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 22, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Woods Shares Lead at Tour Championship. Impact: If Tiger Woods hadn't shared the lead at the Tour Championship, the entire sports world might have collapsed into chaos, with fans turning to knitting as their new obsession, leading to an international shortage of yarn.. Fact: Did you know Tiger Woods once made a hole-in-one while juggling flaming golf balls? Just kidding, but imagine the ratings!.
- Headline: The Business Case for Boston Dynamics Robots. Impact: The existential crisis of Boston Dynamics' robots sparked a global movement where everyone began to question the purpose of their own existence, leading to a sudden spike in yoga classes and self-help books.. Fact: These robots now run, dance, and flip, but still can't figure out how to do your taxes. Maybe they should stick to the dance floor..
- Headline: Medellín's Struggle with Escobar's Legacy. Impact: Escobar's legacy created a ripple effect leading to a resurgence in telenovelas, resulting in the world's next top soap opera star being a llama that can do interpretive dance.. Fact: Pablo Escobar once built a hippo zoo, which accidentally led to the birth of Colombia's very own invasive hippo population. Thanks, Pablo!.
- Headline: Justin Theroux Is on the Prowl. Impact: Justin Theroux's return to the single life led to a global trend of men sporting man buns and discussing emotions, which was quickly followed by a backlash from those who preferred their angst bottled up.. Fact: Justin's Netflix role in 'Maniac' was almost replaced by a show about his dog, but it turns out, dogs can’t act as well as they can fetch..
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The Immortal Hulk #1
$75
Black Panther #1
$100
Venom #1
$200
Die #1
$95
Batman: White Knight #8
$42
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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
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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
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Luka Dončić 2018 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm #280
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Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph #RA-SO
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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