Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 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 December 16, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Unraveling a Unique Holmes Mystery. Impact: This novel sparks a global obsession with detective fiction, leading to the rise of amateur sleuths everywhere. Little did Graham Moore know that his work would inspire countless mystery podcasts, and eventually a world where everyone thinks they're a detective after binge-watching true crime shows.. Fact: Did you know that Arthur Conan Doyle was also an ophthalmologist? So, if Sherlock Holmes' deductive skills didn't impress you, at least he had a backup plan for your eye problems!.
- Headline: China's Influence on U.S. Wind Industry. Impact: As China dives into the wind industry, the U.S. decides to panic and start a 'Wind Wars' franchise. This leads to an overabundance of wind-themed merchandise and, inevitably, a reality show about competitive wind farming. Talk about blowing things out of proportion!. Fact: Did you know that 'wind power' was once a popular name for a failed 90s boy band? Spoiler alert: They never blew up!.
- Headline: Bloomberg to Publish Editorials. Impact: Bloomberg's foray into editorials sends ripples through the media landscape, leading to every billionaire deciding they need a newsletter. Next thing you know, your inbox is flooded with unsolicited economic advice from your wealthy uncle. Thanks a lot, Bloomberg!. Fact: Did you know that Bloomberg's first investment was in a company that made fish tanks? So, if you ever needed a reminder that money can be made from anything, just remember: fish can be lucrative..
- Headline: U.S. Tries to Build Case for Conspiracy by WikiLeaks. Impact: This investigation ignites a global debate on transparency and privacy, creating an entire generation of conspiracy theorists who believe that even the simple act of ordering takeout is part of a grand government cover-up. Spoiler alert: It usually isn't.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'conspiracy theory' was popularized in the 1960s? So really, it's just a fancy way of saying, 'I have too much time on my hands and a wild imagination!'.
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