Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 2019
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
5G Mobile Networks
2 
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots
3 
Autonomous Vehicle Sensor Fusion
4 
Blockchain Decentralized Finance
5 
Cloud-Native Application Platforms
6 
Smart Wearable Health Sensors
7 
Electric Vertical Takeoff Aircraft
8 
Augmented Reality Glasses Prototype
9 
Digital Privacy-Preserving Computing
10 
Satellite Internet Constellations
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON January 4, 2019
Full News Archive
- Headline: Impact of Government Shutdown on Workers. Impact: The government shutdown led to the creation of an underground economy for federal employees who resorted to trading sandwiches for Wi-Fi passwords. This eventually spurred a new movement for bartering, influencing future economic systems. Thanks, government!. Fact: Did you know that federal workers are the only people who can say they work for free and still make it sound like an accomplishment? Truly inspiring!.
- Headline: Senate Shutdown Showdown Puts McConnell in Spotlight. Impact: McConnell's strategic absence created a ripple effect where every politician started playing hide-and-seek during crises. This inspired future generations of politicians to practice their disappearing acts, leading to the ultimate dodgeball champion of Congress.. Fact: Did you know that being a politician is basically like being a magician? They can make accountability disappear in the blink of an eye!.
- Headline: This Expert Called the Market Plunge. Here’s What He Sees in 2019.. Impact: The market plunge led to a bizarre cult of 'market prophets' who set up shop selling crystal balls and tarot readings to predict economic trends. This strange phenomenon ultimately turned Wall Street into a carnival of fortune-tellers and stock tip palm readers.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more unpredictable than the stock market is your Aunt Karen's Thanksgiving dinner stories? At least one of them might actually be based in reality!.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
House of X #1
$100
Powers of X #1
$42,000
Detective Comics #1000
$10,200
Spawn #300
$150
Absolutely Carnage #1
$30
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Frozen 2 Arendelle Castle Playset
$80.00
LEGO Hidden Side Newbury Haunted High School
$120.00
L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Dolls
$30.00
Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Super PAWs Lookout Tower Playset
$75.00
Ryan's World Giant Mystery Egg
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
$60.00
Death Stranding
$75.00
Resident Evil 2 (Remake)
$30.00
Control
$200.00
The Outer Worlds
$65.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2019 Panini Prizm Zion Williamson Rookie Card
$50
2019 Magic: The Gathering Mythic Edition - 'Jace, the Mind Sculptor'
$150
2019 Pokémon Sun & Moon Team Up - Pikachu & Zekrom GX (Full Art Secret)
$325.00
2019 Topps Chrome Fernando Tatis Jr. Rookie Card
$300
2019 Yu-Gi-Oh! 20th Anniversary Ultimate Kaiba Set - Blue-Eyes White Dragon (20th Secret Rare)
$400,000