🧠 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 December 21, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: Instagram Reverts User Agreement. Impact: This Instagram reversal set off a chain reaction in tech companies where privacy became the new 'in' thing, causing future CEOs to hire privacy consultants instead of marketing teams, leading to a bizarre trend of techies wearing cloaks in public.. Fact: Did you know that Instagram was originally just a fancy photo-sharing app? But after this debacle, it became the digital version of a diary for people who have no idea how to keep a diary..
- Headline: Marijuana's Hidden Presence in California. Impact: The smell of marijuana wafting through suburban neighborhoods led to the invention of 'weed-scented candles' that now dominate the fragrance aisle, forever changing the air freshener game, as moms suddenly embraced a new 'relaxed' lifestyle.. Fact: Fun fact: In California, 'cocktail hour' officially became 'cannabis hour', where the only thing people are mixing together is their Netflix and snacks..
🦸 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