This has been a year full of events that have altered the world, our country, and our industry. The Internet has played a central role in many world events, and has made many of its own news stories. From Facebook's IPO to SOPA / PIPA, there have been many major events in the virtual world that have moved us, influenced us, and altered our ideas.
What are some of the most notable things on the Web from 2012?
TOP SEARCHES
Top Searches Overall on Yahoo! in 2012:
1. Election 2. iPhone 5 3. Kim Kardashian 4. Kate Upton 5. Kate Middleton 6. Whitney Houston 7. Olympics 8. political polls 9. Lindsay Lohan
10. Jennifer Lopez
Google Top Searches:
1. Hurricane Sandy
2. Kate Middleton pictures released
3. Olympics 2012
4. SOPA debate
5. Costa Concordia crash
6. Presidential Debate
7. Stratosphere jump
8. Penn State scandal
9. Trayvon Martin shooting
10. Pussy Riot
Other Top Searches
Most searched social network: Facebook. Top Consumer Electronics: Apple's iPhone 5. Top News Search: iPhone 5 Most Searched Sports Star: Peyton Manning Most Searched Olympian: Serena Williams Most Searched Movies: The Avengers
Most Searched Question: Will Rob and Kristen get back together? (in reference to "Twilight's" popular leading co-stars and their traumatic breakup)
FACEBOOK
Top Facebook Content- What was discussed or shared the most on Facebook in 2012:
Top Event: US Presidential Election Top Meme: TBH (To Be Honest) Most CheckIns: Times Square, New York
Top Technology: Instagram
TWITTER
Top Tech Tweets
As new products were announced (cf. the new iPad, iPhone or Kindle, they saw significant spikes in Twitter discussion. Other buzzworthy tech terms reflected the social sphere on platforms like Skype and Pinterest, or with a social game (Draw Something).
