Inventions: Page 7
7 Apple Patents We Hope Will Be Used to Make Actual Products
From biometric-tracking headphones to water-resistant electronic parts, we'd be into a lot of these products. Get on it, Apple.
Tesla's Sweet Model X Ride for the Whole Family Is Finally Here
Take that, dorky gas-guzzling minivans everywhere.
Bagel-Machine Inventor Daniel Thompson Dies at 94
A serial inventor, Thompson both popularized and transformed the bagel.
This Spry Underwater Drone Is Speed Swimming to Success on Kickstarter
Ahoy, ocean adventure for all. Meet OpenROV Trident, the sea spelunking hobby bot of your Jacques Cousteau dreams.
Why Your Neuroticism May Be the Key to Your Creativity
A researcher makes the case that for many of us, neuroticism and creativity are two sides of the same coin.
This Video Doorbell Lets You Answer Your Door With Your Smartphone
Richard Branson didn't care that Ring tanked on Shark Tank. He invested millions anyway.
This Brilliant Braille Smartwatch Lets the Visually Impaired Feel What Time It Is
The groundbreaking haptic wearable also delivers texts, turn-by-turn directions and ebook readouts, all by touch alone.
There's Something Strangely Soothing About This Silly Key Ring on Kickstarter
Irked by the sound of keys clinking together? So is California entrepreneur Vince Ho.
Vincent Marotta Sr., Who Helped Revolutionize How the World Brews Coffee, Dies at 91
The intrepid Ohio entrepreneur convinced 'Joltin Joe' DiMaggio to stump for Mr. Coffee, even though the legendary centerfielder never touched the stuff it brewed.
Are Standard Equity Stakes in Spinoffs Misguided?
Universities may be missing out on owning a share of their strongest spinoffs.
How This Light Bulb Makes It Easier for You to Stream Music
Astro, a New York City home automation startup, just put a bright, new musical Twist on 'smart' bulb tech.
Want to Test Your Product Idea? Join the Makers.
Bringing your goods to a Maker Faire will grant you a creative audience that will test your designs. This worked wonders for the creator of a rubber band shotgun.
Sick of Sitting? Tired of Standing? Take a Load Off With This 'Leaning' Desk.
Forget leaning in. It's time to lean back. With this recliner behind you, you can slouch on the job like you mean it.
Don't Drink Enough Water? This Water Bottle Will Remind You.
HidrateMe has been called 'the most pointless Kickstarter project yet,' but we think it's a brilliant. Here's why.
The Maker of This Invention Kit Wants You to See the World as Your Playground
Jay Silver's first Makey Makey invention kit raised more than half a million dollars on Kickstarter. His second kit, called the Makey Makey GO, has raised more than $120,000 so far.