SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Redbox Revolutionizes DVD Rentals. Impact: The rise of Redbox led to the eventual demise of many local video rental stores, which in turn caused a generation to miss out on the joy of browsing through shelves of VHS tapes and yelling at their friends for picking terrible movies. Truly tragic.. Fact: Did you know that Redbox was originally a DVD rental service that charged just a dollar? If only we could rent out politicians for the same price, maybe we’d have better leadership!.
• Headline: TV's Must-Have Applications Revolution. Impact: The scramble for must-have applications led to a slew of unnecessary apps that promise to revolutionize your life but only serve to remind you that watching paint dry is still a competitive pastime.. Fact: Did you know that back in the day, people actually watched TV without an app? Shocking, I know. It was a time when 'streaming' meant being swept away by a strong current..
• Headline: Innovative Panels Redefine Lighting Design. Impact: The fascination with organic light-emitting diodes paved the way for the future of lighting, where we now have smart bulbs that can change color and mood, because who doesn’t want their lights to judge their life choices?. Fact: Did you know that the 'organic' in organic light-emitting diodes doesn’t mean they’re good for you? So don’t try to eat them. You won't get your daily serving of vitamins..
• Headline: A Struggle Taming Any Debate. Impact: The amplification of debates through the web has led to everyone having an opinion on everything, creating a world where shouting louder wins arguments, and reasoned discourse is about as rare as a unicorn.. Fact: Did you know that debates used to be civil? Now they're just frantic broadcasts where people scream over each other, like a family dinner during Thanksgiving..
• Headline: A Test of Faith in Argentina. Impact: Diego Maradona's struggles as a coach not only affected Argentina's soccer team but also created a lasting legacy of 'If Diego can fail, so can you!' for aspiring athletes everywhere. Truly inspiring.. Fact: Did you know that Maradona is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time? It’s a shame coaching doesn’t come with a manual on how to manage egos the size of a football field..