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IBM
IBM technology company is formed and makes their first computer, the 701. -
Mainframe Computers
Mainframe Computers are created and put to use in large companies. -
VR Headsets
Ivan Sutherland and Bob Sproull created the first VR headset that connected to a computer. It was called the Ultimate Display. -
Microprocessor
The microprocessor is invented by Intel. -
Email
First email messages are sent. -
AI Robot
Japan's Waseda University completes the WABOT-1, the world's first android. -
Microsoft
Paul Allen and Bill Gates found Microsoft, dominating the software industry. -
Apple Company
Apple Company is founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. -
Ethernet
Ethernet is created by Robert Metacalfe and team. -
3D Printers (1986-1988)
Charles Hull and his company, 3D Systems Corporation, were granted a patent and released the first commercial 3D printer in late 1987-early 1988. -
World Wide Web
Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web -
First Browser Program
Marc Andreeson creates the first browser, allowing people to navigate the web. -
Google Is Born
Google company is formed, dominating the web. -
Blu-ray Discs
Blu-ray discs began and redefined how people were able to watch movies at home. -
Kindle
Jeff Bezos created the Kindle and provided people with a way to read books on an electronic device.