I'm just not sure if it's sheer hyperbole or people use the word completely differently. For instance we don't talk about Sony inventing a new Walkman, or Leno

I'm just not sure if it's sheer hyperbole or people use the word completely differently. For instance we don't talk about Sony inventing a new Walkman, or Lenovo inventing the Chromebook Duet. Or Tesla inventing the Model S. Does Apple invent new bluetooth earphones ?