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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.
On average, moviegoers eat six popcorn kernels during a visit to the movies. To make a kernel pop, it must be heated to 360-374 degrees Fahrenheit. If all the popcorn in the United States were popped at once, it would fill the Rose Bowl stadium. Iowa produces the most popcorn in the United States.
The history of computers is full of interesting facts, from the first computer bug to the first social networking site. Here are six facts that you may not know about the history of computers.
