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 31, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Winklevoss Twins vs. Facebook: Legal Battle Continues. Impact: The Winklevoss twins' relentless battle against Zuckerberg spawned a new genre of motivational speeches: 'How to Lose to a Harvard Dropout'. This inspired countless entrepreneurs to rethink their life choices.. Fact: Did you know the Winklevoss twins were Olympic rowers? Apparently, they took losing to Zuckerberg as a warm-up for their real-life regattas..
- Headline: Tricky Call for New Governors: Price of Inaugurals. Impact: The inaugural parties became so extravagant that they set a precedent for future governors to think they were rockstars, resulting in political fundraisers resembling music festivals.. Fact: Ever wonder why politicians love parties? It’s the only time they can throw a bash without needing a legitimate reason—much like college students..
- Headline: E.P.A. Limit on Gases to Pose Risk to Obama and Congress. Impact: The E.P.A.'s regulations became the spark that ignited climate activism, leading to a generation of vegans who think kale can save the planet from the brink of disaster.. Fact: Did you know that the air was so polluted in the 1970s that people used to wear gas masks on the streets? Talk about a fashion statement!.
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