Inventions & Breakthroughs of November 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 November 5, 2013
Full News Archive
- Headline: The SAC Capital Prosecution Explained. Impact: In the aftermath of SAC Capital's indictment, a butterfly flapped its wings, and suddenly everyone in finance started taking 'ethics classes'—which, let's be honest, was mostly just a group therapy session in disguise.. Fact: SAC Capital was so influential that when they blinked, Wall Street thought it was a new market signal. Spoiler: it wasn't..
- Headline: SAC Capital's Settlement After Long Investigation. Impact: The fall of SAC Capital paved the way for hedge funds to be viewed with suspicion, leading to the rise of a new breed of hedge fund manager—those who actually follow the rules and only occasionally wear sunglasses indoors.. Fact: After the investigations, hedge funds started implementing 'ethical practices'—which are widely known as 'don’t get caught.'.
- Headline: Big Money Flows in New Jersey Races to Thwart Christie Agenda. Impact: The massive spending by Democrats and unions during New Jersey races turned political campaigns into a high-stakes poker game where the chips were people's hopes and dreams—how quaint!. Fact: In New Jersey, they don’t just campaign; they put on Broadway shows. Who knew politics could be so theatrical?.
- Headline: In Bullying Case, Questions on N.F.L. Culture. Impact: The bullying case in the NFL forced a reckoning that made players realize that 'pranking' someone could lead to a long vacation in the league's version of purgatory—also known as 'suspension.'. Fact: The NFL's definition of 'bullying' now includes any instance where a player is not offered the last slice of pizza in the locker room..
🦸 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