by Mike Hendren | Aug 15, 2024 | Tech History
August 12, 1981 IBM introduced its first true personal computer, the IBM PC Model 5150. It was developed in less than a year and rapidly released to the consumer market, though it was really developed for business use. The price tag: under $1,600, far below the IBM...
by Mike Hendren | Aug 7, 2024 | Tech History
August 3, 1993 Apple revolutionized personal computing with the introduction of the Newton MessagePad, a groundbreaking device that marked the beginning of the PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) era. The Newton MessagePad was notable for its handwriting recognition...
by Mike Hendren | Jul 30, 2024 | Tech History
July 29, 1914-The first transcontinental call is made Telephone communications have changed dramatically over the past 100 years, but one of the greatest early accomplishments was the completion of the transcontinental telephone line. In June of 1914, the final pole...
by Mike Hendren | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
July 20, 1969 Just 66 short years after Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful controlled, sustained flight of an engine-powered aircraft, America achieved what was definitely a “giant leap” in manned flight. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin...
by Mike Hendren | Jul 15, 2024 | Tech History
July 9, 1981 I missed this one last week, so I’m dropping it this week. Why? Because THIS was huge part of my childhood. On July 9, 1981, a Japanese playing card company entered the world of video gaming with Donkey Kong. The story goes that the company wanted to...
