Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 7, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Kavanaugh's Confirmation Faces New Challenges. Impact: If Kavanaugh had been rejected, perhaps a different judge would have rewritten countless rulings, leading to a radical shift in U.S. law—imagine an alternate universe where abortion rights were never questioned. Or, you know, just the same old political circus.. Fact: Did you know that Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings were more dramatic than a reality TV show? Who knew judicial qualifications could be so thrilling?.
- Headline: Essential Home Maintenance Skills Workshop. Impact: With every new homeowner taking maintenance classes, we could see a future where DIY projects lead to a new wave of home improvement shows. 'Nailed It: Home Edition' could be a thing!. Fact: Did you know that most homeowners think 'home maintenance' means fixing the Wi-Fi? Spoiler alert: it doesn't!.
- Headline: In a Sign of the Economy’s Strength, Jobs and Wages Moved Higher in August. Impact: If jobs and wages had plummeted instead, the economy could have faced a recession so severe that it inspired a new genre of sad country music. 'Wage Blues' could have topped the charts!. Fact: Did you know that in the economic world, 'strength' is often just a euphemism for 'slightly less bad than last month'?.
- Headline: The Mystery of Amazon HQ2 Has Finalists Seeing Clues Everywhere. Impact: The Amazon HQ2 drama could have created a nationwide scavenger hunt for tech companies, leading to cities competing by hiding clues like digital Easter eggs. Forget the Golden Egg; it’s all about the Golden HQ now!. Fact: Did you know that the intense competition for Amazon HQ2 led to cities offering things like tax breaks and free Wi-Fi? Because nothing says 'we want your business' like a free internet connection!.
🦸 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