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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 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.

A speaker from Damson puts a Twist on traditional audio. Instead of sending sound waves through the air to your ears, it sends them through the surface you place it on. Damson claims this makes for bigger sound from a smaller package.

The European Union has invested in a project designed to keep damaged ships stable and afloat by means of airbag-like balloons. It is hoped that the new system will give emergency services more time to evacuate sinking ships, limiting the loss of life synonymous with the sinking of cruise ships.

Gizmag's chief motorcycle tester Loz Blain has just become a father - so here's a road test of a different kind. It may not be a 200-horsepower sportsbike, but the Sangenic "nappy sausage machine" is an excellent way to deal with people's crap.

The Gregory Project concept aims to make billboards in the Republic of Slovakia into viable homes for the homeless.

Pennsylvania-based startup Flipcase International is displaying new, patented designs for laptop and tablet cases that look like regular shoulder bags, but can also be quickly "flipped out" in a matter of seconds, allowing you to use your device much more comfortably even as you're standing.