Inventions: Page 6
Oops, IOU? How the World's First Modern Credit Card Was Invented.
The scrappy entrepreneur who created the credit card, as legend has it, might have experienced an embarrassing situation that led to inspiration.
Dissecting a Fad: How the Slinky, Mr. Potato Head and Pet Rock Became Crazy Popular
These iconic toys were conceived of by individual inventors and subsequently adored by kids everywhere.
This Innovative Cap Helps Chemotherapy Patients Keep More Hair
The FDA approved the DigniCap for use in the U.S. this week.
These Awesome Video-Playing Sneakers Have Raised More Than $300,000 on Indiegogo
Walk a mile in these shoes and everyone will be staring at your fancy feet.
How an Industrial Oops Led This Gunk to Become a Stretchy Smash-Hit Toy
The surprising story of how Silly Putty accidentally sprang from a wartime dilemma.
If You Get In the Way of Google's Self-Driving Car, It Might Shout at You
Forget wimpy horn-honking. Google's autonomous ride could blast messages at passersby from external loudspeakers.
8 Reasons Why It's Tough to Get Your Small-Brand Product Into Big-Box Stores
Chain stores favor big-brand products over new no-name inventions. Here are some things to keep in mind when pitching to Walmart or Home Depot.
Hate Drinking Water? These Scented Cups Could Do the Trick.
The fruity invention enlists your nose to fool your tongue, and its makers say it's totally safe.
The Greasy, Glamorous Rise of Mascara
You won't believe the grimy gunk people used to smear on their eyelashes -- and still do.
Watch This Jetpack-Wearing Entrepreneur Rocket Past the Statue of Liberty (VIDEO)
David Mayman realized the ultimate boyhood dream this week, high above the Hudson River.
The Fasten-ating History of the Humble Zipper
In which we unzip the up-and-down origins of the little mechanical wonder that keeps your pants from falling down.
How This Man Turned His Passion Into His Profession
A resourceful inventor brings his creative concepts to life.
Successful Business Ideas Don't Have to Be Completely Original
Entrepreneurs dream of bringing to market the next big thing but you can do very well just by recognizing the next big thing and improving it.
This Luxe Kitchen Knife Just Raised $1 Million on Kickstarter
With only hours to go, the Misen blade is cutting its way to crowdfunding success.
Developing a 'Cool' Product Is Only Half of a Successful Business
What sets apart products that succeed from those that don't? Creating cool products that people will want is not enough, not by a long shot.