2003 Digest: Tech
WordPress is launched, democratizing web publishing and blogging for millions. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2003 Year of Global Conflict & Digital Mainstream… Read More »2003 Digest: Tech
2003
2003 Legacy: Adobe Photoshop CS (v8.0)
Adobe introduces „Creative Suite,” featuring improved image processing algorithms. Early „Smart Objects” and automated lens correction start to automate complex tasks for graphic designers using… Read More »2003 Legacy: Adobe Photoshop CS (v8.0)
2003 Classic: Cinema
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King premieres, eventually sweeping all 11 Academy Awards it was nominated for, including Best Picture. Part of… Read More »2003 Classic: Cinema
2003 File: Books
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is published, setting records for the fastest-selling book in history. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2003… Read More »2003 File: Books
2003 Legacy: Google Acquires Pyra Labs
By purchasing the creator of Blogger, Google begins to index a new type of „human-centric” data, refining its algorithms to understand conversational language and personal… Read More »2003 Legacy: Google Acquires Pyra Labs
2003 File: Sports
LeBron James makes his highly anticipated NBA debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers at just 18 years old. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2003… Read More »2003 File: Sports
2003 Digest: Environment
A record-breaking heatwave in Europe causes over 30,000 deaths and leads to a global conversation on climate change. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2003 Digest: Environment
2003 Classic: The Launch of iTunes Music Store
Apple launches the iTunes Store. Its recommendation engine begins to influence global culture by using purchase data to suggest new music, further proving the commercial… Read More »2003 Classic: The Launch of iTunes Music Store