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Final checks to the X-51A Waverider scramjet, which is affixed to an Edwards B-52H Stratofortress (Image: Boeing)

Aircraft

X-51A Waverider fails to reach full power in second hypersonic test flight

The second hypersonic test flight of Boeing's X-51A Waverider has ended prematurely with the craft failing to transition to full power.

Bowers & Wilkins has launched the PM1 bookshelf speaker, which benefits from a newly designed tweeter, some new bass/midrange driver dampening technology and a shake-resistant internal structure

Home Entertainment

B & W launches the PM1 mini-monitor

Bowers & Wilkins has launched the PM1 bookshelf speaker which benefits from a newly designed tweeter, some new bass/midrange driver dampening technology and a shake-resistant internal structure.

Aircraft

Boeing 747-8 Freighter to make first biofuel-powered transatlantic flight

When the new Boeing 747-8 Freighter flies from Seattle to the Paris Air Show, it will mark the first time a commercial aircraft has crossed the Atlantic Ocean using biofuel.

Rimino is based on color E-Ink technology, with an interface inspired by print posters

Mobile Technology

Rimino project offers a new take on user interface design

Rimino is a concept mobile device, based on color E-Ink technology with a user-friendly interface inspired by print posters.

A prototype driving device allows disabled people to steer, accelerate, change gears and brake with one hand (Photo: FICOSA International S.A.)

Automotive

Device lets disabled people drive with one hand

A prototype driving device allows disabled people to steer, accelerate, change gears and brake with one hand.

ONR successfully disables a small target vessel using a solid-state, high-energy laser (US Navy Photo)

Military

U.S. Navy demonstrates solid state laser weapon at sea

Solid-state laser weapons are a step closer to operational capability with the U.S. Office of Naval Research ONR reporting that it has successfully disabled a small target boat during testing off the Californian coast.

Faber-Castell 250th Anniversary Limited Edition Wood Case set

Good Thinking

Faber-Castell 250th Birthday Limited Edition - the ultimate pencil case

Faber-Castell is the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of wood-cased pencils and the company is marking its 250th Anniversary with this Limited Edition Wood Case set.

The Falcon Heavy rocket is planned to launch in late 2013 or 2014 (Image SpaceX)

Space Systems

SpaceX sets launch date for world's most powerful rocket

SpaceX has announced a late 2013 or 2014 launch date for the world's largest rocket, the Falcon Heavy, which will be able to carry payloads of 53 metric tons (117,000 pounds/53,070 kg) into orbit.

Photography

Zacuto Z-Finder EVF – a standalone LCD screen for DSLR filmmakers

The Zacuto Z-finder EVF is an off-camera LCD screen with a bunch of pro-video-friendly features that help work around the shortcomings of DSLR cameras in pro video applications.

The "sponsored screensavers" on the Kindle with Special Offers

Mobile Technology

Amazon introduces cut-price, ad-supported Kindle with Special Offers

Amazon's new ad-supported Kindle with Special Offers is the same as Amazon's third-generation, Wi-Fi only Kindle but retails for $25 less and comes with "special offers and sponsored screensavers."

Photography

RigWheels dolly/slider system for DSLR filmmakers

RigWheels are a simple and compact way to build yourself a cheap camera dolly to liven up your DSLR video footage with sliding shots.

April 12 marks the 50th anniversary of the first man in space (Photo: NASA)

Astronomy

April 12, 1961: A remarkable date in human history

A remarkable milestone in human history took place exactly 50 years ago today when Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space.

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