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Difference Engine
Charles Babbage’s ‘Difference Engine’ could solve polynomial functions to reduce chances of human error. -
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Computer History
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COLOSSUS
Computer used by the British GCHQ during World War 2 to decode the Lorenz Cypher and Enigma, codes used by the German Army. -
S.A.G.E
S.A.G.E was the first computer in the world that used a monitor to operate. It was used by the USA army. It was used for air defence, and could warn people of an incoming attack. -
Programma 101
Programma 101 was the world’s first commercial desktop. It was made by a group of Italian programmers. -
Magnavox Odyssey
The Magnavox Odyssey was designed by Ralph H Baer. But it only had six games, compared to the Magnavox Odyssey, which Ralph Built later. That had more than 20 games. -
Micral N
This was one of the world’s first commercial microcomputer that used a microprocessor. It could store memory, and it could help people multitask. -
Motorola DynaTAC
This was the world’s first commercialy available mobile phone. It was really big compared to mobile phones, and you could only use it to call. -
IBM Simon
The IBM Simon was the world’s first touchscreen mobile phone. It was also one of the first smartphones to be created. -
Iphone
The Iphone was designed by Apple Inc. It’s design was the first of a new generation of smartphones.
