A new polymer that kills bacteria and germs when exposed to sunlight could open the door to a wide range of self-cleaning furniture and gadgets. The titanium dioxide-doped polymer coating works through an electrochemical reaction. UV light from the sun causes the titanium dioxide to produce free radicals, which degrade cell walls and cell DNA, thus destroying bacteria and fungi. Smudges and fingerprints also disappear from the material after an hour of exposure to sunlight.

Online shopping is based on trust. A buyer should believe that a real picture of a commodity is displayed in the Internet, all disadvantages are enumerated and the price isn't overstated. This idea with people to help you to make sure that everything is OK with the stuff you are going to purchase is really awesome. Just imagine: you are going to buy a car / boat / real estate but you are lazy to go to the other end of the country and examine the possible purchase; then you find a...

Why not develop a smartphone app which will work with metal detectors to help the hunt for unexploded land mines? The app will be able to detect and draw the outline of the buried land mine. The app will work with existing metal detectors, and provide a more exact visual of the shape and size of the mine. This will allow the minesweepers to differentiate mines from cans, wires, and other debris.

A new wind turbine will not only be silent, it will also be adjustable, visible to birds and bats, and will be more efficient than current three blade turbines. The turbine will feature a solid composition and will withstand winds as much as 118 mph. It will be able to generate up to 32,000 kilowatts hours per year with an average wind speed of just under 6 mph, with a efficiency 30% more than conventional three blade turbines. The turbine will also be silent and compact, ideal for...

The hinged, keyboard incorporated shell of the notebook case uses the iPad as a screen, turning the tablet into a sleek and stylish laptop. The lid of the notebook case is able to hold the iPad as its screen, communicating with the table through Bluetooth. The case also includes USB ports and a lithium-polymer battery that allows the iPad to be charged while in use.

Why not create an electronic lamp which dynamically matches the color of whatever it stands on? It would be some kind of chameleon lamp :). The lamp would light the surface underneath it with two hidden white LEDs and then use an optical sensor to determine the correct color. It would match this color by adjusting the shade of numerous multi-color LEDs imbedded in its frame.

Have you heard about the Biome floral terrarium? It is controlled by the iPad, and is another step toward combining the technological world with the slower pace of natural cycles. The Biome capsule is made to simulate a variety of growing environments. The climatic conditions of the terrarium are displayed in real time, while light, water, and nutrients can be controlled by iPad or smartphone.

The shopping trolley handle will use LED's to let shoppers keep track of each item's food miles. The handle mounted device will be able to scan a product's barcode and determine its food miles, or how far it has traveled to reach the store. A series of LEDs will light up in relationship to how many food miles each item costs, with a larger number of lights indicating more miles. The handle can also be calibrated to measure factors such as fat, salt, and seasonality.

The new tent will be supported by an inflatable skeleton and will be set up in only one minute. The support skeleton of the tent will be inflated in one step, and the beams will be valved into separate sections to prevent collapse in the case of a section failure. The unique geodesic design of the tent will create a sturdy structure that will be more efficient than traditional tent, with a 54 square foot floor plant that can sleep three people easily.

The iPavement will taks technology to the streets, with imbedded WiFi hotspots, Bluetooth connectivity, and even apps. Each iPavement tile will be about 15 inches square, with an imbedded 5 GB microprocessor able to communicate with mobile devices through WiFi and Bluetooth. Along with providing internet access, the pavement will include a variety of cloud-based apps, such as reviews of local services, maps, or nearby hazards, which users can access while in the area.