Muzak, also known as "elevator music," was originally conceived in 1922 by US Military General and scientist George Owen Squier when he created Wired Radio, a service which piped mood music to businesses and subscribers over wires. In 1934, he changed the service's name to 'Muzak'. Muzak...

As someone who grew up in the late 90s and early 2000s, I can't help but feel like it was the best time to be alive. Sure, every generation has its ups and downs, but there was something special about...

One of the most memorable fads of the 90s was the obsession with transparent technology. From Crystal Pepsi and Game Boys to transparent TVs and pagers, it seemed like everything had to be see-through to be cool. But why were...

  Mother's Day is a time to honor and celebrate the women who have had a positive impact on our lives.  And while there have been many great sitcom moms over the years, I believe that the 90s was a particularly...

The rise of digital piracy has been a concern for companies for decades, and in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, they used various forms of anti-piracy efforts to combat the issue. Early forms of technology-based anti-piracy campaigns included the infamous...

In the early 1990s, PepsiCo introduced a clear cola called Crystal Pepsi, which was meant to capitalize on the trend of healthier, "purer" drinks. However, it was discontinued just a few years later in 1994, marking one of the most...