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London's iconic Battersea Power Station has had numerous proposed reincarnations over the years. Now, as part of its regeneration, architecture firms Gehry Partners and Foster + Partners have announced their plans for it, which sees the building becoming the focal point of a new town center.

The US Navy is preparing to install and test a prototype electromagnetic railgun on a Spearhead-class joint high speed vessel (JHSV) in 2016 as part of a program to develop the naval artillery of the future.

Hong Kong's Conplex International is hoping that the promise of being able to give a presentation on any blank wall, or being able to view photos with friends on a big screen without needing to find an unused TV, will tempt buyers to its MagicOn Ayane smartphone with built-in pico projector.

AMD has revealed the Radeon R9 295X2, the flagship card in its latest range of gamer-centric GPUs. The new card features a powerful dual-GPU setup that utilizes factory-fitted liquid cooling and boasts a full 8GB memory.

As if a luxury phone made by a company usually associated with premium watches isn't eyebrow-raising enough, Tag Heuer's just-announced Meridiist Infinite offers a little something extra: a built-in photovoltaic panel that keeps it powered up and charging as long as there's light.

In our world of smartphones and tablets, is there still room for e-readers? They may not be as versatile as tablets, but sometimes there's a lot to be said for a product that does one job very well. Join Gizmag, as we review Amazon's latest e-ink reader, the 2013 Kindle Paperwhite.

Czech architecture firm Atelier SAD recently unveiled an interesting modular prefab home, dubbed Port X, that can either be installed on the ground like a normal home, or float on the water like a houseboat.

Last November, DJI Innovations released its Phantom 2 Vision quadcopter. Unlike the base Phantom copter, this one featured its own motorized HD video camera that could be remotely tilted by the user. Now, DJI has announced the Phantom 2 Vision+. Its camera has a three-axis electronic stabilizer.

Honda's new 750cc NM4 Vultus is a bold departure from tradition with anime/manga styling, a "fighter pilot" feet-forward riding position, an ultra-low seat and advanced electronic rider assistance to make it as easy to ride as a scooter. The motorcycle is evolving!

Soaring birds catch rides on rising air currents to save energy, and now researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, are aiming to develop bio-inspired UAVs capable of doing the same thing.

Work has begun on transforming an area in Sydney into a new public space. The Goods Line is a disused rail track that was used for transporting freight. Now, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is working with Aspect Studios and Chrofi to reinvigorate the space.

Chicago entrepreneur Luka Sanders has launched a vending machine that dispenses healthy, organic food. Called Farmer's Fridge, each kiosk is wrapped in rustic reclaimed wood. It contains salads and snacks for the health-conscious and features bar code scanners and a credit card terminal.