1972Pong Arcade Game Released

November 29: The arcade game Pong, the first commercially su...
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💻 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

🕹️ 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

🕹️ 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

💻 Altair 8800 Personal Computer Released

January: Altair 8800, the first commercially successful personal computer, is released.
Altair 8800 Personal Computer Released (1975)
Personal ComputerDigital RevolutionSoftwareHardwareElectronics
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

⚛️ IBM Launches IBM Q System One

IBM launches IBM Q System One, its first integrated quantum computing system for commercial use.
IBM Launches IBM Q System One (2019)
Quantum ComputingIBMComputer ScienceCommercializationInformation Technology
United StatesUnited States