2019 Legacy: Celebrity
Jennifer Aniston joins Instagram and breaks the app, gaining 1 million followers in just 5 hours. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2019 Year… Read More »2019 Legacy: Celebrity
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2019 File: Apple’s On-Device „Neural Engine” Expansion
With the A13 Bionic chip, Apple doubles down on privacy by performing more AI tasks—like photo indexing and Siri processing—directly on the phone rather than… Read More »2019 File: Apple’s On-Device „Neural Engine” Expansion
2019 Vault: Internet
TikTok officially becomes the most downloaded app in the US, cementing its place as the center of youth culture. Part of the 61 Fun Facts:… Read More »2019 Vault: Internet
2019 Archive: Health
„Vaping-related lung injuries” (EVALI) become a major health headline, leading to bans on flavored e-cigarettes. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2019 Year of… Read More »2019 Archive: Health
2019 Vault: The „FaceApp” Age Challenge
The app goes viral again with its „aging filter,” but this time it sparks a massive global conversation about data privacy and where our biometric… Read More »2019 Vault: The „FaceApp” Age Challenge
2019 Report: Avengers
Endgame: In April, Marvel’s 22-film saga culminates in a massive cinematic event, briefly becoming the highest-grossing film of all time. Part of the 61 Fun… Read More »2019 Report: Avengers
2019 Digest: Fashion
„VSCO Girls” (scrunchies, Hydro Flasks, and oversized tees) become the most talked-about aesthetic subculture. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2019 Year of the… Read More »2019 Digest: Fashion
2019 Archive: Society
The „Woman Yelling at a Cat” meme becomes the most versatile and beloved image format of the year. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2019 Archive: Society
2019 File: Disney+ Launch and Recommendation Algorithms
The launch of Disney+ introduces a new major player in the „data wars,” as the company uses AI to curate its massive library for millions… Read More »2019 File: Disney+ Launch and Recommendation Algorithms
2019 Classic: The World Record Egg
In January, a photo of a single brown egg becomes the most-liked post on Instagram, surpassing Kylie Jenner just to prove it could. Part of… Read More »2019 Classic: The World Record Egg