Best Inventions of 2004

From strapless swim goggles to text messaging chandeliers, TIME takes a look at the year's hottest inventions More »

Zoom Zoom

Mini-cars, snow boats and other innovative forms of transportation More »
Sporting Life

Computerized shoes, strapless goggles and one amazing yacht More »
Wet & Wild

Electronic surfboards,your own personal ski boat and the world's fastest yacht More »
Hi, Robot

Machines that perform tasks both dangerous and amusing More »
Safety Net

Keeping the bugs away More »
For Your Health

Technologies that heal and help the body More »
Fresh Ideas

Technology that changes food, both inside and out More »
Cook Smart

Ingenious Baking Solutions More »
Hot & Cold

Novel ways to put food on the table More »
Now Hear This

The Jawbone, a device for preventing cell-phone static More »
Cutting Edge

Audio flowers, a piston-driven watch and CD skin More »
Fire Fighter

Novel ways to put food on the table More »
Light Touch

Translucent concrete and a relaxation room you can take with you More »
Kid Friendly

New ways to keep your little ones (and your house) clean and comfortable More »