Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 8, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Obama's Stance on Bush Tax Cuts. Impact: By refusing to compromise on the Bush tax cuts, Obama inadvertently set off a series of events that led to the rise of social media influencers advocating for fiscal responsibility—who knew Instagram could be so enlightening?. Fact: Did you know that tax cuts for the rich are often referred to as 'trickle-down economics'? It's a bit like waiting for rain in a drought—good luck with that!.
- Headline: The Business Impact of Bedbugs. Impact: The resurgence of bedbugs in commercial settings led to the birth of a new reality TV genre: 'Pest Control Wars,' where exterminators battle it out for the title of 'Ultimate Bug Slayer.'. Fact: Did you know bedbugs can survive for months without a meal? Kind of like certain politicians after election season!.
- Headline: Bears and the Housing Recovery Debate. Impact: The debate on housing perceptions shifted the market so dramatically that the phrase 'luxury housing' soon included anything with four walls and a roof—congratulations, you’re now a homeowner!. Fact: Did you know that in many places, housing is considered a luxury good? That's right, owning a home is a privilege—unless you have a trust fund, of course!.
- Headline: As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On. Impact: As stadiums disappeared but their debts lingered, it inspired a new trend in urban development: 'ghost stadiums' where people gather to reminisce about games they didn’t attend. Perfect for hipster nostalgia!. Fact: Did you know that taxpayers are still on the hook for stadium debts even when the teams bail? It's like paying for a party you weren't invited to, but with less 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