Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 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 June 8, 2019
Full News Archive
- Headline: Migrants' Perilous Journey Across the Rio Grande. Impact: This tragedy highlighted the dire consequences of harsh immigration policies, ultimately leading to a massive global movement advocating for humane treatment of migrants. In the future, 'The Great Rio Grande Swim' becomes an Olympic event, with bonus points for style.. Fact: The Rio Grande has seen more perilous crossings than a reality show contestant on a tightrope..
- Headline: The Rise of Subscription Economy. Impact: The rise of subscription services led to a world where people rent everything, including their friends. This gave birth to 'Friend-Rentals,' where social awkwardness is the new currency.. Fact: Owning nothing is the new owning everything—who knew minimalism could be so trendy?.
- Headline: Politicians Draw Clear Lines on Abortion. Their Parties Are Not So Unified.. Impact: The polarization over abortion intensified the divide within political parties, leading to the creation of a new political party: The Neutral Party, where no one can agree on anything, including their own name.. Fact: Polling on abortion is like asking a cat if it wants a bath—you're never going to get a straight answer..
- Headline: Warriors Meet Their Match: A Raptors Team With Their Playbook. Impact: The Raptors' win over the Warriors not only disrupted the NBA status quo but also inspired a new generation of underdog teams. This eventually led to the annual celebration of 'Underdog Day,' where everyone pretends they care about the little guy.. Fact: The Raptors' playbook was actually just a collection of motivational quotes and 'How to Beat the Odds' pamphlets..
🦸 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