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The unveiling of a new four-banger engine wouldn’t normally garner much attention, but Volvo's High Performance Drive-E Powertrain Concept is an exception. The 2.0 liter, gas-powered unit features "triple boost" technology capable of generating no less than 450 hp.

While shifts between the sprockets on a bike's cassette are generally quite fast, going between the chainrings up front is definitely a slower, more awkward affair. In an effort to make things quicker and easier, Efneo has developed a 3-speed planetary gearbox to replace the front derailleur.

While at MakerCon in New York last month, Gizmag's Eric Mack caught up with the creators of the Origami, which they claim is the first portable laser cutter that folds up and can take on any sized task.

Toshiba has introduced its own take on human-looking androids at Japan's CEATEC electronics trade show this week. The communication android has been built to communicate in Japanese sign language, requiring fluid and precise movement of its arms and hands.

Nvidia has announced two new notebook graphics cards that provide close to desktop levels of performance on the move. The new Maxwell GPUs don’t just narrow the gap between desktop and laptop graphics, but also provide improved efficiency and dynamic resolution rendering.

Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano at the University of Nagoya, and Shuji Nakamura working at Nichia Chemicals in Tokushima, Japan have been awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics for their invention of the blue LED, which is the key to modern energy-efficient lighting.

Plastc Card is a new electronic card-format device, that can store the information for up to 20 other cards on it at once. You just select the card that you want to access via the e-ink screen, then use Plastc as if it were that card.

Microsoft recently released the first iteration of its new operating system to the public in the form of Windows 10 Technical Preview. Here's a look at how to install it as well as check out the current new features you can expect when the final version is released.

Vaio has provided a look at its first hybrid system to be announced since the company’s split from Sony earlier this year. The prototype, which has yet to receive a name, would be targeted specifically at creative professionals, and carry a hefty price tag.

A misplaced storage device could lead to the leaking of embarrassing photos for some, while for those dealing in confidential information there could be a whole lot more at stake. These self-destructing SSDs appear ordinary storage devices, but can destroy all data onboard when triggered by SMS.

Spending long hours sat at a desk is a health risk and has led to the growing popularity of standing desks. Refold has created a cardboard design that factors in workforce mobility and environmental awareness.

The Pronto from Power Practical it's all about speed, as the device can obtain the power for a full charge in just five minutes.