This is the week of new technology. Or perhaps me getting caught up on existing technology.
Here is where the technology comes for my customizable tie idea:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1960058,00.asp
Organic light emitting diode
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_light-emitting_diode
Adaptive camouflage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptive_camouflage
Portable apps:
http://portableapps.com/