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A University of Glasgow team led by Professor Lee Cronin, the Regius Chair of Chemistry, has developed the world's first chemical system capable of evolving as part of a project that aims at creating synthetic "life" without DNA.

A pair of US entrepreneurs believe that the hyper-connectivity of today's writing tools is to the detriment of productivity and are looking to reign things in a little. The Hemingwrite typewriter offers the bare essentials for a writer in the digital age, no email alerts or Youtube in sight.

Bicycle historians, take note – it's time once again to look back at 10 of the bike-related products that most caught our attention over the past year! We like 'em, because they're examples of what happens when people dare to try something different.

New research from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) details the development of an electrolyte that can be used in new magnesium-sulfur battery cells that would be more efficient and inexpensive than the dominate types of batteries today.

Last week saw electronic paper-toting wearable, the FES Watch, return to Japanese crowdfunding site. While the campaign is well on the way towards its funding goal under its own steam, a Sony spokesman has revealed to WSJ that the product is an undercover effort from the electronics giant.

A couple of years ago, we first heard about the SoloShot. It's a robotic device that sits between a video camera and a tripod, automatically panning the camera to keep the subject centered in the shot. The SoloShot2 takes things a step further, most notably by also tilting the camera.

At its plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW is running a pilot program to see how Google Glass can improve the quality control of its pre-series vehicles as they make the transition from prototype to full production.

The learner Harley – it just sounds so wrong! But it's here. The Street 500 is the smallest and lightest Harley in decades, and it's built to be customized like its big brothers. At 492cc, 64 mpg and US$6700, with a low seat, it should compete well in markets with restricted license schemes.

From 1-Click shopping to the Fire phone, Amazon is known for its culture of innovation. Even its order fulfillment and logistics processes are highly refined, with talk of deliveries eventually being made by drones. Today, the firm has revealed how an army of robots runs its fulfillment centers

The Institute of Food Research in Norwich and Oxford Instruments have developed a portable detector that can differentiate between horse meat and beef in about 10 minutes, yet is inexpensive and simple to use.

ThyssenKrupp has unveiled an innovative Willy Wonka-like elevator system that allows horizontal movement, and makes complex lift shafts featuring large numbers of lifts possible. The technology poses significant implications for the future of tall buildings.

Over the last six months we’ve seen the Windows 8.1 expand into a new category – the budget tablet. These devices combine functionality and low prices, and are genuine alternatives to the wealth of wallet-friendly Android tablets available this Christmas.