What was the size of the first-generation floppy disk?
Were they always 3.5-inch? Also, do you remember the Zip drive?
Where did the name "Bluetooth" come from?
Bluetooth technology is named after...
The first ever webcam was used at Cambridge University, but what was it designed to do?
Computer scientists at Cambridge University deployed the first ever webcam in 1991.
Which was the first breakthrough SSD available to consumers?
Storage would never be the same again
JavaScript turns 30: From 10-day prototype to the backbone of the modern web
From browser toy to global standard: JavaScript survived chaos, outlived Java applets, and became unstoppable
Windows just turned 40: What was the original project name of Windows 1.0?
The graphical user interface for MS-DOS circa 1985
The first microprocessor was not Intel's 4004, it was a secret 8x faster chip inside the F-14 Tomcat
But what is a microprocessor, really?
Classified history: Intel's 4004 has long been celebrated as a milestone in the early history of personal computing. However, decades after its introduction, it's been revealed that an iconic fighter jet used a similar processor that predated Intel's invention and was far more advanced.
AMD's Am9080 at 50: The reverse-engineered chip that launched AMD into the CPU era
The unlikely microprocessor that launched AMD into a contender
Recap: Fifty years after its debut, the Am9080 remains an inflection point in AMD's evolution into a semiconductor manufacturer. It wasn't AMD's architecture and it wasn't yet innovation in the sense the industry remembers AMD for today – but it was proof that the company could build a cutting-edge CPU end-to-end, from silicon layout to packaging to military-grade qualification.
A Musical Journey Through PC Gaming's Most Unforgettable Soundtracks
Some soundtracks stay with you long after the game ends. PC gaming is full of those moments: melodies tied to places, stories, and memories we never left behind.
Which of these features were part of the 1982 Epson HX-20 notebook PC?
The world's first handheld computer had a feature you'd never expect – can you guess it?
Sega Master System: An International Gaming Legend
Sega's Master System never won the US console war, but it quietly reshaped gaming worldwide, turning Europe, Brazil, and beyond into unexpected strongholds of the 8-bit revolution.
What was the first Android smartphone ever released?
Android rocking a full QWERTY keyboard.
When was the first SMS text message sent?
Software architect used a computer to text "Merry Christmas"
This zoomable visual archive of Byte Magazine is a delightful trip down memory lane
Never forget your roots
Legends of Tech: The BlackBerry Curve
Before touchscreens took over, America's best-selling smartphone was the BlackBerry Curve. To understand why, you have to remember what laptops and mobile life looked like in the late 2000s.
Who invented the hard drive?
The first commercial hard disk drive was introduced in 1956.
The CD turns 43: The format that changed music forever
The influence of the compact disc still resonates
In computing history, who were the "Dirty Dozen"?
Was it hackers, founders, or engineers?
Before Nvidia, founder and CEO Jensen Huang designed microprocessors for...
On his 30th birthday in 1993, Jensen Huang co-founded Nvidia.
Why the ThinkPad 701 became a cult legend in computer history
The brief brilliance of IBM's Butterfly keyboard
What was the first wristwatch that could make phone calls?
Not the Apple Watch. Or was it?
What's the most expensive domain in internet history?
Las Vegas gambling, Porn domains, or selling cars, which wins?
The first mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC debuted in 1983. What was its price?
The DynaTAC weighed nearly two pounds and measured 10 inches tall... not including its antenna.
Which operating system was targeted by the first ever mobile phone virus?
Was it Windows, Android, Symbian, or Palm OS?