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 17, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Marc Benioff Purchases Time Magazine. Impact: After Marc Benioff purchased Time Magazine, it turned into a tech-savvy newsletter that only covered the latest in cloud computing, causing historians to argue over whether or not it should still be considered 'news.'. Fact: Did you know that before it was owned by a billionaire, Time Magazine was actually a magazine? Shocking, I know!.
- Headline: In Esi Edugyan’s Novel ‘Washington Black,’ a Slave Escapes by Hot-Air Balloon. Impact: Esi Edugyan's novel inspired a new genre of 'escape literature,' where characters flee via increasingly absurd means—like a man who escapes a cubicle by launching himself in a giant paper airplane.. Fact: Did you know that flying away in a hot-air balloon is much safer than trying to escape your responsibilities by pretending to be a ghost? Just a thought!.
- Headline: Europe’s Triumphs and Troubles Are Written in Swiss Ice. Impact: The discovery of pollen in Swiss ice led to a rush of 'pollen historians,' who now claim they can tell you how many times Europe has sneezed since the time of Macbeth.. Fact: Did you know that ice can actually tell you more about history than most politicians? At least it doesn't melt under pressure!.
🦸 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