1642: Blaise Pascal invents the world's first mechanical calculator, designed to automate simple arithmetic.
1804: Joseph-Marie Jacquard pioneers a programmable loom, using punched cards to direct weaving patterns.
1823: Charles Babbage devises a mechanical calculator engineered to solve complex polynomial equations.
1837: Babbage outlines a groundbreaking machine featuring elements reminiscent of a modern computer, including a central processor, memory, and input/output capabilities.
1936: Konrad Zuse assembles the Z1, a mechanical computer designed for general-purpose calculations.
1939: John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry build the first electronic computer focused on specific problem-solving tasks.
1943: Tommy Flowers leads the development of Colossus, the first programmable electronic digital computer, used to crack enemy codes during WWII.
1950: Vacuum Tube Computer :These massive and expensive machines dominate the computing world, used mostly by trained professionals for specialized applications.
1959: Transistors revolutionize computing, making devices smaller, cheaper, and faster, while spurring the development of new programming languages.
1965: The use of integrated circuits on chips leads to more powerful and compact computers and sparks the birth of the software industry.
1975: The release of the Altair 8800 and later the IBM PC introduces computing to households, while early computer networks start connecting users.
1985: Portable Technology and the Internet – Advances in miniaturization result in laptops and smartphones, while the Internet and virtual reality begin reshaping communication and entertainment.