🧠 Inventions of 2012
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
HEADLINES ON November 8, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: Apple Shares Decline Amid Tax Concerns. Impact: If Apple shares had stayed stable, Tim Cook might have been convinced to invest in a time machine to prevent future iPhone controversies. Instead, we got 'Bendgate' and a decade of people complaining about battery life.. Fact: Did you know that Apple’s stock drops often lead to more ‘innovative’ iPhone features, like the one where you can charge your phone with your tears of frustration?.
- Headline: Impact of Megadonors on Elections. Impact: The failure of megadonors to secure their desired outcomes led to the rise of crowdfunding. Who knew that a bunch of rich folks being upset would give us the joys of internet fundraisers for potato salad?. Fact: Fun fact: For every dollar a megadonor spends, a kitten learns to play the piano. Okay, maybe not, but it sure feels that way..
- Headline: Demographic Shift Brings New Worry for Republicans. Impact: The demographic shift that worried Republicans might have been avoided if they had just listened to their kids. But hey, ignoring youth trends has always worked out well in history, right?. Fact: Did you know that demographic shifts are the universe's way of saying, 'Surprise! You can't just keep doing the same old thing!'.
🦸 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
⚾ Top 5 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