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Like other home automation systems, Ninja Sphere can monitor and allow the remote control of connected devices, but offers expanded capabilities with its gesture control interface and the ability to map the location of devices in the home in real time.

NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) has sent back the first test images from its 16-in (40-cm) telescope and infrared cameras as it begins its new mission to seek out potentially dangerous asteroids.

Shortly before Christmas, we heard about 35 year-old British adventurer Maria Leijerstam's planned attempt to ride to the South Pole on a recumbent fat-tired tricycle. On December 27th, she achieved that goal.

Today, in the age of digital video, film-makers wanting to take a step up from consumer-grade cameras are looking at some pretty expensive gear. LA-based entrepreneurs Joe Rubinstein and Elle Schneider are trying to change that, with the introduction of their Digital Bolex D16 Cinema Camera.

It's been another bumper year for new musical instruments. Join us as we look back on some of 2013's high points, including inventions that dare you to play out of tune, new takes on familiar designs, and simply stunning 3D-printed creations.

In a merging of geocaching and gift-giving, the GPS AdentureBox locks away a physical gift or note until the recipient successfully follows a trail of GPS breadcrumbs to a series of locations specified by the giver.

Instead of having to wait for one of the limited number of donor kidneys, patients in need of a transplant may eventually be able to have a new kidney custom-grown for them. That possibility recently took one step closer to reality, as scientists successfully grew a "mini-kidney" from stem cells.

Last Wednesday in Paris, a 75 year-old man received an artificial heart. That in itself might not be newsworthy, however, the gadget in question was the first Carmat artificial heart to ever be implanted in a human. According to its inventor, it's the world's first self-regulating artificial heart.

BluHifi has launched two Bluetooth amplifiers on Kickstarter, the BluAmp 20 and the BluAmp 50. Backers can pledge for just the amps, or can plump for amp and wireless speaker bundles.

Boston-based Spike Aerospace is looking to leave both Cessna Citation X and Gulfstream G650 in its wake with its S-512. Spike says its S-512 will be the world's first supersonic business jet, boasting a cruising speed of Mach 1.6, and a maximum speed of Mach 1.8.

What happens when 3D printers are able to print themselves? Boots Industries’ BI V2.0 takes a step down that road with a design aimed at self-replication. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the open-source printer is capable of printing its own core components.

Eyewear and helmet manufacturer Carrera got itself noticed last year, when it released an accordion-like bike helmet that can be folded in or out to accommodate different head sizes. Now, the company has brought that same idea to the skiing and snowboarding-oriented Snow Foldable Helmet.