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Generation x Technology
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Mini computer PDP8 was released
used 12-bit words and made by Digital Equipment Corporation. allowed many peripheral devices to connect to it. The device was used for data processing and was considered the cheapest computer at the time. It helped with making a simpler design for the time. -
IBM created first Floppy Disk
floppy drives used an 8-inch disk and a very flexible plastic envelope. the device was consider an alternative to a hard drive and was use for space. It change how people look at storage today. I also wanna say that IMB also make cash register. -
Intel was founded
Intel was founded by Robert Noyce and others in California. This company went worldwide manufacturing computer chips for PCs. It is still a big company today and I see it on some of the computers. The company revolutionized the technology world. -
First ATM Installed
An automated teller machine (ATM) was installed in New York and was engineered by Donald Wetzel. ATMs are used with bank and you can put money in or take it out. I believe ATM is the most common way to deposit money in the bank. People really didn't want to walk all the way to the bank and ATM were more convenient -
Magnavox Oddyssey
This was the first home console ,first game system to play on your television set. This help pave the way for so many other consoles and people use consoles still today. -
Apple company created
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created Apple. they wanted to make computers small enough for homes and offices. Apple products are still created and used today. A lot of people still buy and use iPhone by Apple. People also use Mac computer. -
Walkmans released
Nobutoshi Kihara and Sony made the Walkmans, This invention was made hit huge. It was one of the most famous brand. over 400 million Walkman portable music players have been sold, so people enjoyed this product. I still see the product reference in shows and movies all the tine and I believe it help people create other music players.