Computer History Timeline

By Makian
  • The Internet

    The Internet
    The first online way to connect and expand communications. First sketched by Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn in 1973 and they completed this 1977.
  • The Stanford Cart

    The Stanford Cart
    The Stanford Cart was a project made to be controlled by a person giving it commands. In 1979 it crossed a room on its own while navigating around a chair placed as an obstacle. A camera was mounted on a rail on the cart and took pictures from several different angles. It replayed them to a computer.
  • CD-ROM

    CD-ROM
    Able to hold 550 megabytes of pre-recorded data. Used for distributing music. Developed by Sony and Phillips.
  • Pixar

    Pixar
    Pixar is founded. Originally called the Special Effects Computer, Pixar is a animated films group. Founded by Steve Jobs and was bought by Disney in 2006.
  • Apple Newton

    Apple Newton
    The Apple Newton is a personal data assistant. It was one of the first handheld computers. It inspired future handheld computers but was discontinued in February of 1998.
  • MIcrosoft Windows NT

    MIcrosoft Windows NT
    It was the first 32-bit version of Windows from Microsoft. It supported preemptive multitasking.
  • The Apple iPhone

    The Apple iPhone
    Computer company Apple releases the new iPhone to the public. Introducing a combination of web browser, music player and a cell phone all in one. The new touchscreen device has a built in GPS and high-definition camera.
  • Apple Macbook Air

    Apple Macbook Air
    A new light, thin ultra laptop. Has high-capacity battery, an integrated camera, and wi-fi.
  • Apple iPad

    Apple iPad
    Apple releases their first tablet. It has a high-definition camera.
  • Siri

    Siri
    Siri is a feature built into apple products. It is an intelligent assistant that can call people, text people, turn your music on, etc.