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From Playing Cards to Consoles: Nintendo’s Wild Origin Story
What if I told you this gaming giant was founded in 1889—decades before televisions, airplanes, or even sliced bread?
Brittany Perry
Sep 261 min read
How Valuable Is Your Time?
If your IT team is wasting time, you could be burning up to $52K per person – per year!
Brittany Perry
Sep 242 min read
The First eBay Sale Was… WHAT?!
People will buy just about anything online.
Brittany Perry
Sep 241 min read
Can You Handle the Retail Tech Boom?
Every new tool adds another layer of hardware and infrastructure that has to be supported.
Brittany Perry
Sep 181 min read
Retailers: Overwhelmed By A Full Cart?
By consolidating multi-vendor maintenance, retailers cut administrative costs, improve service consistency, and free up IT staff to focus on innovation instead of chasing OEM support desks.
Alucid Team
Sep 171 min read
They almost called it WHAT?!
Did you know the name of the now ubiquitous search engine was not always Google?
Brittany Perry
Sep 171 min read
Data Has Weight
Did you know digital data actually has physical weight?
Alucid Team
Sep 101 min read
Tech History: NASA Hacked By A Teenager?!
In 1999, a 15-year-old hacker known online as “c0mrade” pulled off one of the most audacious cyber infiltrations in history.
Alucid Team
Sep 81 min read
Tech History: Windows 95 + The Rolling Stones: A Rock ’n’ Roll Launch
When Microsoft launched Windows 95 in August 1995, it wasn’t just a software release—it was a cultural event.
Brittany Perry
Sep 21 min read
Can Employers Really Do That?!
Learn about best practice for ensuring IT equipment is returned - and what to do if it still isn't!
Alucid Team
Aug 291 min read
Tech History: The Baby Pic that Changed Phones Forever!
It all started with a proud dad, a baby, and some creative engineering in a hospital room.
Alucid Team
Aug 281 min read
Tech History: The 1st Online Purchase Was Pizza
In 1994, Pizza Hut launched a simple website called “PizzaNet” that allowed customers to place orders over the internet.
Alucid Team
Aug 271 min read
ALDI Blows $9 BILLION
Aldi knows when to tighten the belt and when to open the wallet. And that balance between saving and investing is exactly what keeps retailers competitive.
Brittany Perry
Aug 202 min read
Don’t Be The Next Retail Headline
Don’t be the next “remember when?” retailer. Take control of your future and prove agility and smart IT management can keep the doors open.
Brittany Perry
Aug 191 min read
Tech History: The Email That Shut Down Microsoft
In March 1997, a Microsoft employee accidentally sent an internal test email to the wrong distribution list—a massive one.
Alucid Team
Aug 151 min read
Tech History: Instagram was Launched by a Dog Chilling Next to a Taco Stand in Mexico
On July 16, 2010, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom uploaded the app's first-ever image—and it wasn’t a sunset selfie or brunch pic.
Alucid Team
Jul 291 min read
Tech History: Yahoo Passed on Buying Google for $1M
In 1998, Google’s founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, offered to sell their fledgling search engine to Yahoo for just $1 million.
Alucid Team
Jul 281 min read
What we've been up to . . .
We recently wrapped up an Audio System Expansion at a retail location in New Jersey, delivering a powerful sound experience that blends clarity with full coverage.
Brittany Perry
Jul 141 min read
June 2025 Layoff Roundup: Tech Giants, Amazon + Early July Cuts
Big names are slashing traditional roles and redirecting talent and capital into AI, automation, and next-gen infrastructure.
Alucid Team
Jul 32 min read
An Age-Old Holiday Goes High Tech: How the 4th of July Embraced Innovation
The 4th of July may be one of America’s oldest traditions, but behind the fireworks, floats, and backyard barbecues — technology is quietly stealing the show.
Brittany Perry
Jul 31 min read
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