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The article discusses the firsts of various computer-related technologies, including microprocessors, personal computers, video game consoles, and optical discs. Intel created the first microprocessor in 1971, and the first personal computer was the Apple I, released in 1976. The first video game console was the Atari 2600, released in 1977, and the first optical disc was the Compact Disc, released in 1982. The first digital camera was the Sony Mavica, released in 1981, and the first portable music player was the Sony Walkman, released in 1979.
The technology industry has come a long way in a short amount of time. In just a few decades, we've gone from bulky, expensive mainframes to sleek, affordable personal computers. Then came the internet and social media, changing the way we communicate and collaborate forever.
Despite only being developed in the last few decades, quantum computers have already made a number of major achievements. In 1998, IBM built the first practical quantum computer and since then, quantum computers have been used to solve various physics and chemistry problems. Notably, in 2012, a quantum computer was used to simulate quantum mechanics for the first time. As quantum computing technology continues to develop, it is likely that even more amazing feats will be accomplished by quantum computers in the future.
The average lifespan of a tech startup is just 3.8 years, and the first ever smartphone was the Simon, released in 1992.
Social media usage has exploded in recent years, with the average person spending around 2 hours on their phone every day. WhatsApp has over 1.2 billion users, Snapchat has 100 million daily active users, and Instagram has 700 million monthly active users.
The Internet has come a long way since its early days, when only a handful of computer users were even aware of its existence. Today, the Internet is a ubiquitous part of modern life, and its evolution is ongoing.
The global numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths continue to rise, with the United States, Italy, China, and the United Kingdom having the most confirmed cases.
