Point to the window blinds and they open. No, we're not talking about famous TV witch Samantha, we're talking about a novel way to control your home environment with hand gestures, thanks to technology developed by Israeli company PointGrab.

as more city dwellers turn to bikes as their main mode of transportation, they are still faced with one major drawback: Theft. An Israeli product called Cricket is an innovative way to protect your bike, using a tiny motion sensor that send you a message when your bike is being touched.