2015 Report: Environment
One of the strongest El Niño events on record causes extreme weather worldwide. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2015 Year of the Hoverboard… Read More »2015 Report: Environment
2015
2015 Report: Baidu’s DeepSpeech 2
Baidu presents a speech recognition system that, in some cases, proves more accurate than humans at transcribing short phrases in both English and Mandarin. Part… Read More »2015 Report: Baidu’s DeepSpeech 2
2015 Record: Pop Culture
Caitlyn Jenner debuts on the cover of Vanity Fair, sparking a global conversation on gender identity. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2015 Year… Read More »2015 Record: Pop Culture
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 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