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There was an unusual shape in the skies over Italy last week as the Piaggio Aero Company and Selex ES successfully completed the first flight of the aptly-named Hammerhead UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) on Thursday, November 14, near the Trapini Air Force Base.

In the end, the ultimate goal of advertising is to get customers to remember and ultimately purchase a product or service. The simple goal doesn't mean the journey to it can't be creative. British Airways' new billboard that actually identifies its planes as they fly over it.

Honda’s UNI-CUB β deduces its instructions using a combination of complex though known technologies, but the experience of riding it is one of telepathically controlling the tiny transportation appliance. It seemingly possesses a direct vehicle-brain-interface, with a “degree of difficulty” of ZERO.

Apple's new devices this year all launch with the new iOS 7 mobile operating system. It's definitely a new look, and some of the settings and features that you're used to have changed. If you're moving from an older device running iOS 6, here's how to restore your new device from an iCloud backup.

Yamaha debuted a prototype Leaning Multi-Wheel concept at EICMA in Milan, Italy, earlier this month. Tricity also stopped off at the Tokyo Motor Show this week, and Gizmag dropped by for a few close-ups of the sporty three-wheel, tilting scooter.

There are a number of companies that offer to print 3D figurines in your likeness, however they require a visit to their location for a scan. Shapify has launched a service that lets users scan themselves at home, using a Kinect.

The goal of DARPA's multi-year Robotics Challenge is to develop robots capable of reducing the danger of rescue and relief to victims and first responders alike. In December, DARPA will pit rescue robots against a series of tasks that represent disaster scenarios.

If you're shopping for a new iPhone this holiday season, Apple has two new handsets to choose from. The iPhone 5s is the higher-end model, but are its upgrades worth an extra US$100? Let Gizmag help, as we go hands-on to help you decide whether you're better off with the iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c.

New York-based architect Bradley Rothenberg was recently invited to create a one of a kind 3D-printed lingerie piece for Victoria's Secret. The result is a sparkling corset that was a highlight feature during this year's Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Despite what the movies might have us believe, getting a needle into a vein isn't always a straightforward procedure. It can sometimes take multiple attempts, much to the discomfort of the patient. Now, however, Eyes-On Glasses reportedly let nurses see patients' veins right through their skin.

Unlike quadcopters, smartphone-controlled fixed wing remote controlled aircraft have been a little thin on the ground. TobyRich, a German company specializing in smartphone-controlled gadgets, has now launched its SmartPlane, which it calls "the first smartphone-controlled airplane in the world."

One of the standout oddities at the Tokyo Motor Show this year was the Hiroko fold-up electric two-seater that received a Gundam-style makeover courtesy of Kunio Okawara, the legendary mechanical designer responsible for a veritable shopping list of mecha designs.