JULY 20, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Illuminating the Future of Smart Cities. Impact: This seemingly innocuous light bulb led to the rise of surveillance capitalism, where soon enough, your cereal choices will be used to determine your credit score. Thanks, smart lighting!. Fact: Did you know that Thomas Edison didn't invent the light bulb? He just made it popular. Much like how some people make memes popular, but with less electricity..
• Headline: Prosecutors Face Challenges in G.M. Case. Impact: The loopholes created by the auto industry not only shielded G.M. employees but also paved the way for future corporate negligence, making it easier for companies to prioritize profits over people. Thanks, capitalism!. Fact: 124 deaths linked to ignition defects could have filled a small town, yet here we are still debating if corporate accountability is just a myth..
• Headline: Microsoft's Strategic Shift with Windows 10. Impact: Windows 10 marked the beginning of an era where your operating system is more like a never-ending subscription service than an actual product. Soon, you’ll be paying monthly for that blue screen of death!. Fact: Microsoft's strategy shift is like putting a fresh coat of paint on a rusty old car. It’s still just as likely to break down at the worst possible moment..
• Headline: For G.O.P., Pope Francis’ Visit to Congress Comes With Tensions. Impact: Pope Francis's visit to Congress created a rift so deep that it led to endless debates about morality vs. politics, with Congress members now more confused than ever about their actual purpose.. Fact: Who knew that a papal visit could create more tension than a family reunion at Thanksgiving? Next time, bring the turkey and leave the ideology at home..