1982 ⟶ Epson HX-20: The First Laptop Computer Released

The first laptop computer is launched, the 8/16-bit Epson HX...
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📼 Helical Scan Video Tape Recorder Invented

The first video tape recorder, a helical scan recorder, is invented by Norikazu Sawazaki.⟶
Helical Scan Video Tape Recorder Invented (1953)
MediaCommunicationElectronics
JapanJapan

🕹️ Pac-Man Arcade Game Released

May 22: Release of Pac-Man, the best-selling arcade game.⟶
Pac-Man Arcade Game Released (1980)
Video GamesArcade GamesEntertainmentPop CultureConsumerism
JapanJapan

💾 Fujio Masuoka Invents Flash Memory at Toshiba

Flash memory (both NOR and NAND types) was invented by Fujio Masuoka while working for Toshiba. It was formally introduced to the public in 1984.⟶
Fujio Masuoka Invents Flash Memory at Toshiba (1980)
MemoryElectronicsComputer Science
JapanJapan

💻 Epson HX-20: The First Laptop Computer Released

The first laptop computer is launched, the 8/16-bit Epson HX-20.⟶
Epson HX-20: The First Laptop Computer Released (1982)
ComputersElectronics
JapanJapan

🕹️ Nintendo Releases Mario Bros. Arcade Game

July 14: Nintendo releases Mario Bros.⟶
Nintendo Releases Mario Bros. Arcade Game (1983)
Video GamesArcade GamesEntertainmentGaming IndustryPop CultureSoftware Development
JapanJapan

💿 Sony Develops Blu-ray Prototypes

Sony develops the first prototypes for the Blu-ray optical disc format. The first prototype player was released in 2004.⟶
Sony Develops Blu-ray Prototypes (2000)
ElectronicsSonyDigital MediaHome EntertainmentConsumer Electronics
JapanJapan