It's genuinely considered that it is only a matter of time until larger smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung release a wave of new devices that come with wireless charging as an absolute standard, and it seems to be the next logical step as well. With that said, considering the speed at which technology is focused on renewable energy and how work on solar cells is expanding, it's probably not too far in the distant future when the same companies will be looking at integrating wireless solar charging. Maybe, just maybe, the existence of the Solar Paper Kickstarter campaign will go some distance to convincing those smartphone behemoths that the time is now for this type of innovation.

Devices that fall under the category of 'The Internet of Things' are fast becoming popular with consumers. The idea of having smart devices at home that can easily automate tasks and make everyday existence easier, and in fact safer, is one that resonates with a lot of households. Naturally, we all want to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and feel safe in our home, which is why nanoWatt Design feels like it's onto a potential winner with its GunDetect smart camera for the home.