Inventions and inventors

A piece of electronic equipment which you use to listen to programmes that are broadcast, such as music and news.

A type of oven that cooks food very quickly using very short electrical waves instead of heat.

A piece of equipment used to take photographs or make films or television programmes.

The small device that you can carry around to communication with someone in another place.

An electronic machine that stores information and uses programmes to help you find, organize or arrange information, calculate amounts and control other machines.

A large piece of electronical kitchen equipment shaped like a cupboard, used for keeping food and drinks cool.

The glass part of an electric device that gives out light .

A small electronic machine used for calculating figures.

A small radio that you can carry with you to send or receive messages (informal).

A method of sending messages over long distances, using wires that carry electrical signals.