1957IBM 610: The First Keyboard-Controlled Personal Computer

The first personal computer used by one person and controlle...
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💾 IBM Invents the Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is invented by IBM.
IBM Invents the Hard Disk Drive (1956)
Computer ScienceData StorageInformation TechnologyIBMHardwareComputing
United StatesUnited States

🤖 Logic Theorist Computer Program Developed

The Logic Theorist computer program, the first "artificial intelligence program", was written and invented by Allen Newell, Herbert A. Simon, and Cliff Shaw.
Logic Theorist Computer Program Developed (1956)
Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceAutomation
United StatesUnited States

⌨️ IBM 610: The First Keyboard-Controlled Personal Computer

The first personal computer used by one person and controlled by a keyboard, the IBM 610, is invented by IBM.
IBM 610: The First Keyboard-Controlled Personal Computer (1957)
Computer SciencePersonal ComputerIBMComputing
United StatesUnited States

💻 Intel 4004 Microprocessor Invented

The first single-chip microprocessor, the Intel 4004, is invented. Its development was led by Federico Faggin, using his silicon-gate MOS technology. This led to the personal computer (PC) revolution.
Intel 4004 Microprocessor Invented (1971)
Computer ScienceDigital RevolutionPersonal ComputerElectronics
United StatesUnited States

💻 IBM Personal Computer Released

IBM Personal Computer Released (1981)
Personal ComputingComputersInformation TechnologyIBMHardwareSoftwareDigital Revolution
United StatesUnited States

📱 IBM Launches the SIMON Personal Communicator, the First Smartphone

IBM created the first mobile app with SIMON; it had 10 built-in apps from Email to Calendar.
Mobile ComputingSmartphonesIBMCommunicationSoftwareEarly TechnologyComputing
United StatesUnited States