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



Section: Architecture



Tags: New York, Public Space, The QueensWay, Urban Redevelopment



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iRobot unveils one tablet-based control system to rule them all

Having a 21st century robot doesn't help if the control is like something designed to handle a model plane circa 1965, so iRobot has come up with something that is not only up to date, but also more intuitive, so operators can worry more about the job at hand than the robot used to complete it. The iRobot uPoint Multi-Robot Control (MRC) system is a universal control system for the company’s defense and security robots that uses combines a touchscreen interface with a mobile robotic radio relay... Continue Reading iRobot unveils one tablet-based control system to rule them all



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Tags: iRobot, Remote Control, Tablet



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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



Section: Automotive



Tags: Australia, Electric Vehicles, University of New South Wales, World Records



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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



Section: Motorcycles



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Apple unveils Touch ID-equipped iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3

Last year, the iPad Air and Retina iPad mini were big steps forward for Apple's tablet line. With no obvious gaps to fill in 2014, how does Apple follow its own act? With the iPad Air 2 and (to a much lesser degree) the iPad mini 3... Continue Reading Apple unveils Touch ID-equipped iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3



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BottleLoft lets you keep more beer in the fridge

For those of us who like drinking beer or other bottled drinks straight from the fridge, there is never quite enough room to fit them all in, especially if you're having a party. Which is where BottleLoft, a magnetic hanger for your refrigerator, comes in... Continue Reading BottleLoft lets you keep more beer in the fridge



Section: Around The Home



Tags: 3M, Beer, Beverages, Kickstarter, Kitchen, Magnetic, Refrigerator, Storage



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Professor living in a dumpster for a year to investigate sustainable living

Lots of us make sacrifices for the environment, but few of us would consider supporting the cause by moving into a dumpster. Dr. Jeff Wilson of Huston-Tillotson University, however, is doing just that. Working with his students and the community, he's transforming an old dumpster and living in it for a year. .. Continue Reading Professor living in a dumpster for a year to investigate sustainable living



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Tags: House, Huston Tillotson University, Reuse, Sustainability, Tiny



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"Unbreakable" K-Board is ready for your next music creation adventure

Virtual pianos and synths in mobile device apps are great fun but nothing really gets your creative juices flowing like a real keyboard. If you want to marry the virtual and real worlds and find devices like Ion Audio's Piano Apprentice just a little too traditional, the similarly-priced K-Board from Keith McMillen Instruments might just tick your boxes. The portable 13-inch USB MIDI keyboard is reported compatible with all USB tablets and laptops, as well as leading music creation software like GarageBand, Ableton Live, NI Komplete and Animoog, and has been built to survive life on the road... Continue Reading "Unbreakable" K-Board is ready for your next music creation adventure



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Fitbit says Force skin irritations were allergies, new wristbands have a warning

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3D printing helps build upper jaw prosthetic for cancer patient

While the idea of cruising around in a 3D-printed car and munching on 3D-printed chocolate before returning to a 3D-printed home sure is nice, no industry is poised to benefit from this burgeoning technology in quite the way that medicine is. Replacing cancerous vertebra, delivering cancer-fighting drugs and assisting in spinal fusion surgery are just some of the examples we've covered here at Gizmag. The latest groundbreaking treatment involves an Indian cancer patient, who has had his upper jaw replaced with the help of 3D printing. .. Continue Reading 3D printing helps build upper jaw prosthetic for cancer patient



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Tags: 3D Printing, Cancer, Prosthesis, Treatment



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Two-dimensional piezoelectric material forms basis of world's thinnest electric generator

Researchers from Columbia University and the Georgia Institute of Technology are laying claim to having observed piezoelectricity in an atomically thin material for the first time. The effect was demonstrated in the world's thinnest electric generator made from a two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) material, which had previously been predicted to exhibit such properties... Continue Reading Two-dimensional piezoelectric material forms basis of world's thinnest electric generator



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Nexus 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5

With the Nexus 6, Google and Motorola are ditching budget pricing and making a whale of a high-end flagship. How does it stack up against the most popular Android phone? Let's compare the features and specs of the Nexus 6 and Samsung Galaxy S5... Continue Reading Nexus 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5



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Canon goes long with the CN20x50 cine-servo lens

Canon has added to its cine-servo lens line-up with the CN20x50, an ultra-telephoto whopper. The 4K-friendly lens, which is aimed at sport and wildlife TV production, boasts a massive native focal length range of 50-1000-mm for getting close to the action. Should this not be enough, it also features a built-in 1.5x extender to expand that to a monstrous 75-1500-mm... Continue Reading Canon goes long with the CN20x50 cine-servo lens



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The Ubi always-on connected computer breaks out of beta

A project to create an always-on connected computer that interacts with its user by voice first kicked off in August 2012. Following its successful crowdfunding bid, the still in prototype Ubi went up for pre-order 2 months later, but it wasn't until earlier this year that the first beta units were ready for early bird testers and developers. Gizmag managed to get on the beta program and found the hardware pretty much ready for prime time, but the user experience still needing some attention. Ubi's creators have been busying themselves ever since and have now announced that consumer-ready computers are available to buy... Continue Reading The Ubi always-on connected computer breaks out of beta



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Apple’s new 27-inch iMac packs a 5K display

Apple has taken the wraps off the latest version of its popular desktop machine. The new 27-inch iMac is the company’s top tier all-in-one offering, packing in an impressive 5K display and improved energy efficiency. .. Continue Reading Apple’s new 27-inch iMac packs a 5K display



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FCC Investigating High-Frequency Next-Gen Wireless Networks

If you've ever thought that 4G was a little slow for your liking, not to fear — everyone's favorite federal communications regulator has got your back. The FCC has issued a statement saying that it's looking into using super-high-frequency radio spectrums for future mobile broadband networks.

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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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Leaning House tilts upwards to offer a great view

Architecture firm Praud decided upon an interesting approach when commissioned to build a home near Seoul, South Korea. To ensure its clients could enjoy a choice views of a nearby lake and catch all available southern sunlight despite the hilly landscape, the firm tilted a section of the home upwards – thus inspiring the name Leaning House. .. Continue Reading Leaning House tilts upwards to offer a great view



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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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