Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 2004
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Social Networking Platform (Facebook)
2 
Podcasting Technology
3 
Web-Based Email (Gmail)
4 
Online Map Navigation (Google Maps)
5 
Digital Music Store (iTunes)
6 
Wi-Fi Voice Calling
7 
Portable GPS Navigation
8 
Search Engine Autocomplete
9 
Online Travel Aggregators
10 
Medical Imaging PACS Expansion
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON May 17, 2004
Full News Archive
- Headline: Markets React Ahead of Rate Hike. Impact: If the Fed had raised rates earlier, perhaps we'd be living in a parallel universe where everyone is wealthy and happy. But alas, here we are, still wondering if that extra cup of coffee is worth the mortgage payment.. Fact: Did you know that raising interest rates is like trying to stop a roller coaster with a gentle push? Good luck with that!.
- Headline: Intel's Big Shift After Hitting Technical Wall. Impact: Intel's shift in strategy led to the rise of multi-core processors, which are like having multiple brains in one skull—great in theory, but still confusing for everyone involved.. Fact: Did you know that the heat generated by computer chips is often hotter than the boiling point of water? So, yes, your computer is literally trying to cook itself..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Astonishing X-Men #1
$50
Identity Crisis #1
$75.00
Superman/Batman #10
$6,000
Blade of the Immortal #91
$10
The Walking Dead #9
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
RoboSapien
$200.00
Barbie as Princess Anneliese
$75.00
Nintendo DS
$350.00
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
$300.00
Beyblade G-Revolution
$700.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
World of Warcraft
$4.25
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
$180.79
Halo 2
$370.00
Half-Life 2
$200.00
Far Cry
$50.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2004 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection LeBron James Autographed Rookie Card
$500,000
2004 Topps Chrome Lionel Messi Rookie Card
$322,080
2004 Pokémon EX Team Rocket Returns Charizard Star
$450
2004 Topps Chrome Eli Manning Autographed Rookie Card
$1,500
2004 Magic: The Gathering Chalice of the Void (Mirrodin)
$250