At first glance, it seems like a standard search for a media platform. But dig a little deeper, and you realize that 2021 was a strange year for that specific URL to be trending. Why? Because Google Video—as a brand and a destination—had been dead for nearly a decade by then.

The year 2021 was a transformative period for how we consumed media and managed our daily lives. As the world navigated the "new normal," digital platforms became the primary bridge between our homes and the outside world. From the rise of short-form video to the integration of AI in our daily conversations, here is a look back at the trends that defined lifestyle and entertainment in 2021. 1. The Rise of "Living Room-First" Entertainment

: Searches for "how to heal" reached an all-time high, covering everything from physical recovery to mental health resilience.

: With remote work becoming permanent for many, "desk setups" and "office tours" dominated lifestyle feeds.