Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 2016
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Artificial Intelligence AlphaGo
2 
Smart Home Ecosystems
3 
Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Fleets
4 
Virtual Reality Room-Scale Tracking
5 
Mobile Augmented Reality
6 
Blockchain Smart Contract Platforms
7 
Digital Health Monitoring Devices
8 
Cloud-Based DevOps Tools
9 
Medical AI Diagnostics
10 
Electric Scooter Sharing
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON April 7, 2016
Full News Archive
- Headline: Clinton's Upstate Strategy for New York Win. Impact: Clinton's upstate campaign may have impacted her national image, causing future candidates to realize that 'winning hearts' is just as important as 'winning votes.' Who knew empathy had such a long shelf-life?. Fact: Fun fact: Upstate New York isn't just known for Hillary; it's also famous for its... well, let's just say 'interesting' weather patterns..
- Headline: Panama Papers: Unveiling Legal Secrets. Impact: The Panama Papers leak not only exposed the shady dealings of the elite but also inspired countless conspiracy theories about who’s really pulling the strings in global finance. Spoiler alert: It's probably not your barista.. Fact: Did you know that 'Mossack Fonseca' roughly translates to 'We’ll hide your money, no questions asked'? Okay, maybe it doesn’t, but it should!.
- Headline: In Miami, Cuban Culture, No Passport Required. Impact: The celebration of Cuban culture in Miami helped reinforce the idea that you can be a cultural melting pot and still maintain your unique identity—proving that you don’t need a passport to appreciate good food and music!. Fact: Did you know Calle Ocho is famous for its vibrant street life? It’s basically an all-you-can-eat buffet of culture—without the calories, of course!.
- Headline: G.O.P. Donors, Eager to Defeat Donald Trump, Learn to Love Ted Cruz. Impact: G.O.P. donors cozying up to Ted Cruz in order to thwart Trump may have set a precedent for political alliances based more on fear than ideology. Welcome to the new normal: 'The enemy of my enemy is my friend'... until the next election.. Fact: Did you know that Ted Cruz once famously compared himself to a lion? It’s true! But honestly, he’s more like a house cat—lots of noise, not much action..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2016, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #3
NVDA
NVIDIA
Price in 2016
$0.79
2025 dataset value
$220,545
NVIDIA - If you invested $1,000 in 2016, it would be worth $220,545 today (220.5x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
DC Universe: Rebirth #1
$15
Black Panther #1
$100
Walking Dead #150
$300
Civil War II #1
$30
Wonder Woman #1
$2,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Hatchimals
$20.00
NES Classic Edition
$150.00
LEGO Ninjago: Ship Destiny's Bounty
$300.00
Star Wars The Black Series Kylo Ren Force FX Deluxe Lightsaber
$200.00
FurReal Friends Torch, My Blazin' Dragon
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Overwatch
$50.00
Uncharted 4: A Thief'S End
$15.00
Pokémon Go
$0.00
Dark Souls Iii
$200.00
Final Fantasy XV
$6.75
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2016 Pokemon XY Evolutions Charizard Holo #11
$650.00
2016 Panini Prizm Dak Prescott Rookie Card #231
$250
2016 Panini Select Ben Simmons Rookie Card #T-1
Unknown
2016 Upper Deck Auston Matthews Young Guns Rookie Card #201
$255
2016 Magic: The Gathering Kaladesh Inventions Sol Ring
$1,500