The most curious thing about 3DConnexion's new joystick-like device isn't that it reminds us of old rotatable arcade controllers. No, it's meant for CAD, but also among the list of suggested apps is Second Life.

Medical sites that let you skip the doctor and do your own diagnosis are all over the Net, including one that gives 700 causes for your stomach pain, including Abruptio Placentae and Abdominal Neoplasm.

From budget laptops to ultra-tiny netbooks, ultraportables and high performance, we explain the tricks to finding out the ultimate laptop at the right price.

Still cleaning your camera lens with tissues? For shame. The Lenspen is a nifty device that's been around for years, and uses carbon tip to keep your camera in top condition.

Spending a few hours at lunch trawling job sites or catching up with friends on Facebook? You might be interested to learn what your boss can see about you with WebSpy.

Whet your appetite for next week's documentary about exo-planets with this video voyage through the universe