The fashion world is shocked and devastated by the tragic news that illustrious design icon, Alexander McQueen, has died. It has been documented that McQueen, 40, committed suicide on the eve of his mother Joyce's funeral.

We live in a society ruled by aesthetics. Some of the most lucrative industries on the planet are those that aid people in improving their appearance. The media has conveyed both male and female physical ideals that consequently bestow hefty pressures on the population. For women, the crème de la crème of physical beauty resides around a tall, wispy and sylph-like physique. Although having legs up to your earlobes is enviable, there are certain drawbacks that restrict tall women.

The awesome Light Graffiti Cars Project is back – and this time it's even more ambitious than before.

Apple has finally unveiled its much talked about tablet computer, the iPad, at an event in San Francisco.

I never really thought of my naturally kinky-curly hair as a DISEASE, but apparently a pharamacy thinks I might need to be cured of my beloved naps -- forever.

While Nexus One seems to have stolen all of the attention at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, US-based electronics company ZOMM has unveiled a device that we think could turn out to be another significant development for the mobile industry. Yep, that's right - it's a wireless leash for mobile phones.

Parkour is amazing. That's an indisputable fact. Anyone who is willing to risk life and limb in order to propel themselves over walls, fences, cars, and buildings is OK in my book. The outcome is always brilliant to watch. Check out Sebastien Foucan jumping the gap in the Millennium Stadium roof (see the second video), if you don't believe me.

It looks like Aston Martin's £1.2m One-77 supercar won't just be one of the world's most expensive supercars (if not the most expensive) - it's also set to become the fastest Aston Martin to ever hit the road.

With Christmas now just a few days away, some of you may be last minute shopping for the iMac-lover in your life. So, what finer gift could you give them this Christmas than a pimped Mac from ColorWare? We certainly can't think of anything better...

OK. I'll admit it. I like both Lady Gaga and Kanye West. I own music by both artists. Their personalities are outsized both on purpose and they front an insane amount of ego. Kanye's ridiculousness nonwithstanding they are responsible for some very listenable and decent pop music.