--- description: Here are the 2025 best inventions earning special mentions for making the world better, smarter, and more fun. title: The Best Inventions of 2025: Special Mentions image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7d99fdb37f41c137/6998caa907a30d427177d6bf/INVENTIONS-SPECIAL-MENTIONS-2.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # The Best Inventions of 2025: Special Mentions Here are the 2025 best inventions earning special mentions for making the world better, smarter, and more fun. * All * ACCESSIBILITY * AGRICULTURE * APPS AND SOFTWARE * BEAUTY * CONSUMER ELECTRONICS * DESIGN * EDUCATION * EXPERIMENTAL * FASHION * FOOD AND DRINK * GREEN ENERGY * GREEN TECH * HEALTH AND WELLNESS * HOUSEHOLD * LOGISTICS * MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS * MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE * OUTDOORS * PARENTING * PRIVACY AND SECURITY * PRODUCTIVITY * REUSE AND RECYCLE * SOCIAL IMPACT * SPORTS AND FITNESS * SUSTAINABILITY * TOYS AND PLAY * TRANSPORTATION * TRAVEL * WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY ## Accessibility *  [Cionic Neural Sleeve 2](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320801/cionic-neural-sleeve-2/) Leg sleeves made for walking byTIME Staff ## Agriculture *  [Halter](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320802/halter/) Virtual cattle fences byTIME Staff *  [Tortuga AgTech F and G Models](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320803/tortuga-agtech-f-and-g-models/) Strawberry-harvesting bots byTIME Staff ## Apps & Software *  [Doublepoint WowMouse](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320804/doublepoint-wowmouse/) A futuristic controller byTIME Staff *  [Firefox Shake to Summarize](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320805/firefox-shake-to-summarize/) Instant AI summaries byTIME Staff *  [Nextdoor Local News](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320806/nextdoor-local-news/) Informed neighborly content byTIME Staff ## Beauty *  [Lancôme Rénergie Nano-Resurfacer](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320807/lancome-renergie-nano-resurfacer/) A microneedling alternative at home byTIME Staff *  [Panasonic Arc5 Palm-sized Razor](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320808/panasonic-arc5-palm-sized-razor/) An ultra-portable shaver byTIME Staff *  [Voesh Tone'd Body Firming Roller Crème](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320809/voesh-toned-body-firming-roller-creme/) A body massager with a boost byTIME Staff ## Consumer Electronics *  [ESR MagMouse](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320810/esr-magmouse/) An ultra-portable mouse byTIME Staff *  [JBL Tour One M3](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320812/jbl-tour-one-m3/) Expanding listening byTIME Staff *  [Nauto](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320813/nauto/) A safe-driving companion byTIME Staff *  [Polaroid Flip](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320814/polaroid-flip/) A retro-modern instant camera byTIME Staff *  [Xiaomi 15 Ultra](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320815/xiaomi-15-ultra/) A phone for photographers byTIME Staff *  [ESR OmniLock Magnetic Car Charger](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320811/esr-omnilock-magnetic-car-charger/) A charger with an action camera-style arm byTIME Staff ## Design *  [Aurzen Boom Air](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320817/aurzen-boom-air/) A searchlight-style smart projector byTIME Staff *  [Branch Desk Riser](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320818/branch-desk-riser/) A portable desk converter byTIME Staff *  [Casio Ring Watch](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320819/casio-ring-watch/) A classic style in a tiny package byTIME Staff *  [Royal Mail Postbox of the Future](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320820/royal-mail-postbox-of-the-future/) Solar-powered smart mailboxes byTIME Staff *  [Sharge Retractable 3-in-1 Power Bank](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320821/sharge-retractable-3-in-1-power-bank/) A stylish 3-in-1 power bank byTIME Staff *  [Surf Skull Low-Profile Surf Helmet](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320822/surf-skull-low-profile-surf-helmet/) A protective bucket hat for surfing byTIME Staff *  [Ziroru Studio Glow Coffee Table](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320823/ziroru-studio-glow-coffee-table/) A shining centerpiece byTIME Staff ## Education *  [Dreaming Spanish](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320824/dreaming-spanish/) Immersing in language byTIME Staff *  [Notion 3.0](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320825/notion-3-0/) A smart study hub byTIME Staff ## Experimental *  [Tern Independently Derived Positioning System (IDPS)](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320826/tern-independently-derived-positioning-system-idps/) A GPS-free location provider byTIME Staff ## Fashion *  [Alta](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320827/alta/) AI outfit picker byTIME Staff *  [Asics