Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 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 April 10, 2007
Full News Archive
- Headline: Student Loan Xpress's Marketing Strategy. Impact: This clever marketing strategy led to a surge in student debt, which eventually resulted in a thriving industry of debt relief services, and ironically, a new generation of 'professional students' who just enjoy the thrill of accumulating debt without any intention of graduating.. Fact: Did you know that for every 1% increase in student loan debt, there’s a 100% increase in the number of people who think they can live off ramen noodles forever?.
- Headline: U.S. Confronts China on Trade Practices. Impact: The U.S. toughening its stance on China ignited a series of tit-for-tat tariffs that ultimately resulted in a global economic rollercoaster. Who knew a trade dispute could lead to a worldwide online shopping spree of knockoff goods?. Fact: Did you know that every time the U.S. and China argue about trade, a panda somewhere hilariously rolls its eyes?.
- Headline: A Photo Trove, a Mounting Challenge. Impact: The rise of low-cost online rivals forced Corbis to rethink its business model, leading to the birth of countless memes featuring stock photos of awkwardly posed people. Thanks, internet!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more awkward than a stock photo is the person trying to pose for one? Just ask any model!.
- Headline: Huge Protest in Iraq Demands U.S. Withdraw. Impact: This massive protest in Iraq not only pressured the U.S. military to reconsider its presence but also sparked a wave of protests worldwide, leading to a collective 'What do we really want?' crisis that still baffles social media to this day.. Fact: Did you know that protesting is the only activity where you can scream your lungs out for hours and still not be sure what you accomplished?.
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