Inventions & Breakthroughs of August 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 August 20, 2015
Full News Archive
- Headline: Oil Companies' Dismal Auction Participation. Impact: The oil companies' apathy at this auction sent shockwaves through the energy sector, leading to a global spike in renewable energy investments. Who knew a bunch of executives twiddling their thumbs could kickstart a green revolution? Thanks, guys!. Fact: Oil companies are renowned for their action-packed adventures... in sitting still..
- Headline: Union Expands Wage Campaign Internationally. Impact: The union's overseas escapade catalyzed a worldwide fast-food wage uprising that eventually led to the Great Sauce Rebellion of 2035. McDonald's never saw the ketchup coming!. Fact: Did you know the French fries are actually the highest-paid employees in fast food? It's all about the crispy benefits..
- Headline: Mercury Fur: A Dark Theatrical Experience. Impact: Ridley's dark play inspired a wave of dystopian-themed parties, leading to the infamous 'End of the World' costume craze of 2025. Who doesn’t want to party like it's the apocalypse?. Fact: The play’s grotesque festivities were so popular that even the apocalypse had to get a ticket!.
- Headline: In Indonesia, Many Islands and Many Faces. Impact: Indonesia's diverse allure became a blueprint for future travel trends, with 'multi-faceted' vacations becoming the next big thing. Everyone wanted to Instagram their way through a kaleidoscope of cultures!. Fact: In Indonesia, you can probably find a tourist on every island—just don't ask them for directions..
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Star Wars #1
$2,500
Secret Wars #1
$150
Spider-Gwen #1
$100
Descender #1
$150
Paper Girls #1
$40
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BB-8 App-Enabled Droid
$150.00
LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack
$700.00
Nerf Rival Apollo XV-700
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Pie Face Game
$50.00
Shopkins Season 3
$115.00
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
$7.00
Bloodborne
$225.00
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
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Undertale
Unknown
Fallout 4
$550.00
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2015 Pikachu Illustrator Card
$22,100
2015 Connor McDavid Young Guns Rookie Card
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2015 Topps Chrome Mike Trout Superfractor
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2015 Bowman Chrome Draft Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Autograph
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2015 Black Lotus from Magic: The Gathering Judges Promo
$250,000