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Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine, a theoretical general-purpose mechanical computer that would have been powered by steam and used punch cards for input. -
Herman Hollerith invented his punch card system, the basis for early data processing, around 1887. He filed for a patent in 1884, and the system was first practically tested in 1886 and then famously used for the 1890 U.S. Census, which was completed significantly faster than previous censuses. -
This paper laid the groundwork for the theory of computation and is considered a foundational work in computer science. -
In 1946, Hewlett-Packard (HP) simplified its logo and grew significantly, expanding its workforce and production of electronic instruments -
COBOL was created in 1959 by the Conference on Data Systems Languages (CODASYL) Committee, a consortium of government and business organizations, partly under the guidance of Grace Hopper. -
In 1968, Engelbert presented the oN-Line System (NLS) at "The Mother of All Demos," showcasing graphical interfaces, interactive text, hyperlinks, and collaborative computing. -
To build and sell its first product, the Apple I computer, which was designed by Steve Wozniak. The Apple I went on sale in July 1976. picture of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. -
It was not a full operating system but a graphical operating environment that ran on top of MS-DOS, providing a more user-friendly interface with features like Windows Paint, Windows Write, and a clock. -
Wi-Fi was officially introduced with the first IEEE 802.11 standard in 1997, though it built on earlier wireless communication technologies and the core technology was developed in the early 1990s by CSIRO. -
Chromebooks were announced in May 2011 and released to the public in June 2011 with models from Acer and Samsung, but a prototype known as the CR-48 was distributed to select users in December 2010 through a Chrome OS pilot program. -
The first iPhone was announced by Steve Jobs at the Macworld convention on January 9, 2007, and was released to the public in the United States on June 29, 2007 -
Chromebooks were announced in May 2011 and released to the public in June 2011 with models from Acer and Samsung, but a prototype known as the CR-48 was distributed to select users in December 2010 through a Chrome OS pilot program. -
The Apple Watch was first announced on September 9, 2014, and released to the public on April 24, 2015. The initial release included three models: the entry-level Apple Watch Sport, a stainless steel Apple Watch, and a more luxurious Apple Watch Edition made from 18-karat gold.