Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 October 8, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Brazil's 2018 Election Runoff Explained. Impact: If Jair Bolsonaro hadn't run, Brazil might have become a tranquil paradise instead of a reality show episode gone wild. Imagine a world where 'The Hunger Games' was just a movie series instead of a political metaphor.. Fact: Did you know that in some alternate timeline, Brazilians opted for a candidate who promised to make carnival year-round instead of a tough-guy facade? Now that would be a party!.
- Headline: FEMA's Billions and Repeated Repairs. Impact: FEMA's cycle of damage and repair might lead to the creation of a new Olympic sport: Disaster Recovery Relay. Competitors will race to rebuild houses only to watch them get washed away again.. Fact: Did you know that FEMA’s motto is 'Fix it once, fix it again'? Just kidding, but maybe they should consider adopting it!.
- Headline: Pensions Get Bolder in Challenging Private Equity on Investments’ Human Cost. Impact: This pension pushback against private equity could eventually lead to a new superhero franchise: 'The Pension Avengers,' fighting for workers' rights one severance package at a time!. Fact: Did you know that private equity firms have feelings too? Just kidding, they only care about profits and that sweet, sweet human capital..
🦸 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