SpaceX makes spectacular ground landing after Dragon launch

[SPACE] [SpaceX makes spectacular ground landing after Dragon launch] SpaceX scored a double success today by sending a Dragon cargo ship​ into orbit and nailing another ground landing​ - the first such landing since the Orbcomm 2 mission last December.[Read more] [SPACE] [MeerKAT First Light image spots over 1,000 new galaxies] The ambitious Square Kilometer Array​ (SKA) project has started to bear fruit. Despite being only a quarter of its final size, the partially completed MeerKAT radio telescope in the Karoo region in South Africa ​has already delivered a fresh perspective on the cosmos. [Read more] [MARINE] [Here's something for billionaires with a yacht-shaped hole in their lives] With a garage full of hypercars and a helicopter in the hangar, the next logical step is to get into the superyacht game. Should it see the light of day, this Hareide Design Concept could be the yacht to fill that multi-million dollar floating hole in your life.[Read more] [DRONES] [Battling drones let you dogfight with iconic Star Wars vehicles] Propel RC has announced a line of Star Wars “Battling Quad” drones, including the Speeder Bike, Tie Advanced X1, X-Wing Starfighter and of course, the Millennium Falcon. Each hand-painted model can get up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and comes equipped with lasers for dogfights with other pilots.[Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Jeep celebrates 75 years with throwback Wrangler Salute] A lot has changed since Willys-Overland won the contract to build off-roaders for the US Army in 1941, but the basic Jeep formula has remained largely the same. That lineage is thrown into focus with the Wrangler Salute concept, a modern car dressed up to celebrate its 75 year-old forebears. [Read more] [GAMES] [Pokémon Go review: An adult gamer’s take on the global mobile sensation – and where it could lead] While Nintendo’s second ever mobile effort has already won a legion of fans, a lot of people out there will be scratching their heads and thinking “What the hell is this Pokemon Go thing all about, anyway?” Dive in as Gizmag takes the plunge and boots up the hottest mobile game of the summer.[Read more] [BICYCLES] [It's what's on the inside that counts for the Volata bike] Anyone who commutes on two wheels will know there's a world of gadgets that can be strapped to your bike to make life easier and safer. Volata’s new bike is designed to be the antidote to this overload, neatly integrating those various bits and pieces into one cohesive package. ​[Read more] [SPACE] [Mars 2020 rides Curiosity's coattails to final assembly and testing] ​​NASA's Mars 2020 rover looks to be on track with the space agency announcing that the unmanned explorer has gone on to the fourth phase of its development, which includes final system assembly, testing, and launch. [Read more] [OUTDOORS] [Rugged teardrop trailer spreads its gullwings deep into the wild] The Venture OHV (off highway vehicle) teardrop trailer from North Carolina's Inka Outdoor makes an immediate impression, whether on-highway or off. Its gullwing doors give it a distinct look, while a rugged chassis and build allow it to go places other trailers wouldn't dare. [Read more] [GAMES] [The 7 most disastrous gaming controllers of all time] Join us as we take a look at seven of the very worst video games controllers ever made. And there isn't an N64 controller in sight …[Read more] [AIRCRAFT] [New sensor measures aircraft velocity by bouncing lasers off air molecules] ​British defense and aerospace company BAE Systems is looking to revolutionize how we measure airspeed, replacing conventional, air-pressure-based systems with tech that bounces around ultraviolet lasers to get the job done.​[Read more] [DRONES] [Drone racing kit offers simultaneous real world and virtual thrills] ​​New York-based robotics startup Autonomous is looking to merge real-life drone racing with a virtual reality experience with its new Drone Racing Kit. [Read more] [SPACE] [Massive 3D map of the universe tracks dark energy like never before] Astronomers say they've made the most precise measurements to date of dark energy, while pinpointing the positions of 1.2 million galaxies in the largest ever 3D map of the universe. The map covers over a quarter of the sky, spanning a volume of 650 cubic billion light years.[Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Ford's not horsing around with its "Ole Yeller" Mustang] Despite its equine logo, even Ford is unsure whether its iconic Mustang was named after the wild horses of the American West or the P-51D Mustang plane. Fortunately, the carmaker is happy to play fast and loose with the story so as to create cars like the P-51D-inspired "Ole Yeller" Mustang.[Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [Did Lenovo and Google Tango just hit an AR jackpot with this Pokémon Go phenomenon?] Unless you've been living under a rock for the past week, you're aware of the sensation that is Pokémon Go. We can't help but think Lenovo's upcoming Tango-enabled Phab2 Pro smartphone​ is going to be the perfect meeting of hardware and global software phenomenon.[Read more] [MOTORCYCLES] [Burasca gives Honda’s VFR the Drudi treatment] Renowned Italian designer Aldo Drudi in co-operation with Honda created a custom interpretation of its VFR 1200F sport tourer. Born at the Air Garage installation in Rimini, Italy, the Burasca 1200 showcases some very exclusive parts while declaring its uniqueness with Drudi’s one-off carbon livery.[Read more] [DRONES] [Drone helps Airbus fly through aircraft inspection] Understandably, drones aren't usually welcome around airplanes, but Airbus is making an exception to that rule. The aerospace firm has been testing and demonstrating how drones can be used for quality inspection before planes are delivered to customers.[Read more] [SPACE] [Are tidally locked exoplanets more habitable than we once thought?] ​​A team of researchers from the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) in Flanders, Belgium, has discovered a link regarding the level of friction between an exoplanet's lower atmosphere and the surface of tidally-locked exoplanets, and their potential for supporting life.[Read more] [ARCHITECTURE] [Britain's best buildings vie for UK architecture's top spot] RIBA has announced the six finalists taking part in this year's annual Stirling Prize. Outstanding projects include a luxury concrete house, an Oxford University building with a dazzling glazed facade, and a public art gallery featuring artist Damien Hirst's private collection.[Read more] [VR] [VR as fantasy fulfillment: HTC Vive owners can soon wield a lightsaber in Star Wars' Trials on Tatooine] If you've ever fantasized about being a Jedi, VR can take you there better than any other medium. The Star Wars Trials on Tatooine short game will be available as a free download for HTC Vive owners starting on Monday.[Read more] [AROUND THE HOME] [Third-party app Josh will bring a few new skills (and different voices) to Amazon Echo] A third-party app called Josh builds upon Alexa to make Amazon's Echo and other voice-controlled systems even more powerful. ​[Read more] [OUTDOORS] [Solar powered Suli brings light to backpacks, bikes and bottles] A simple, versatile light powered by the sun, the Suli brings light to everyone from outdoor lovers to those living off the electrical grid. It meets that diversity of needs by screwing onto a bottle to create a simple lamp, mounting to a bicycle to serve as a safety light and more.[Read more] [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS] [New to DSLR Photography? This $35 Course Teaches Pro Techniques from Scratch] Got a new DSLR camera? Interested in photography? 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