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Core Points - TIME magazine released its list of the best inventions for 2025, featuring a total of 300 inventions, a significant increase from previous years [1][3] - The list includes a mix of innovative and seemingly trivial inventions, raising questions about the selection criteria [3][34] Group 1: Notable Inventions - The Lotus Ring, an infrared ring that allows users to control lights without getting up, was created by a former Apple engineer [7][9] - Crowd Compass, a device that helps locate friends at music festivals using GPS and Mesh networks, addresses a specific need but may have limited market potential [11][13] - Boston University Wireless MRI Coils, a lightweight and cost-effective MRI sensor, has the potential to revolutionize medical imaging and emergency care [15] Group 2: Socially Impactful Innovations - Flashfood 3.0 is an app that helps supermarkets sell near-expiry food at discounted prices, reducing food waste and currently has 2 million users [17] - The Garbage Cafe in India allows individuals to exchange plastic waste for meals, significantly reducing local plastic waste [19] Group 3: Controversial Inventions - Heat it, a device that heats to relieve mosquito bites, raises skepticism due to its complicated usage compared to existing solutions [22][25] - Nekojita FuFu, a device that cools hot drinks by blowing air, is seen as a novelty item rather than a necessity [27][29] Group 4: General Observations - The increasing number of inventions on the list may dilute the meaning of "best," suggesting a need for more stringent selection criteria [34]