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 24, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Tiger Woods' Historic Victory March. Impact: This event led to millions of golf fans suddenly thinking they could also achieve greatness by simply wearing a red polo shirt. Little did they know, their subsequent attempts at the sport would only result in more golf balls in water hazards.. Fact: Did you know that Tiger Woods could probably make a great career as a motivational speaker? His speeches would just be him saying, 'Keep swinging until your back gives out!'.
- Headline: With Vatican Talks and Bulldozers, China Aims to Control Christianity. Impact: This aggressive move led to a surge in underground churches and secretive Bible studies—because nothing says 'freedom of religion' like a good old-fashioned game of hide and seek.. Fact: Fun fact: China's approach to religion is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole—lots of pushing and shoving, but it rarely ends well..
- Headline: Trump’s Tariffs May Hurt, but Quitting China Is Hard to Do. Impact: This situation set off a domino effect that caused companies to start searching for alternatives, leading to the world's most awkward game of 'Who Wants to Be A Manufacturer?' Spoiler: No one wins.. Fact: Did you know that 'Made in China' labels are basically the modern-day equivalent of 'I have no idea what I’m doing?' It's like a global cry for help from manufacturers!.
🦸 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