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The rise and fall of Facebook’s memory economy

Apr 26, 2019
Facebook’s “Memories” feature used to be Molly Wood's favorite thing about the platform. Not anymore.
Facebook’s “Memories” feature used to be Molly Wood's favorite thing about the platform. Not anymore.
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Video stores are back from the dead

Dec 7, 2016
In a world of streaming, video stores preserve films that will likely never make it online
A UPS driver makes a delivery at Blockbuster store on September 23, 2010 in Glendale, California. That year, the video-rental business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, facing rigorous competition and reportedly more than $1 billion in debt. But in a thriving nostalgia market, many stores like Blockbuster may see an unexpected resurgence.
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