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U-Boat Worx starts work on C-Explorer 5 submarine

Personal submarine maker U-Boat Worx has commenced development work on its C-Explorer 5 submersible that sits five in air-conditioned comfort.

Ford's SYNC AppLink, which will allow drivers to control smartphone apps through their vehicle's SYNC system, will debut on the 2011 Ford Fiesta

Automotive

Ford to debut SYNC AppLink in the 2011 Fiesta

Ford's SYNC AppLink, which will allow drivers to control smartphone apps through their vehicle's SYNC system, will debut on the 2011 Ford Fiesta.

GEAR4's UnityRemote turns an iOS device into a universal remote

Home Entertainment

GEAR4 UnityRemote turns iOS devices into universal remotes

UK-based GEAR4, a company better known for its iPod and iPhone audio docks, today announced the U.S. availability of its UnityRemote that turns an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad into a universal remote control.

A newly developed acoustic rectifier could improve the image quality of sonograms (Photo: myllissa via Flickr)

Imaging & Diagnostics

Acoustic rectifier improves quality of ultrasound images

Chinese scientists have developed an acoustic rectifier that forces sound waves to travel in only one direction, reducing interference and improving the quality of ultrasound images.

BAE Systems has presented the fruits of its Future Protected Vehicle program (FPV) to the U.K. Ministry of Defence

Military

Sweating stealth vehicle among BAE Systems future battlefield concepts

BAE Systems has presented the fruits of its Future Protected Vehicle program (FPV) to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, and it's an intiguing glimpse of the what we can expect to see in tomorrow's high-tech battlefield

The credit card-sized Poco PRO digital camera from Iain Sinclair

Photography

Poco PRO - the credit card-sized 14-megapixel compact digital camera

Iain Sinclair’s Poco PRO is a credit card-sized camera that can capture 14-megapixel stills and full 1080p video.

French company Lekki has secured a supply of classic, second-hand mobile phones from the 1990s and has refurbished and revamped them for resale

Mobile Technology

Back to basics mobile phones from Lekki

French company Lekki has secured a supply of classic, second-hand mobile phones from the 1990s and has refurbished and revamped them for resale.

Wellness and Healthy Living

Recreational drug usage in the wild: stoned reindeer and junkie monkeys

This fascinating article details the use of naturally-occurring psychoactive substances by the animal kingdom.

Thijs van Oudheusden with his "poor man's X-FEL" (Photo: Bart van Overbeeke)

Science

Scientists build 'Poor Man's Free Electron Laser'

Scientists have created a "poor man's X-FEL" (Free Electron Laser), that performs some of the same key functions at a fraction of the size and price.

The Thrustmaster T500 RS wheel packaging

Automotive

Thrustmaster's T500 RS is the new flagship steering wheel for Gran Turismo 5 and the PS3

The latest racing wheel with official Gran Turismo cred is the Thrustmaster T500 RS, and it looks to set the benchmark for some time.

"Build Your Own Underwater Robot" teaches children - and adults - how to build the SeaPerch and SeaFox submersibles (Photo: Leonard Whistler)

Remarkable People

Education and inspiration via underwater robot

"Build Your Own Underwater Robot" is a book designed to teach children how to build underwater remote operated vehicles, but it has become very popular with marine technology fans of all ages.

Music

Misa digital guitar launches as the Kitara (UPDATED - new video)

The Kitara digital guitar has now reached the pre-order stage of production, and will be launched at CES in January 2011.

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