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The “MyPower Energy Platform” would use a smart plug to gather electricity usage data and upload it to the cloud (Image: Shutterstock)

Environment

Smart plugs to provide energy usage data on individual appliances

The “MyPower Energy Platform” being developed at the University of Sydney is built around a smart plug that transmits collected information to the cloud every 30 minutes so users can monitor the energy usage of individual appliances.

Designed with the retail and hospitality sectors in mind, the DLI 9000 Rugged Mobile Tablet is available with a 5-in-1 mobile payment module to offer customers secure payment options at the point of sale

Mobile Technology

DLI 9000 rugged tablet comes with 5-in-1 payment module option

Designed with the retail and hospitality sectors in mind, the DLI 9000 Rugged Mobile Tablet is available with a 5-in-1 mobile payment module to offer customers secure payment options at the point of sale.

The Kuru-Kuru Nabe uses its sculpted spiral sides to stir its contents and cook them more efficiently

Around The Home

The Kuru-Kuru Nabe self-stirring saucepan

A Japanese dentist by the name of Hideki Watanabe has invented a self-stirring saucepan called the Kuru-Kuru Nabe (Round-Round Pot).

The NASA guidelines are intended to protect historic US landing sites, such as Apollo 11's (Image: NASA)

Astronomy

NASA asks future explorers to respect historic landing sites

With more and more nations and private organizations planning missions to the Moon, NASA is asking future explorers to respect historic landing sites.

The Dra-gun is a drill-powered device for mixing and applying two-part liquids such as resin

Good Thinking

Dra-gun uses a power drill to mix and apply two-part liquids

The Dra-gun is a drill-powered device for mixing and applying two-part liquids such as resin.

The Knut comes with temperature and battery level sensors and allows you to add external sensors as desired

Electronics

Knut internet-connected sensor keeps you in the know via email

The Knut monitor uses sensors and Wi-Fi to let you remotely monitor temperature, humidity, movement and other variables in your home.

This 1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Coupé was sold at auction by Bonhams for a world record price (for an Aston Martin), of GBP1.23 million (US$1.93)

Automotive

World record price for Aston Martin - £1.23 million

Yet another world auction record fell during the week when a 1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Coupé was sold at auction by Bonhams for GBP1.23 million (US$1.93).

Automotive

Renault reinterprets the Alpine A110 to commemorate its 50th Birthday

It's fifty years ago since the Renault Alpine A110 Berlinette precipitating a very appealing reinterpretation concept car named the Renault Alpine A110-50. It weighs 880kg and runs a 400 bhp Mégane Trophy power train.

Aircraft

Cessna's Corvalis TTX, the world's fastest fixed-gear aircraft, enters production

Cessna has announced production of its Corvalis TTX, claimed to be the world's fastest - and furthest-flying - fixed-gear aircraft.

German puzzle maker Ravensburger has created four new jigsaw puzzles which can be brought to life using an app for the iPhone or iPad 2

Games

Augmented reality brings jigsaw puzzles to life

German puzzle maker Ravensburger has created four new jigsaw puzzles which can be brought to life using an app for the iPhone or iPad 2.

Assistant professor Kee-Hong Kim from Purdue University is testing a compound that is commonly found in red wine for its ability to block the processes of fat cell development

Obesity

Compound found in red wine could help fight obesity

Purdue University researchers are testing a compound that is commonly found in red wine, for its ability to block the processes of fat cell development.

3D model of Autodesk's corporate headquarters as generated from Octocopter photos stitched together by 123D Catch (Image: Autodesk blog)

Drones

Autodesk creates 3D model of headquarters using Octo-Copter UAV

Autodesk software works with an unmanned aerial vehicle to make a 3D model of their corporate headquarters.

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