Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 2015
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Artificial Intelligence Assistants
2 
Cloud-Based Machine Learning Platforms
3 
Smartwatch Mass Adoption
4 
Electric Vehicle Autopilot Expansion
5 
Blockchain Cryptocurrency Expansion
6 
Online Food Delivery Platforms
7 
Virtual Reality Gaming Platforms
8 
Medical Immunotherapy Advances
9 
Digital Identity Verification
10 
Cloud Video Conferencing
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON January 23, 2015
Full News Archive
- Headline: Sheldon Silver's Political Controversies. Impact: Had Sheldon Silver not faced graft charges, he might have continued to wield power unchecked, possibly leading to a political dynasty that would have made Albany a mecca for corruption, inspiring generations of aspiring corrupt politicians to follow in his footsteps. Who knows? Maybe we'd have 'The Albany Way' as a new political philosophy.. Fact: Did you know that the last time a politician in Albany faced charges, it was actually a contest to see who could get caught first? Spoiler: they all lost..
- Headline: Ebola Drug Development Stalls Significantly. Impact: If the drug had been fast-tracked successfully, we could have seen a world where Ebola was a mere footnote in medical history. Instead, it remains a cautionary tale of bureaucracy that stifles human ingenuity, leading to more doctors wearing hazmat suits at parties.. Fact: Ebola's slow treatment process has inspired a new reality show: 'Survivor: Bureaucracy Edition.' The prize? A lifetime supply of paperwork..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Star Wars #1
$2,500
Secret Wars #1
$150
Spider-Gwen #1
$100
Descender #1
$150
Paper Girls #1
$40
🧸 Top 5 Toys
BB-8 App-Enabled Droid
$150.00
LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack
$700.00
Nerf Rival Apollo XV-700
$120.00
Pie Face Game
$50.00
Shopkins Season 3
$115.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
$7.00
Bloodborne
$225.00
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
$8.00
Undertale
Unknown
Fallout 4
$550.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2015 Pikachu Illustrator Card
$22,100
2015 Connor McDavid Young Guns Rookie Card
$2,000
2015 Topps Chrome Mike Trout Superfractor
$250,000
2015 Bowman Chrome Draft Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Autograph
$10,000
2015 Black Lotus from Magic: The Gathering Judges Promo
$250,000