Best Inventions of the Year 2012

In this photo-filled article, Time Magazine analyzes recollects the "best inventions" made in 2012.  Time Magazine provides each invention with a synopsis and the average cost for each item. These inventions include objects such as high-tech spacesuits and cars all the way to human wingsuits for racing and pleasure.

The 26 different inventions considered the "best of the best" for the 2012 year, mainly consist of robots and items that make human life easier and less tiresome. A particular invention drawing my attention is the "LiquiGlide." This item only cost 25 cents and deflects liquids leaving no residue on the surface. Even if ketchup is spilled, there will be no trace of it on an object with "LiquiGlide." This innovative invention will help many mother's around the world with their crafty kids as well as the average spill onto a table. On the other hand, some of the inventions are only groundbreaking for certain industries. For instance, Berndnaut Smilde, a Dutch artist, discovered how to make a cloud appear in a room with science. Smilde's invention influences the beauty of art, nature and surrealism and will later help the movie-making industry for their special effects. Each of the inventions mentioned in this article demonstrate the progress that scientists achieved. Not only are scientists helping the average person, but also influencing various companies with their items. 

This fact-based article provides the public with updates on inventions available for purchase.  Without a doubt, the general public is inevitably intrigued by high-tech items and objects due to the the pictures and the small synopsis with each invention. Also, this structure for the articles make it easy and quick to read. By Time Magazine quickly analyzing different inventions from the year 2012, they draw many different viewers and influence the marketing industry. 

Link to Article: http://techland.time.com/2012/11/01/best-inventions-of-the-year-2012/