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First Kenbak-1 is sold
The Kenbak-1 is considered to be the worlds first personal computer. It was designed by John V. Blankenbaker. This computer was advertised for $750, however, they were only able to sell 40 machines, and the corporation closed it's business. -
ILLIAC IV Supercomputer
This Supercomputer was the very first network-available supercomputer. This computer has 256 processors and went through multiple redesigns before it was sent to NASA's Ames research center. -
Apple company releases Macintosh
The Macintosh is one of apples biggest inventions. It was created in 1984 the Macintosh was the first successful mouse driven computer. The starting price of the Macintosh was $2500, which is equal to $5000 today. It came with software is like MacPaint and MacWrite. Even though this invention was created over 30 years ago it's still strives today. -
Nintendo releases the first Nintendo entertainment system in the US
The gaming community was in need of desperate help. Game after game, console after console, were horrible. Until the first Nitendo released. The console was in the works for two years, then in 1985 the system released in North America. It changed the gaming community for years to come. -
The WorldWideWeb is born
When the English programmer and Physicist Tim Berners-Lee suggested two ways for making the web, he was rejected both times. However Tim was persistent and eventually made it happen. His idea was for the web to grow in depth and deepen as people added information to it. -
Photoshop is released
Photoshop was created by brothers named John and Thomas Knoll. Photoshop became the most popular software program from Adobe. The idea of Photoshop started in 1987 but they saw big things from it and released it in 1990. -
First camera phone introduced
Made in Japan and manufactured by sharp, the J-Phone was the first phone with a camera. Created in 2000 the J-Phone could send pictures wirelessly to other phones. Nowadays if you don't have a camera on your phone it's weird. -
First Apple stores open
Apple stores are everywhere, in malls, shopping centers, and even other countries. The first Apple stores were in Virginia and California they opened in 2001. It was a new way of shopping. You could not only buy Apple products, but by software's, accessories, and even learn how to use Apple products. Apple now has over 450 retail stores spread across 17 countries and even has its own Apple Park. -
Passing of Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs is one of the most famous inventors of our time. Starting with the invention of the Macintosh. Then having success of his now multi-million dollar business. His passing was a huge event in the technology world. Passing away on October 11, 2011. -
Apple watch released
Incorporating a computer into a watch has been attempted multiple times but never quite turned out right. About a million watches were sold on the first day of release alone. Some people have issues with battery life and high prices but overall the watch was a huge excitement all over the world.
