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The Telgraph
The telegraph device uses Morse code (dots and dashes) to transmit messages to people. They were typically used by the military to warn each other of an imminent attack
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Morse Code
Morse code is a way of transmitting messages in a series of on-off tones, lights, or clicks. It was invented by Samuel Morse and Joseph Henry. It is typically used for military units
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1st Digital Electronic Computer (ENIAC)
The ENIAC was the first electronic computer. It could solve "a large class of numerical problems" through reprogramming. It was primarily designed to launch artillery for ballistic research.
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Virtual Reality (VR)
VR is a computer-generated software that displays realistic images, sounds, etc. The first form of VR released was the Sensorama.
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Spacewar!
Spacewar! was the first PC game released for the public. This game ran on the DEC PDP-1 computer. It was programmed by Steve Russel. The game follows a two space shuttles that manuvered and pulled in ships using gravity.
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APRANET Invented
APRANET stands for Advanced Research Projects Agency Network and was the first computer network. It was created for military purposes by the DOD and used the TCP/IP protocol. Wikipedia -
Intel 4004
The Intel 4004 was the world's first microprocessor. It was made in response to a request for 12 custom chips for a new high-end calculator. It ran at a clock speed of 740 kHz.
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Magnavox Oddysey
The Magnavox Oddyssey was the first commmercial home video game console. It was developed and manufactured by Magnavox. To use it, players would place plastic overlays on their television sets.
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First Motherboard
The IBM Personal Computer contained the first motherboard, even though it was called a "planar" by the IBM. It contained the CPU and RAM for the computer. It also supplied plug-in ports for keyboards and cassette tapes.
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Macintosh
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Windows
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1st Smartphone Invented
The Simon Personal Communicator was technically the first "smartphone" ever released to the public. It was created by IBM. The SPC was the first to merge the capabilities of a cellphone with those of a PDA. It initially cost $899 upon release with a service contract which would amount to roughly $1,435 in today's dollars.
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Apple Newton - Message Pad
The apple Newton was a touch-screen handheld computer. It uses a stylus instead of a keyboard. This was one of the first additions to the now discontinued PDA category of mobile computer devices.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless communication output program. It was invented by a group of engineers at Ericsson, a Swedish company. It was named after Harald BLUETOOTH.
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Large Hadron Collider
CERN is using computer technology to accelerate particle and split atoms. This invention could possibly be able to reach the so-called "5th Dimension" as coined by CERN themselves.
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/research/particle-physics-and-particle-astrophysics/large-hadron-collider/
