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Photoshop Released
The popular editing software Photoshop was released by John and Thomas Knoll. It is now the gold standard for digital editing in pictures and videos. -
DOOM releases
DOOM was a revolutionary new video game that made first-person shooters a staple in the gaming genre. It was made by John Romero and id Software. It also proved that computers were viable gaming machines. -
Java is introduced
Java is still today on of the most popular programming languages out there. What makes it so significant is its ease of use as well as it's ability to translate over operating systems. Java was created by John Gosling. -
DVD is released
Digital Video Disc is released to the world. It has a huge storage capacity relative to Compact Discs and is quickly adopted by consumers. It offered a better video, audio, and lifespan. It was released by Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Philips. -
Garry Kasparov vs Deep Blue
The artificial intelligence developed by IBM known as "Deep Blue" was able to beat world chess Champion, Garry Kasparov, 2-1. Kasparov refused the results and would not back down from his claims that IBM cheated, despite having no evidence. This was a significant milestone for AI and showed how intelligent it really was.
