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fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Property Watch: A Commune Where Steve Jobs Picked Apples

The origins of Apple involve a McMinnville commune where Steve Jobs found inspiration for the company name.
Apple
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Reddit user surprised when 1960s computer panel emerged from collapsed family garage

The RCA Spectra 70 family signifies an important technological advancement in the 1960s, with its mainframe systems now considered collectibles due to their rarity.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Who invented Facebook's Like button? It's complicated, say the authors of this new book

The Like button has profoundly shaped digital interaction and social media culture.
A new book explores the origins and implications of the Like button.
fromMail Online
3 years ago

Early man's greatest invention was the HANDLE, study claims

The transition from hand-held to hafted tool technology marked a significant shift in conceptualising the construction and function of tools.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Techie diagnosed fault by checking the customer's coffee

Ryan later chuckled, recalling that he had to explain to the customer that their calculators were working fine, but they weren't receiving adequate power.
Tech industry
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune

Bill Gates and Paul Allen's childhood interest in computing laid the foundation for Microsoft's role in the personal computing revolution.
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: How to Master Distributed Cache in Nest.JS (4/3/2025) | HackerNoon

The advancements in AI detection tools have significant implications, especially regarding accusations of cheating among students.
fromZDNET
3 months ago

How Bill Gates, the Altair 8800 and BASIC propelled me into the PC revolution

This experience turned me from a would-be nuclear engineer to a pioneer in personal computing, as the Altair 8800 showed me the power of interactive machines.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
4 months ago

The WIRED Guide to Bluetooth

Bluetooth technology facilitates efficient wireless connections through various features, crucial for apps like AirDrop and Google Quick Share.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Museum digs up DEC's dusty digital equipment

The Reading Museum exhibition celebrates the legacy of Digital Equipment Corporation, showcasing its historical impact in computing over six decades.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
4 months ago

AlexNet, the AI model that started it all, released in source code form

AlexNet's source code has been released, showcasing the landmark AI breakthrough that changed image recognition.
fromDesign Milk
4 months ago

Susan Kare Blings Your Keyboard With Esc Keys From Asprey

Susan Kare revolutionized user interface design at Apple, creating iconic symbols that defined early computing.
Her designs encompass nostalgic technology and celebrate a rich history of digital culture.
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