Hover Junkers for HTC Vive: One of VR's first killer games is like being in a real gunfight

[VR] [Hover Junkers for HTC Vive: One of VR's first killer games is like being in a real gunfight] [With the consumer HTC Vive set to ship in a few weeks, we're now getting a clearer picture of the marquee games that will be launching alongside the VR headset on SteamVR. Hover Junkers reminds us that gunplay in VR goes far beyond your typical Halo or Call of Duty.] [read more] [Music] [Review: u-Jays on-ear headphones offer easy repair and upgrade] [Swedish headphone developer Jays has swapped the bells-and-whistles approach for one of comfort and ruggedness for its latest u-Jays on-ear headphones. We plugged in a pair to see how they performed.​] [read more] [Music] [Review: Nyne Rock portable Bluetooth boombox] [There are plenty of portable audio devices to choose from these days, many of which conveniently fit in bags or backpacks for carrying. But sometimes a bigger beast is called for. We got the chance to kick back and crank up one of the latest wireless speakers from Nyne, the Rock.] [read more] [Mobile Technology] [Phone-charging hydroelectric plant fits in your backpack] [About two years ago, Seoul-based company Enomad made news when it put mobile phone charging stations along the manmade Cheonggyecheon River. This year at Austin's SXSW festival, the company has demonstrated that it's been able to shrink the concept down.] [read more] [Automotive] [Mercedes' new E-Class gets the AMG treatment] [It's traditional that once Mercedes-Benz unveils a new vehicle, its factory tuning shop, AMG, will step in and create a beefed up, speed-centric version. Such is the case with the Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC, which boosts the horsepower and top speed of the new E-Class.] [read more] [Military] [DARPA looks to head off threats from off-the-shelf tech] [Security threats are no longer the reserve of a hostile nation's military. With advanced technologies increasingly accessible, DARPA is initiating a program called "Improv" that's intended to identify and anticipate potential threats from commercially-available off-the-shelf technology.​] [read more] [Automotive] [Apollo pulls the razor-sharp Arrow hypercar out of its quiver] [After some corporate reshuffling last year, Gumpert was rebranded as Apollo Automobil. The new brand is holding its coming out party at the Geneva Motor Show, revealing the all-new Arrow, a sharply styled supercar that combines (Gumpert) Apollo levels of performance with an all-new look.] [read more] [Automotive] [Ford adds armor piercing round stopping power to pursuit-rated Police Interceptor] [Ford is offering optional ballistic panels for its Police Interceptor sedan for protection against so-called armor-piercing rifle rounds.] [read more] [Automotive] [Touring Superleggera chops the top off its modern-day Disco Volante] [Italian coach builder and design house Touring Superleggera is celebrating its 90th anniversary at this year's Geneva Motor Show. With the introduction of the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder, it looks back on its history in moving forward into the future.] [read more] [Outdoors] [Smart paddle coaches kayakers] [​Sea kayaking is like a lot of other activities, in that just because you enjoy doing it, doesn't mean you're doing it right. Well, that's where Motionize Paddle comes in. It's a system that uses your smartphone to assess and improve your paddling.​] [read more] [Marine] [Boeing unveils game-changing autonomous submarine] [​When you hear the name "Boeing," chances are you think of aircraft. The fact is, however, the company has also been developing underwater vehicles since the 1960s. Its latest such creation, the Echo Voyager, is designed to operate autonomously for months at a time.​] [read more] [Health & Wellbeing] [Could a pill prevent cavities?] [​You may have already heard about how the introduction of probiotic "beneficial bacteria" to the gut can aid in digestion. Now, scientists from the University of Florida are proposing doing something similar with peoples' mouths. The result could be a cavity-prevention pill.​] [read more] [Bicycles] [Simplified electronic shifting system bodes well for cyclists' wallets] [​Like many emerging technologies, electronic gear-shifting systems for bikes are currently at the point where they exist, but they're still quite expensive. That could be about to change, though, with the upcoming introduction of MicroSHIFT's simplified eXCD system for mountain bikes.​] [read more] [Medical] [​New cataracts treatment restores infants' vision using stem cells] [Researchers have tested a new approach to tackling congenital cataracts, turning to existing stem cells to repair the patient lenses post-surgery, restoring vision.] [read more] [Good Thinking] [Bringing life-saving tech to conflict zones] [A new cooperation between the Red Cross and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology will develop technological solutions that can be applied in conflict zones. The first project is an automated prosthetic foot.] [read more] [Architecture] [Home is where the Hub is: Self-contained module turns empty spaces into living spaces] [Bringing disused buildings back to life typically requires a lot of work, but architecture and design firm Kraaijvanger is seeking to eliminate a chunk of that work with its Hub modular kitchen and bathroom block.​] [read more] [Automotive] [707-hp Jeep Trailcat prepped for 50th Easter Safari] [Jeep never holds back when it comes time to stretch its imagination and create some crazy concepts. This year at the 50th Annual Easter Safari, the American off-roading brand has taken things to the next level with seven concepts, including a 707-hp Hellcat-powered Wrangler.] [read more] [Architecture] [Vancouver on track for Arbutus Greenway linear park] [Vancouver is following the lead of other world cities by repurposing a disused rail line to create a new walking and cycling route. The Arbutus Greenway project will provide a continuous route for pedestrians and cyclists from Milton Street to 1st Avenue.] [read more] [Special Promotion for Gizmag Readers] [Save 89% on Lifetime Access to SitePoint's Acclaimed Code Tuition] [SitePoint Premium is the ultimate library of courses for web developers, designers, and digital professionals. Famous for their web development books written by industry leaders, they’ve since expanded their content to include in-depth video courses and short, handy screencasts. Whatever you want to achieve in your tech career, SitePoint Premium has the content to get you there.] [read more] [Update profile |][Unsubscribe] You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [www.gizmag.com]. Copyright Gizmag © 2016