With more than a thousand patents for inventions ranging from light bulbs to cement, Thomas Edison was one of the world's most prolific tinkerers. What did Edison dream up?
The phonograph transformed audio recording, leaving a lasting impact on how we capture and preserve sound. Learn about the invention's history and evolution.
What Albert Einstein was to theoretical physics, Thomas Alva Edison was to invention, innovation and technology discovery. That’s according to armchair technologists who have accorded both men the dubious honour of household name status.