BMW introduces the i3 electric car with optional range-extending engine

Automotive BMW introduces the i3 electric car with optional range-extending engine After years of prototypes and testing, BMW has pulled the silken cloth off the i3, its first all-electric car and the first member of its "i" sub-brand of green cars. The global premiere of the electric hatchback was a triple-city affair, taking place simultaneously in Beijing, London and New York. read more Automotive Charge to go: The EP Tender portable EV range extender While electric vehicle charging networks continue to evolve and expand, there is another approach to reducing range anxiety: taking the charger with you. The EP Tender range-extender system aims to give an extra lease of life to EV batteries with the addition of a trailer mounted generator system. read more Around The Home Farm 432: The handy kitchen appliance that breeds fly larva for protein Farm 432 is a device for kitchens that breeds and collects fly larva as a renewable protein source for less squeamish diners. As unappetizing as it may sound, the designer hopes that convincing the Western world to add insects to its diet could help increase the planet's overall food supply. read more Electronics Printing in gel takes 3D printing freeform and enables an undo function The LA-based NSTRMNT team led by Brian Harms, has created a 3D printing process called suspended disposition that gets around gravity by printing objects within a gel. Not only does this allow freeform additive fabrication on six axes, it also enables an "undo" function. read more Home Entertainment Google Chromecast vs. Apple TV We know Google's new Chromecast is cheap (US$35), but is it a legit rival to, say, the Apple TV? Gizmag compares the specs (and other features) of the Chromecast and the 3rd-generation Apple TV set-top box. read more Marine Pedal-powered Tandem gives canoeists some face time The Tandem is a canoe for those that like to get some face time with each other on the water. Instead of paddling, the two passengers pedal the canoe along while sitting facing each other. read more Pets Smart collars help keep an eye on your dog's health and location Our four-legged friends have an increasing array of smart collars from which to choose. Two cases in point are the Whistle, an exercise tracker for your pooch, and Tagg, a GPS tracker designed to ensure your beloved pet doesn't end up in the lost dogs' home. read more Science Eyepieces are the key to upgrading your starter telescope When you feel you are outgrowing your starter model, buying a new telescope isn't the only option. Carefully selected of eyepieces can enhance your stargazing experience on an entry-level 4 to 6-inch telescope without blowing the budget. read more Electronics Outdoor Technology's Armadillo wireless speaker pumps up the volume Outdoor Technologies' followup to its well-received Turtle Shell wireless speaker packs a larger Armadillo shell. read more Good Thinking Mochibag aims to reinvent the classic drawstring backpack Drawstring backpacks can be incredibly useful, but the way their cords behave can be troublesome. The team at mochilabs set out to fix this with its new design that aims to keep the drawstrings even and balanced. read more Good Thinking Holovision aims at life-size 3D projections Nothing spells "future" like having a conversation with someone whose life-size image is beamed into the room. Provision wants to bring that one step closer to reality, with its Holovision life-size holographic projector. read more Automotive Nissan reintroduces Datsun brand – in India Last year, Nissan announced that it would be reviving the Datsun brand name for a new line of economy vehicles. This month, the first of those cars was unveiled in Delhi, India – the Datsun GO. read more Around The Home UpWrite whiteboard desk works whether sitting or standing UpWrite is a new desk that lets users adjust its height between sitting and standing. It also comes with a whiteboard surface, so it can be safely written on. read more Aircraft Aeromapper X5 UAV maps terrain and parachutes to the ground when it's done The Aeromapper X5 UAV is launched by hand, flies and performs aerial mapping autonomously, then parachutes back to the ground. read more Computers Sony and Panasonic working on 300 GB optical discs Technology giants Sony and Panasonic are joining forces to create a single optical disc with 300 GB of capacity by 2015. The new joint venture will create high capacity discs that will be aimed at large corporations and eventually the consumer market. read more Around The Home WigWag takes home-automation mobile WigWag is a new home automation system that features eight sensors designed to offer options and flexibility. read more Aircraft Oculus Rift + UAVs = Oculus FPV Oculus Rift FPV is a project from Intuitive Aerial to build a UAV system that can be controlled entirely while wearing a virtual reality headset. read more Architecture Passively-cooled Wind Vault House catches the breeze The Singapore-based Wind Vault House features a carefully-considered passive cooling system. read more Music TouchKeys brings multitouch tech to piano-style keyboard The TouchKeys multitouch musical keyboard brings continuous expressive control to a piano-style keyboard by attaching sensor overlays to each key. The system can be used with a software instrument or external MIDI synth. read more Special promotion for Gizmag readers "iPad CTO Kit - including the iPad Tips and Tricks Guide for IT Executives and Managers" Download this kit to learn everything you need to know about IT Management. The iPad CTO Kit brings together the latest in information, coverage of important developments, and expert commentary to help with your IT Management related decisions. read more UNSUBSCRIBE You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at http://www.gizmag.com. Copyright Gizmag © 2013