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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.
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Building a Business
Developing a ‘Cool’ Product Is Only Half of a Successful Business
By Stephen Key
Business News
Bagel-Machine Inventor Daniel Thompson Dies at 94
A serial inventor, Thompson both popularized and transformed the bagel.
By Laura Entis
Tech
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.
Entrepreneurs
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.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
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.
Building a Business
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.
Building a Business
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.
Business Ideas
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.
Business Accounting
Are Standard Equity Stakes in Spinoffs Misguided?
Universities may be missing out on owning a share of their strongest spinoffs.
By Scott Shane
Tech
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.
Building a Business
Want to Test Your Product Idea? Join the Makers.
Bringing your goods to a Maker Faire will grant you a creative audience that will test your designs. This worked wonders for the creator of a rubber band shotgun.
By Stephen Key
Building a Business
Sick of Sitting? Tired of Standing? Take a Load Off With This ‘Leaning’ Desk.
Forget leaning in. It's time to lean back. With this recliner behind you, you can slouch on the job like you mean it.
Tech
Don’t Drink Enough Water? This Water Bottle Will Remind You.
HidrateMe has been called 'the most pointless Kickstarter project yet,' but we think it's a brilliant. Here's why.
Building a Business
The Maker of This Invention Kit Wants You to See the World as Your Playground
Jay Silver's first Makey Makey invention kit raised more than half a million dollars on Kickstarter. His second kit, called the Makey Makey GO, has raised more than $120,000 so far.
Building a Business
Say Hello to Musio, a Ridiculously Cute AI Robot That’s Keen to Chat
Think Siri, only cuter and less snarky.
Building a Business
This MIT Grad Is Changing Medicine With a Needle-Covered Pill
Once he explains how it works, the idea is easy to swallow.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
6 Crazy Awesome Tech Products on Kickstarter Right Now
From a $9 computer to a ridiculously smart trash can, here are the coolest projects on the crowdfunding platform right now.
Building a Business
The No. 1 Mistake Product Developers Make
You may have just come up with a great idea, but it doesn't mean squat if you fall into this trap.
By Stephen Key
Tech
Artificial Photosynthesis Breakthrough Aims to Save Us All From Global Warming
This game-changing 'crazy idea' could have us all breathing easier -- fingers crossed.
Building a Business
A Father-Son Team Raises $10 Million for Their Beekeeping Invention on Indiegogo
The Australian entrepreneurs set out to raise $70,000 for their Flow Hive honey-harvesting system. They have raised 14,720 percent of that goal.
Tech
These Giant Robotic Ants Could One Day Replace Factory Workers
If you think real-world ants are creepy, wait until you see these artificially intelligent critters.
Building a Business
How to Conduct a Patent Search to Make Sure Your Brilliant Invention Doesn’t Already Exist (Infographic)
A step-by-step guide on how to find out if your invention has already been patented. We're crossing our fingers it hasn't.
Building a Business
Crowdfunded Smart Home Device Canary Lands at Big-Name Stores
Canary has officially completed the journey from crowdfunding platform to mainstream retailers.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
5 Steps to Developing Your Tech Product
While developing your own tech product may seem overwhelming, it is achievable -- even for non-techie entrepreneurs.
By John Teel
Tech
This New Invention Could Get That Last Drop of Toothpaste Out of the Tube
At MIT, scientists have created a coating that will turn the inside of almost any package into a non-stick surface.
By Carly Okyle
Business News
You Can Literally Play With Fire Thanks to This Hot New Gadget
Say hello to Pyro, a device that allows people to shoot fireballs from the palm of their hand.