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The 1st Cell Phone Call was a Total Flex
That’s not just innovation. That’s the original mic drop.
Brittany Perry
Sep 25, 20251 min read


The Longest (and Most Expensive!) Cable Ever
Meta is building something massive — Project Waterworth, a subsea fiber-optic cable stretching 50,000 km across five continents.
Brittany Perry
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Tech History: The 1st Computer Password Was Created in 1961
Today, we rely on passwords for nearly everything — from logging into email to protecting financial data. But did you know the very first computer password dates back to 1961?
My IT Retrieval Team
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Tech History: Windows 95 + The Rolling Stones: A Rock ’n’ Roll Launch
When Microsoft launched Windows 95 in August 1995, it wasn’t just a software release—it was a cultural event.
Brittany Perry
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Tech History: The Baby Pic that Changed Phones Forever!
It all started with a proud dad, a baby, and some creative engineering in a hospital room.
Brittany Perry
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Tech History: The 1st Online Purchase Was Pizza
In 1994, Pizza Hut launched a simple website called “PizzaNet” that allowed customers to place orders over the internet.
Brittany Perry
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Tech History: Netflix Almost Got Called… Kibble?!
This quirky fact is a good reminder that success isn’t just about the name—it’s about building something people genuinely want.
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 26, 20251 min read


Tech History: Atari Once Buried Games in the Desert
For years, people thought it was just an urban legend—“the Atari landfill.”
Brittany Perry
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Tech History: Instagram was Launched by a Dog Chilling Next to a Taco Stand in Mexico
On July 16, 2010, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom uploaded the app's first-ever image—and it wasn’t a sunset selfie or brunch pic.
Brittany Perry
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Tech History: Steve Jobs Tricked Woz Out of Money
e messy beginnings. And sometimes, business isn’t as clean as code.
Brittany Perry
Jul 14, 20251 min read


The Apple Collection: Long Before the iPhone Apple Tried to Rule the 80's Runway
In 1986, Apple released a full-on clothing and lifestyle line called the Apple Collection — and yes, it was as pastel and logo-heavy as you'd imagine.
Brittany Perry
Jul 11, 20251 min read


Tech History: Early Android versions were named in alphabetical order after desserts!
These sweet names added personality to the platform and became a fun tradition for users and developers alike.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 10, 20251 min read


An Age-Old Holiday Goes High Tech: How the 4th of July Embraced Innovation
The 4th of July may be one of America’s oldest traditions, but behind the fireworks, floats, and backyard barbecues — technology is quietly stealing the show.
Brittany Perry
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Tech History: The Barcode Scan That Revolutionized Retail Technology
The first commercial barcode scan happened on June 26, 1974 at a Marsh supermarket in Ohio. The product? A pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum.
Brittany Perry
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Tech History: From Convenience to Controversy - The Story of Cookies
In the digital world, "cookies" aren’t baked — they’re tracked.
Brittany Perry
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Tech History: The First Banner Ad Had a 44% Click-Through Rate
Today, if a digital ad gets a 1% click-through rate, it's considered a win. But in 1994, the very first online ad pulled off something almost unthinkable today: a 44% click-through rate.
Brittany Perry
Jun 24, 20251 min read


Tech History: How Tech & Expansion Fueled Walmart’s Employee Boom
Each key milestone—whether a store launch, global expansion, or tech acquisition—triggered a new phase in Walmart’s workforce evolution, shaping it into the employer powerhouse we see today.
Brittany Perry
Jun 16, 20251 min read


Tech History: The World's First Computer Programmer
The world’s first computer programmer was a woman—Ada Lovelace (bord Augusta Ada Byron)—and she wrote her first algorithm in the 1840s, long before computers even existed as we know them today.
Brittany Perry
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Tech History Timelines & Fascinating Facts
What was the reason behind the design of the QWERTY keyboard layout?
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Daily Dooley
Your daily dose of tech trivia!
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 3, 20251 min read
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