Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 2007
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Smartphone (iPhone)
2 
Mobile App Store Concept
3 
Cloud-Based Email Hosting
4 
Social Media Advertising
5 
High-Speed Mobile Data (4G Concept)
6 
Digital Mapping Street View
7 
Electric Vehicle Consumer Prototype
8 
Online Video Monetization
9 
Touchscreen Multi-Touch Interface
10 
Medical Wearable Sensors
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON March 1, 2007
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring Tintoretto's Masterful Artistry. Impact: If Tintoretto had never graced the Prado, we might all be painting with finger paints instead, leading to a world where abstract art is considered a form of therapy for the emotionally stunted. Thanks, Jacopo!. Fact: Jacopo Tintoretto was so dedicated to his craft that he once painted for 24 hours straight. Talk about commitment issues!.
- Headline: The Rise of Midsize Digital Cameras. Impact: The rise of midsize digital cameras led to a generation of wannabe filmmakers, meaning countless hours of your friends' shaky vacation videos and unrequested pet documentaries. Thanks a lot, technology!. Fact: These cameras are so user-friendly that even your grandma could potentially become the next Spielberg... and you might want to reconsider that family reunion if she does!.
- Headline: Review of Stop and Frisk Practices. Impact: This study on 'Stop and Frisks' could eventually lead to a world where police actually learn to stop judging people based on their appearance. Or not, because, you know, systems are hard to change.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'stop and frisk' sounds like a bizarre dance move? Maybe if cops were better at dancing, they would stop profiling!.
- Headline: In U.S. Overtures to Foes, Signs of New Pragmatism. Impact: This shift towards pragmatism in U.S. relations might just lead to a future where politicians actually talk to each other instead of sending passive-aggressive tweets. Miracle of miracles!. Fact: The last time the U.S. tried pragmatism, we ended up with a sitcom called 'The Office'. Coincidence? I think not!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2007, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
AMZN
Amazon
Price in 2007
$1.93
2025 dataset value
$117,189
Amazon - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $117,189 today (117.2x return)
Rank #3
NFLX
Netflix
Price in 2007
$0.38
2025 dataset value
$247,275
Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $247,275 today (247.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight #1
$25
The Umbrella Academy #1
$150
Captain America #25
$75,000
Y: The Last Man #60
$150
Amazing Spider-Man #546
$25
🧸 Top 5 Toys
iPod Touch
$2000.00
Transformers Movie Toys
$150.00
Nintendo Wii
$250.00
Hannah Montana Dolls
$150.00
Razor Sole Skate
$400.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
BioShock
$55.00
Portal
$200.00
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
$35.00
Super Mario Galaxy
$200.00
Assassin's Creed
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2007 Topps Rookie Card Kevin Durant
$30,000
2007 Yu-Gi-Oh! Gold Series Blue-Eyes White Dragon
$26,000
2007 Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Base Set Charizard
$22,100
2007 SP Authentic Adrian Peterson Rookie Card
$1,500
2007 Magic: The Gathering Tarmogoyf
$250,000