DHL launches delivery-by-drone pilot project in Germany

Although big players such as Amazon, Google and the United Arab Emirates have all announced plans to launch drone-based delivery services, it looks like DHL Parcel is about to beat them to it. This week, the courier company announced that it will begin using its unmanned DHL Parcelcopter to deliver pharmaceuticals from the German seaside village of Norddeich, across 12 km (7.5 miles) of the North Sea, to the small island of Juist. .. Continue Reading DHL launches delivery-by-drone pilot project in Germany



Section: Aircraft



Tags: Autonomous Vehicles, Delivery, Drone, Quadcopter, RWTH Aachen University, UAV



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Moto X (2014) vs. LG G3

The LG G3 and Moto X (2014) are two of the year’s top high-end handsets, but how do they compare to each other? Read on as Gizmag highlights all of the key difference between the two Android flagships. .. Continue Reading Moto X (2014) vs. LG G3



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Tags: LG, lg g3, Moto X 2014, Motorola, Product Comparison



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Octopus bacteria lamp glows when disturbed

The need to minimize the energy we use need not necessarily impact adversely on the form or function of a device. This premise is elegantly demonstrated by Ambio, a "bacterial lamp" created by designer Teresa van Dongen. Ambio merges sleek design with a soft glow created by bioluminescence... Continue Reading Octopus bacteria lamp glows when disturbed



Section: Around The Home



Tags: Bacteria, Bioluminescence, Lamp



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Nissan cobbles together a Frontier and Leaf to create a tiny electric pickup truck

Beyond the polished concept cars and design studies, automakers sometimes build unique vehicles simply because they have all the parts and tools lying around and, as Nissan says, "why not". That type of open-minded thinking recently gave way to a one-of-a-kind vehicle that blurs the lines between the Frontier pickup truck and the Leaf EV. The new concept joins the ranks of unlikely tiny pickup truck concepts from the likes of Mini and Smart. .. Continue Reading Nissan cobbles together a Frontier and Leaf to create a tiny electric pickup truck



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Tags: Concept Cars, Electric Vehicles, Nissan, Nissan LEAF, Pickup



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Hidden camera in bra reveals how many people check out a woman's body

It's an obvious stunt. Nestle Fitness outfitted a woman with a bra camera to show just how many people sneak a glance throughout the day. Spoiler! It's a lot of random eyeballs. Why did they do this? Nestle Fitness says: to remind women around the world to check their breasts regularly to help prevent breast cancer.

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Zen Telecom fined for misrepresenting link to Telstra

Zen Telecom has been fined AU$225,000 for misleading customers by claiming it is associated with Telstra.



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Trend Micro to share threat information with Interpol

Security software provider Trend Micro will share its threat information analysis with global police agency Interpol for the next three years, in a bid to bridge the gap in information sharing between the public and private sectors.



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Ship-shaped hospital could set sail for Tunisia

Monaco-based Russian billionaire businessman and hobbyist architect Vasily Klyukin recently unveiled his plan to construct an upmarket hospital and spa that closely resembles a ship. Klyukin hopes that the White Sails Hospital and Spa will become "the world's first hospital that no one is afraid to visit." .. Continue Reading Ship-shaped hospital could set sail for Tunisia



Section: Architecture



Tags: Health, Ships



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Engineer designs the "perfect" ice cream scoop

Ice cream can be very difficult to scoop straight from the freezer. Using traditional scoops in this situation can put a strain on the user's wrist without necessarily being that effective. The Midnight Scoop, however, is designed to protect the user's wrist, whilst making the scooping process easier. .. Continue Reading Engineer designs the "perfect" ice cream scoop



Section: Around The Home



Tags: Ergonomic, Food technology, Ice Cream, Kickstarter, Kitchen, Utensils



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Sydney high-rise offers fresh angle ... and a new twist

Traditional block high-rises generally only afford residents views of the building opposite. A new building in Sydney, Australia, however, is designed to provide more interesting views for those inside. Quay Quarter Tower comprises five stacked rotated sections that allow residents to see much more... Continue Reading Sydney high-rise offers fresh angle ... and a new twist



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Tags: 3XN, High-rise, Skyscrapers, Sydney



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Band plays "world's first" gig with 3D-printed instruments

