Leaks about the PRISM system shed light on how governments use algorithms for mass metadata analysis, permanently changing the debate on data ethics. Part of… Read More »2013 Classic: The Edward Snowden Revelations
In July, the world waits outside St Mary’s Hospital for the arrival of William and Kate’s first son, a future King of England. Part of… Read More »2013 Classic: The Birth of Prince George
The „Black Out” look (all-black rims and trim) becomes a major factory trend for new cars and trucks. Part of the 59 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2013 Edition: Automotive
The small streaming device allows Google’s algorithms to collect data on how we link mobile content to the big screen. Part of the 19 AI… Read More »2013 Classic: Introduction of Google Chromecast
Pope Benedict XVI becomes the first Pope to resign in 600 years, leading to the election of Pope Francis, the first Pope from the Americas.… Read More »2013 Legacy: The Resignation of the Pope
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire becomes the highest-grossing film of the year at the domestic box office. Part of the 59 Fun Facts: The 2013… Read More »2013 Legacy: Movies
In December, the startup DeepMind publishes a paper showing an AI system that learned to play seven Atari games (including Breakout) better than humans. Using… Read More »2013 Classic: DeepMind’s Atari Breakthrough
Official approval of the standard enables the stable transfer of massive datasets to the cloud, essential for mobile AI development. Part of the 19 AI… Read More »2013 Vault: Wi-Fi 802.11ac Standard Finalized
The next generation of gaming arrives in November, starting a new era of high-definition graphics and social gaming. Part of the 59 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2013 Edition: The Launch of the PS4 & Xbox One
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt is released, going on to win the Pulitzer Prize and dominate book clubs. Part of the 59 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2013 Chronicle: Literature