Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 2006
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Microblogging Platform (Twitter)
2 
Cloud Infrastructure Services (AWS)
3 
Online Video Streaming (Netflix)
4 
Smartphone App Development Tools
5 
Online Payment APIs
6 
Digital Map Navigation with Traffic
7 
Virtualization Software
8 
Wireless Headphones
9 
Digital Voice Assistants Concept
10 
Online Backup Services
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 26, 2006
Full News Archive
- Headline: Gaza Tension Boosted by Militants' Attack. Impact: If only the militants had decided to raid a bakery instead, perhaps we would have a global pastry shortage instead of escalating tensions. Imagine a world where croissants unite us instead of conflict.. Fact: Did you know that the conflict has been going on long enough that both sides could probably use a good therapy session? Just saying..
- Headline: Iraqi Schools Rebound After War Turmoil. Impact: In a twist of fate, increased school enrollment led to a sudden rise in the number of future politicians. Spoiler alert: this might not end well for the rest of us.. Fact: Fun fact: The last time schools filled up this much, they were actually just giving away free pizza..
- Headline: CNN's Ratings-Driven News Strategy Shift. Impact: CNN deciding to focus on straight reporting might have led to other news outlets feeling insecure. Next thing you know, we might have a reality show about journalists trying to be 'real'!. Fact: Did you know that the ratings game is so intense, producers are considering a segment where reporters wrestle each other for scoops? Now that’s must-see TV!.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
All-Star Superman #1
$50
Civil War #1
$150
The Walking Dead #27
$149.00
52 #1
$10
Detective Comics #817
$30
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Nintendo Wii
$300.00
T.M.X. Elmo
$85.00
Transformers Classics
$10,000.00
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
$150.00
LEGO Mindstorms NXT
$250.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
$200.00
Gears of War
$599.99
New Super Mario Bros.
$27.50
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
$120.00
Final Fantasy XII
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2006 Exquisite Collection LeBron James
$15,000
2006 Pokémon World Championships Tropical Tidal Wave No. 1 Trainer Card
$8,000
2006 Fleer Michael Jordan 'Decades of Excellence' Autograph
$75,000
2006 Topps Rookie of the Year Autograph Derek Jeter
$250,000
2006 Panini World Cup Zlatan Ibrahimović Sticker
$28,800