Got a bird problem? Here a simple solution, right to the point

Problem: birds land on your stuff and leave their droppings behind, creating a big mess that you need to clean up. Sometimes they even build nests where you don't want them (causing a fire hazard, for instance). Solution: put some pointy things where the birds like to land. As gadgets go, it doesn't get any lower tech, inexpensive and effective as this.

Lily introduces a selfie-drone

Drones are hot stuff right now. But you have to learn how to fly them. Check out this solution from Lily. It's like a selfie-drone!

A battery that charges in only one minute

Some very clever people at Stanford University are working on a new battery technology that can charge in one minute. They say it is safe, even when you penetrate it with a drill (other batteries would probably catch on fire). It's still a lab project, but it seems to hold some promise.

Wheels with solar panels can power a bicycle

These people in Denmark are working on a solar powered electric bike where the solar panels are actually embedded into the wheels. The wheels charge the battery when parked, which in turn powers the bike when in motion. But don't expect this invention to directly power the wheels without charging the battery first. At least not yet.

Helping the visually impaired navigate public transit

These people are working on a technology that would help visually impaired people find their way around the London transit system using bluetooth beacons and their smart phones.

Microsoft HoloLens concept combines reality with virtual reality.

Interested in what the future might bring with respect to combining reality with virtual reality? Check out this concept from Microsoft.

Could your car be smarter than you?

Driving in the near future could become safer thanks to V2X technology.

Radio in a mason jar

For those of you who appreciate clever design (and only like one radio station), this product could be for you.

Korner uses technology to enhance neighbourhood watch security

Here's something clever and useful: an affordable home security system (starting at $100) with no monitoring fees. It uses a smartphone app plus your neighbours and other people in your social network to protect your home.

TuneIn Radio iPhone app gives amazing access to online music

I'm a music lover, so I'm hooked on this iPhone app. It gives access to online radio stations, streaming music channels and podcasts from around the world. It works over WiFi so you can use it at your home or office. It also works over cellular data networks, so assuming you have a good data plan it's great in your car. In my home and office, I use it with bluetooth wireless headphones or my AirPlay compatible speakers. In my car, I use streaming bluetooth into my car's audio system. In fact, my new car came with a three month free subscription to Sirus XM satellite radio. I never used it.