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Invention of the ARPAnet
network of computers designed to share scientific research between a handful of universities and military organizations. -
The first email was sent
A random string of letters forming a new way of communication. -
The first internet game was created
Maze-war was technically invented before the internet but was redesigned for use in the ARPAnet -
First spam email
sent over the ARPAnet in 1978 -
Invention of the GIF
Steve Wichita of Compuserve invents the GIF. He will insist its pronunciation should use a hard J sound, like the peanut butter. Animated gifs won't arrive until 1989, and they won't repeat until 1995. -
Birth of the World Wide Web
Sir Tim Berners-Lee created a blueprint for the internet in his paper, "Information Management: A Proposal.", he creates three technologies that form the foundation of the internet we use today. -
Search Engine was invented
Alan Emtage creates Archie, the world's first internet search engine. Archie makes it much easier to find specific files on the constantly-expanding internet. The same year, the world's first website goes live. -
The Web actually goes worldwide
CERN makes its web source code public domain, or free for anyone to use. Now anyone who wants to learn can host a server or create a website. -
Standards were developed for the Worldwide Web
The main mission was to keep the web accessible to everyone -
Invention of the Smartphone
Phones taking the form of mini computers or PDAs to help enhance connectivity. -
The birth of Social Media
SixDegrees.com introduces user profiles, friend groups, and other features that will soon become standard -
First Pop-Up
JavaScript caused developers to create pop up advertisements for companies. -
Wireless Internet was created
A group of important tech companies forms the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. -
Broadband revolutionized internet
Broadband use surpasses dial-up internet usage for the first time. -
Apple introduces first iPhone
Apple introduced a device that would change telecommunication forever. -
NASA introduces internet in space
Using DTN software, NASA successfully tested internet in space. -
Social Media proves to become a powerful tool in political movements.
Arab Springs showcased what the power of social media can do. -
Machine Based Learning
Computers, software and internet are becoming stable, fast, and developed enough to make machine based learning an everyday occurrence. -
Smartphones
Smartphones became what the majority of people owned as their cellular device. -
Virtual Assistants using internet
Software like Alexa and Google Home were developed and put it common devices like speakers to enhance our connected world.