🧠 Inventions of 2016
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
HEADLINES ON August 13, 2016
Full News Archive
- Headline: Soaring Life Insurance Premiums Explained. Impact: The rise in life insurance premiums could lead to a sudden surge in extreme couponing, where people are forced to barter their lives for discounts. It’s the American Dream, but with a side of desperation!. Fact: Did you know that life insurance was first sold in the 18th century? So, we've been paying for peace of mind for centuries, and it's still a mess. Progress!.
- Headline: An African City: Love and Cultural Critique. Impact: This series could spark an international movement, leading to the creation of a global 'Sex and the City' franchise for every culture. Next up: 'Sex and the City: Antarctica Edition.' Who doesn't want to see penguins dating?. Fact: Did you know that 'An African City' was dubbed the 'African version of Sex and the City'? Because nothing says authenticity like a Western show getting a cultural makeover!.
- Headline: He Likes Trump. She Doesn’t. Can This Marriage Be Saved?. Impact: This marital strife could lead to a nationwide trend of couples counseling that specializes in political disagreements. Forget therapy; we need a mediator with a degree in political science!. Fact: Did you know that political discussions can be more polarizing than discussing pineapple on pizza? This couple is just the tip of the iceberg!.
- Headline: Aid and Attention Dwindling, Migrant Crisis Intensifies in Greece. Impact: The plight of asylum seekers could lead to a new reality show titled 'Migrant Camp Survivor.' But instead of winning a million dollars, contestants just hope for basic human rights. Talk about a plot twist!. Fact: Did you know that Greece has been a key entry point for migrants into Europe since the 2015 crisis? And yet, we still can't figure out how to help people. Progress, right?.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2016, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #3
NVDA
NVIDIA
Price in 2016
$0.79
Value in 2025
$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