Innovative Inventions

Since 1904, Times Square has been home to the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the United States. But, it wasn’t until 1907 that the New Year’s Eve ball made its debut on a flagpole on top of One Times Square. Since that very moment, the New Year’s Eve ball has been the compass …

On December 12, we wrote a blog about the first trans-Atlantic radio transmission that was sent by Guglielmo Marconi. Well, at that time, Edwin Armstrong was only 11 years old and the idea of frequency modulation had not yet come to be. Edwin Armstrong is considered to be one of the great engineers of the …

Whether you want to believe it or not, Christmas Day is tomorrow! We can only hope that you are putting the finishing touches on wrapping your presents and, for those of you who waited until the last day to get your shopping done, well, good luck! Aside from the holiday stress, we thought we would …

Another year is almost in the books and 2013 has proved to be a year filled with lots of creative inventions. From a 3D drawing invention to an invention prototype that offers safety and comfort, this year was packed with innovative ideas that touched on different ends of the invention spectrum. Let’s take a look …

Sending a radio signal across the Atlantic Ocean may be something you do every day without even thinking about it when you call or Skype with people around the world. But, on this day, in 1901, a physicist and radio pioneer by the name of Guglielmo Marconi sent the first radio transmission across the Atlantic …

The holiday season is in full swing and with this time of year comes festive decorations and treats that are appropriate for the season. From sparkly tinsel to tasty peppermint candy canes, the holidays, especially around Christmastime, are filled with joyful and merry inventions that add a little flair to your celebrations. Let’s take a …

On Monday, we wrote a blog that talked about Amazon’s future plans of using drones to deliver small packages to customers within 30 minutes of their order being placed. We thought that the idea of drones was so interesting that we decided to share with you a brief background on this invention, otherwise known as …

Could you imagine a screen that would allow you to reach out and touch something on the other side? Well, think no further; scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have evidently invented a prototype of a screen that will allow users to virtually reach out and touch things on the other side. The …

Amazon already delivers; but now, Amazon may redefine the idea of a speedy delivery, with the help of drones. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos recently announced that the company may soon deploy a fleet of mini-drones to deliver small packages to your doorstep. That’s right; a drone might be delivering the small packages that you purchased …

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States and this day is all about giving thanks for your family and friends and special thanks for the food that will be on the table! From turkey to stuffing to mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, this is one holiday that is filled with deliciously high-caloric foods that are …