Skype, the once revolutionary video chat tool, is shutting down. Microsoft made this announcement in late February. It's not surprising, as Skype had become outdated. It was a ghost of its former self. It was clear that Microsoft had long decided to discontinue the service. Skype was a tool for connecting people across oceans when there were few affordable means ...
In the world of gaming, there's a strong pull towards the past. The first teaser for Battlefield 6 has gamers reminiscing about the simpler times of Modern Warfare 2 lobbies and 24/7 Metro matches. This isn't just about nostalgia; it's about the comfort of familiarity in a genre that's constantly evolving. FPS games have come a long way. Back in the day, World War I...
Imagine that you have a favorite childhood book. What if it was adapted into a TV show that became a hit? And what if it was then rebooted for a new generation? That's what has happened with "Little House on the Prairie". There's a reason why the American frontier is so popular. It is a time when people left the comfort of their homes to start a new life i...
When the trailer for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage popped up during The Game Awards, it grabbed everyone's attention. Four teen girls in the summer of '95, having fun and stumbling upon a mysterious force - sounds like a blast from the past, right? That's because Don't Nod is going back to its Life is Strange roots. This new game checks all the boxes: teenagers in the l...
Have you ever heard someone say, "Things were so much better back in the day"? It seems like people love to look back on the past and think it was greater than right now. But is that really true? Let's dig a bit deeper. One big reason we might feel this way is because our brains like to trick us. They make us forget the bad times and only remember the good ones. So,...
Imagine for a moment that the Detroit Lions, a team known for years of struggles, finally won the biggest game in football. How would that compare to other city teams that have tasted victory? Let’s take a look at some of Detroit's happiest sports moments to see where a Lions championship would fit. First, there was the Detroit Pistons in 2004. Nobody expected a tea...
Imagine walking into a bakery and seeing cash registers that look like they arrived in a time machine. That’s the surprising sight customers encounter at Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana. The business, which opened in 1974, still uses Commodore 64 computers as cash registers, a testament to the reliability and endurance of this classic PC from the 1980s. Phot...
Remember when Minnesota's steakhouse scene was booming? One chain stood out: Timber Lodge Steakhouse. From its start in Burnsville in 1991, it grew to over 80 locations, serving up prime rib, ribeyes, and everything in between in a cozy cabin atmosphere. But times changed. Locations closed, including those in St. Cloud, Rochester, and even New York and Arizona. By 20...
Christian Slater is back with a new crime drama, "Dexter: Original Sin, " and it's bringing back some old faces and memories. The show is set in the 1990s, a time when Slater was a big name in Hollywood. But what makes this show special is that it's directed by Michael Lehmann, who also directed Slater in "Heathers" back in 1988. And guess who's playing one of the co...
The 1990s was a unique era for tech and marketing. Companies were experimenting with new gadgets, trying to replace old ones before they had reliable alternatives. This period brought us some amazing devices and campaigns, but also some quirky ones. Millennials who grew up in the 80s and 90s have a special place in their hearts for these gadgets. They aren't bad pro...