AH-64D Apache Combat Helicopter gets upgraded

AH-64D Apache Combat Helicopter gets upgraded: "Boeing has now produced more than 1200 of its fearsome US$20 million AH-64 multi-role attack helicopters, but with the first deliveries of the latest AH-64D Apache Block III this week, the capabilities of the 36 year old design have been lifted significantly."

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New record claimed for highest airship flight

New record claimed for highest airship flight: "On October 22nd, just a day after the first manned flight of an electric multicopter took place in Germany, California's JP Aerospace achieved an aeronautical feat of its own - it broke the record for the world's highest airship flight. Remotely controlled from the ground, the all-volunteer group's Tandem twin-balloon airship reportedly ascended to an altitude of 95,085 feet (28,982 meters)."

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New material claimed to filter flu virus out of air

New material claimed to filter flu virus out of air: "Staying healthy during flu season is about to get easier thanks to researchers at China's Academy of Sciences and Academy of Agricultural Science, and it doesn't involve painful injections. Instead, the team has developed a way to improve air filter technology to specifically target influenza viruses, effectively stopping them before they get inside our bodies and make us ill."

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RYNO self-balancing electric one-wheeler - just don't call it a scooter

RYNO self-balancing electric one-wheeler - just don't call it a scooter: "When it comes to self-balancing personal transportation devices, it looks like the Solowheel, Honda U3-X, Uno and Segway could all be in for a little competition. Portland, Oregon-based RYNO Motors is currently in the process of launching its own entry in the weird-little-electric-vehicles race, which it appropriately calls the RYNO. Like Bombardier's EMBRIO concept, it has just one wheel. If nothing else, that feature will definitely get riders noticed."

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Ford begins taking orders for 2012 Focus Electric

Ford begins taking orders for 2012 Focus Electric: "Ford has started taking reservations for its 2012 Focus Electric ahead of initial deliveries to dealers in California, New York and New Jersey. The vehicle is Ford's first all-electric passenger car and the first of five all-electric vehicles the company has planned for the next three years."

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Levitating lamp meets the future halfway

Levitating lamp meets the future halfway: "Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Angela Jansen has come up with a seriously eye-catching variation on the classic table lamp - the Silhouette Floating Lamp. While the upper part levitates using electromagnets, the lower section is home to a ring of LEDs that reflect off the suspended mirror above to throw light out into the room."

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Logitech unveils its Mini Boombox Bluetooth speaker

Logitech unveils its Mini Boombox Bluetooth speaker: "Logitech has announced the latest offering in its portable speaker lineup in the form of the Mini Boombox. The new arrival not only pairs with smartphones, tablets, and laptops for wireless sound streaming, but also doubles as a speakerphone suitable for hands-free calls or video chats."

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Libratone enters U.S. market with Airplay-enabled wireless speaker systems

Libratone enters U.S. market with Airplay-enabled wireless speaker systems: "With the advantage of no cables and the ability to play music from people's ever-expanding digital music libraries, wireless speakers have become increasingly popular in recent times."

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Jumping spiderbot made using 3D printing technique

Jumping spiderbot made using 3D printing technique: "When it comes to deciding on a form of locomotion for their creations, roboticists have plenty of options to choose from. While many go for the tried and tested tank-like tracks or wheels, nature is also a veritable treasure trove of inspiration. "

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Virtually noise-free Eco Whisper Turbine unveiled

Virtually noise-free Eco Whisper Turbine unveiled: "Brisbane's Renewable Energy Solutions Australia (RESA) recently unveiled the first working installation of what is claimed to be the world's quietest wind turbine. The Eco Whisper Turbine is capable of producing 20kW of electricity despite being about half the height and having half the blade diameter of more familiar three-bladed solutions, and is able to automatically adjust the position of the blades to maximize wind capture."

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Subaru's BRZ Concept sports car finally breaks cover

Subaru's BRZ Concept sports car finally breaks cover: "It feels like we've been waiting for Subaru's BRZ concept forever. The BRZ is a joint development effort between Toyota and Subaru, using a 2.0 litre version of Subaru's signature horizontally-opposed engine with Toyota's direct injection system."

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Walking robot uses its own weight for propulsion

Walking robot uses its own weight for propulsion: "Creating systems that are energy autonomous is a key goal in the development of robotics, and this new walking prototype from Japan's Nagoya Institute of Technology (NIT) is a big step in the right direction. To some, calling this device a robot may be a bit of a stretch, especially since it lacks electricity, motors or computers of any kind, but its entry into the Guinness Book of Records last year shows it can certainly go the distance with its weight as the only motive force."

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