Got a dead-end job? You can run in actual circles with this hamster wheel desk
After a standing desk with a difference? Check out the Hamster Wheel Standing Desk, a product of Autodesk's Pier 9 Studio — its makers have even provided instructions for building your own.
Virtual reality headsets could help your fear of flying
Imagine taking a walk through an open meadow or enjoying an immersive movie experience to take your mind of the stresses of flying — an Airbus patent is exploring virtual reality on aircraft.
Star Wars producers want a ‘drone shield’ to stop set leaks
How do you stop drones from taking photos of your closed-off film set? If you're the producers of Star Wars, you apply for a DroneShield that can give you advance warning of incoming aircraft.
Linux users can finally get in on the Netflix action
Thanks to the wonders of HTML 5 video and a new batch of security protocols, the small but loyal band of users running Linux will soon be able to enjoy Netflix without any extra tweaks.
Oculus VR unveils its latest prototype, Crescent Bay
A full retail release of the Oculus Rift may still be some way off, but there's a brand new prototype available called Crescent Bay — it's thinner, lighter and comes with an integrated audio system.
The miniature radio that could link the Internet of Things
A Stanford professor has produced a working radio-on-a-chip that costs pennies to make, is incredibly small and doesn't require any batteries to run, coming soon to a connected device near you.
Your free U2 album may have cost Apple $100 million
Have you downloaded your free U2 album through iTunes yet? Billboard has more details about the agreement between the band and Apple, including the price of the deal and what happens next.
DARPA invests in a super-light exoskeleton for soldiers
Unlike other exoskeletons that are heavy and cumbersome to use, the Soft Exosuit is lightweight and able to match the movements of the wearer. It's the latest project to attract DARPA funds.
Apple logs a record number of pre-orders for its new iPhones
Plenty of people couldn't get through to the Apple website as iPhone 6 pre-orders opened, but it seems many of you did: Apple has announced a record-breaking number of orders have been made.
Apple hires renowned designer Marc Newson to work with Jony Ive
Apple has confirmed the hire of one of the world's leading designers, Marc Newson. Among his previous work you'll find bicycles, sculptures, yachts and — perhaps significantly — luxury watches.
Samsung CEO outlines his vision of our smart home future
From fridges that warn you when food is running out to dining tables that lower from the ceiling: Samsung President Boo-Keun Yoon has been telling IFA 2014 attendees about his smart home vision.
Twitter’s latest revamp aims to help new users
Do you fail to see the point of Twitter? The social network platform has made substantial changes to the way new users are welcomed to the service in an attempt to make it more accessible.
Engineer builds a 3D-printed castle in his back garden
If you thought you'd seen every 3D-printed project there was to see, think again — a miniature castle has just been completed in Minnesota. Read on to find out how the building was constructed.
Google offers an Emmy-themed Street View tour of famous TV locations
Are you all set for the 66th Emmy Awards on Monday? Not until you've checked out this filming locations for your favorite shows on Street View, handily brought together in a Google blog post.