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TIME's Best Inventions of 2008
. Y* U, ~8 Z+ x8 e4 w& o2 W The Best Inventions of the YearFrom a genetic testing service to an invisibility cloak to an ingenious public bike system to the world's first moving skyscraper — here are TIME's picks for the top innovations of 2008 ! x/ w1 O) A0 b8 F% r
0 v- r5 j5 R! C1 A$ w( y—By Jeremy Caplan, Kristina Dell, Andrea Dorfman, Laura Fitzpatrick, Justin Fox, Sean Gregory, Lev Grossman, Barbara Kiviat, Jeffrey Kluger, Richard Lacayo, Michael Lemonick, Lisa McLaughlin, Jay Newton-Small, Alice Park, Mark Thompson, Bryan Walsh and Rebecca Winters Keegan 4 m4 p6 L$ e8 Z) B" k9 I
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+ U; b& w/ f( N4 E3 c6 `Cast Your VoteGadget of the YearWhich gadget is most useful or influential? Browse the nominees and cast your vote. 8 {/ @8 }4 e8 I; e) n3 b: a/ c
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Invention of the YearThe Retail DNA TestYour genome used to be a closed book. Now a simple, affordable test can shed new light on everything from your intelligence to your biggest health risks. Say hello to your dna — if you dare [$ g8 M2 p% O3 w- s
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VideoThe Best Inventions of the YearRun, ride, swim, and sing through some of TIME Magazine's best inventions of the year
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ShoppingTech Buyer's GuideGear up with these gizmos for the home, office, playroom, and pocket. Batteries not included |
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