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 19, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Swami Ramdev's Political Aspirations Emerged. Impact: If Swami Ramdev had never decided to blend yoga with politics, the rise of yoga pants as a political statement might have never occurred. Imagine a world where downward dog was just a stretch and not a lifestyle choice for aspiring politicians.. Fact: Did you know that Swami Ramdev once performed yoga on a moving train? Talk about being flexible in both body and politics!.
- Headline: Web Entertainment Revolution in China. Impact: As the Internet became the Chinese escape from reality, it inadvertently sparked an underground movement of cat videos that would one day unite millions under the banner of 'Cuteness Overload.' Who knew feline distraction could be a form of resistance?. Fact: Fun fact: the first cat video uploaded online was in 1894. It was an instant classic because, apparently, cats have been stealing the show since forever..
- Headline: Senior Executives at Goldman Had a Role in Mortgage Unit. Impact: Goldman's mortgage unit scandal paved the way for an entire generation of financial regulations. One could argue that without this, the phrase 'too big to fail' would have remained just a catchy slogan for oversized pizza deliveries.. Fact: Did you know that Goldman Sachs once made a $5 billion profit during the financial crisis? They must have been using some very creative accounting—or a crystal ball!.
- Headline: A Glare on Goldman, From U.S. and Beyond. Impact: The spotlight on Goldman led to a series of regulations that, let's be honest, haven't changed the world much. It's like putting a Band-Aid on a leaky dam. But hey, at least it made for some riveting congressional hearings!. Fact: Did you know that the British prime minister's favorite way to unwind is by reading the latest SEC reports? Just kidding, nobody reads those for fun!.
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