🧠 Inventions of 2010
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON August 4, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: BlackBerry Defies Saudi Service Ban. Impact: The resistance of BlackBerry to government pressure may have inadvertently paved the way for tech giants to become more like rebellious teenagers. Imagine a world where phones and governments are locked in a never-ending game of cat and mouse, with every update being a passive-aggressive tweet.. Fact: Did you know that BlackBerry was once so popular that owning one was almost a status symbol? Now, it's more of a nostalgic relic, like your parents' old VHS collection..
- Headline: The Price of Artisanal Ice Cream. Impact: The rise of artisanal ice cream led to a nationwide obsession with overpriced frozen desserts, setting the stage for the eventual rise of gourmet everything – from kale chips to saffron-infused water. Thanks, hipsters!. Fact: Did you know that the most expensive ice cream in the world costs over $60 a scoop? So, if you’re not screaming at the price, you’re obviously not trying hard enough..
- Headline: The High Cost of Maternal Employment Gaps. Impact: The punishing labor market for mothers triggered a ripple effect that caused countless coffee shops to become makeshift daycare centers. Now, every latte comes with a side of guilt and a toddler stealing your muffin.. Fact: Did you know that in some places, women are penalized in promotions for taking maternity leave? Because clearly, motherhood is just a fun hobby that shouldn't interfere with your career aspirations!.
- Headline: Mosque Plan Clears Hurdle in New York. Impact: The mosque plan clearing hurdles in New York became a flashpoint for discussions about tolerance and acceptance, echoing through time as a reminder that sometimes the Statue of Liberty has to remind us to live up to our own ideals.. Fact: Did you know the Statue of Liberty was originally a gift from France, who clearly had high hopes for American hospitality? Good luck with that!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2010, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
TSLA
Tesla
Price in 2010
$1.59
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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
⚾ Top 5 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