Why is Google Called Google?
No need to "Google" the origins of Google, we did the research for you!
History
What was the First Computer Virus?
This month we will exploring the history of the first computer virus, and it is a creepy one!
History of Zero
Computers would not exist without this number which has an interesting history.
LAGEOS
Two satellites in identical orbits help measure the Earth with a unique plaque for future Earthlings.
Windows? Shut the Front Door!
Join us as we explore the weird history of Windows in computers!
Why Are Computer Mice Called That?
Have you ever wondered why your computer's mouse is called that? Well it all started with a fellow named Douglas and a block of wood...
Programming Memes
A fun, silly way to share your coding trials and triumphs with friends — because everything is better with kittens!
Video Game Light Guns
In the old days, before video game systems had cameras and sensors, programmers had to get creative.
The First Computors
Six women were hired to use their math skills to program the ENIAC computer. They called themselves The First Programmers Club.
The Wayback Machine
The Wayback Machine lets you travel back in time to see old websites. Plus the Internet Archive has thousands of vintage games, software, books, and more.
Barbed Wire Telephone
How rural America connected itself to the phone grid using barbed wire, glass bottles, and even corncobs!
Bits and Video Game History
Dive into the first “console wars” and learn how more bits led to bigger and better games.
3D Printing in Space
How 3D printing could help us get to Mars, and create new tools, homes, spacecrafts — even organs!
A Short History of Lorem Ipsum
No discussion of design is complete without the history of lorem ipsum. It's more than placeholder text you stuff into a visual design.
3D in 2D Games
Learn some of the tricks game developers use to simulate an extra dimension.
al-Jazari Automatons
We might think robots are a modern invention. But al-Jazari created amazing automatons in the thirteenth century. Today we would call him a maker.
foo bar baz
These three strange words keep popping up in coding tutorials. What’s their story?
Games before CD and HDMI
A long time ago, before the internet, games were stored on cassette tapes — just like music! Well, Sort of.
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
A short history of virtual and augmented reality with lots of links to learn more.
Clippy’s Back!
How Microsoft’s funny little assistant led to the AI we know and love today.
What’s Behind Bluetooth’s Funny Name?
A wacky story about connectivity, Danish kings, and the need for good dentists.
What was Deep Blue?
The first time AI beat humans at their own game.
Battery History
Battery history is a critical part of the history of technology. Without stored electricity, there would be no electronics.
Van Allen Belt
How science and tech led to an exciting discovery in one of the most dangerous areas of space.
History of Video Games
How did video games become popular before the internet? It’s all about shareware, floppy disks, and human cleverness!
Anatomy of an Email Address
What’s allowed in an e-mail address? Let’s break down the syntax.
Llama Emoji
Who chooses new emojis? And what’s coming in the next batch?
What Time is It?
Learn about the origin of Unix time, the calendar system used by digital devices.
The Blue Brain Project
Could a human brain be simulated by a computer? Would it think and feel like we do?
History of Game Controllers
Controllers have come a long way in 50 years. Let’s appreciate the bulky, awkward ancestors that led us here!