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Back in February, we heard about a prototype Schwalbe mountain bike tire system that used a dual-chamber setup to both increase traction and minimize flats. The design has since been refined, and the commercial version of the product has been officially unveiled.

While completing his PhD at the University of Cambridge, Dr Niraj Lal found that just as Buddhist singing bowls retain vibrations and sound, miniaturized versions interact with light in much the same way. These "nanobowls" could serve as components in highly efficient solar cells.

Ricoh has outed the WG-M1 action camera, a rugged 14-megapixel shooter designed to shoot stills or videos of your adventurous exploits. Waterproof, shock-resistant, and cold-resistant, it features a wide-angle lens, built-in Wi-Fi and an LCD screen.

Google’s Android One initiative is designed to bring quality, low-cost smartphones to developing countries, tackling key issues with locally available hardware. Today, the company has taken the wraps off the first wave of certified smartphones that are available to purchase in India right now.

Earlier this year Rolls Royce outlined a future where giant robot cargo vessels ply the world's sea lanes without a human crew on board. That scenario is now coming closer to reality as the EU project MUNIN looks into the feasibility of robotic freighters and the hurdles they must overcome.

Armed with plywood, a glass tube and some empty chip packets, mechanical engineering students have developed a low-cost water purification system designed to deliver clean drinking water to remote communities in Papua New Guinea.

Peugeot revealed its Hybrid Air technology last year and will showcase the 208 Hybrid 2L Demonstrator car at this year's Paris Motor Show. The latest iteration of Hybrid Air design complements the gasoline-air powertrain with weight- and drag-cutting measures.

Gizmag caught up with Aezon members Krzysztof Sitko and Neil Rens for an in-depth discussion of their finalist entry to the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE. The competition aims to stimulate advances in the field of diagnostic equipment with the incentive of a US$10 million prize purse.

Researchers at MIT have announced the latest developments in their robotic cheetah project. The project aims to provide insights into how cheetahs can move so quickly. The cheetah is now "wireless" and is electrically powered.

Leica has updated its S-series medium format line-up with two new models. The Leica S (Type 007), which is being shown off at Photokina, is the new top-of-the-range model and features a wide ISO range and 4K video recording. The Leica S-E is a new entry-level medium format camera.

Polaroid is aiming to release its Socialmatic camera by the end of 2014 or the beginning of 2015. Gizmag stopped by the company's booth at Photokina 2014 for a closer look.

Nissan has revealed its all-new Pulsar hatchback, which will be available with a raft of active safety features and two fuel efficient engines at launch: a turbocharged 1.2-liter petrol engine and a 1.5-liter diesel motor.