The Samsung i8910 Omnia HD is Samsung's first full-touch Symbian device whilst also claiming a world's first with the ability to capture 720p HD video at 24fps.

Spiders are remarkable animals: with over 40,000 classified species, they are among the most diverse known to man and can adapt to the most radical climatic conditions. The silky substance they produce to spin webs has been extensively studied and

A music teacher from Riverside Illinois has come up with a Flash drive design that's more novel than novelty. Possibly one of the most portable instrument around - the harmonica - and the most portable digital storage solution have been

The incredible range of USB peripherals available and the shortage of free ports on many machines - particularly laptops - means that a USB hub is practically a necessity if you don't want to waste precious time plugging and unplugging

If you're looking to shave every last cent off your next electricity bill then this gooseneck lamp is for you. The lamp is so energy efficient its eight white LED lights are powered by the trickle of electricity flowing from

Porsche will roll out a new incarnation of the at the Los Angeles auto show next month. The flagship mid-engined model is the lightest sporstcar in the company's range at 1,275kg and more powerful than the Boxster S, topping 235kW

The 658kg (1,450 lb) Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) satellite launched by the (ESA) this week is the first ever satellite designed both to map sea surface salinity and to monitor soil moisture on a global scale. The unique

Most seat belts are designed to stretch during a crash to reduce the force of impact on the wearer while still preventing contact with the interior of the vehicle. Ford has gone one step further with plans to introduce inflatable

European tests have shown that a - a tapering protrusion mounted on the rear of a truck - leads to fuel savings of 7.5 percent. The fuel savings, which also means a cut in emissions, were realized by the boat

If you're looking for value for money, a sports car-inspired designer mobile phone probably isn't the best place to start. Based on its , Tag Heuer's latest model is inspired by the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640. We've no problem with

Dell has bettered its wafer-thin launched in March with the announcement of the 0.4-inch (9.99mm) thin Adamo XPS. Apart from the attention that the label of World's thinnest laptop brings, the XPS has some very appealing design qualities that are

Most cyclists would agree that the two most likely things to forget after heading out on a journey are a light and a tire pump. It would make perfect sense, then, to combine the two into one handy accessory, which

In a world where miniaturization rules the roost, it's refreshing to see some things getting bigger and bigger. Just last week we featured which stands tall and slim at 35 inches (90cm). Now from Sweden comes the colossal 37.5 x

Scientists have successfully wired a state-of-the-art artificial hand to existing nerve endings in the stump of a severed arm. Its creators say the device, called "SmartHand," resembles a real hand in function, sensitivity and appearance. In order to develop such

Gizmag's pages are filled with clever examples of , and why not, evolution is after all the biggest, oldest and most successful design house we know of. Today's lesson is being given by insects like bumblebees, hummingbirds, and dragonflies, whose

Although fish numbers are in decline in oceans all around the globe, the same can't be said for their robotic brethren. Like the "" from MIT and the developed by a team at the University of Essex, the latest robotic

In news for committed Tweeters (at least those without a smartphone), Peek has released what it says is the world's first dedicated Twitter mobile device. TwitterPeek is the company's third data-only product (following on from the original and ) and

Reports of new developments in the area of solar power are an almost daily event here at Gizmag. The main focus of research seems to be on improving the , but others are working at developing an inexpensive method of

Jogging on the spot has gone high tech thanks to an omni-directional treadmill that allows you to walk in any direction while staying centered on the treadmill. When coupled with virtual reality (VR) technology it offers the potential for truly

Asus has announced the world's first motherboard to support the upcoming , allowing data transfer rates approaching 600MB/s. It also includes the latest generation SATA, which will support transfer speeds of up to 6Gbit/s, and the company has also flagged