Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 2010
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Tablet Computer (iPad)
2 
4G LTE Commercial Networks
3 
Cloud Infrastructure Scaling
4 
Electric Vehicle Mass Market (Nissan Leaf)
5 
Social Media Photo Sharing (Instagram)
6 
Smart TV Platforms
7 
Voice-Controlled Smart Assistants Concept
8 
Online Ride-Hailing Concept
9 
Medical 3D Imaging Software
10 
Digital Learning Platforms
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON April 10, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Sondheim's 'Anyone Can Whistle' Reimagined. Impact: This tribute inadvertently sparked a renaissance of politically-themed musicals, leading to the creation of 'Hamilton: The Lost Years', which focused on Alexander Hamilton's time as a barista.. Fact: Sondheim's biggest flop, 'Anyone Can Whistle', was so bad that it inspired a whole generation to perfect the art of whistling – which is honestly a more useful skill in some situations..
- Headline: Controversial Decisions: Ratzinger's 1985 Letter. Impact: The Pope's inaction became a pivotal moment in the history of the Catholic Church, leading to a massive increase in the number of Netflix documentaries about scandal within religious institutions, because nothing says 'trust' like a true crime series.. Fact: The Vatican's official motto is 'We’re still figuring it out!', which is surprisingly relatable for anyone navigating bureaucracy..
- Headline: Amid the Attention, Woods Is Right at Home at the Masters. Impact: Tiger Woods’ moment of normalcy at the Masters caused a worldwide shortage of birdies, leading to a conservation effort that had birdwatchers everywhere scrambling to find new habitats for the increasingly elusive species.. Fact: Tiger Woods' actual birdie count is so legendary that ornithologists have started attributing sightings of rare birds to his presence on the golf course..
- Headline: Need a Spot? Give One. Impact: The parking apps revolutionized the way cities think about space, leading to bizarre situations where people began charging for air in their tires, claiming it was a premium service.. Fact: The first parking app was called 'Where the Heck Did I Park?' but was quickly renamed for legal reasons after a few too many angry calls from confused drivers..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2010, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
TSLA
Tesla
Price in 2010
$1.59
2025 dataset value
$303,497
Tesla - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $303,497 today (303.5x return)
Rank #2
NVDA
NVIDIA
Price in 2010
$0.42
2025 dataset value
$410,895
NVIDIA - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $410,895 today (410.9x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman and Robin #16
$300
The Walking Dead #78
$50
Morning Glories #1
$50
X-Men: Second Coming #1
$15
Thor #615
$1,200
🧸 Top 5 Toys
iPad
$90.00
Leapster Explorer
$75.00
Squinkies
$25.00
Sing-a-ma-jigs!
$75.00
Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Red Dead Redemption
$63.96
Mass Effect 2
$65.00
Super Mario Galaxy 2
$22.00
Call of Duty: Black Ops
$130.00
Limbo
Unknown
⚾ Notable Trading Cards
Stephen Strasburg 2010 Bowman Chrome Superfractor
$16,000
Mike Trout 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Autograph
$20,000
LeBron James & Kobe Bryant 2010 Panini National Treasures Dual Logoman
$250,000
Pikachu Illustrator 2010 Promo
$1,275,000