Since its modest beginnings as the ARPANET packet switching network launched in 1968, this system of interconnected computer networks has grown exponentially worldwide, having reached an estimated 13.4 billion connected devices this year.

A live 3.7-meter-long giant squid was filmed swimming in the Toyama Bay in central Japan, where spectators watched in awe before the enormous cephalopod ventured back out to sea.

This French CGI animated series features a cool and adorable superhero, and has quickly gained a wide fandom after its fall premiere.

As many others have this holiday season, Mike Tyson took a hard spill when learning to ride his new hoverboard.