Why did we switch browsers? Because in September, Google released a browser that was fast, simple, and didn’t look like a cluttered mess of toolbars… Read More »2008 Legacy: Google Chrome Launch

 Why were there 2,008 drummers? Because China wanted to show the world that “synchronization” is their middle name, making every other party we’ve ever been… Read More »2008 Vintage: The Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony

 Why was Monday so “Black”? Because a 158-year-old bank vanished overnight, reminding us that nothing is permanent—especially your 401(k) in September 2008. Part of the… Read More »2008 Vintage: The Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy

 Why was Snake fighting Mario? Because Nintendo realized that putting everyone in the same room to punch each other was the best way to sell… Read More »2008 Legacy: Super Smash Bros. Brawl

 Why did we stop checking the mailbox? Because Netflix launched “Watch Now,” giving us 1,000 titles to stream instantly on our PCs, provided we were… Read More »2007 Vintage: Netflix Starts Streaming

 Why was Justin Long so smug? Because Apple spent millions of dollars convincing us that being a “PC” meant wearing a suit and having a… Read More »2007 Classic: The Launch of the “I’m a Mac / I’m a PC” Ads

 Why did we go under the sea? Because 2007 taught us that “A man chooses, a slave obeys,” and that giant guys in diving suits… Read More »2007 Legacy: The Launch of “BioShock”

 Why was Chris Crocker crying? Because 2007 was a rough year for the Pop Princess, and the internet learned that sometimes, fans have feelings too.… Read More »2007 Vintage: The Launch of the “Leave Britney Alone!” Video

 Why was everyone suddenly drinking Old Fashioneds? Because Don Draper made the 1960s look so stylish that we all forgot the era was mostly about… Read More »2007 Archive: The Debut of “Mad Men”

 Why were we talking to aliens? Because BioWare gave us a galaxy to save and realized that “Commander Shepard” was the only person who could… Read More »2007 Vintage: Mass Effect Launch