It would be cool if our mobile phone or PDA beeped when there was our friend nearby. It seems to be possible using Bluetooth technology.

Doorbells for the deaf have been already invented. They usually have a light that flashes brightly instead of playing a tune. What about deaf people who are blind as well... I suggest creating a device which, when activated, uses the only reliable sense left - other than smell and taste - touch. For ex., there can be a vibrating motor in the person's pocket.

My idea is to create a blanket which can change the temperature whenever we want. Such a blanket will retain the warmth in the winter and keep our body cool in the summer.

Manufacturers of book bags are constantly developing new convenient models, improving the design and functionality of the most important school attribute. The Concentrate Company invented a new and unique ergonomic school bag with a seat, which is hung on a chair not a desk. The main feature of Chairpadbag is that its ergonomic design allows you to make a chair more comfortable, and work in the classroom effectively. While unfold, a backpack turns into a seat on a chair and storage...

An entrepreneur from Arizona decided to use polymers to create a product that literally saves human health, thanks to its cooling properties. He suggested sewing polymers inside the material and creating stylish scarves, which can cool in the hot weather. The principle of the cooling scarf is the following: when it becomes wet, polymers absorb moisture and through the natural process of evaporation create a cooling effect in the area of the carotid arteries, vessels of back and...

FlipFold is a simple device for folding clothes. It represents three cardboard pieces tied with a rope. It is five years since the FlipFold device has been patented. It is sold around the world through the site and major retailers such as Target and Eckerd Drug Store. The gadget is heavily oriented to shops and clothing manufacturers. It is already used by such famous brands as Nike, Sports Authority, Federated Department Stores, Bass Pro Shops, and even FBI.

A designer from India invented a unique jeans design, which helps to protect wallets from pickpockets. The main feature of these jeans is that there is a copper wire in their seams. The wire is connected to a special device consisting of capacitors, a 3-volt battery and a magnetic switch. This electric device is placed in a case and can be activated by the user at any time. Its mechanism of action is simple - once a thief feels about for the wallet in your pocket, he is...

You can now use a bicycle to go to the place which seems to be reached only by a tractor. Downhills and parks in winter are full of cyclists who do not want to stop cycling. Some of them buy snow tires; the others use ski-bikes (special bikes with skis instead of wheels). Unfortunately, in the first case grip of wheels with snow is not so good and in the second case there are no pedals which are the main bicycle attribute. A Canadian innovation company suggested a winter kit...

There are hot, too warm nights in summer when it is difficult to sleep and all you dream about is some coolness. Some people solve this problem using an air conditioner or a fan, other sleep on the balcony, the rest just bear the heat. The solution was found in Japan: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical company suggested a mattress which is a radiator. Its goal is to save the body from overheating and its price is much lower than the price of air conditioners. The mattress of 228 x 177 inches...

Technologies are constantly developing and becoming cheaper. They make our life more comfortable and joyful. A virtual window in a wall is a great example of such development. It can display any dynamic pictures you like: from the magnificent scenery to the life in the deep sea or the view from the orbital station window. Winscape virtual window provides the effect of presence in front of the real window. The view from the window changes depending on the position of the...