TIME's Best Inventions of 2008

From a genetic testing service to an invisibility cloak to an ingenious public bike system to the world's first moving skyscraper — here are TIME's picks for the top innovations of 2008

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By JEREMY CAPLAN, LEV GROSSMAN, ANITA HAMILTON AND JOSH QUITTNER Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
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Nikon D90 Camera
Now you don't have to choose between a world-class single-lens-reflex camera and a video camera that shoots high definition. The D90 provides both with aplomb.
Price:$999 (body only), $1,299 (with lens)
More info: Nikon D90 Camera


The Flip Mino
Dumbed-down technology has never looked smarter. With this 3.3-oz. video recorder — available with personalized covers — you press its one and only button to start and stop recording up to 60 min. of vga-quality video. Then plug it into your computer's usb port and follow the onscreen instructions to save or e-mail your masterpiece. Best of all, the price is right.
Price:$180
More info: The Flip Mino



The Fuji FinePix Z200fd
This 10‑megapixel slim cam isn't just pretty on the outside. It can also detect and focus on up to 10 faces in a single frame, and its scene modes automatically adapt to different lighting for parties, museums and even fireworks.
Price:$300
More info: Fuji FinePix Z200fd

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