Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 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 December 23, 2006
Full News Archive
- Headline: Duke Rape Charges Dismissed Together. Impact: The dropped charges resulted in a media frenzy that influenced public perceptions of sexual assault cases for years, inadvertently inspiring a generation of activists who demanded better accountability and transparency from legal systems. Turns out, sometimes bad news can spark a revolution.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'trial by media' was coined back in the day? It's almost like reality TV's dramatic flair had always been lurking around the corner..
- Headline: Hevesi Pleads Guilty to a Felony and Resigns. Impact: Hevesi's resignation sent shockwaves through the political landscape, leading to stricter ethics laws across the country. The ripple effect? Politicians now think twice before using state resources for personal gain—well, most of them do anyway.. Fact: Did you know that politicians have a long history of using public resources for private affairs? It’s like a rite of passage! But hey, at least he didn't get a reality show out of it..
🦸 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