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Fifty years ago, in the heyday of American surf culture, Californian Bruce Meyers created one of the most important off-road vehicles of all time. As part of the birthday celebration, Meyers has introduced the Manx V, an electric-powered dune buggy optimized for the 21st century.

A group of researchers at New Jersey-based LPP Fusion are turning to crowdfunding to demonstrate net power gain from a nuclear fusion reactor. The scientists say they could design a US$500,000, 5 MW reactor that would produce energy for as little as 0.06 cents per kWh, all by the end of the decade.

Dimple is a simple but ingenious accessory that aims to augment the functionality of almost any device running Android 4.0 or above. The attachment takes the form of a small, NFC-enabled sticker with user-configurable buttons that you simply stick to the back of your device.

When you cover mobile technology, it's easy to zero in on the high-end. But sometimes breakthrough pricing can be a cutting-edge feature in itself. Let's take a look at the specs and features of two devices that push that barrier, the Motorola Moto E and Moto G.

Archos has pulled back the curtain to reveal what's claimed to be the first touchscreen Android netbook, the ArcBook. The wallet-friendly portable workhorse features a 10-inch screen, a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex processor and a battery that promises to keep going long after the school day or shift is over.

China's Vivo is about to release a flagship LTE-capable Android phone named the Xshot that features a 13 MP camera at the back with a deliciously fast F1.8 lens and optical image stabilization, and an 8 MP selfie cam to the front, along with 4K video and high-end audio as added pot-sweeteners.

In an effort to make negotiating a collection of remotes a thing of the past, the MightyRC allows all appliances compatible with infrared remotes to be controlled via a single app on a smartphone or tablet.

The Glacier Skywalk is finally complete, with the cliff-edge walkway and awe-inspiring observation deck now open to the public, providing spectacular views of the Columbia Icefield in the Canadian Rockies.

Instead of requiring the wholesale replacement of your existing watch, Modillian is a “smart strap” that turns a mechanical or "dumb" wristwatch into a smartwatch by pairing with Android smartphones via Bluetooth.

One of the scientific community's flagship unmanned research submarines, used for deep-sea exploration, has been declared lost as of 2 pm (New Zealand Standard Time), May 10. It was in use by researchers aboard the scientific research vessel, the Thomas G.

Tinitell is a simple smartphone designed for the wrist that offers a way for parents to keep tabs on their offspring. With just the most basic selection of buttons and voice recognition software it's suitable for children of all ages.

When it comes to storing bicycles vertically, a wall-mounted hook that grabs the front wheel rim is what's usually used. It's effective but perhaps not always that attractive, plus it presents a head-banging hazard. The Clug offers a lower-profile, more interior designer-friendly alternative.