Year In Search 2018
The year has nearly come to an end. Before you put 2018 behind you completely, take a look back at the events that shaped it through Google's most searched topics.
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Rooftop Skiing in France
Some people start their day off with a jog, others shred the rooftops of France. Richard Permin is the latter. In this sport short, the ski pro shares his morning routine gliding and flipping across the powder-coated rooftops of Avoriaz 1800.
Home Alone Games with Macaulay Culkin
Home Alone has entered the cultural lexicon as a holiday classic, but the same can't be said for the franchise of games spawned by the movie. Angry video game nerd James Rolfe already cost himself a few brain cells reviewing both of the NES games, but a chance knock on the door reveals an unexpected guest — with every Home Alone game on a variety of systems, from the Gameboy to the 2006 Europe-only Playstation 2 version.
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AWS Marketplace Glean Work AI Platform
Glean is bringing a more practical approach to enterprise AI, giving organizations a centralized way to search, understand, and act on the information scattered across their business. Its enterprise search creates a contextual knowledge graph that powers AI applications and agents, helping employees find information faster while automating repetitive tasks that can quietly consume hours of the workday. No-code tools and personalized AI assistance also make the platform accessible to employees regardless of technical expertise, providing a more secure and manageable alternative to the growing patchwork of shadow AI tools. The result is an enterprise AI platform designed to turn fragmented company knowledge into something employees can actually use.
Presented by AWS Marketplace.
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Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Premium
Originally released in 1995, the Air Max 95 translated anatomy into footwear, with a midsole inspired by the spine, layered upper panels representing muscle fibers, and laces mimicking the ribs. The Air Max 95 Big Bubble Premium carries that unconventional design into the present with a mix of textile and synthetic leather reinforcing its signature wavy profile. Underfoot, oversized Max Air cushioning pairs with a foam midsole for lightweight comfort, while flex grooves encourage natural movement and a rubber outsole adds everyday durability. Thirty years after turning human anatomy into a running shoe, the Air Max 95 still looks unlike anything else on the pavement.
Presented by Nike.
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Ready Player One VFX
Ready Player One was a box office hit in 2018, with director Steven Spielberg taking Ernest Cline's 2011 novel of future nostalgia to the big screen. The visual effects-heavy film used the latest in computer animation to completely recreate the cast as avatars in a living virtual reality world, along with futuristic cityscapes and scenes from classic movies. Industrial Light and Magic takes you behind the scenes to see how Ready Player One's digital world was created.
Every Spider-Man Explained
Spider-Man has long history on the screen. From the 1967 animated series to blockbuster big-screen films, the character has been successful on both the page and the screen. Comic superfan Kevin Smith sat down with WIRED to go over all of Spider-Man's history of appearances onscreen from the late 70s to the present.
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Brexit
Benedict Cumberbatch transforms into Dominic Cummings for HBO's retelling of Brexit. Based on the actual events, the film follows the leader of the Vote Leave campaign and the efforts used to push the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Union. It premieres January 19, 2019.
DIY SpaceX Rockets
No longer the sole province of huge government organizations or private defense companies, getting into space is being revolutionized by private companies. SpaceX is leading the charge with their reusable rockets, but in a sign of how far technology can filter down, Joe Barnard is building his own — albeit on a smaller scale. While Joe hasn't successfully landed a rocket yet, he's getting closer every day, along with learning a lot in the process.
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Nature's Bounty Supplements
Nature's Bounty covers the everyday essentials of a well-rounded supplement routine, from Super B-Complex and fish oil to magnesium glycinate, immune support, and formulas designed for stress and mood. Standouts include Super B-Complex with vitamin C, High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate with 240mg per serving, and Immune 24 Hour+ with Ester-C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and echinacea. With a broad range of vitamins, minerals, and targeted supplements, it's a straightforward way to build a more personalized wellness regimen from a trusted name in nutritional supplements.
Presented by Nature's Bounty.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement or medication. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate.
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Simple App
Simple Life takes a more approachable approach to weight management, replacing rigid dieting and calorie counting with personalized habits, daily guidance, and a little help from AI. The app builds a plan around your goals and lifestyle, then brings together food and hydration tracking, movement, fasting, weight progress, and personalized insights in one streamlined experience. Its Avo AI coach provides daily check-ins and tailored guidance, while tools like the NutriScanner make logging meals and understanding what you're eating easier. It's a modern wellness platform built around consistency rather than extremes, designed to make healthier routines feel more manageable in everyday life.
Presented by Simple App.
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The Art Deco Treasures of Shanghai
Shanghai is known for is modern towers but if you look below its skyline, there's a wealth of Art Deco treasures. Defined by its geometric forms and gold accents, the architectural style rose to fame in the 1930s and was the epitome of glamor and luxury. Take a tour of two of the city's most notorious Art Deco buildings, the Grand Theatre and the Paramount.
Beer Taste Test
Although we all might think we're beer experts, Garrett Oliver actually is. While sampling a variety of pilsners, IPAs, and dark Lagers, the Brooklyn brewmaster uses his particular set of skills the decipher between cheap brews and the expensive stuff.
