1972 ⟶ Magnavox Odyssey: First Home Video Game Console Released

The first video game console, used primarily for playing vid...
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🕹️ Magnavox Odyssey: First Home Video Game Console Released

The first video game console, used primarily for playing video games on a TV, is the Magnavox Odyssey.⟶
Magnavox Odyssey: First Home Video Game Console Released (1972)
Video GamesHome EntertainmentConsumer ElectronicsEntertainmentDigital Revolution
United StatesUnited States

🕹️ Pong Arcade Game Released

November 29: The arcade game Pong, the first commercially successful video game, is released.⟶
Pong Arcade Game Released (1972)
Video GamesEntertainmentCommercializationComputer Science
United StatesUnited States

💡 Optelecom Develops First Fiber Optic Communication Systems

The first fiber optic communication systems were developed by Optelecom.⟶
TelecommunicationsDigital Revolution
United StatesUnited States

🖱️ Xerox Alto Introduces First Commercial GUI

The first commercial graphical user interface is introduced in 1973 on the Xerox Alto. The modern GUI is later popularized by the Xerox Star and Apple Lisa.⟶
Xerox Alto Introduces First Commercial GUI (1973)
Computer ScienceSoftwarePersonal ComputingDigital Revolution
United StatesUnited States

🕹️ Microvision, First Handheld Game Console with Cartridges, Released

The first handheld game console with interchangeable game cartridges, the Microvision is released.⟶
Microvision, First Handheld Game Console with Cartridges, Released (1979)
Video GamesConsumer ElectronicsEntertainmentHardwarePortable Devices
United StatesUnited States

📺 TiVo Digital Video Recorder Launched

The first digital video recorder (DVR), the TiVo, is launched by Xperi.⟶
TiVo Digital Video Recorder Launched (1999)
Digital MediaConsumer ElectronicsHome EntertainmentTelevisionStreaming
United StatesUnited States