The Best Inventions Of The Year

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

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Many computers have webcams built into their frames, but the Clique Hue HD ($80) gives you the flexibility to shoot from all angles. The 1.3-megapixel sensor transmits jerk-free video, and the built-in noise-reducing mike makes sure you come in loud and clear.
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