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Before laptops and smartphones became everyday tools, the word “computer” didn’t refer to a device at all—it referred to a person.

When you think of Sony, you probably picture PlayStations, cameras, or giant TVs. But did you know the company’s first product was actually… a rice cooker?

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.

In 1998, Google’s founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, offered to sell their fledgling search engine to Yahoo for just $1 million.

Long before YouTube brought us cat videos, makeup tutorials, and conspiracy theory rabbit holes, it had one very specific purpose: To help you get a date.

The charge? Driving without a license and running a stop sign.

If you had a mailbox in the 1990s, chances are AOL sent you a CD. Or five.

Even legends have messy beginnings. And sometimes, business isn’t as clean as code.

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.

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.

Did you know firewalls are named after actual walls built to stop fires? In the digital world, they do the same thing — blocking dangerous traffic from spreading across networks. From basic packet filters in the '80s to today’s AI-powered security layers, firewalls have come a long way. We rounded up some fun facts — and broke down their full evolution!

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.

Did you know the term "computer bug" actually comes from a real-life insect?

This small, often irritating test has played a surprisingly big role in shaping modern artificial intelligence.

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.

id you know it was discovered by accident… while trying to detect exploding black holes?

While most of us are streaming 4K videos and running smart homes on gigabit speeds, some users are still crawling along at 56 kbps. Why?

Long before GPS apps became standard on every smartphone, there was MapQuest—the online mapping pioneer that helped millions of people find their way with printed directions and a dash of guesswork.

Before Android powered billions of smartphones, it was actually designed for digital cameras!

Despite being over 160 years old, this technology is still widely used today.