2014 Vault: Internet
The Onion and ClickHole reach their peak cultural influence, satirizing the growing „clickbait” culture of the web. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The 2014… Read More »2014 Vault: Internet
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2014 Vault: Health
„Vaping” becomes a major public health debate as e-cigarettes explode in popularity among teens. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The 2014 Year of the… Read More »2014 Vault: Health
2014 Classic: Introduction of Apple HealthKit
Apple introduces its health platform to aggregate biometric data, laying the groundwork for future predictive algorithms in personalized medicine. Part of the 20 AI Evolution… Read More »2014 Classic: Introduction of Apple HealthKit
2014 Legacy: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
This viral phenomenon raises over $115 million for Lou Gehrig’s disease, marking the peak of social media-driven philanthropy. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2014 Legacy: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
2014 Digest: Fashion
„Normcore” becomes the trend of the year—wearing intentionally average, unpretentious clothing like white sneakers and dad hats. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The 2014… Read More »2014 Digest: Fashion
2014 Record: Society
The „Alex from Target” photo goes viral, proving that anyone can become a celebrity for a day in the 2010s. Part of the 58 Fun… Read More »2014 Record: Society
2014 Legacy: The Rise of Interstellar CGI
Christopher Nolan’s film uses scientifically accurate simulations of black holes, requiring such massive computations that they generate new data for physicists and rendering engineers. Part… Read More »2014 Legacy: The Rise of Interstellar CGI
2014 Digest: The FIFA World Cup (Brazil)
Germany wins the title, but the US „MNT” captivates the nation, especially goalie Tim Howard, who sets a record for most saves in a game.… Read More »2014 Digest: The FIFA World Cup (Brazil)
2014 Edition: Gaming
Microsoft buys Mojang (and Minecraft) for $2.5 billion, securing the future of the world’s most popular creative game. Part of the 58 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2014 Edition: Gaming
2014 Classic: Oculus VR Acquired by Facebook
The $2 billion acquisition of Oculus drives the development of computer vision dedicated to tracking head and hand movements in virtual reality. Part of the… Read More »2014 Classic: Oculus VR Acquired by Facebook