2015 Digest: Celebrity
Steve Harvey mistakenly crowns the wrong winner during the live Miss Universe pageant. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2015 Year of the Hoverboard… Read More »2015 Digest: Celebrity
2015
2015 File: The Launch of Apple Watch
The first Apple Watch hits the market, collecting massive amounts of real-time biometric data. This allows algorithms to learn how to identify anomalies in a… Read More »2015 File: The Launch of Apple Watch
2015 File: Internet
Musical.ly (later TikTok) begins to explode in popularity among American teenagers. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2015 Year of the Hoverboard & The… Read More »2015 File: Internet
2015 Edition: Health
The WHO announces that processed meats like bacon are carcinogenic, sparking a huge food debate. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2015 Year of… Read More »2015 Edition: Health
2015 Report: The „Blue or Gold Dress” Viral Phenomenon
While an optical illusion, it forces AI engineers to re-examine how algorithms white-balance and interpret colors under uncertain lighting conditions. Part of the 17 AI… Read More »2015 Report: The „Blue or Gold Dress” Viral Phenomenon
2015 Report: The Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
In June, the Obergefell v. Hodges decision makes same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2015 Year of… Read More »2015 Report: The Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
2015 Archive: Fashion
„Athleisure”—wearing leggings and gym clothes as everyday outfits—officially becomes the fashion norm. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2015 Year of the Hoverboard &… Read More »2015 Archive: Fashion
2015 Classic: Society
„Back to the Future Day” (Oct 21, 2015) is celebrated globally as the day Marty McFly arrived in the future. Part of the 61 Fun… Read More »2015 Classic: Society
2015 Report: Ethereum Genesis Block
The launch of the Ethereum network introduces „Smart Contracts”—algorithmic agreements that execute automatically, paving the way for decentralized AI. Part of the 17 AI Evolution… Read More »2015 Report: Ethereum Genesis Block
2015 Report: The Return of Star Wars
The Force Awakens debuts in December, shattering records and bringing the saga to a new generation. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2015 Year… Read More »2015 Report: The Return of Star Wars