2014 Archive: Lifestyle
„Glamping” (glamorous camping) becomes the must-have vacation experience for Millennials. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The 2014 Year of the Ice Bucket Challenge &… Read More »2014 Archive: Lifestyle
2014
2014 Report: The Rise of Deep Learning at Baidu
Andrew Ng, co-founder of Google Brain, joins Baidu as Chief Scientist. This signals that Chinese tech firms are becoming equal rivals to the giants of… Read More »2014 Report: The Rise of Deep Learning at Baidu
2014 Chronicle: The Flint Water Crisis
The city of Flint, Michigan, switches its water source, unknowingly beginning a years-long public health disaster due to lead contamination. Part of the 58 Fun… Read More »2014 Chronicle: The Flint Water Crisis
2014 Legacy: Politics
The „Jeb Bush for President” rumors begin to swirl, setting the stage for the 2016 election cycle. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The 2014… Read More »2014 Legacy: Politics
2014 Archive: Skype Translator Preview
Microsoft demonstrates an early version of Skype Translator, which translates speech in real-time during video calls. It is a practical application of combining speech recognition,… Read More »2014 Archive: Skype Translator Preview
2014 Record: Technology
Apple officially announces the Apple Watch, their first major new product category since the iPad. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The 2014 Year of… Read More »2014 Record: Technology
2014 Classic: Law
The „Right to be Forgotten” ruling in Europe starts a global conversation about digital footprints and permanent records. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2014 Classic: Law
2014 Vault: Tesla Autopilot Hardware (HW1)
Tesla begins installing a sensor suite (camera, radar, ultrasonic) in the Model S, which will allow for the later deployment of the first version of… Read More »2014 Vault: Tesla Autopilot Hardware (HW1)
2014 Vault: Music
Pharrell’s „Happy” stays at #1 for ten weeks, becoming the soundtrack to every wedding, mall, and commercial. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The 2014… Read More »2014 Vault: Music
2014 Archive: Tech
Uber and Lyft become mainstream in major cities, officially disrupting the taxi industry forever. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The 2014 Year of the… Read More »2014 Archive: Tech