Inventions
Business Ideas ![John Pilmer]()
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.
Kickstarter ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
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.
Inventing ![Stephen Key]()
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.
Patents ![Laura Entis]()
7 Apple Patents We Hope Will Be Used to Make Actual Products
From biometric-tracking headphones to water-resistant electronic parts, we'd be into a lot of these products. Get on it, Apple.
Tesla ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
Tesla's Sweet Model X Ride for the Whole Family Is Finally Here
Take that, dorky gas-guzzling minivans everywhere.
Inventions ![Laura Entis]()
Bagel-Machine Inventor Daniel Thompson Dies at 94
A serial inventor, Thompson both popularized and transformed the bagel.
Technology ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
This Spry Underwater Drone Is Speed Swimming to Success on Kickstarter
Ahoy, ocean adventure for all. Meet OpenROV Trident, the sea spelunking hobby bot of your Jacques Cousteau dreams.
Creativity ![Laura Entis]()
Why Your Neuroticism May Be the Key to Your Creativity
A researcher makes the case that for many of us, neuroticism and creativity are two sides of the same coin.
Security ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
This Video Doorbell Lets You Answer Your Door With Your Smartphone
Richard Branson didn't care that Ring tanked on Shark Tank. He invested millions anyway.
Far Out Tech ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
This Brilliant Braille Smartwatch Lets the Visually Impaired Feel What Time It Is
The groundbreaking haptic wearable also delivers texts, turn-by-turn directions and ebook readouts, all by touch alone.
Kickstarter ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
There's Something Strangely Soothing About This Silly Key Ring on Kickstarter
Irked by the sound of keys clinking together? So is California entrepreneur Vince Ho.
Radicals & Visionaries ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
Vincent Marotta Sr., Who Helped Revolutionize How the World Brews Coffee, Dies at 91
The intrepid Ohio entrepreneur convinced 'Joltin Joe' DiMaggio to stump for Mr. Coffee, even though the legendary centerfielder never touched the stuff it brewed.
Equity ![Scott Shane]()
Are Standard Equity Stakes in Spinoffs Misguided?
Universities may be missing out on owning a share of their strongest spinoffs.
Technology ![Kim Lachance Shandrow]()
How This Light Bulb Makes It Easier for You to Stream Music
Astro, a New York City home automation startup, just put a bright, new musical Twist on 'smart' bulb tech.