Technology Timeline

  • Telex Messaging Network

    Telex Messaging Network
    The Telex was a way to exchange military messages. Text messages took over the Telex.
  • Z3 Computer

    Z3 Computer
    Konrad Zuse engineered this computer, it uses 2,300 relays. It was used for acrodynamic calculations, but a bombing raid on Berlin destroyed it.
  • The Atanasoff-Berry Computer

    The Atanasoff-Berry Computer
    Professor John Vincent Atanasoff designed and built the ABC, a proof-of-concept prototype.
  • ERA 1101

    ERA 1101
    Designed by ERA, this computer was for highspeed computering, it stored 1 million bits on its magnetic drive.
  • Atlas Computer

    Atlas Computer
    Made by Tom Kilburn, it was made for virtual memory, storage, capacity and to switch programs easily.
  • CDC 6600 Supercomputer

    CDC 6600 Supercomputer
    This computer preforms up to 3 million instructions per second. Most of the speed came from the design the used 10 smaller computers.
  • Amdahl 470

    Amdahl 470
    Made by Amdahl corporations, it ran the same software as IBB system/370 computer, but it was cheaper, smaller, and faster.
  • Lisa Computer

    Lisa Computer
    Lisa is a computer designed by Apple. It is the first commercial personal computer with a graphical user interface.
  • Deskpro 386 System

    Deskpro 386 System
    Designed by Compaq, it is the first computer to use Intel's new 80386 chip. With 4 million operations per second and 4 kilobytes of memory, it gives PC's alot of speed and power.
  • IBM 9345 Hard Disk Drive

    IBM 9345 Hard Disk Drive
    The fist hard disk drive to use magneto-resistive heads, giving it an advantage.
  • BitTorrent

    A peer-to-peer file sharing servise, was initally an open source program, but has now been a closed source since 2005.
  • The Apple Watch

    The Apple Watch
    The Apple IOS system was made into the form of a watch. This watch was made to incorperate the Apple environment, it is comatible with iPhones and MacBooks.
  • iPhone 8

    Designed by Apple, the iPhone 8 will mark the 10th anniversary of iPhones. Rumors have it that it will be 1 giant screen, and it will have wireless charging.
  • Samsung Galaxy S8

    The S8 will have faster processors, modems, and great camera technology. It is also expected to have Qualcomm's snapdragon 830 chip (a image sensor).
  • PS5

    The processing power is expected to be as fast as the speed of light. It will have additional processing power, better graphics, more realistic lighting, and great physics.