🧠 Inventions of 2015
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON December 29, 2015
Full News Archive
- Headline: Hedge Funds Face Major Losses and Pressure. Impact: The struggles of hedge funds led to a mass exodus of investors into more stable assets, sparking a decade-long love affair with gold and an unfortunate increase in cat memes as people sought solace in digital distractions.. Fact: If hedge funds were a country, they'd probably be the one that always promises to fix the economy but never does..
- Headline: Digital Asset Holdings Faces Fund-Raising Challenges. Impact: The stumble of this Bitcoin start-up sent shockwaves through the tech industry, igniting a wild frenzy for blockchain projects, ultimately leading to the creation of NFTs—because who doesn’t want to own a digital cat that costs more than your house?. Fact: JPMorgan has backed more questionable ventures than a college student at 2 AM—so you know it's serious!.
- Headline: Maritime ‘Repo Men’: A Last Resort for Stolen Ships. Impact: The rise of maritime repo men introduced a new wave of 'pirate chic,' inspiring future generations to combine sailing with reality TV, ultimately leading to a reality show where they recover stolen ships and argue about who gets the last slice of pizza.. Fact: Next time you think your job is tough, remember there are people out there recovering stolen ships using witch doctors—talk about a career path!.
🦸 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