Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 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 July 27, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Rising Cargo Costs Hit Retailers Hard. Impact: By retailers scrambling to pay more for cargo, they inadvertently set off a chain reaction leading to the creation of ridiculously overpriced artisanal shipping companies. In a parallel universe, people now trade shipping fees as a form of currency.. Fact: Did you know that in the 18th century, shipping fees were often paid in rum? Now that's a cargo I'd want on board!.
- Headline: Military Contractor’s Trial Shocks with Excess. Impact: The infamous ruby-encrusted buckle led to the rise of excessive executive spending, igniting a trend where C-suite executives began purchasing increasingly ludicrous items, like diamond-studded staplers and gold-plated paperclips, because why not?. Fact: Interestingly, this trial led to the first-ever 'Buckle Budgeting'. It's a popular financial strategy where you spend lavishly to distract from your incompetence. Truly revolutionary!.
- Headline: Iraqi Militants Stealing Blood for the Injured. Impact: The theft of blood by militants created an absurdly tangled web of black market medical supplies, ultimately leading to the rise of 'blood banks' run by shady characters who think they're the next big thing in healthcare.. Fact: In a twist of fate, this event pushed the World Health Organization to start a new program: 'Blood Donor vs. Blood Thief'. Spoiler alert: it didn't go well..
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