Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 2013
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Autonomous Driving Sensors
2 
Smart Thermostat
3 
Blockchain Smart Contracts
4 
Cloud-Based Office Suites
5 
Voice-Activated Speakers
6 
Electric Bike Systems
7 
Genetic Testing Kits
8 
Digital Wearable Fitness Trackers
9 
Mobile Game Monetization Models
10 
Medical Imaging AI Algorithms
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON February 1, 2013
Full News Archive
- Headline: Binge-Viewing Revolutionizes TV Drama Delivery. Impact: Binge-watching has led to a sharp increase in couch potato rates, which eventually caused the invention of a new Olympic sport: Extreme Bingeing, where athletes compete in marathons of 'The Office' reruns.. Fact: Did you know that this new way of watching TV has made popcorn sales soar? Apparently, nothing pairs better with sedentary behavior than a mountain of buttery snacks!.
- Headline: Timbuktu Endured Terror Under Harsh Shariah Law. Impact: The terror in Timbuktu could trigger a global awareness of cultural preservation, leading to a future where historical sites are protected by an elite squad of archaeologists who ride around on hoverboards.. Fact: Did you know Timbuktu was once a major center of learning? Now it’s just a reminder that sometimes, history really does repeat itself—unfortunately..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Walking Dead #115
$2,500
Batman #21
$1,500
Infinity #1
$75
Saga #12
$42,000
Sandman: Overture #1
$50
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Disney Infinity
$300.00
LEGO Minecraft Micro World: The Village
$95.00
Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike CS-18
$500.00
LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra
$150.00
Barbie Dreamhouse
$750.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Last of Us
$82.00
Grand Theft Auto V
$90.00
BioShock Infinite
$3.00
Tomb Raider
$200.00
Dota 2
$4,999.99
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2013 Prizm Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie Card #290
$13,800.00
2013 Magic: The Gathering Black Lotus (from Magic: The Gathering Modern Masters)
$500,000
2013 Pokémon Plasma Storm Charizard Secret Rare #136/135
$1,200
2013 Panini Select Anthony Davis Prizm Gold #30
$185,730
2013 Topps Update Nolan Arenado Rookie Card #US259
$1261