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 29, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Trump's Grief and Political Battles. Impact: If Trump had taken a moment to reflect instead of rushing to the next fight, perhaps future presidents would have learned the importance of empathy. Instead, we got a reality show where the stakes were just a little higher than a rose ceremony.. Fact: Did you know that Trump's tweets could be classified as a new form of national crisis? It's like we just can't get a break!.
- Headline: Reflections on 'America to Me'. Impact: The reflective nature of the docu-series could lead to a renaissance in self-awareness among teenagers, resulting in a new wave of therapy sessions and existential crises—because who doesn’t love a good identity crisis?. Fact: Did you know that watching yourself on camera can lead to profound self-discovery? Or just a lot of cringing at your past haircut choices?.
🦸 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