JUNE 14, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Apple's E-Book Price Fixing Controversy. Impact: Eddy Cue's defense of Apple's e-book tactics inadvertently set off a chain reaction that made consumers more skeptical of tech giants, leading to the rise of countless conspiracy theories and a thriving market for tinfoil hats.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more inflated than e-book prices is the ego of a tech executive defending them?.
• Headline: Ruling Shakes Tech's Data Privacy Stance. Impact: The secret court ruling instigated a tech revolution where companies began to prioritize user privacy, leading to an ironic twist where everyone started using encrypted messaging apps to discuss how to avoid data requests, while ironically discussing their latest avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that more people are aware of the latest celebrity gossip than the laws that govern their digital privacy? Welcome to the 21st century!.
• Headline: Bloomberg Reporters’ Practices Become Crucial Issue for Company. Impact: The intertwining of Bloomberg's news and business operations laid the groundwork for the current trend of 'news-as-marketing', where stories are just long-winded ads, resulting in a future where the truth is just another product on the shelf.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'fake news' was actually coined by someone trying to describe a Bloomberg report? Just kidding, but it might as well have been!.
• Headline: Of Shakespeare and Superheroes. Impact: The mashup of Shakespearean drama and superhero antics in 'Venice' has paved the way for Hollywood to reboot every classic tale with capes and CGI, forever altering the landscape of storytelling to include more explosions and questionable plot twists.. Fact: Did you know that Shakespeare's works have been adapted into over 400 films? Too bad none of them featured a superhero with a cape made of ruffled collars!.