Popular Mechanics released a list of the 65 best inventions of the past 65 years. By “best” they mean the degree to which they impact our everyday lives. Taken as a whole, these inventions have completely reshaped the world we live in. Many of them have changed society itself.
Others, like the microwave, have just made everyday things, like making popcorn or reheating coffee, so much darned easier.
20 of the Best Inventions from the last 20 Years
We’ll share the best inventions from the past 20 years, 1999 to 2018. To check out the complete list, click here.
2018 – Metal 3D Printing
2017 – Tesla Model 3
2016 – Oculus Rift
2015 – Reusable Rockets
2014 – Hemopurifier
2013 – Atlas
2012 – Google’s Machine Learning
2011 – Curiosity Rover
2010 – Siri
2009 – Bitcoin
2008 – Large Hadron Collider
2007 – iPhone
2006 – Wii
2005 – Google Maps
2004 – Facebook
2003 – The Human Genome Project
2002 – IEEE 802.16
2001 – Wikipedia
2000 – PlayStation 2
1999 – Bluetooth Version 1.0
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