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The pacemaker-like Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy unit will now enter limited patient trials in the U.S. and Europe

Sleep

Experimental shock therapy offers hope for sleep apnea sufferers

Inspire Medical Systems has developed a new system for sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea which sends low power electric shocks to a nerve at the base of the tongue to keep it from blocking the airway

Mercedes' new C-Class now boasts in-dash internet access using a smartphone's Terminal Mode

Automotive

New C-Class boasts updated telematics and internet access

As part of the latest update to its C-Class, Mercedes-Benz has brought internet access to its COMAND infotainment system for the first time using Terminal Mode.

The initial inspiration for the A.N.T came from wanting to design a better vehicle for disaster relief

Automotive

A.N.T. Aid Necessities Transporter concept vehicle

A multi purpose vehicle capable of delivering emergency housing and supplies to disaster areas then rapidly returning to base ready for another mission – that is the concept behind A.N.T.

The Archos 70 internet tablet is now available in a 250GB version

Mobile Technology

Archos releases 250GB version of 7-inch Archos 70 internet tablet

Archos has announced a hefty boost in storage space to its Archos 70 internet tablet with a 250GB HDD version now available.

Researchers at the University of Twente's MESA Institute for Nanotechnology has allowed for the direct placement of solar cells onto microelectronics

Electronics

Solar powered microchips put batteries in the shade

In a new, more efficient approach to solar powered microelectronics, researchers have produced a microchip which directly integrates photovoltaic cells.

A new liquid foam shading system from Sunarc mimics cloud cover

Good Thinking

Liquid foam makes for smarter greenhouses

A new system that uses foam to automatically shade greenhouses has been developed.

The LUMI mask blocks out surrounding light just like a traditional sleeping mask but also contains LED lighting that simulates a sunrise to gently wake you up the next morning

Wearables

LUMI sleeping mask puts a sunrise on your face

The LUMI mask blocks out surrounding light just like a traditional sleeping mask but also contains LED lighting that simulates a sunrise to gently wake you up the next morning

Amazon has patented system to exchange gifts before theyâ€™ve been dispatched (Photo: Per Ola Wiberg via Flickr - CC2.0)

Good Thinking

Amazon patents system to exchange gifts before they’ve even been dispatched

Amazon has been awarded a patent for a system that would allow users to exchange unwanted gifts purchased online before they’ve even been dispatched.

IBM researchers now have an unprecedented understanding and control over the magnetic movements inside Racetrack memory devices

Electronics

IBM researchers bring Racetrack memory another step closer to reality

Researchers at IBM working on the development of Racetrack memory have announced the discovery of a previously unknown aspect of key physics inside the new technology that brings it another step closer to becoming a reality.

Samsung Mobile Display is set to unveil a pair of next-gen AMOLED display prototypes at CES 2011

Electronics

Samsung to unveil next-gen flexible and transparent AMOLED displays at CES 2011

Samsung Mobile Display will be unveiling a 4.5-inch flexible AMOLED display and 19-inch transparent AMOLED display at CES 2011.

The Doubleneck guitar from Veillette Guitars benefits from unique new neck geometry which allows the twin necks to be positioned closer to each other, and is said to weigh in lighter than some single neck models

Music

Closing the gap with the Doubleneck guitar

The Doubleneck guitar from Veillette Guitars benefits from unique new neck geometry which allows the twin necks to be positioned closer to each other, and is said to weigh in lighter than some single neck models.

Vanessa trialled the concertina-style tent at UK festival, T In The Park (Credit: Ross Cairns)

Tents

Say hello (and goodbye) to the biodegradable festival tent

This biodegradable tent design will decompose post-festival and replenish the soil in the process.

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