Pocket : Boeing rolls out first Dreamliner 787-9

Pocket : Boeing rolls out first Dreamliner 787-9: "Despite clocking up close to a thousand orders, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner with two lithium-ion battery fires grounding the fleet earlier this year and a Honeywell-built emergency beacon catching fire on a Dreamliner at Heathrow Airport last month. The company took a step toward putting that behind it on Saturday when the first 787-9 Dreamliner variant rolled out at the Everett, Washington assembly plant. The first 787-9 off the line is scheduled to be delivered to Air New Zealand next year"

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Pocket : Vauxhall Monza Concept to feature LED projection infotainment system

Pocket : Vauxhall Monza Concept to feature LED projection infotainment system: "When we last looked at the Vauxhall Monza Concept, Vauxhall/Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann hinted at an innovative infotainment technology and new body design. Now the lid has been lifted a bit, and we can see more of the new take on the 70s classic. When the concept is presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, it will not only have a modular powertrain, but the first LED projection infotainment system fitted in a passenger car."

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Pocket : House in a Warehouse turns industrial space into efficient family home

Pocket : House in a Warehouse turns industrial space into efficient family home: "House in a Warehouse, by Melbourne-based architectural practice Splinter Society, saw the transformation of a former industrial space into an efficient family home. The attractive property incorporates storm-water collection, passive cooling, and a computer controlled lighting system to reduce grid-based energy requirements."

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Pocket : Concept cars out in force for 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Pocket : Concept cars out in force for 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: "Held every August during Monterey Car Week, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance sees an array of distinguished automobiles gathered on the 18th fairway of the famous links. Nestled amongst the 260-odd vehicles shown this year was the “concept lawn” – a new world order showcase of over twenty concepts cars and new production models including world and North American debuts. Gizmag was there to capture the best of what the lawn had to offer."

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