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The next generation of Windows phones and tablets could feature pre-sensing touch capabilities if work out of Microsoft Research makes the leap from prototype to production. The technology allows a touchscreen to anticipate touch input before you lay a finger on the display.

​There are already a number of sunlight exposure-tracking devices out there, that let us know when it's time to apply more sunscreen. That's all very well and good, but how do we know if we've put enough on in the first place? Well, that's why the Sunscreenr was developed.

The Nura headphones combine in- and over-ear styles together as one, while also featuring a soundwave technology designed to automatically measure hearing and adapt the sound to match the listener.​

Researchers have looked to gain concrete information as to how helpful a smartphone app can be for patients tackling anxiety and/or depression. The results of the study were positive, but they aren’t necessarily indicative of mental health apps as a whole.

Melbourne folk do love their coffee, and one day the beverage mightn't be just pepping them up for a day's work. Swinburne University researchers have scoured the campus' cafes for coffee grounds and used them as part of the mix for a more sustainable road material. ​​

French firm La Tiny House drew inspiration from the classic Airstream trailer while producing Tiny Stream. The approach paid off, resulting in an attractive home that's a welcome change from the stereotypical shed-on-wheels.

Google is rumored to announce a standalone VR headset on Wednesday and, if it ticks a few key boxes, could end up planting its flag in an unclaimed sweet spot that successfully balances quality and price.

Researchers have tested a new type of lab-grown blood vessel implant with encouraging results. The bioengineered vessels proved more durable and just as safe as commonly used synthetic grafts when implanted into patients undergoing kidney dialysis.

Following on from a small, discreet mobility exoskeleton it released last year, Korean auto giant Hyundai has revealed images of a much beefier, tougher looking robotic exoskeleton aimed at the transportation, industrial and military markets.

The decline of desktop computing and the proliferation of other devices that require text input mean that alternatives to the traditional keyboard are now needed. The Tap Strap wearable keyboard is one such alternative that works with Bluetooth devices and lets users tap on any surface to type.

Drone Volt's Janus 360 drone boasts two heads to carry a total of 10 cameras in order to capture obstruction-free, 360-degree 3D video for use in virtual reality content production.

A team of researchers led by a team Stellenbosch University in South Africa is developing a point-of-care rapid test for tuberculosis. The new test is aimed especially at areas and settings with limited resources, where it could help speed up diagnosis of the disease.