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Harnessing the power of Ford’s open-source platform OpenXC, 3D printing, Bluetooth and a Xbox 360, one of the Detroit automobile manufacturer’s engineers has created a manual shift gear knob that vibrates (haptic feedback) at the optimum time for a gear change.

Scientists at the National Taiwan University are working on embedding a sensor in a tooth to keep an eye on oral goings on, along with a Bluetooth transmitter to transmit the data and tell your doctor what your mouth's been up to.

Farm 432 is a device for kitchens that breeds and collects fly larva as a renewable protein source for less squeamish diners. As unappetizing as it may sound, the designer hopes that convincing the Western world to add insects to its diet could help increase the planet's overall food supply.

There's plenty of excitement out there about Google's US$35 Chromecast that allows you to stream digital content to your HDTV. But you might already be able to stream digital content from your Android device to your TV if you have a set-top box, Smart TV or game console. Here's how.

Researchers from the Italian Institute of Technology are teaching its resident quadruped robot how to avoid tripping over obstacles in the lead up to more arduous outdoor testing. An animal-like step reflex algorithm has been developed to quickly detect when HyQ's feet run into obstacles.

Danish architectural firm has Vandkunsten partnered with non-profit organization Realdania Byg to create the Modern Seaweed House. Located on the small island of Læso in Denmark, the holiday home features a simple wooden structure covered with a layer of insulating seaweed.

UAV may soon become more visible in US skies with the FAA announcing that is has issued operating permits for a pair of civilian unmanned aircraft to a company based in Alaska.

Tapo from Editors Keys is a guitar capo with a built-in tuner.

Despite its initial success, Erik Chevalier's campaign for The Doom That Came to Atlantic City has been such an unmitigated disaster that it serves as an essential reminder to those thinking of backing crowdfunding campaigns that they do so at their own risk.

House RP combines a futuristic-looking design that would look right at home in George Lucas sci-fi movie THX 1138, and what may well be a smog-reducing exterior finish.

INDYCAR has announced that all engines for the IZOD IndyCar Series from 2014 forward will be equipped with twin Borg-Warner turbochargers. The change should provide a more level playing field after Chevrolet dominated the 2012 season and is on track to repeat that this year.

A new approach to producing "smart fabrics" involves bonding electrically-conductive silver to ordinary materials.