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 19, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Missouri Judges Learn Sentence Costs. Impact: This decision set off a chain reaction leading to a future where judges start budgeting their sentences like they’re planning a party. ‘Sorry, your crime is too expensive; can you do something cheaper, like jaywalking?’. Fact: Fun fact: In the future, judges may just start handing out coupons for sentences. Buy one, get one free on petty theft!.
- Headline: Debate on Clinical Trial Ethics Intensifies. Impact: The controversy over these trials sparked a new era of ethical debates, leading to a future where everyone carries a ‘Trial Participation’ card, much like a gym membership. ‘Sorry, you can't take this drug; your ethics card is expired!’. Fact: Did you know that in the future, they will establish a 'Netflix for Clinical Trials'? You can binge-watch all the drugs in development while waiting for your turn!.
- Headline: Sal Russo's Role in Tea Party Dynamics. Impact: This individual's rise to power fueled a bizarre political future where tea parties are held not for socializing, but for plotting the next great political upheaval. ‘Don’t forget to bring your own conspiracy theories!’. Fact: Fun fact: In a few years, they'll be selling ‘Tea Party’ merchandise alongside political paraphernalia. ‘Get your t-shirts: ‘I Survived the Tea Party!’.
- Headline: Sabathia Reaches 20 Wins for the First Time. Impact: Sabathia's achievement inspired future players to chase this milestone with such fervor that it led to a ridiculous trend of players hiring ‘win coaches’ who specialize in motivational speeches and lucky socks.. Fact: Did you know that in a few years, Sabathia will be giving motivational talks to kids about winning, while also promoting a line of energy drinks named after his 20 wins?.
- Headline: Two Lives, Two Loves, One Con Man. Impact: The success of this show led to a future where everyone starts adopting double lives, turning society into a grand stage of deception. ‘I’m not lying; I’m just auditioning for life!’. Fact: Fun fact: In the future, Tinder will have a ‘Con Man’ filter to help users find their perfect partner... or just someone who can keep a straight face!.
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