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?
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?
What was the first computer to win a chess match against a world champion?
Was it IBM's Watson, Deep Blue, Cray Jaguar or Blue Gene?
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
Which two tech IPOs warned investors they might "never achieve profitability," but became wildly successful?
They warned investors they might fail – then crushed the market.
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?
What was the storage size of the first USB flash drive?
The subject of who invented the USB flash drive is contested, but we do know how much storage it offered
Did you know that before developing Steam, Valve approached other companies for help? All said no.
But nobody took on the opportunity...
The PlayStation 2 borrowed its iconic look from which unreleased console?
Did you know, Sony borrowed the PlayStation 2's design from another gaming icon?
When Gmail beta debuted in 2004, how much free storage did it offer?
Let's not forget Hotmail offered a generous free 2MB at the time.