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With the goal of developing a robot able to understand natural language commands, the Cornell University "Tell Me Dave" project is getting robots to learn complex tasks by seeing and doing, thereby continually learning without written software updates.

Many wearable tech devices are said to be functional, but not very good looking. It's an image that devices like the Netatmo June, the Cuff and the Pebble Steel are trying to change. The new Withings Activité watch is an also an activity tracker and is trying to achieve both function and fashion.

According to a new study, a large network of concentrated solar power plants in two of the world's deserts would be able to consistently run at 80 percent or more of maximum capacity throughout the year regardless of time of day, season, or weather conditions.

Water-borne bacteria and viruses can cause serious health problems, but many places in Africa do not have access to clean drinking water. Mdori, in Tanzania, is such a place. In addition, its natural spring water is too high in salt and fluoride. A new water filtration system could change this.

The beer lovers at start-up SYNEK offer what they hope will be a versatile mini-tap, going so far as to say that it can fill your mug with any beer on Earth. That claim may be an exaggeration, but the system does offer a unique form of packaging that could change the way we sip and guzzle.

The all-new Ford Terrier Bianco from Wellhouse Leisure sports a speedy look for its Goodwood Festival of Speed debut. The special edition package offers the Terrier's usual versatile MPV-camping utility combined with cosmetic and performance upgrades.

The Teal Tail Feather camper offers a mix of versatility and affordability that few competitors can match. Still, Teal hasn't stopped innovating and dropping prices just yet. It has just launched the Tail Feather MINI 8.4 camper kit with a price of US$2,500.

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.

A group of researchers has developed a cardiac pacemaker that is powered semi-permanently by a flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator. Designed to be implanted directly in the body, it is claimed to generate enough electricity to directly stimulate the heart from small movements of body muscles.

Automotive tuners and aftermarket companies offer many ways of adding performance, luxury and personalization to vehicles. Now there's a start-up advertising an aftermarket kit designed to tune your car into a self-driving chauffeur … kind of.

Amazon is pitching the Fire Phone as a fully-fledged rival to market big hitters like the LG G3, but it's also taking a slightly different approach to that of its rivals. Read on as Gizmag compares the two phones.

Hitting the beach or lake on top of a paddleboard has been all the rage over the past few years, and some enthusiasts have set out to make it better. The latest innovation comes to the paddle, integrating a small sail into its handle to give boarders a little wind power on the water.