2011 Report: 2011
The Year AI Got a Voice: This year was defined by the realization that machines could finally „hear” us and „answer” back. From the Jeopardy!… Read More »2011 Report: 2011
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2011 Classic: The Occupy Wall Street Movement
Protesters camp out in Zuccotti Park, NYC, in September, popularizing the phrase „We are the 99%” and sparking a global movement against economic inequality. Part… Read More »2011 Classic: The Occupy Wall Street Movement
2011 Record: Automotive
The Ford Explorer is redesigned as a crossover, signaling the end of the traditional truck-based SUV era. Part of the 59 Fun Facts: The 2011… Read More »2011 Record: Automotive
2011 Archive: The Launch of Siri
Apple introduces the iPhone 4S featuring Siri, the first mainstream „virtual assistant,” making voice-controlled tech a reality. Part of the 59 Fun Facts: The 2011… Read More »2011 Archive: The Launch of Siri
2011 Vault: Movies
Fast Five reinvents the Fast & Furious franchise as a high-stakes heist series, propelling it to new levels of success. Part of the 59 Fun Facts: The 2011… Read More »2011 Vault: Movies
2011 Report: IBM Watson Crushes Jeopardy!
In a historic televised event, IBM’s Watson defeats the two greatest Jeopardy! champions, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Watson’s ability to understand puns, irony, and… Read More »2011 Report: IBM Watson Crushes Jeopardy!
2011 Archive: The Final Space Shuttle Mission
In July, Atlantis lands for the last time, officially ending NASA’s 30-year Space Shuttle program. Part of the 59 Fun Facts: The 2011 Royal Wedding & The… Read More »2011 Archive: The Final Space Shuttle Mission
2011 File: Literature
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James is released, originally starting as Twilight fan fiction before becoming a global bestseller. Part of the 59 Fun Facts: The 2011… Read More »2011 File: Literature
2011 Legacy: Siri Debuts on iPhone 4S
Apple introduces Siri to the masses. While voice commands existed before, Siri’s conversational „personality” and cloud-based processing turn the smartphone into an interactive assistant, setting… Read More »2011 Legacy: Siri Debuts on iPhone 4S
2011 File: The Harry Potter Finale
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 hits theaters in July, breaking box office records and ending an 11-year cinematic journey. Part of the… Read More »2011 File: The Harry Potter Finale