The world's first Jumbo Hostel guarantees a turbulence-free night's sleep

The world's first Jumbo Hostel guarantees a turbulence-free night's sleep: "A Boeing 747 jumbo jet has been designed to offer travelers a good night's sleep without the turbulence."

'Personal Brewery' produces beer in seven days

'Personal Brewery' produces beer in seven days: "Home beer-brewing is sort of like writing a novel - although you might like the idea of having done it, the thought of all the work involved in doing it can be off-putting."

New system could make censorship of Internet sites virtually impossible

New system could make censorship of Internet sites virtually impossible: "Chinese citizens could once again enjoy LOL Cats on YouTube - as well as content critical of the communist government - if a new system developed by researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) and the University of Waterloo (UW) in Canada were implemented."

The disruptor gets disrupted: how Apple is beating Nintendo at its own game

The disruptor gets disrupted: how Apple is beating Nintendo at its own game: "In an industry obsessed with polygon counts and frame rates, Nintendo's Wii console and DS handheld were the proverbial knives at a gunfight. They were grossly underpowered compared to the competition, meaning Nintendo could sell them at a profit from day one."

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."