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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.

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.

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.

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.

Jaguar has used this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed to reveal it's F-Type Project 7 is making the jump from concept to a limited production run of 250. The fully road-legal two-seater roadster will be the fastest and most powerful production Jaguar ever built.