Opinion: Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs discusses how wearable technology will "transform our understanding of ourselves". More about "Wearable gadgets serve as a relentless reality check"
Materials scientist John Rogers and his firm MC10 have developed flexible electronic circuits that stick directly to the skin like temporary tattoos and monitor the wearer's health. More about Biostamp temporary tattoo electronic circuits by MC10
News: Gamers will be able to design their own cases for the forthcoming Yves Behar-designed OUYA console and print them out with a MakerBot 3D printer. More about MakerBot releases 3D-print files for OUYA game console case
Milan 2013: Spanish studio Lievore Altherr Molina has designed a family of triangular tables and stools for Italian brand Arper. More about Ply by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper
Milan 2013: here's a slideshow of new furniture and pendant lamps that New Zealand furniture company Resident will present in Milan next month. More about New furniture and lighting collection by Resident
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde spoke to us at Design Indaba in Cape Town about his designs for glow-in-the-dark roads and clothing that will literally expose dishonest bankers. More about "We're working on a suit that becomes transparent when you lie"
News: 3D printing expert Janne Kyttanen has produced prototype printed pasta, breakfast cereal and burgers to demonstrate how advances in 3D printing could transform the way we eat (+ interview + slideshow). More about "Food is the next frontier of 3D printing"
Milan 2013: British designer Tom Dixon's latest collection, launching at MOST in Milan next month, includes solid brass champagne buckets and faceted furniture inspired by gemstones (+ slideshow). More about Rough & Smooth collection by Tom Dixon
Food designers Bompas & Parr have come up with a musical spoon that you listen to through your mouth and a set of handmade bowls to match five new flavours of Heinz baked beans. More about Heinz Beanz Flavour Experience by Bompas & Parr
Milan 2013: these cabinets by Swedish designer Mathieu Gustafsson and furniture maker Niklas Karlsson are inspired by the use of woven rattan and brass clasps in vintage handbags. More about Grand cabinets by Mathieu Gustafsson and Niklas Karlsson
Product news: diffused light gently glows from a cavity in the side of this ceramic lamp by designers Something of London and Verona for French brand Ligne Roset. More about Naica ceramic lamp by Something for Ligne Roset
The world's first folding wheels can be collapsed to take up about half the space so they're easier for wheelchair users to store and transport. More about Morph folding wheel by Vitamins Design
This piece of furniture by Scoope Design can switch between a chair, table or step ladder depending on how it's slotted together. More about Superbambi by Scoope Design
French designer Jean-Sébastien Lagrange has created a cross between a poster and a lamp. More about L-INK lamp poster by Jean-Sébastien Lagrange
Milan 2013: tables in this collection by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka have tops that appear to balance precariously on angled stands (+ slideshow). More about Element tables by Tokujin Yoshioka for Desalto
Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen will create a dress modelled on splashing water during a live week-long broadcast for fashion film website SHOWstudio next month (+ movie). More about Crystallisation water dress by Iris van Herpen
News: a London cycling organisation has come up with a concept for a lorry with no blindspot to reduce the number of cyclists killed in collisions. More about Lorry redesigned to prevent cyclist deaths
News: a wristband designed by Yves Behar for San Francisco electronics brand Jawbone that monitors how you move, sleep and eat has now launched in Europe, just over a year after its initial launch was plagued by technical problems. More about UP activity-tracking wristband by Jawbone relaunches in Europe
Yves Behar's San Francisco studio Fuseproject has designed a glass bottle and identity for a scheme that encourages hotels to filter water on site rather than importing it in plastic bottles. More about Whole World Water by Fuseproject
News: Hackney studio Sample and Hold 3D-scanned a living horse for a new sculpture by Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger. More about London studio creates 3D scan of horse