The Goods: September 2013's Hottest Gadgets | Popular Science

The Goods: September 2013's Hottest Gadgets | Popular Science: "Even a perfectly crafted paper airplane will fly only so far for so long. With the PowerUp conversion kit—an electric motor and combination propeller-rudder—a paper plane can soar for up to 10 minutes. Users control the craft by tilting a Bluetooth-connected iPhone. $50"

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The Goods: September 2013's Hottest Gadgets | Popular Science

The Goods: September 2013's Hottest Gadgets | Popular Science: "The Satechi bottle top converts any water bottle into a humidifier. Powered via USB, the 2.5-ounce device contains a transducer that vibrates at an ultrasonic frequency to turn water into vapor. $30"

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JetBlue scores FAA approval for Fly-Fi, may launch satellite WiFi next month

JetBlue scores FAA approval for Fly-Fi, may launch satellite WiFi next month: "JetBlue's next-generation WiFi service, powered by ViaSat's super-speedy Ka-band satellite, is officially on track to launch this October. The FAA just issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the airline's Airbus A320, enabling a fleet-wide installation that's set to begin immediately. In a statement, Chief Commercial Officer Robin Hayes said that several aircraft will be wired by the end of this year, with many A320s scheduled to come online throughout 2014. The rollout will then continue with JetBlue's smaller Embraer 190, currently used on select regional routes."

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Pocket : Hubble telescope spots 'cosmic caterpillar' that's six TRILLION miles long, formed by harsh winds from some of our hottest stars

Pocket : Hubble telescope spots 'cosmic caterpillar' that's six TRILLION miles long, formed by harsh winds from some of our hottest stars: "The protostar is located 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus
It is currently collecting material from an envelope of gas surrounding it
The gas, however, is also being eroded by surrounding stellar radiation"

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Pocket : In pictures: Monterey Car Week

Pocket : In pictures: Monterey Car Week: "Monterey Car Week is a gathering of the most sublime examples of four-wheeled transportation the world has to offer. The 2013 event was no exception, spanning everything from the latest concept vehicles to million dollar museum pieces and collectibles from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Bugatti. Here's Gizmag's through-the-lens look at the highlights from this Californian automotive feast."

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Solar-powered UAV could fly in the upper atmosphere for 5 years at a time

Solar-powered UAV could fly in the upper atmosphere for 5 years at a time: "Conventional satellites may be decent at their jobs, but they do have some drawbacks – the spacecraft themselves are quite expensive, getting them into orbit is also a costly process, and they can’t be reclaimed once they’re in use. Titan Aerospace, however, is offering an alternative that should have none of those problems. The company’s Solara unmanned high-altitude aircraft is intended to serve as an “atmospheric satellite,” autonomously flying in the sky’s upper reaches for as long as five years continuously."

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Kyocera develops wafer-thin piezo film speaker for TVs, PCs, tablets

Kyocera develops wafer-thin piezo film speaker for TVs, PCs, tablets: "Japan's Kyocera Corporation has combined a piezoelectric actuator with a special resin film to produce a proprietary, piezo film speaker that is considerably thinner and lighter than conventional electromagnetic speakers, while boasting similar audio levels."

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