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It might soon be possible to perform large-scale 3D motion reconstructions of sporting events or other live performances, thanks to new research by scientists at Carnegie Mellon University that involved 480 video cameras mounted in a two-story geodesic dome.

Hasselblad is releasing a new CMOS sensor-based digital back for its iconic V System cameras, which were first produced in 1957. The digital back is said to deliver the same sort of functionality and performance as the recent H5D-50c camera.

Darth Vader might traverse distant galaxies in a Tie Fighter, but what about when he’s in California? Mattel’s answer: a Corvette-based car Darth Vader car. Appearing at Comic Con this week, the one-off is part of a release event for a new line of Star Wars-inspired Hot Wheels cars.

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has discovered over 200 deep pits on the Moon that could not only provide scientists with deeper insights into the geology of our largest satellite, but could also be used as sites for future Lunar outposts.

Last week, two Project Tango smartphones were delivered to the ISS. The sensor-filled phones will be used to create a detailed 3D map of the spacecraft, which will then help two soccer ball-sized, free-flying satellites autonomously navigate through some very tight spots.

Hasbro's existing catalogue is brimming with toys for childhood recreation, but a new initiative could bring another level of personalization to playtime. The company has announced the launch of SuperFanArt, a site that lets fans design and print toys based on Hasbro's much-loved product range.

Today, Venice is regarded as one of the prettiest cities in the world. If you've ever wondered what it looked like in the past, however, an ambitious project may soon be able to show you. Venice Time Machine wants to digitize the city's vast archive and create a 1,000-year evolving model of it.

When a mobile network is down, overloaded or simply out of range, it can certainly be inconvenient or potentially much worse. goTenna aims to keep mobile devices connected regardless of network status by creating its own network over which users can send messages to each other.

For people with disabilities that affect their ability to speak, communicating with others can be very difficult. A new device known as Talk, however, is designed to help such people to do so. It senses dots and dashes made by the person using their breath, in order to spell out words.

Bistro is an automatic cat feeder and health monitor that uses facial recognition technology to ensure the food is going to its intended recipient. It also monitors your cat's food and water consumption, along with its weight and eating habits.

Much as cycling is a good source of exercise for the lower body and the core, it admittedly doesn't do much for the upper body. The FitRider is designed to address that shortcoming, looking somewhat like a cross between a regular bicycle and a NordicTrack.

BMW has announced ABS Pro - the first lean angle-sensitive ABS system for a supersports motorcycle, so road riders can brake safely, effectively and extremely quickly while the bike's leaned over.