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Apple
Steve Wozniak designs the first Apple, the Apple I computer in 1976, later Wozniak and Steve Jobs co-found Apple Computers on April Fool’s day. -
Computers
Number of computers in use worldwide reaches one million -
Machine of the Year
The TIME magazine nominates the personal computer as the "machine of the year" December 26,1982, the first non-human ever nominated. -
Cell Phone
The first cell phone small enough to fit into a pocket, is launched in Britain with a price tag of 2,500 pounds. -
You've Got Mail
America Online and Delphi began to connect their proprietary email systems to the Internet, beginning the large-scale adoption of internet email as a global standard. -
Learning Management Systems
Learning Management Systems, such as Blackboard and Moodle, gained popularity in the 2000s. These platforms facilitated online learning, enabling educators to organize course materials, assignments, and discussions. -
Massive Open Online Courses
The 2010s saw the rise of MOOCs, which provided free online courses from prestigious universities to a global audience. Platforms like Coursera, edX, and Khan Academy became popular, offering diverse learning opportunities. -
Virtual Reality
Many companies are developing their own VR headsets, including HTC, Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Sony, and Samsung. -
Online Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of online learning globally. Educational institutions rapidly transitioned to remote and hybrid learning models, relying heavily on video conferencing, collaboration tools, and digital resources.