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Multi Mode Vehicles (MMVs) under development by Samson Motorworks are dual-use air/ground vehicles that are classified as motorbikes for ground based travel and can take to the air thanks to retractable wings.

The shape-shifting Boomer mobility aid can be a shopping cart, a comfy seat or a walking frame which can be used to maneuver safely up and down stairs.

Falx Air has just released the final design overview of its unique Hybrid Electric Coaxial Unmanned Helicopter which can be configured for transport of up to 70kg as well as for long endurance surveillance.

Electrolux Global Design has come up with a way for everyone to be included in the celebrations with the Rendez-Vous - a concept interactive table with a high-tech kitchen built-in, and it will even charge your mobile phone.

March 20, 2009 The SLIK-STIK is a next-generation walking stick that just might be a killer app with the post war baby boom moving into senior citizenhood. It's adjustable in height, folds up for convenient storage and portability, has a rubberised non-slip hand grip, a forward facing super brigh

It has been a big week for news on advances in energy storage technology. We recently reported on new research that makes a Lithium Ion battery perform more like a supercapacitor, now we can report on res

The Merino Kids Cocooi baby sleep bag is made from 100% finely-spun merino wool. The merino fibers help to regulate body temperature and draw moisture away from your baby's skin which helps to reduce the incidence of body rashes and eczema.

March 23, 2009 450 Nm ( 332 lbs-ft) of torque was once considered V8 territory, which just goes to show how times change. The BMW ALPINA D3 makes 450 Nm from a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-charged diesel engine. The D supposedly stands for diesel, but could equally stand for Drehmoment, German f

Shuttle’s new X50 is an all-in-one PC that features a 15.6-inch touch-enabled display with 1366 x 768 resolution and is designed to be versatile enough to suit a variety of settings including digital signage and kiosks.

March 22, 2009 Evolutionary theorist Alastair Clarke this week published details of eight patterns he claims to be the basis of all the humour that has ever been imagined or expressed, regardless of civilization, culture or personal taste. Clarke has stated before that humour is based on the surpris

Resident Evil 5 is the first game of the series released for this generation of consoles, and the first game to be designed for co-operative play. Read on for our full review.

Recently, concerns have been raised about the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles. Research has linked BPA to breast cancer, a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes and possible effects on the brain and behavior. In response, some baby bottle manufacturers have stopped making plastic b