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The Pearl-Qatar: multi-billion dollar man-made island home

An exotic name befits an exotic destination. The Pearl-Qatar is a multi-billion dollar man-made island under construction off the coast of Doha, Qatar.

Good Thinking

Inkless magic: the pen that never runs out

Though not likely to usurp the ballpoint, this inkless metal pen made from stainless steel contains is able to write on any most types of paper without ever needing a refill.

Aircraft

Air, land, sea or snow: Lisa’s Akoya microlight leisure plane

Entirely built from high-tech composite materials and capable of landing on a mere 100-metre strip, the luxurious Akoya features a swivelling wing to facilitate storage.

Home Entertainment

BlueTinum all-in-one “Internet Home Entertainment System”

BlueTinum has unveiled a system that features Internet Radio, Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Radio, MP3, DVD, direct PC streaming and an iPod cradle.

Not smart - a British driver has been clocked at 172 mph in a Porsche 911 Turbo (note: image is not the offending vehicle)

Automotive

UK Porsche driver receives record 172mph speeding ticket

One borrowed Porsche, a terrified passenger and a radar gun have combined for the biggest car speeding ticket Britain's ever seen.

The 9½'s low speed handling is exemplaryPhotography: Cory Jach

Motorcycles

First ride: Moto Morini 9½ and Corsaro exotic road bikes

Moto Morini motorcycles have become rarities since the company's heyday in the 1970s, but its new range of 1200cc twins are making a strong impression around the world.

Wellness and Healthy Living

Digital smoking: indulgence without the side effects?

Tech-savvy companies have developed ways that allow smokers to receive their nicotine fix without the adverse effects on their own health or that of others.

Good Thinking

Visa Micro Tag contactless payment device

Designed to allow customers to make small purchases without swiping, signing or PINs, the keychain-sized Micro Tag is Visa's smallest payment device to-date.

IBM medical visualization software that lets doctors search specific parts of the body

Imaging & Diagnostics

IBM visualization software uses 3D avatar to display human health records

IBM researchers have announced details of visualization software that allows doctors to view medical data using a 3D avatar of the human body.

Around The Home

Poggenpohl Porsche kitchen designed for men

Recognizing that men are showing an increasing interest in developing the kitchen as part of their habitat, Porsche Design Group and Poggenpohl Mobelwerke have taken the covers off their first co-designed kitchen, the P’7340.

Motorcycles

Aprilia’s upcoming V4 engine to deliver up to 220hp

Aprilia tell us their much-anticipated V4 engine is currently undergoing durability testing in four states of tune – from a huge 185 horsepower up to an eye-watering 220 horsepower.

Automotive

Nissan's Pivo 2 concept – your robotic automotive friend

Nissan’s Pivo concept was the most popular concept car of all time on this site and now there's Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car with an innovative rotating cabin design that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show.

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