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Lancer Evolution FQ-400: 403bhp from just 2.0-liters

Mitsubishi has released the new FQ-400 in the UK - 403bhp, 525Nm of torque, 62mph in 3.8 seconds and all from a 2.0 liter aluminum engine.

The Honeywell Prestige HD programmable thermostat features a full-color, high-definition touchscreen interface

Electronics

Honeywell keeps its cool with the programmable Prestige HD thermostat

Honeywell's Prestige HD programmable thermostat features a full-color, high-definition touchscreen and built-in wireless capability.

Automotive

Will the stars align for Scuderi's high-efficiency split-cycle engine?

Scuderi has been talking up the power, efficiency and emissions benefits of its fascinating split-cycle air/petrol hybrid engine technology for several years now - but will the prototype back it up?

Home Entertainment

Hands-on: LG's BD370 Blu-ray player

We've just spent a week with the LG BD370 Blu-ray player, which features LAN and USB connectivity, YouTube video streaming, Netflix downloads and BD Live additional content downloads.

The iTalkÔ voice controlled clock from Neutrano

Around The Home

iTalk voice-controlled alarm clock

The iTalk is among the first of many household appliances to use TimeSet Voice technology and can respond to up to eight commands spoken in English.

The Solar I concentrating solar plant will have 3,500 parabolic mirrors trapping the sun's energy

Environment

The race to build the world's biggest solar power plant heats up

Arizona Public Service and Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC have just announced plans for a 290-megawatt concentrating solar plant to be built in Arizona which will produce enough electricity to power more than 73,000 homes.

KOBIAN shows off his emotional range: coyness

AI and Humanoids

Android KOBIAN feels its way in a human world

esearchers at Japan’s Waseda University and Kyushu Robotics manufacturer Tmsuk have conspired to create a robot, named KOBIAN, that can express a range of emotions.

Infra-red image of an optimized EHD-cooled laptop after three minutesImage credit: Tessera

Science

An ionic wind to cool laptops may blow fans away

A cooling system that creates an airflow by ionizing air particles could replace the bulky, noisy fans in electronic devices, such as laptops, game systems, projectors, and servers.

Military

XM-25: The US Army's first smart shoulder-fired weapon

The US military has recently field tested the XM25 which using High Explosive Air-Burst (HEAB) munitions, can be programmed by the operator to detonate at a precise point in the air to neutralize or kill the target.

Aircraft

Falx Air unveils new Hybrid Coaxial UAV helicopter design

Falx Air has just released the final design overview of its unique Hybrid Electric Coaxial Unmanned Helicopter which can be configured for transport of up to 70kg as well as for long endurance surveillance.

Electrolux Rendez-Vous concept interactive table

Around The Home

Electrolux Rendez-Vous: the kitchen table becomes the table kitchen

Electrolux Global Design has come up with a way for everyone to be included in the celebrations with the Rendez-Vous - a concept interactive table with a high-tech kitchen built-in, and it will even charge your mobile phone.

Photography

JVC monitor fully in the picture

JVC has just released a 42-inch HD LCD monitor, the Xiview LT-42WX70, designed specifically for SLR camera buffs.

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