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​Have you ever said of a person, "You can see it in the way they walk"? Well, if it was their identity that you were referring to, then you were right. To that end, scientists have now created an artificial intelligence-based system that identifies people via their footsteps.

BMW's latest concept bike takes the company's mid-range parallel twin engine to a new level of style and function. Ultra light weight and extreme mass centralization combine with integrated panniers for a bike that is odds-on to become a production model.​

Though digital music accounts for much of what we now listen to, old school formats like vinyl and audio cassettes steadfastly refuse to disappear. Professional audio gear manufacturer Tascam is prepping for a cassette tape revival with the release of the 202mkVII dual cassette deck.

Using waste products of the petroleum and refining industries, researchers have created an absorbent polymer that can quickly soak up crude oil and diesel from sea water.

Boosted Boards has announced a refreshed lineup of electric skateboards, offering more power, acceleration and riding options, most notably by way of the company's first ever shortboard with skateboard-like kicktail on the end.

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel early warning system for four common types of cancer. An implant keeps watch for elevated levels of calcium in the blood – and warns the patient by growing an artificial mole on their skin.

Buick may not be on anyone's shortlist when it comes the most exciting vehicles on the road, but it does get the blood moving when it designs a new concept car. Its latest, the Enspire SUV concept, melds the worlds of utility, battery technology and fast, sleek design.

We've recently seen a number of proposals for protecting coral reefs from the dangers of climate change, and now it turns out that corals already have a self-defense mechanism. They can release aerosols into the atmosphere to create a protective "cloud umbrella."

​We've already heard about earbuds known as Sleepbuds, that are designed to mask the sound of snoring. Now, however, there's a different Sleepbud earbud on its way, and it's intended to STOP its user from snoring.

Riding an electric longboard sure beats having to pound foot to tarmac to get where you need to be. But having to stop to recharge its battery after a few short miles takes the shine off the experience. Pomelo has today launched an electric longboard that rolls for nearly 25 miles per charge.

​Researchers have come up with a wearable exoskeleton designed for control of a fixed wing drone. Named FlyJacket, the device is designed to help beginners control a drone while making intuitive upper body gestures, literally spreading their arms wide like wings.

​When we last heard about Chinese company Mobvoi, it was Kickstarting a budget smartwatch designed to take on the big boys. Now, Mobvoi is on Indiegogo with a pair of wireless earbuds that could give Apple's AirPods a run for their money.