Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 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 December 23, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: Hedge Funds Profit from Greek Debt Crisis. Impact: The Greek debt saga set off a chain reaction where hedge funds became the real-life equivalents of the villains in every financial thriller—now they have more power than some governments. Who knew the script of 'Die Hard' was actually a financial manual?. Fact: Did you know that investing in Greek debt is like playing Monopoly? You can go bankrupt faster than you can say 'Go directly to jail!'.
- Headline: The Tub-Shaped Stedelijk Museum Explained. Impact: The construction of a museum shaped like a tub has led to a global trend of bizarre building shapes, culminating in a future where the Eiffel Tower is reimagined as a giant pizza slice. You’ll want to grab a slice of that history!. Fact: Did you know that museums are the only places where you can appreciate art while simultaneously feeling like you're being trapped in a giant kitchen?.
🦸 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