Planning that extended weekend away, or perhaps you have an overseas business trip looming? Then this list is a must-read.

New device features Pearl controller and assisted GPS.

Scientists are reporting successful tests of a new memory device that could allow terabytes of data to be stored without corruption for millions of years

iPill dispenses medicine inside the body.

Steve Jobs has unveiled Apple’s revamped media player range for the crucial Christmas sales period and announced a major software update for the iPhone..

Things that make you go aaaargh, including Vista, Bluetooth and other things that may or may not make you mad

Tiny device may allow 100GB iPod.

Star Trek technology comes to earth.

Early astral predictor engine much more complex than first thought.

We take a look back at the tech products that were so overdone by marketing hype, that by the time they were released, most failed to meet expectations.

Taser device has 1GB of music storage and a 50,000 volt bite.

Robotic arm takes multiple pictures of the same scene.

As the hype builds for a new-improved iPhone, analysts believe new device could boost mobile TV uptake.

Smart chaps the ancient Greeks.

Shirt that generates power as you walk.

Cheesewire-style blade is the world's thinnest ever.

The Large Hadron Collider(LHC) will be restarting this winter, but only operating at half power until building problems are sorted out..

If only they could see beyond billing, says HP.

Dirty secrets revealed in emails.

We gaze into a crystal ball and and ponder the future, or possible demise, of some well-known technologies.