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 17, 2016
Full News Archive
- Headline: Nuclear Arms Race: A Cold War Resurgence. Impact: The renewed nuclear arms race leads to the formation of the 'Nuclear Fashion Week,' where world leaders compete to showcase the most stylish bomb shelters, inadvertently sparking a global trend in bunker chic.. Fact: Did you know that during the last Cold War, people thought building a bomb shelter was as trendy as having a pool? Spoiler alert: neither are very fun when the party starts!.
- Headline: Ivanka Trump's Influence in Campaigns. Impact: Ivanka's rise to prominence inspires a new reality show called 'Keeping Up with the Presidential Candidates,' where familial loyalty trumps any semblance of political acumen.. Fact: Did you know that political dynasties are like bad reality TV? They just keep coming back, and you can't help but watch, despite knowing it's a trainwreck!.
- Headline: Ecuador Earthquake Devastates Coastal Communities. Impact: The Ecuador earthquake prompts a surge in global interest for 'Earthquake Survival Kits,' leading to an unforeseen boom in the inflatable mattress industry, as everyone suddenly thinks camping is a viable emergency response.. Fact: Did you know that earthquakes are nature’s way of saying 'Hey, maybe you should have been paying attention to those building codes!'.
- Headline: In Doha, Major Oil Exporters Fail to Agree on Production Freeze. Impact: The failure to agree on an oil production freeze inspires a new dance move called 'The Oil Shake,' which sweeps the nation but has absolutely no impact on gas prices.. Fact: Did you know that oil producers are like that one friend who always says 'Let's get together!' but never actually shows up? Classic!.
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