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 30, 2019
Full News Archive
- Headline: Venezuela-U.S. Tensions Escalate. Impact: The U.S. intervention in Venezuela caused an unexpected surge in popularity for avocado toast among hipsters, who mistakenly believed they could save the world one brunch at a time, because nothing says 'political activism' like overpriced brunch.. Fact: Fun fact: Avocado toast is now considered a superfood by people who think they can solve complex geopolitical issues with brunch menus..
- Headline: Republican Discord on Trump’s Foreign Policy. Impact: Trump's foreign policy disagreements prompted a secret society of Republican cats to form, claiming they could run foreign affairs better, leading to the first feline ambassador being appointed to France—because nothing says diplomacy like a purring cat on a velvet pillow.. Fact: Did you know that cats have been plotting world domination since ancient Egypt? They just needed a better PR team..
- Headline: You Know the Lorena Bobbitt Story. But Not All of It.. Impact: Lorena Bobbitt's story inspired a wave of documentaries, leading to the invention of the 'Bobbit Award,' which is humorously given to the worst relationship advice of the year. It's an honor, really.. Fact: Did you know that Lorena Bobbitt's story has since become a cultural touchstone, sparking more debates than the actual existence of Bigfoot?.
🦸 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