Pioneer's new infotainment systems first to feature Apple CarPlay

Apple's CarPlay announcement back in March would have certainly caught the attention of many iPhone-toting drivers. But with the system to be integrated only in selected vehicles, at least initially, it may have left many scratching their head with their free hand. Pioneer has now come to the party, launching three multimedia systems that can be fitted to any vehicle and feature Apple CarPlay to offer smartphone control from behind the wheel. .. Continue Reading Pioneer's new infotainment systems first to feature Apple CarPlay



Section: Automotive



Tags: Apple, Apple CarPlay, Infotainment system, iOS, Navigation, Siri



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Earth's magnetic field could reverse in just one lifetime

A new study by a team of scientists from Italy, France, Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley, demonstrates that the Earth's magnetic field could change polarity in less than 100 years. The last magnetic reversal occurred some 786,000 years ago and was previously thought to have taken several thousand years but, if the researchers are right, the real time it may take for the flip to occur could actually be closer to the span of a human life... Continue Reading Earth's magnetic field could reverse in just one lifetime



Section: Science



Tags: Columbia University, Earth core, Flip, Geophysics, Magnetic field, Radiation, UC Berkeley



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Toyota hits the water with Land Cruiser-powered "sports utility cruiser"

As the world's largest automaker, Toyota is quite well-known for land vehicles, including SUVs like the 4Runner and Land Cruiser. Lesser known is the corporation's marine arm, which sells several car-inspired boats in the Japanese market. The latest is the Ponam-31, a "sports utility cruiser" that puts a rather elegant cabin atop a hull that skips across the water by way of dual Land Cruiser engines. .. Continue Reading Toyota hits the water with Land Cruiser-powered "sports utility cruiser"



Section: Marine



Tags: Boats, Japan, Marine, Toyota



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A Bicycle Pulley System Is A Surprisingly Practical Storage Solution

Ever since I moved into my apartment, I've been trying to convince my roommates that what we need is a pulley system to pull our bikes up onto the balcony. And ever since we moved in, my roommates have been telling me that it's a terrible idea that will unquestionably end with someone being mutilated by a falling crankset. But now, a group of Australian architects have vindicated my crazy plans (and built an awesome storage system for bikes in the process).

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Audi's self-driving RS 7 hits the racetrack this weekend

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Venus turns a bucket into a washing machine

We've certainly seen portable washing machines before here at Gizmag, although they've tended to be quite small and/or human-powered. There are higher-capacity electric models, which are more like their full-sized counterparts. The Venus, however, takes yet another approach. It's an electric agitator, that goes into a bucket supplied by the user. .. Continue Reading Venus turns a bucket into a washing machine



Section: Good Thinking



Tags: Cleaning, Clothes, Indiegogo, Washing Machine



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Prizm learns to play only music you want to hear

A group of French hardware and software engineers who tired of having to spend precious time building streaming music playlists have created a new system that aims to serve up the perfect tune every time. Not only does Prizm learn to play music based on the individual tastes of whichever listener is in the room, but it can even decide which type of music is appropriate for what's going on in the room. The device can be used as a standalone connected music feeder or alongside a companion app... Continue Reading Prizm learns to play only music you want to hear



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Tags: Digital music, Kickstarter, Streaming



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NASA readies its fleet of scientific assets for a once-in-a-life-time photoshoot

NASA is busy readying its considerable arsenal of scientific instruments, spacecraft and rovers for a close encounter with comet C/2013 A1 on Sunday, Oct 19. The comet's closest approach with a planetary body will be with Mars, at which point it will miss the Red Planet by only 87,000 miles (140,013 km), less than half the distance between Earth and our moon, traveling at speeds of up to 126,000 mph (202,777 km/h). .. Continue Reading NASA readies its fleet of scientific assets for a once-in-a-life-time photoshoot



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Tags: Atmosphere, Comets, Evolution, Mars, MAVEN, NASA, Solar System, Spacecraft



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Nexus 9, Nexus 6 and Nexus Player released into the wild

The whale of a phone known as the Nexus 6 is now an official reality, as is a new 9-inch Nexus tablet made by HTC and an ASUS-made streaming media player running a new platform called "Android TV" that was first mentioned at Google I/O in June. .. Continue Reading Nexus 9, Nexus 6 and Nexus Player released into the wild



