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Replicating nano structure of butterfly wings could lead to better solar cells

By replicating the biotemplate of butterfly wings, researchers hope to be able to make various optically active structures, such as optical diffusers or coverings that maximize solar cell absorption.

Computing

10/GUI the human computer interface of the future for people with more than two fingers

R. Clayton Miller's 10/GUI concept rethinks the desktop metaphor human computer interface for the multi-touch interfaces of today with a touch surface moved from the screen to the desk.

Photography

Using radio waves to ‘see’ through walls

University of Utah engineers have developed a system that uses a wireless network of radio transmitters to "see", locate and track people or objects in an area surrounded by inexpensive radio transceivers that send and receive signals.

The Sharp Aquos LC32LE600E 32” full screen LED backlit TV - LED backlit LCD TVs have brighter colors, deeper blacks and higher contrast ratios than CCFL LCDs

Home Entertainment

Feature: What is an LED TV?

What is exactly an LED TV? Well, basically, it's another form of LCD TV that uses LEDs to provide its light source. But then add in Edge-Lighting LEDs and RGB LEDs and the picture becomes a bit more complicated.

Computing

Gateway introduce One ZX Series all-in-one PCs with multi-touch

Gateway has introduced its One ZX Series all-in-one desktop PC's, harnessing the multi-touch capabilities of Windows 7.

Music

Sonos introduces the all-in-one Zoneplayer S5 music system

Sonos is about to release an all-in-one digital music system which can be controlled from an iPhone

Games

Blaze ‘Wiimote’ for PS3 could beat Sony to the motion sensitive controller punch

European video game accessory maker, Blaze, has announced the Blaze PS3 Motion Freedom Controller that sports more than a passing resemblance to a Wiimote and promises to bring Wii-like motion sensing capabilities to any PS3.

Boats and Watersports

Unfold and go - the Citibot kayak

The Citibot folding kayak weighs just 11kg and folds into a convenient backpack.

Boris Smus gets into the groove with his DIY Ubiquitous Drum Pants

Music

Ubiquitous Drum Pants puts a drum kit in your jeans

Software designer Boris Smus has taken thigh slapping high-tech with his Ubiquitous Drum Pant DIY project that turns an ordinary pair of jeans into a drum kit.

Zircotec tested their thermal coating for street use using a Triumph Tiger 1050

Motorcycles

Ceramic coated exhausts protect panniers and pillions

A Zircotec ceramic coating acts as a heat shield on street bike exhausts to protect soft luggage and passengers from the hot pipes.

The Kepler Motion super ... 0-60mph in under 2.5sec

Automotive

Kepler Motion: 800 horses, 0-60mph in under 2.5 seconds and drooling good looks

Kepler Motors has unveiled its 800hp Motion supercar. This unique AWD vehicle can reach 60mph under 2.5 seconds with a top speed more than 200mph. Only 50 will be (hand) built.

Good Thinking

The Top 10 things you CAN have for Christmas 2009

If you've got some last minute shopping to do, and you hurry, this might just help - it's Gizmag's pick of the top 10 tech gadgets of 2009.

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