Though musicians could probably point to numerous exquisite examples of custom instruments with relative ease, we'd wager that few would compare to those produced by Olaf Diegel. Now the Lund University professor has taken his creations to the stage for what he claims is the world's first gig using 3D-printed instruments... Continue Reading Band plays "world's first" gig with 3D-printed instruments



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Tags: 3D Printing, Instrument, Lund University



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Up to 63% off Essential iPhone Gear

After the anticipation, the Keynote, the queues and the release, you’ve finally got yourself a new iPhone. The likelihood is you love it out of the box, but there are already accessories made for the new model which can make iPhone ownership even better. Here’s a look at a couple of examples (with big discounts)….. Continue Reading Up to 63% off Essential iPhone Gear



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JPods solar electric vehicle system set to leave the drawing board

Gizmag first reported on the JPods system back in 2012 when the concept was in its infancy. Now plans are afoot to build and test the solar-powered, suspended, individual carriage rail system in Secaucus, New Jersey... Continue Reading JPods solar electric vehicle system set to leave the drawing board



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Ferrari weaves its magic with 458 Speciale A spider

There’s been a lot of buzz about Ferrari coming out with a spider version of its 458 Speciale supercar, and now the buzz has become reality. At next month's Paris Motor Show, the Italian car maker is set to unveil the 458 Speciale A, with the "A" standing for Aperta, which is Italian for "open." Billed as the most powerful and aerodynamically efficient spider ever built by Ferrari, it boasts the company’s most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 engine for the road... Continue Reading Ferrari weaves its magic with 458 Speciale A spider



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US gives Hollywood film studios green light on drone use

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has today granted exemptions to six Hollywood studios to use drones in film production. The move marks significant progress in a collective push from commercial entities to tap into the potential of UAVs, something that the FAA as so far determined a no-go zone. .. Continue Reading US gives Hollywood film studios green light on drone use



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Pulley mechanism implant to better restore hand function

We've seen a number of robotic prosthetic hands intended for amputees, but what about those that still have their hands but have lost function through nerve damage? Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have tackled the problem and come up with an implant consisting of a simple pulley system that would more effectively transfer mechanical forces and allow more natural grasping function with less effort... Continue Reading Pulley mechanism implant to better restore hand function



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Tags: Fingers, Implant, Joints, Oregon State University



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Wearable skin and heart monitor changes color when there's cause for concern

Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a health monitor capable of tracking heart and skin condition while worn discretely on the skin. Measuring around 5 cm squared (0.8 in sq), the patch is designed to be inconspicuous and alert the user to conditions ranging from dry skin to cardiovascular problems. .. Continue Reading Wearable skin and heart monitor changes color when there's cause for concern



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VW Golf Alltrack to debut at Paris Motor Show

The Volkswagen Golf is something of a sensible urban classic that few would regard as having any offroad credentials. That image may soon change as VW prepares the Golf Alltrack for its World premiere at the Paris Motor Show next month. Just as the Passat Alltrack took the Passat into off-roading, the Golf Alltrack is designed to do the same for the Golf by adding all-wheel drive, a new selection of engines and new body styling... Continue Reading VW Golf Alltrack to debut at Paris Motor Show



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Artificial intelligence program that learns like a child

Artificial intelligence programs may already be capable of specialized tasks like flying planes, winning Jeopardy , and giving you a hard time in your favorite video games, but even the most advanced offerings are no smarter than a typical four-year-old child when it comes to broader insights and comprehension. It makes sense, then, that researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed a program that imitates a child's cognitive development... Continue Reading Artificial intelligence program that learns like a child



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Auckland Transport taps HP for big data project

Am ambitious project will focus on public safety and delivering more efficient transport, HP says.



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iiNet and Dodo cop ACMA warning on direct debit breaches

Australian ISPs iiNet and Dodo have been warned by the industry regulator to comply with direct debit authorisations.



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Eftpos replaces bilateral bank links with central payment hub

Eftpos has replaced a network of complex bilateral links between banks and merchants with a centralised payment hub.



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Apple's Shellshock patch for Macintosh computers may be incomplete, say experts

Apple just released a patch for the Shellshock bug that could give hackers access to Macintosh computers, but a security expert believes Apple fixed only two out of three security holes.

















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