eyes-free texting to iPhone and iPad

Brailletouch app to bring eyes-free texting to iPhone and iPad: "A new mobile app prototype called Brailletouch allows users to write quickly and accurately using gestures on their smartphone touchscreen - and without looking at the screen. The free and open source prototype, currently working on iPhone and iPad devices, uses the Braille writing system, and it is envisaged it may one day be used by any smartphone user with a need for eyes-free writing or texting."

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New method for regrowing blood vessels developed

New method for regrowing blood vessels developed: "In spite of numerous medical breakthroughs ranging from heart transplants to bypass surgery, cardiovascular disease still tops the list as the leading cause of death in developed countries. Key among the many problems that trouble our hearts is something called myocardial ischemia disease (MID), a condition that leads to reduced blood flow in the vessels of the heart and lower extremities and, frequently, corrective surgery."

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Radical zecOO electric motorcycle headed for production

Radical zecOO electric motorcycle headed for production: "Ongoing advances in all-electric drive trains have opened up some radical design possibilities for e-bikes, and while many of the electric motorcycles we've seen stick to a conventional layout, others are definitely looking to push into territory where only highly-customized bikes dare to tread - Britain's Agility Saietta, Canada's Lito Sora and now out of Japan - the zecOO."

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US Team adopts Speed Demon for steam record attempt

US Team adopts Speed Demon for steam record attempt: "Team Steam USA's campaign to break the land speed record for steam-powered vehicles has received a shot in the arm, having been granted the use of construction molds from the 450-mph (724-km/h)-busting twin-turbo V8 engine-powered Speed Demon streamliner. George Poteet and Ronald Main of team Speed Demon will also collaborate with Team Steam USA in its record attempt."

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ESA juices up for mission to Jupiter’s icy moons

ESA juices up for mission to Jupiter’s icy moons: "he European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that Jupiter’s icy moons will be the focus of its next Large science mission."

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Australian billionaire constructing life-sized replica of the Titanic

Australian billionaire constructing life-sized replica of the Titanic: "It's been just over 100 years since the notorious RMS Titanic met its fate with an iceberg on its maiden voyage, sending it to the bottom of the Atlantic along with over 1,500 passengers"

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Flexrotor vertical take-off and landing UAV enters second phase of development

Flexrotor vertical take-off and landing UAV enters second phase of development: "In an attempt to combine the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities of a helicopter, with the speed, range and altitude capabilities of a fixed wing aircraft, tiltrotor aircraft, such as the AgustaWestland AW609 and the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey rely on powered rotors mounted on rotating shafts or nacelles at the end of a fixed wing."

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Get Organized: Vacation Planning | PCMag.com

Get Organized: Vacation Planning | PCMag.com: "Nothing makes me happier than a well-planned vacation. When you organize and plan your vacation in advance of your time off, you can make the most of every minute while you're gone."

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RED TIGER DANIEL DEFENSE M4 - YouTube

RED TIGER DANIEL DEFENSE M4 - YouTube: ""

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Rimac now accepting reservations for 1,088 hp electric supercar

Rimac now accepting reservations for 1,088 hp electric supercar: "An all-electric, 1,088 hp, Croatian supercar - if you didn't know differently, you might think we were just stringing a bunch of random adjectives together on a dare. But those adjectives actually describe a real, live concept car - the Rimac Concept One - which is now available for reservation ahead of deliveries in 2013."

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VP-400 emergency system gets pilots to a safe landing

VP-400 emergency system gets pilots to a safe landing: "Imagine that you are flying along in your own aircraft when, suddenly, the engine stops and you are not able to revive it. Now what?"

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New "GraphExeter" material could enable “smart” mirrors, windows or t-shirts

New "GraphExeter" material could enable “smart” mirrors, windows or t-shirts: "Currently, virtually all touchscreen displays found in our electronic devices rely on a coating of indium tin oxide (ITO). It is used because of its electrical conductivity, its optical transparency, and the ease with which it can be deposited onto a display as a thin film. Using graphene, researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a viable alternative to increasingly expensive ITO that they claim is the “most transparent, lightweight and flexible material ever for conducting electricity.”"

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MIT students turn whole building into huge game of Tetris

MIT students turn whole building into huge game of Tetris: "The two-hundred and ninety-five feet (ninety meter) tall Building 54 on MIT's Cambridge campus has become the canvas for a number of carefully planned and daringly executed visual displays over the years, not strictly allowed by the administration but often looked upon with some appreciation. "

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