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Although cardiac pacemakers have saved countless lives, they do have at least one shortcoming – like other electronic devices, their batteries wear out. Swiss scientists, however, have developed a wristwatch-inspired device that can power a pacemaker via the beating of the patient’s own heart.

Beautiful in its simplicity, Rahul Agarwal's Polygons measuring spoon design is a multi-hinged piece of flat polypropylene that folds into four different volume measurements, from a teaspoon to two tablespoons, depending on how you pick it up.

There was never any doubt that Samsung would pull back the curtain on the Galaxy Note 4 today. But the company had something extra up its sleeve as well: a Galaxy Note variant with a wrap-around display. Meet the Galaxy Note Edge.

Along with its new tablets and laptops, Acer also recently announced a new smartphone at IFA 2014 – the Liquid Z500. While its features may not be particularly remarkable, its starting price of just €149 (about US$195) could likely win it a few fans.

The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded General Dynamics UK a contract to deliver 589 light-armor Scout Specialist Vehicles (SV) to the Army between 2017 and 2024. The tracked, medium-weight armored vehicle is designed to provide state-of-the-art, best-in-class protection for its crews.

Although Caterham is certainly best known for its race cars, last year it branched into motorcycles and e-bikes. Continuing that trend, this month the British company announced its new line of good ol’ human-powered Duo Cali bicycles.

Sony has announced the QX1 lens-style camera which turns smartphones into mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, in the same way last year's QX10 and QX100 turned them into compacts. The QX1 can pair with iOS or Android devices, sports a 20.1-megapixel sensor, and uses E-mount lenses.

Airbus is getting behind a project to examine the potential for using hydrogen fuel cells on commercial airliners – not to power the jet engines, but to replace the Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).

In an effort to reduce the environmental problem of disposable diapers, scientists at Mexico's Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco (UAM-A), have turned used diapers to the task of growing mushrooms.

Citing opportunities both technological and regulatory, Australian drone startup Flirtey has announced plans to expand overseas. So how does a business hinged on the speculative nature of delivery drones navigate such uncharted territory? We spoke with CEO Matt Sweeney on taking Flirtey global.

New Zealand's Duke Engines has been busy developing and demonstrating a bizarre axial engine that completely does away with valves, while delivering excellent power and torque from an engine much smaller, lighter and simpler than the existing technology. We spoke with Duke co-founder John Garvey.

Asus has announced its first wearable powered by Android Wear at IFA in Berlin. The 7.9 mm-thin ZenWatch features a 2.5D curved glass face, pairs with any smart device running Android 4.3 or higher courtesy of Bluetooth 4.0, and can also act as a "wellness manager."