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Jun 5, 2024 · In 1962, Steve "Slug" Russell, a young computer programmer out of Dartmouth led a team of programmers at MIT, who created the first computer video game, "SpaceWar!" The game was inspired by the writings of sci-fi author, E.E. "Doc" Smith.
Jun 19, 2024 · In 2004, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos instructed the company's employees to build the world's best electronic reader before Amazon's competitors could. Amazon originally used the codename Fiona for the device. [8] Branding consultants Michael Cronan and Karin Hibma devised the Kindle name.
2 days ago · Alexander Graham Bell ( / ˈɡreɪ.əm /, born Alexander Bell; March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) [4] was a Scottish-born [N 1] Canadian-American inventor, scientist and engineer who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885.
20 hours ago · Charles Babbage. Charles Babbage KH FRS ( / ˈbæbɪdʒ /; 26 December 1791 – 18 October 1871) was an English polymath. [1] A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, Babbage originated the concept of a digital programmable computer. [2] Babbage is considered by some to be "father of the computer".
Jun 24, 2024 · Johannes Gutenberg (born 14th century, Mainz [Germany]—died probably February 3, 1468, Mainz) was a German craftsman and inventor who originated a method of printing from movable type.
- Johannes Gutenberg is known for having designed and built the first known mechanized printing press in Europe. In 1455 he used it to print the Gute...
- The type of mechanized printing press that Johannes Gutenberg created in the 15th century made it possible for the first time in Europe to manufact...
- Available records indicate that Johannes Gutenberg spent most, if not all, of his working life in the cities of Strassburg (now Strasbourg, France)...
Jun 4, 2024 · James Burke. Tim Berners-Lee, British computer scientist, generally credited as the inventor of the World Wide Web. In 2004 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and received the Millennium Technology Prize from the Finnish Technology Award Foundation.
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Jun 15, 2024 · Developed by Nintendo, the original Game Boy took the success of the Nintendo Entertainment System and ported it over to a portable gaming experience. With its monochromatic screen, simple controls, and an awesome library of games (like Tetris), the Game Boy captured the imaginations of an entire generation.
