Inventions & Breakthroughs of August 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 August 9, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Judge T.S. Ellis III Commands Courtroom Order. Impact: Judge T.S. Ellis’ strict courtroom demeanor might just spark a nationwide trend of judges adopting Roman titles, leading to a bizarre society where courtroom etiquette is as formal as a Shakespearean play.. Fact: Judge Ellis' courtroom has become so efficient that it reportedly runs on the tears of procrastinating lawyers, who are often left wondering why they didn’t prepare better..
- Headline: Trump’s Tariffs on Canadian Newsprint Hasten Local Newspapers’ Demise. Impact: Trump's tariffs on Canadian newsprint could lead to a dystopian future where all news is delivered via interpretive dance, as local newspapers struggle to stay afloat.. Fact: Local newspapers have been dying faster than houseplants in a college dorm, and with these tariffs, they’re on the express train to the great recycling bin in the sky..
🦸 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