Section: Mobile Technology



Tags: Android, Android 5.0 Lollipop, Android TV, Chromecast, Google, Google I/O, HTC, Motorola, Smartphones, Snapdragon, Speakers, Tablet



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Android 5.0 gets official Lollipop moniker – launches in the coming weeks

Google has revealed the official name and new details regarding its latest OS update. Previously known by the letter L, Android 5.0 Lollipop brings with it a new, cohesive design language and new features including better handling of notifications and 64-bit processor support... Continue Reading Android 5.0 gets official Lollipop moniker – launches in the coming weeks



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Prototype EV powered by radio frequency transmission demonstrated

Two issues preventing the widespread uptake of electric vehicles are recharging time and lack of range. Now, scientists have shown one potential means of negating these issues. Their demonstration of electric power transfer via the car-wheel is claimed as the world's first... Continue Reading Prototype EV powered by radio frequency transmission demonstrated



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Tags: CEATAC 2014, Electric Vehicles, Radio, Toyohashi University of Technology, Toyota, Transmission



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Sunswift's eVe officially world's fastest EV over 500 km

The world record for the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 km (311 mi) claimed by a group of engineering students from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) earlier this year has now been officially homologated by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). .. Continue Reading Sunswift's eVe officially world's fastest EV over 500 km



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Top 100 analysis: The world's most collectible motorcycle marques

Our analysis of the top 100 motorcycles ever sold at auction has yielded a goldmine of previously unavailable information such as the most sought after vintages and engine configurations, where the top bikes are sold, who sells them, and the most valuable and collectible motorcycle marques... Continue Reading Top 100 analysis: The world's most collectible motorcycle marques



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US Air Force awaiting landing of X-37B after top-secret space mission

The US Air Force’s reusable unmanned spacecraft, the X-37B, is scheduled to return to Earth this week. Although the exact day and time remains undetermined, preparations are underway at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California in anticipation of the arrival of the mini-shuttle as it ends its classified Orbital Test Vehicle mission 3 (OTV-3)... Continue Reading US Air Force awaiting landing of X-37B after top-secret space mission



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The top 100 most expensive motorcycles sold at auction

Our list of the top 100 highest priced motorcycles ever sold at auction offers unprecedented perspective on the rare motorcycle marketplace. It includes full details and images of each bike, plus links to the official auction page and catalog descriptions... Continue Reading The top 100 most expensive motorcycles sold at auction



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World record price for Winchester motorcycle highlights discrepancies in the collectibles marketplace

The recent discovery that a motorcycle made by a gun manufacturer has held the outright world record for the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction for the last 12 months raises some interesting contrasts between the different genres in the collectibles market. The bike has an instantly recognizable name, but it’s a name that even the most learned of motorcycle historians would struggle to associate with a motorcycle. As reported in the The Star newspaper of DaKalb County, Indiana, on Saturday evening, August 31, 2013, a 1910 Winchester motorcycle sold at Worldwide Auctions for US$580,000. Though the story has been in plain view for more than 12 months, the world has remained oblivious until now... Continue Reading World record price for Winchester motorcycle highlights discrepancies in the collectibles marketplace



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"Captain America" chopper from Easy Rider could sell for $1 million plus at auction

The Stars-and-Stripes-adorned "Captain America" chopper ridden by Peter Fonda in the classic American road movie Easy Rider will cross the block on October 17 and is expected to become the world’s most valuable motorcycle if its auction estimate of US$1,000,000 to US$1,200,000 is met... Continue Reading "Captain America" chopper from Easy Rider could sell for $1 million plus at auction



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Omate’s Lutetia is a round-faced smartwatch aimed at women

Omate’s latest smartwatch rides the circular display wave of the LG G Watch R and Moto 360, but offers a design aimed specifically at women. Compatible with both iOS and Android, the new wearable is fashion accessory first, smartwatch second... Continue Reading Omate’s Lutetia is a round-faced smartwatch aimed at women



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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung put the phablet category on the map with the original Galaxy Note. But with more companies than ever making large-screened smartphones, is the Note still the one to beat? Let's find out, as Gizmag reviews the US (AT&T) version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4... Continue Reading Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4



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The QueensWay will be New York's second High Line

Inspired by the creation of the city's High Line, a group in the Queens area of New York is looking to follow suit. Friends of the QueensWay wants to transform a portion of the abandoned Rockaway Rail Line into 3.5 mi (5.6 km) of recreational walking and biking trails... Continue Reading The QueensWay will be New York's second High Line



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