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We've already seen interactive technologies that create smells or tactile sensations on command. Now, however, British scientists have developed a system that they claim can be used to make users experience specific emotions – and it does so without even touching the person.

Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have studied the wings of glasswing butterflies in an effort to determine what causes their low-reflective nature. It's believed that the findings of the study could lead to less reflective screens on mobile phones, tablets and other devices.

Young Australian Jonathan Zuvela has developed teeny wireless in-ear headphones called Nextear that come with a charging case packing built-in storage and an LED flashlight.

A team from Disney Research Pittsburgh and the University of East Anglia has developed a system that could make the dubbing of foreign-language films easier, by automatically suggesting more English phrases that match the actors' lip movements.

Unlike the legendary sea vessel of the silver screen, this Black Pearl is a land vehicle running on a steam engine. Constructed by Dutch company Revatu Customs, the two-wheeled locomotive is actually a proper, fully functioning motorcycle.

In terms of investment potential, the prices of movie star cars are accelerating faster than either the collectible car or movie memorabilia markets. This week Herbie (The Love Bug) set a new world record for a Beetle at $126,500 to become one of the top 50 movie cars ever sold at auction.

The US Navy's X-47B unmanned aircraft has gone out on a high note by conducting the first ever Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) exercise off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. It successfully took on 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) of jet fuel as it completed the project's final test objective.

Need something to place alongside your levitating Bluetooth speakers? It looks like progress in magnetic levitation, induction and one product designer's brain have come together to save the day. The Flyte globe hovers freely above its base, offering a unique way to light up a room.

The Pentax K-3 II is the latest flagship APS-C DSLR from Ricoh. The new camera combines a sturdy weather resistant body with new features including a Pixel Shift Resolution System for producing images with full RGB color information for each pixel, and an enhanced shake reduction system.

The Salone del Mobile 2015 has once again lived up to its reputation of being one of the greatest furnishing and design fairs in the world. Gizmag got the chance to explore some of the new furniture collections which not only filled the Rho Fairgrounds, but also took over the city of Milan.

Audi is making a new fuel for internal combustion engines that has the potential to make a big dent when it comes to climate change – that's because the synthetic diesel is made from just water and carbon dioxide.

For the first time, you can now buy an ultra-light MacBook that also has a Retina Display. Maybe you're torn between that slim and sexy new MacBook and the company's bigger workhorse, the Retina MacBook Pro? We have both notebooks in house, so how about we take a quick look.