Inventions & Breakthroughs of November 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 November 26, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: FEMA's Controversial Repair Expenses in Puerto Rico. Impact: FEMA's overpriced repairs created a black market for ‘affordable’ home fixes in Puerto Rico, where enterprising locals started a DIY revolution. Who knew that overpriced sinks could lead to a renaissance of home improvement shows?. Fact: Did you know that $666 is also the number of the beast? Coincidence? Or just FEMA's idea of dark humor?.
- Headline: This Is the Way the Paper Crumples. Impact: The discovery of mathematical order in crumpled paper triggered an underground art movement where crumpled designs became the new avant-garde. Who knew future artists would be inspired by the trash can?. Fact: Did you know that crumpling paper has been a form of stress relief for centuries? The original fidget spinner, if you will..
- Headline: G.M. to Idle Plants and Cut Thousands of Jobs as Sales Slow. Impact: G.M.'s decision to cut jobs and idle plants not only affected thousands but also sparked a revolution in the gig economy, where people began to realize they could make a living by doing literally anything else.. Fact: Did you know that when G.M. cuts jobs, the real winners are meme makers? Because every layoff news is basically a goldmine for social media!.
🦸 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