Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 2012
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Deep Learning Neural Networks
2 
Cloud-Based Streaming Music
3 
Electric Vehicle Performance Sedan (Model S)
4 
3D Printing Consumer Adoption
5 
Mobile App Economy Expansion
6 
CRISPR Gene Editing Concept
7 
Smartwatch Concept
8 
Digital Wallet Services
9 
Online Video Streaming Original Content
10 
Medical Telehealth Platforms
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 6, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: Sillerman's Vision for Electronic Dance Music. Impact: Sillerman's corporate takeover of the electronic dance music scene led to the infamous trend of DJs wearing suits—because obviously, nothing screams 'party' like a tuxedo. This bizarre fashion choice caused a rift in the dance community that still echoes today.. Fact: Did you know that 'EDM' originally stood for 'Every DJ Mustwear' a suit? Okay, I made that up, but it seems plausible, right?.
- Headline: Airtime Adds to a Growing Choice of Video Chat Services. Impact: Airtime's attempt to bring back the nostalgia of '90s chat rooms inadvertently led to the rise of awkward family Zoom calls where everyone forgets to mute themselves. Thanks, Sean Parker, for making family gatherings even more cringeworthy.. Fact: Did you know that the original purpose of video chat was to connect people? Now, it’s mostly just a platform for showing off your messy living room..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Walking Dead #100
$3,000
Saga #1
$75
Avengers vs. X-Men #1
$20
Batman #5
$33,333
Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1
$20
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Skylanders Giants
$200.00
LeapPad2
$75.00
Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster
$75.00
Lego Ninjago Epic Dragon Battle
$150.00
Monster High Dolls
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Journey
$85.00
The Walking Dead
$35.00
Dishonored
$30.00
Far Cry 3
$80.00
Mass Effect 3
$30.00
⚾ Notable Trading Cards
2012 Panini Prizm Prizms Gold LeBron James #1
$30,000
2012 Topps Update Mike Trout #US144
$3,054.20
2012 Panini National Treasures Anthony Davis RPA #101
$50,000
2012 Yugioh! Duelist Alliance Ghost Rare Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon
$200