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 11, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Impact of Bush Tax Cuts on Unemployment. Impact: The tax cuts led to a political arms race where politicians started favoring financial gimmicks over real solutions, eventually resulting in a world where tax policy became a major plot twist in political thrillers. Spoiler alert: nobody wins.. Fact: Tax cuts have a way of making politicians feel like they're giving gifts, even if the economy is left with a lump of coal..
- Headline: F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre's Tragic Legacy. Impact: F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre’s tragic end led to a surge in support groups for struggling writers, inadvertently creating a network that would later inspire the next generation of authors to channel their angst into bestsellers—or just more angst.. Fact: They say art imitates life, but in Gwynplaine's case, life took a hard left into a dark alley..
- Headline: Ground Zero Tour App: Memories Unveiled. Impact: The iPhone app for ground zero tours sparked a trend in augmented reality history experiences, where tourists could walk through tragedies while swiping for discounts on overpriced souvenirs—because who doesn't love a little guilt with their retail therapy?. Fact: Nothing says 'memorial' like a handheld device to remind you of both horror and that you need a new phone case..
- Headline: H.P.’s Blundering Board. Impact: HP's blundering board set off a chain reaction of corporate governance disasters where companies began to prioritize drama over strategy, leading to reality TV-inspired board meetings and an influx of CEOs with more charisma than competence.. Fact: In the corporate world, losing a CEO can feel like a bad breakup—lots of drama, and everyone wonders who’s going to date the new rival next..
- Headline: The New Plan for Army? Going Old School. Impact: The Army's old-school plan inadvertently led to a renaissance of classic sportsmanship, inspiring military-themed college football games where soldiers traded rifles for helmets, reminding everyone that sometimes, the past is just a glorified game of catch.. Fact: Who knew that military strategy could be improved by adding a little nostalgia and a lot of cheerleaders?.
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