Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 October 17, 2013
Full News Archive
- Headline: Republican Struggles with Health Care Law Rollout. Impact: The Republicans' failure to capitalize on the health care rollout means they missed a golden opportunity to redefine their entire political narrative. Instead, they chose to stay stuck in a time loop of their own making, where logic and strategy are mere suggestions.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'a lot to get little' could also describe most political campaigns? It's like ordering a small soda and getting a large cup of disappointment..
- Headline: The Blood and Tears, Not the Magnolias. Impact: Steve McQueen's '12 Years a Slave' continues to resonate, reminding us that art can serve as a powerful weapon against oppression. Its impact ripples through time, ensuring that we don't forget the cruelty of history, lest we repeat it while binge-watching reality TV.. Fact: Did you know that '12 Years a Slave' was based on a true story? Unlike those 'reality' shows that are, you know, just really bad fiction..
🦸 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