IOGEAR Sharing Station provides access to USB devices over WiFi

IOGEAR Sharing Station provides access to USB devices over WiFi: "WiFi and USB have both become inexpensive and ubiquitous connectivity solutions, so the idea of exploiting them both at the same time a single device makes sense. IOGEAR's latest take on the theme is its Wireless 4-Port USB Sharing Station, which allows up to four USB peripherals (external storage, camera, printer, etc.) to be shared over a WiFi network and in the process provides a recipe for an uncluttered desktop environment."

NuVinci Harmony brings automatic shifting to e-bikes

NuVinci Harmony brings automatic shifting to e-bikes: "Fallbrook Technologies released the NuVinci Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) N170 transmission for bicycles in 2007. The rear hub-based system does away with distinct, defined gears, it's sealed against dirt and other contaminants (unlike a derailleur), and it allows riders to change drive transmission ratios even when standing still."

Bluelounge MiniDock iPhone/iPod wall charger doubles as a display-docking station

Bluelounge MiniDock iPhone/iPod wall charger doubles as a display-docking station: "Charging an iPhone or iPod when out and about can often leave users taking advantage of any spare power outlet at hand. For those using the standard adapter and cable that came with said devices, this can sometimes mean leaving the units laying on the ground at the mercy of any big booted passersby."

Moto-Grip is designed to let motorcycle passengers hang on better

Moto-Grip is designed to let motorcycle passengers hang on better: "If you've ever been the extra passenger on a racing or sport-touring motorcycle, then you'll know that it can be rather awkward. You typically sit higher than the rider, so you have to lean forward and down to grab them around the torso."

Tata to build the world's cheapest house - 20 square metres for US$715

Tata to build the world's cheapest house - 20 square metres for US$715: "There is absolutely no doubt that the human condition thrives on challenge. Fresh from creating the world's cheapest car, the US$2500 Tata Nano, Tata Corporation is now intending to create the world's cheapest house."

Orphiro electric motorcycle set for September launch

Orphiro electric motorcycle set for September launch: "While I'm a big supporter of the push for the electrification of the motorcycle, I'm not really a big fan of the sports bike or the street bike or off-road bikes - my tastes lean towards custom cruisers like the electric chopper from Orange County Choppers."

Twice the height of the Empire State - EnviroMission plans massive solar tower for Arizona

Twice the height of the Empire State - EnviroMission plans massive solar tower for Arizona: "An ambitious solar energy project on a massive scale is about to get underway in the Arizona desert. EnviroMission is undergoing land acquisition and site-specific engineering to build its first full-scale solar tower - and when we say full-scale, we mean it! The mammoth 800-plus meter (2625 ft) tall tower will instantly become one of the world's tallest buildings."

Shelby Supercar Tuatara aims for Bugatti Veyron 268 mph speed record for production cars

Shelby Supercar Tuatara aims for Bugatti Veyron 268 mph speed record for production cars: "The aluminum and carbon fiber SSC Tuatara was styled by talented American designer Jason Castriota, and will run a mid-rear mounted, seven-litre, twin-turbo, Quad camshaft V8 producing 1,350 bhp."

BlueDrone Android-controlled RC car

BlueDrone Android-controlled RC car: "The Parrot AR.Drone quadricopter was one of the first smartphone-controlled RC toys ... and it won't be the last. This example called BlueDrone (which isn't from Parrot) is an RC car in the form of Nissan GT-R 1:20 scale model, controlled by an Android-based device via Bluetooth connectivity."

Water-soluble bags let dog waste get flushed

Water-soluble bags let dog waste get flushed: "Dog poop bags have become so commonly used, it's hard to believe there was ever a time that dog-walkers typically let their pooches go Number 2 in parks or on other peoples' lawns, with no intentions of cleaning it up. While it's definitely a good thing that such is no longer the case (for the most part, at least), there's still the small matter of what happens to the bagged excrement once it's thrown away."

Guitar and computer join forces to teach you how to play

Guitar and computer join forces to teach you how to play: "During those important early stages of learning to play guitar, when you need to grab every possible opportunity to practice, digital teaching aids like iPerform3D and the upcoming Rocksmith can be on hand whenever the mood grabs you."

Paintwork completed on first passenger-carrying 787 Dreamliner

Paintwork completed on first passenger-carrying 787 Dreamliner: "The 787 Dreamliner is edging closer to delivery. Sporting the special livery of launch customer ANA , Boeing rolled the first aircraft destined for commercial service out of its paint hangar in Everett, Washington, on Saturday. Following delays of around two years, the mid-size airliner is expected to make its first passenger carrying flight - a special commemorative charter from Tokyo to Hong Kong - about a month after delivery to ANA in September."