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 22, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: Brazil's Economic Stimulus Under Rousseff. Impact: When Brazil fired up its bulldozers, it inadvertently set off a chain reaction leading to the rise of reality TV shows about construction workers. Who knew that heavy machinery and drama would become such a hit?. Fact: In Brazil, bulldozers are not just for construction; they’re also excellent at clearing space for more carnival floats. Talk about multitasking!.
- Headline: Morgan Stanley Ratings Downgrade Insights. Impact: Morgan Stanley's ratings downgrade caused a ripple effect that led to a nationwide trend of people checking their credit scores while simultaneously crying into their morning coffee.. Fact: Morgan Stanley's financial struggles are a reminder that even the big shots can trip over their own shoelaces. Watch your step, Wall Street!.
- Headline: Union, on Heels of Wisconsin Recall Vote, Selects a New President. Impact: The selection of a new union president sparked a nationwide trend of unions holding talent shows to choose their leaders. Who knew union politics could be so entertaining?. Fact: Lee Saunders wasn't just chosen for his leadership skills; he can also juggle and recite the union's bylaws backward. Quite the talent!.
🦸 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