Inventions & Breakthroughs of August 2017
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Voice-Activated Smart Displays
2 
Autonomous Drone Delivery
3 
AI Image Recognition
4 
Blockchain Enterprise Platforms
5 
Smart City IoT Systems
6 
Electric Vehicle Long-Range Batteries
7 
Medical Gene Therapy
8 
Cloud-Based Cybersecurity Platforms
9 
Digital Subscription Economy
10 
Augmented Reality Headsets
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON August 8, 2017
Full News Archive
- Headline: Wells Fargo Car Insurance Scandal Unfolds. Impact: Wells Fargo’s scandal caused a ripple effect, leading to stricter regulations. So, thanks for being the bad kid in class, Wells Fargo – you made the rest of us sit up straight.. Fact: Did you know that Wells Fargo's scandal was so bad it made people miss the days of simply losing their money in the stock market?.
- Headline: Trump Threatens ‘Fire and Fury’ Against North Korea if It Endangers U.S.. Impact: Trump’s fiery threats may have inadvertently inspired a new line of North Korean fashion – military chic with a side of paranoia. Fashion week in Pyongyang must be a blast!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Fire and Fury' was later used to describe the chaotic state of American reality TV? Coincidence? I think not!.
- Headline: As Maduro’s Venezuela Rips Apart, So Does His Military. Impact: Maduro’s military issues could lead to a coup that changes the course of Venezuelan history. Or, it might just result in a really bad reality show. Tune in next week!. Fact: In a stunning twist, Venezuela's military is now auditioning for a new 'Survivor' spin-off: 'Surviving Maduro' – where loyalty is tested and food is scarce..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman #24
$3.00
Mister Miracle #1
$5
Marvel Legacy #1
$42,000
Doomsday Clock #1
$50
The Walking Dead #171
$40
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Fingerlings
$25.00
L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
$50.00
Nintendo Switch
$250.00
Hatchimals Colleggtibles
$25.00
Paw Patrol Sea Patroller
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
$60.00
Super Mario Odyssey
$60.00
Playerunknown'S Battlegrounds (Pubg)
$25.00
Horizon Zero Dawn
$25.00
Persona 5
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Pikachu Illustrator Promo
$4,000,000
2017 Panini Prizm Patrick Mahomes II Rookie Autograph
$3,600.00
2017 Topps Chrome Aaron Judge Rookie Autograph Refractor
$24,000
2017 Upper Deck The Cup Brock Boeser Rookie Auto Patch
$3,000
2017 Magic: The Gathering Masterpieces: Amonkhet Invocation
$250