The past year produced a raft of inventions that show how rapidly technology is reshaping our lives. Here are a few standout innovations recognised on Time’s Best Inventions of 2025 list:
- BlueBird satellite internet – AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird project promises to beam ultra-fast broadband from space, delivering high-speed internet anywhere on Earth by connecting ordinary smartphones to satellites. The technology could bridge digital divides in rural and developing regions.
- FireSat early fire detection – FireSat is a satellite-based system designed to spot wildfires from orbit and alert firefighters before they get out of control. The sensors can detect small hot spots and relay coordinates within seconds.
- Ambiq SPOT chips – In the realm of artificial intelligence, Ambiq’s SPOT microchip offers ultra-energy-efficient processing for edge devices like wearables and sensors. The chip can run AI workloads on tiny amounts of power, enabling smarter gadgets without draining batteries.
Together, these innovations hint at a future where connectivity is ubiquitous, disasters are detected sooner and everyday devices are smarter and more energy-efficient.