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No road vehicle needs a 218mph (350kmh) top speed. No motorcycle needs to make 200 horsepower, with as much torque as a Hyundai iMax people mover. These are figures of absolute excess - and that's the point. The Lightning LS-218 will be a truly, horrifyingly fast motorcycle.

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new way to safely transfer energy to tiny medical devices implanted deep inside the human body, leading to the development of tiny "electroceutical" devices that could treat diseases using electronics rather than drugs.

The recently-opened Austin, Texas-based Container Bar brings sustainable building and alcoholic beverages together at last, and provides a fine example of upcylced architectural design along the way.

Juno Power's new Jumpr is small enough to fit in a glove compartment, and light enough to carry in a coat pocket or backpack, but is claimed capable of jump-starting a car. And it can charge your smartphone, too.

Scientists at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas have built and tested what appears to be the world's smallest, fastest, and longest-running nanomotor yet – so small that it could fit inside a single living cell.

Researchers from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies in Mexico have developed a pair of glasses that use a combination of ultrasound, GPS, stereoscopic vision and artificial intelligence to help the visually impaired to get around.

UK-based mobile phone company OwnFone has launched what it says is the world’s first commercially-available braille mobile phone. The OwnFone is a simple, light and low-cost device that can be set up with braille quick-dial buttons. It is customized by the user before being 3D-printed by OwnFone.

What could possibly go wrong? Adidas is preparing to release a smartphone app that takes your favourite photos and maps them onto a pair of sneakers, which you can then order. The example shoes actually look pretty sweet, but lord knows what Joe Public will want on his kicks.

Anyone who has ever spent too much money on a takeaway coffee only to have the drink ruined by the poorly-designed cup should appreciate Viora Lid. This new design prevents spills while also enhancing the experience of drinking expensive lattes and cappuccinos.

Velo Labs' just-announced Skylock lets users locate their bike on a map, lend it to other people, and unlock it simply by walking up to it ... plus it has a solar-powered battery that "never" needs to be plugged in to charge, and it checks if you're OK when you crash.

Physiotherapists have traditionally used fairly rudimentary manual goniometers (medical protractors) to measure the movement of body parts. BPMphysio is a wearable device that uses a variety of sensors to measure movement accurately. It is aimed at helping to improve physio care.

Electric skateboards as a form of urban transport are certainly building up some momentum. Florida-based start-up Marbel is the latest to set its wheels in motion, this week launching a crowdfunding campaign for what it claims to be the world's lightest electric vehicle – the 9.9 lb Marbel.