The Most Iconic Inventions of the 2010s

Ring Doorbell Camera

It's uncommon to see a block without at least a few Ring Doorbells. These are recording your front step 24/7 and help deter package thieves and break-ins! When they do happen, the police will usually have the footage of the crime to help the case. Fun fact: founder Jamie Siminoff was rejected on Shark Tank for this product. Five years later, Amazon bought it for $1 billion.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.