Neocurve](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320828/asics-neocurve/) Giving old shoes new life byTIME Staff *  [Daydream](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320829/daydream/) AI personal shopper byTIME Staff *  [Google Doppl](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320830/google-doppl/) Virtual try-ons from your phone byTIME Staff *  [Ralph Lauren Ask Ralph](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320831/ralph-lauren-ask-ralph/) A virtual shopping assistant for RL loyalists byTIME Staff ## Food & Drink *  [Gozney Tread](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320832/gozney-tread/) Pizza anywhere byTIME Staff *  [Kirin Electric Salt](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320833/kirin-electric-salt/) A shocking taste byTIME Staff *  [Kombu Fermenstation](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320834/kombu-fermenstation/) A home-brew kombucha machine byTIME Staff *  [Meater Pro Duo](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320835/meater-pro-duo/) A smart, dual-prong meat thermometer byTIME Staff *  [Rebel Cheese](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320836/rebel-cheese/) Artisanal plant-based cheeses byTIME Staff ## Green Energy *  [Fonroche Lighting America SmartLight](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320837/fonroche-lighting-america-smartlight/) Solar streetlights for safety byTIME Staff *  [Switch Sea Change](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320838/switch-sea-change/) Hydrogen-powered passenger ferry byTIME Staff ## Green Tech *  [Hope Hydration HydroStation](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320839/hope-hydration-hydrostation/) Ad-supported water stations byTIME Staff *  [MeteoSaver](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320840/meteosaver/) AI climate data transcriber byTIME Staff ## Health & Wellness *  [Aecooly Handheld High-Speed Fan Aero](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320841/aecooly-handheld-high-speed-fan-aero/) An ergonomic hand fan byTIME Staff *  [Hatch Restore 3](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320842/hatch-restore-3/) A sleep-wake alarm clock byTIME Staff *  [Hugimals World Hugarounds](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320843/hugimals-world-hugarounds/) A comforting, plushy embrace byTIME Staff *  [MyFitnessPal Meal Planner](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320844/myfitnesspal-meal-planner/) Your home cooking assistant byTIME Staff *  [SC Johnson Guardian](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320845/sc-johnson-guardian/) A new mosquito-fighting tool byTIME Staff *  [SunLED Sunbooster](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320846/sunled-sunbooster/) The benefits of sunlight, indoors byTIME Staff *  [Uresta](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320847/uresta/) Stopping urinary leaks byTIME Staff *  [Weddell Duo Shower Filter](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320848/weddell-duo-shower-filter/) Filtering out forever chemicals byTIME Staff ## Household *  [Beko Dishwasher With Heat Pump Technology](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320849/beko-dishwasher-with-heat-pump-technology/) A more energy-efficient dishwasher byTIME Staff *  [Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320850/dyson-hushjet-purifier-compact/) A cool, quiet room refresher byTIME Staff *  [Halo Collar 5](/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/7320851/halo-collar-5/) A fenceless pet container byTIME Staff ## Project Credits * Project Editors:Emma Barker Bonomo, Graham Starr, and Avery Stone * Editors:Merrill Fabry, Jeremy Gantz, Charlotte Hu, Lily Rothman, and Karl Vick * Photo Editors:Kim Bubello, Chloe Dowling, Sangsuk Sylvia Kang, and Dilys Ng * Designer:Chelsea Kardokus * Digital:Juwayriah Wright, Erin McMullen, and Alex Thompson * Audience:Diana Elbasha and Kitty Ruskin * Reporter-researcher:Leslie Dickstein * Video:Jason Blalock, Andrew Johnson, Louis Mischeaux, and David Zlutnick The Best Inventions of 2025: Special Mentions ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"CollectionPage","@id":"https://time.com/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/"},"headline":"The Best Inventions of 2025: Special Mentions","description":"Here are the 2025 best inventions earning special mentions for making the world better, smarter, and more fun.","url":"https://time.com/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/","datePublished":"2026-03-17T00:09:25.023Z","dateModified":"2026-03-17T00:09:24.543Z","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156}},"mainEntity":{"@type":"ItemList","numberOfItems":100,"itemListOrder":"Descending"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7d99fdb37f41c137/6998caa907a30d427177d6bf/INVENTIONS-SPECIAL-MENTIONS-2.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/business/","name":"Business"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/time-section-tech/","name":"Tech"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/collections/best-inventions-special-mentions/","name":"The Best Inventions of 2025: Special Mentions"}}]}] ```