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Researchers at MIT have developed a smart curved surface that can morph at will to reduce drag, generating a series of small, evenly spaced dimples that make it resemble the outside of a golf ball.

Phone chargers have come to rival umbrellas as one of the most forgotten items when traveling. The ChargerLeash is a simple device that promises to help travelers remember to pack their phone charger before heading out the door.

Scientists at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a method of concealing objects from the sensation of touch that would finally meet the exacting standards of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale princess, who felt a single pea prodding her beneath 20 mattresses and 20 feather beds.

Virtual reality became reality reality at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as Nissan unveiled the physical version of its Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo “virtual supercar.” The futuristic concept will be available next month as an avatar in PlayStation Gran Turismo 6.

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed LiveLight, a machine learning algorithm that, without human supervision, can automatically scan through a video, understand what's happening and cut out the repetitive and boring parts, saving you plenty of uneventful viewing time.

Microsoft's Surface brand has been on quite the roller coaster ride. At first, reactions were intrigued, but that buzz fizzled quickly, as the first two models launched with some huge compromises. Can the third time be a charm? Read on, as Gizmag reviews the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.

Microsoft has unveiled its first Nokia-branded Android-based smartphone since taking over the company earlier this year. Aimed at the budget end of the smartphone market, the Nokia X2 packs a 4.3-inch WVGA display and is powered by a Snapdragon 200 dual core CPU clocked at 1.2 GHz and 1 GB of RAM.

In what is being dubbed as a world first, a quadriplegic man has been given the ability to move his hand and fingers using a device implanted in his brain. Using his own thoughts, the device, dubbed "Neurobridge", effectively bypasses his damaged spinal cord to directly operate his muscles.

Arizona-based World View Enterprises has successfully completed its first test flight of a space tourism balloon that, for the price of US$75,000 per person, will lift six passengers into the stratosphere to an altitude of 20 miles (32 km).

Though we'd all like to believe that we'd know when something's not quite right with our four-legged friends, a helping hand wouldn't go amiss. At CE Week in New York today Gizmag was introduced to the Voyce wearable health band that helps keep track of a dog's health and habits.

Over the years, we've seen a number of audio-focused vehicle tunes, including the Nissan Juke Box and recent Volkswagen Amarok Power. A new audio tune package packs the sporty Alfa Romeo MiTo full of the sound and look of the guitar amp legends at Marshall.

Google has announced that it will bring its popular mobile platform to the living room in the form of Android TV. The new version of the OS will have a focus on simplicity and will support live TV, apps, voice search and even multiplayer gaming.