Originally Posted by mugaliens

I'm putting this in the CT section because I honestly believe it is a conspiracy, if not by governments, then by big businesses, who buy up some of the most incredible inventions very shortly after they make their first, and only, splash in the news.

This isn't intended to be much of a discussion, but more of a cemetery for these fine ideas which appeared to have been ripped from the public

Please post links and relevant supporting material (quotes, as links die, quotes don't).