Dezeen has teamed up with electronics brand Bang & Olufsen to give away one of its new cone-shaped Beosound 1 wireless speaker systems. More about Competition: win a BeoSound 1 wireless speaker system by Bang & Olufsen
Lego has announced a kit for building and programming robots, designed to encourage a younger generation to learn how to code, at this year's CES tech conference. More about Lego unveils Boost kit to help children learn coding
Beauty brand L'Oréal has worked alongside digital healthcare company Withings to develop a brush that tracks and scores the quality of hair. More about "World's first" smart hairbrush scores quality of hair during use
Chinese technology firm Lenovo has unveiled its own version of Amazon's smart assistant, which acts as a central command centre for connected-home gadgets and systems. More about Lenovo launches colourful alternative to Amazon Echo smart speaker
As a Christmas gift to their clients, Universal Favourite created a series of mix-and-match colourful chocolates from tessellating 3D-printed moulds. More about Universal Favourite produces colourful chocolates from 3D-printed moulds
This collection of decorative concrete objects by London designer Liliana Ovalle, created for an exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg, borrows architectural details from brutalist buildings. More about Liliana Ovalle creates mini concrete sculptures based on brutalist buildings
Dezeen has teamed up with Swiss backpack company QWSTION to give away five of its Travel Shopper bags, which can be carried like a tote, a handbag or a backpack. More about Competition: win a Travel Shopper bag by QWSTION
Forests are set to benefit from internet-of-things technology with the release of a wireless alarm system that can predict the path of a growing fire. More about Senticnel tree alarm by Eli-Gutierrez Studio helps stop forest fires spreading
Dezeen has teamed up with electronics brand Moshi to give away one of its wireless Spatia home speakers. More about Competition: win a wireless home speaker by Moshi
Neri Oxman and the MIT Mediated Matter group have unveiled their latest collection of 3D-printed death masks, designed to contain the wearer's last breath. More about Neri Oxman's Lazarus death masks visualise the wearer's last breath
We've selected 12 perfect gifts for food lovers and cooking enthusiasts in the latest of our series of Christmas gift guides, including a hand-engraved whisky decanter and David Chipperfield-designed crockery. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: foodies
Next up in our series of Christmas gift guides, we've picked out 12 presents suited to cycling fanatics, including a helmet that can be flat-packed into a bag, a stylish waterproof backpack and a compass that clips onto handlebars. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: cyclists
We've selected 12 ideal presents for globetrotters in our latest Christmas gift guide, ranging from a nifty folding suitcase to a map of Moscow's Constructivist architecture. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: world travellers
Next up in our series of Christmas gift guides, we've selected 12 perfect presents for anyone with a passion for home decor, including decorative terrazzo objects, knotted cushions and pleated vases. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: interior design lovers
In the first of a series of Christmas gift guides, we've rounded up 12 ideal presents for architects and designers, ranging from brightly patterned stationery and designer watches to carryalls designed for transporting drawings and models around. More about Dezeen's Christmas gift guide 2016: architects and designers
These trophies designed by the late Zaha Hadid to "represent diversity" will be awarded to musicians at next year's Brit Awards. More about Zaha Hadid-designed Brit Awards trophies unveiled
Dezeen promotion: electronics and accessories brand Moshi has added an onyx-black version to its collection of Avanti headphones, which are designed to be used for long periods of time. More about Moshi updates Avanti headphone collection with onyx-black version
Neri Oxman and her Mediated Matter group at MIT Media Lab have created a series of colourful death masks that explore the transition between life and death. More about Neri Oxman creates 3D-printed versions of ancient death masks
Startup fashion brand The Atelier YUL has designed a range of minimal cases for architects transporting their papers and models. More about The Atelier YUL designs minimalist carryalls especially for architects
Dezeen promotion: designers and architects have until 31 December 2016 to submit entries to a competition searching for designs for future living. More about Call for entries to Home Revisited design competition