Almost every piece of printed material could benefit from having rounded corners. Imagine being served an official court document or a parking ticket with elegant little corners. “Harsh news with soft corners” could be a memoir title or a letter to your ex. I think it’s a lovely detail and design decision that will make you look thoughtful and intelligent.
It's hard keeping all your inanimate objects alive, but every couple of months—after growing tired of a subpar experience using your electric doodad as analogue —you can recharge them or replace their batteries, and life feels a little brighter.