Playing new style computer games can help people burn up a significant amount of calories, research has found.

Games consoles such as Nintendo Wii require players to use body movements to control the action. A study by Liverpool John Moores University found regular use could help shift 27lb (12.25kg) a year.

The latest drone among you motorcycle aficionados: behold the biodiesel motorcycle! Greenline Industries recently introduced the world’s first biodiesel land speed record motorcycle in their booth at the National Biodiesel Conference in San Antonio, TX. Greenline have sponsored the Earthrace circumnavigation world record attempt, and now they are sponsoring The Crucible's land speed record attempt.

Sony has applied for a patent on a powered skateboard that uses similar balancing technology to the Segway transporter.

The board has two wheels on either side of the step board and uses computers to keep the rider steady. It is steered by the rider leaning in the direction of travel, which is picked up by pressure sensors in the base.