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The First Computer “Bug”
September 9, 1945 Operators of the Harvard Mark II find a moth trapped in relay #70 in panel F. The bug is taped to their troubleshooting log where it was written, “First actual case of bug being found”. This was not the first use of the term “bug” for computer problems, but this was the…
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The First Computer “Bug”
September 9, 1945 Operators of the Harvard Mark II find a moth trapped in relay #70 in panel F. The bug is taped to their troubleshooting log where it was written, “First actual case of bug being found”. This was not the first use of the term “bug” for computer problems, but this was the…
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Review: Updated: HTC One M9
The HTC One M9 is a phone built on precision. It’s a brand realising it made a pretty much perfect phone with the One M8 and doubling down on its greatest strength to try and win over more customers. It’s dropped the maligned 4MP Ultrapixel sensor of its predecessor, bumping it up to a huge…
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RIAA Sues A Twelve-Year Old
September 8, 2003 The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) sues 261 people for sharing music on Internet peer-to-peer networks, including 12-year old Brianna LaHara. Eventually bringing suit against at least 30,000 people, the RIAA intended to reduce the amount of music being shared, but instead generated a public backlash against the established recording industry. This Day…
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Hands-on review: Apple Watch Series 2
It’s been two years since the first Apple Watch was unveiled, and in that time the wearables market has changed considerably – but what can’t be denied is that Tim Cook’s crew made the best-selling smartwatch by some distance, and has refined that in some key areas for the Apple Watch Series 2. That doesn’t…
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iPod Nano Introduced
September 7, 2005 Apple introduces the iPod Nano, effectively replacing the iPod Mini. The move surprised many in the industry, as the iPod Mini was extremely popular. However, the use of flash storage instead of a hard drive allowed for a much smaller form factor, increased reliability, and better battery life. These improvements proved extremely popular…
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Faraday Discovers Electromagnetic Induction
August 29, 1831 English scientist Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction. Electromagnetic induction is the primary principle behind electric motors and electric generators, two very important inventions that power and drive our electronic technology of today. This Day in Tech History Tech History provided by This Day in Tech History.com
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Google’s IPO
August 19, 2004 Google holds its Initial Public Offering (IPO) selling over 22 millions shares at a starting price of $ 85. Google shares closed that day at $ 100.34 and the IPO created many instant millionaires and a few billionaires. This Day in Tech History Tech History provided by This Day in Tech History.com
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Google’s IPO
August 19, 2004 Google holds its Initial Public Offering (IPO) selling over 22 millions shares at a starting price of $ 85. Google shares closed that day at $ 100.34 and the IPO created many instant millionaires and a few billionaires. This Day in Tech History Tech History provided by This Day in Tech History.com
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Review: Updated: BlackBerry DTEK50
The BlackBerry DTEK50 is the world’s most secure Android smartphone. So says the Canadian firm at least. It’s a decent claim too, as concern over personal security on mobile devices has never been higher and the DTEK50 looks to play on that insecurity in people’s minds by offering solid specs with enhanced protection. The rather…