Best Inventions of 2007
From the phone that has changed phones forever, to futuristic cars, to a building made of water, to a remote-controlled dragonfly a dazzling display of ingenuity
By Maryanne Murray Buechner, Kristina Dell, Andrea Dorfman, Lev Grossman, Anita Hamilton, Rebecca Winters Keegan, Jeffrey Kluger, Michael D. Lemonick, Coco Masters, Lisa McLaughlin, Alice Park, Julie Rawe and Deirdre van Dyk More »
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Gadget of the Year
What was the most revolutionary gadget that you just can't live without? Browse through the nominees More »
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The iPhone
The iPhone is more than just a gadget. It's a genuine handheld computer, the first device that really deserves the name More »
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How We Chose The List
Lev Grossman discusses the process of choosing the Best Inventions of the Year More »
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Tech Buyer's Guide
All the details on the newest products to help you decide how to spend your money wisely More »
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Emotive Clothing
A research team at Philips has developed clothes that look good and let others know how you feel More »
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The X-48B
NASA, Boeing and the U.S. Air Force are teaming up to develop a Blended-Wing Body aircraft for the military More »
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Best Inventors
From Leonardo DaVinci to the YouTube gurus, read about how these inventors changed our lives More »
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Warren Buffett, Adjust My Bra
Scientists have discovered there's a better way to build a bra. How will the lingerie industry respond? An open letter to the one man who can help More »
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