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One of the symptoms of advanced Parkinson’s disease is an impaired sense of balance. Although this typically isn't very responsive to medication, Swedish scientists are developing an alternative treatment – a wearable device that stimulates the patient's vestibular system.

Last year's International CES (the 2014 show) was chock full of Bluetooth speakers, and one of the few that stood out from the pack was Nyne's floating, waterproof Aqua speaker. Gizmag has since had the chance to test one out and see if it truly sinks or swims.

By using slow-release microcapsules, researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) could make it possible for a protein molecule known to reduce inflammation and aid in the repair of damaged tissue to be used to treat osteoarthritis.

The P1 GTR is being billed as an homage to the F1 GTR Le Mans winner, and we thought that'd be the extent of McLaren's anniversary celebration. This week, though, it revealed the 650S Le Mans, a special edition designed to give another hat tip to the past.

With the help of very high-power laser beams, researchers at the University of Rochester have created micro and nanostructures that turn metals black and make their surfaces very easy to keep clean and dry.

The route planned for Solar Impulse 2 round-the-world flight has been unveiled. The first solar-powered plane capable of day and night flight, the Si2 will spend 25 days aloft spread over a period of five months as it traverses 35,000 km (22,000 mi) with stops at 12 locations around the globe.

Just last month, Volvo announced a new system that warns drivers of approaching cyclists via a symbol on their car's head-up display. Not to be outdone, Jaguar Land Rover has just announced its own system, which takes a more tactile approach – among other things, it taps them on the shoulder.

We've seen plenty of compact PCs in the past, but few are as tiny as the Mouse-Box. This new invention from a team of Polish engineers packs a fully-functioning computer into a mouse that you can hold in your hand, and the team is now looking for funding to be able to bring it to market.

For some people – adults included – there's nothing quite as cool-looking as a chopper bicycle. The things aren't all that practical for commuting, however. Well, that's where the Chop-E comes in. It's an electric scooter, modeled after the bikes that would have made you the hero of the 7-11.

VTT Technical Centre of Finland is aiming to bring solar energy into the realm of interior design by developing a new method of printing both decorative graphics and functional components onto flexible organic solar panels.

So, you think that a ski helmet is just supposed to protect your head? Well, the folks at Australia's Forcite Helmet Systems apparently believe that it should do more. Among other things, their Alpine helmet lets the user shoot video, talk on the phone, and alert the authorities if they crash.

Porsche is bringing a limited edition 911 to the North American market as a way to say thank you for 60 years of devotion. The GTS Club Coupe is powered by an improved version of the Carrera S plant that cranks out 430 hp and features a raft of special design features.