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The 2011 model BMW S1000RR saved my butt in a big way – it's only fair we give the 2015 model the chance to do the same. And on the hallowed tarmac of Philip Island, the new RR's insanely intelligent new suspension and rider assist systems made me feel like an absolute riding god.

Columbia University researchers claim to have created a world-first, full-duplex, single-frequency radio transceiver on a miniature integrated circuit. This new technology could help alleviate the increasing frequency spectrum crisis and vastly improve data transmission rates.

It looks like the days of the password are numbered. Microsoft has announced Windows Hello, a new biometric authentication system launching with Windows 10. It means you'll be able to unlock your computer with a fingerprint or a face, as you can on today's flagship smartphones.

Fresh from designing a futuristic and sustainable Paris, Vincent Callebaut has turned his imagination toward the Eternal City. The architect envisions turning a large area of land in Rome into a sustainable new residential district.

The Tickr X is a chest-worn fitness tracker from Wahoo Fitness which can be used to track a wide variety of fitness information including heart rate and motion analytics data. Gizmag recently spent a bit of time with the tracker to see whether it's worth strapping around your chest.

Scientists in Australia are looking at the manner in which a particular type of gecko is able to stay clean. Their findings could pave the way for things like water-repelling electronics, or clothes that never need washing.

When Pebble announced its Kickstarter record-shattering Pebble Time smartwatch (and its Steel counterpart), one part of the announcement that was easy to miss was its smartstraps. Today Pebble is doubling down on the initiative, pledging US$1 million to fund smartstrap development.

TRON: Legacy may not have lived up to its hype when it was released in 2010, but one part of the movie that did capture people's imaginations was the redesigned light cycle. Working replicas were even produced and auctioned. Now, another replica is available for fans to bid on.

A foldable, paper-based, urine-fueled, microbial fuel cell system that powers an emergency radio beacon has been developed by researchers at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). The new prototype also promises to be non-toxic, easily made, and, above all, cheap to make.

We tend to think of future lunar colonies as being cramped futuristic domes or subsurface rabbit warrens, but what about underground caverns big enough to hang glide in? According to a study by a Purdue University, the Moon may contain lava tubes large enough to house entire cities.

The Leoht Tote could put an end to rummaging in the depths of your handbag for your phone, only to discover the battery is almost dead. Dubbed "the evolution of the handbag" it comes with in-built lithium ion battery and LED lighting, two USB ports and wireless recharging – and it looks good, too.

Fresh from looking to the future with its new Evora 400, Lotus is taking a moment to reflect on the past. The British carmaker has announced a special Lotus Elise to celebrate the 20th birthday of the iconic car. The Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition is based on the Elise S Club Racer.