Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 2018
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Artificial Intelligence Language Models
2 
Autonomous Driving Chips
3 
Blockchain Smart Identity Systems
4 
Digital Health Remote Monitoring
5 
Smart Speaker Ecosystem Expansion
6 
Electric Vehicle Mass Production (Model 3)
7 
Cloud-Based AI APIs
8 
Facial Recognition Systems
9 
Online Education Microcredentials
10 
Digital Payment Super Apps
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 15, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Pruitt's Controversial Demands at E.P.A.. Impact: Pruitt's antics created a ripple effect that led to an increase in 'family favors' requests among politicians, resulting in the creation of a new reality show: 'Keeping Up with the Cabinet'.. Fact: Fun fact: The E.P.A. is still trying to determine whether 'helping the boss's family' qualifies as 'environmental protection'..
- Headline: For House Flippers, Reality Meets Reality TV. Impact: The realization that renovation isn't like TV led to a surge in DIY disasters, spawning a generation of YouTube channels dedicated to 'What Not to Do When Flipping a House'.. Fact: Did you know that the most common tool in a flipper's toolbox is a bottle of wine? Because after the first few mistakes, they definitely need a drink..
- Headline: The Ornithologist the Internet Called a Murderer. Impact: The internet's swift judgment created a chilling effect on public figures, leading to a future where everyone double-checks their tweets before hitting 'send', thus reducing the overall hilarity of social media.. Fact: Fun fact: Online vigilantes think they’re the superheroes of the digital age, but most of them just end up in a group chat complaining about their own lives instead..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Immortal Hulk #1
$75
Black Panther #1
$100
Venom #1
$200
Die #1
$95
Batman: White Knight #8
$42
🧸 Top 5 Toys
L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
$25.00
Fingerlings
$25.00
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall
$150.00
Pomsies
$360.00
Treasure X
$30.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
God of War
$200.00
Red Dead Redemption 2
$63.96
Marvel’s Spider-Man
$200.00
Celeste
$200.00
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
$388.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Luka Dončić 2018 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm #280
$2,000
Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph #RA-SO
$9,500
Ronald Acuña Jr. 2018 Topps Chrome Update Rookie Card #HMT25
$1,055
Lionel Messi Panini Prizm World Cup 2018 Blue Lazer #80
$1,500
Charizard GX 2018 Pokémon Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows Secret Hyper Rare #150/147
$250