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First Automatic Computer
Charles Babbage theorized the automatic computer in 1837 and completed his invention in 1856. The computer was powered by steam and was capable of doing mathematical computations. -
Ball Mouse
Douglas Engelbart invented the ball mouse, the predecessor of the modern mouse that we use today. -
Cellular Phone
Martin Cooper invented the first cellular phone, enabling people to communicate without the use of a landline. -
Laptop
Adam Osborne created the first laptop in 1981, allowing people to access work and internet without the need for a computer tower, or "box". -
Smart Phone
IBM released the first touch screen cell phone in 1994, called the Simon Personal Communicator.