Featured moment
AI Becomes Embedded in Everything
From Microsoft Copilot to Google Gemini, AI assistants integrated into search, office tools, phones, and daily workflows for billions.
A world in transition.
AI went deeper, elections reshaped nations, and gaming delivered some of its best experiences yet.
The Cost of Living in 2024
Gallon of Gas
$3.40
Loaf of Bread
$2.02
Gallon of Milk
$3.95
World Population
8.11 billion
Featured moment
Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Breaks Records
Rockstar's GTA VI trailer became the most-viewed YouTube video in 24 hours (93M views), set for a 2025 release.
Featured moment
Paris Olympics 2024
France hosted a spectacular Summer Games with iconic venues at the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, and along the Seine.
The wider picture
More from 2024
A few more things worth remembering.
World Events
Donald Trump Re-Elected President
Trump won the presidential election, returning to the White House after his 2020 defeat.
Technology
OpenAI Launches Sora (Video AI)
OpenAI revealed Sora, an AI model capable of generating realistic videos from text descriptions.
Gaming
Helldivers 2 Becomes Surprise Hit
The cooperative shooter became PlayStation's fastest-selling game ever, building one of gaming's best communities.
Gaming
Nintendo Announces Switch 2
Nintendo officially revealed the successor to the Switch, building massive anticipation for the next generation.
Cinema & TV
Dune: Part Two Released
Denis Villeneuve's epic sequel earned critical acclaim and $714M worldwide, completing the story.
Technology
Claude, Gemini, and AI Competition Heats Up
Anthropic's Claude, Google's Gemini, and other AI models competed fiercely, driving rapid capability improvements.
Gaming
Palworld Goes Viral
The "Pokémon with guns" survival game sold 25 million copies in its first month on Steam and Xbox.
Science & Space
Solar Eclipse Crosses North America
A total solar eclipse traversed Mexico, the US, and Canada, drawing millions of spectators.
Sports
UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany
Spain won their record fourth European Championship in a tournament hosted across Germany.
You arrivedin 2024.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 2024 to today.