Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla remains strikingly relevant in a world grappling with rapid technological change and ethical ...

Without today’s birthday boy, you might still be getting out of your chair every time you want to change the channel on the TV. Robert Adler, inventor of the first practical, wireless television ...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a quick and easy way to locate a misplaced remote," said an inventor, from Spartanburg, S.C., "so I invented the REMOTE FINDER. My design ...

PITTSBURGH, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to enjoy a remote-control car and flying drone in one convenient product," said an inventor, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., "so ...

You're listening to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. Imagine watching TV and trying to surf through hundreds of channels without a remote control. Well, you have Eugene Polley to thank for not ...