1972: Magnavox Odyssey Launches, Birthing Home Gaming
#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 1972. The Magnavox Odyssey, the first video game console, is released. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/g6DC4Z1gwc
From Garage Partnership to Tech Empire: Microsoft’s Birth
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 4, 1975. Bill Gates and Paul Allen create a partnership called Microsoft. Later, it grows into one of the largest US corporations and places them among the world’s richest people. https://t.co/W5BQfvWcOE
1973: Marty Cooper Makes First Ever Mobile Call
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 3, 1973. Dr Marty Cooper from Motorola made the first mobile phone call to his competitor at AT and T. (Bloomberg Business) #Mobile #Technology https://t.co/cZjwZUT6Q6
April 3, 1981: Osborne 1 Launches as First Portable PC
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 3, 1981. The Osborne 1 was released. Considered by many to be the first 'portable' computer. (VHN) https://t.co/prPgjmIrKb
Capsule Robot Endoscopy Simplifies Exams, Reduces Patient Pain
#WhatsNext? This endoscopy in a capsule robot, makes it easier for doctors to fully examine patients. It also makes examinations less painful to patients. (GiGadgets) #Robotics https://t.co/IQr2WTjyj6
Microsoft’s Z-80 SoftCard Lets Apple II Run CP/M
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 2, 1980. @Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, a circuit board that plugs into the Apple II computer and allows Apple II users to run CP/M applications with only minor modifications. https://t.co/CE9TWnbzxN
Royal Caribbean Shows Cruise Industry Embracing Robots
#WhosNext? Cruise Line workers? Royal Caribbean outlines how they are currently using #Robots with no doubt more to follow. (Royal Caribbean) #Robotics #JVGpost https://t.co/OXpvAJYYVT
Senior Leaders Struggle Most With AI Adoption
Where Senior Leaders Are Struggling with #AI Adoption, According to Research. (Harvard Business Review) #JVGpost https://t.co/3a8mBOXddQ https://t.co/5NA9hzk7jK
AI Is Simplifying Cybercrime; Future Threats Loom
#AI is already making online crimes easier. It could get much worse. (MIT Technology Review) #JVGpost https://t.co/CbJaHfE8I9 https://t.co/Z89pKDgCWW
Starship 10 Soars on Historic August 2025 Launch
#ThrowbackThursdayday. August 26, 2025. Starship 10 from SpaceX Lifts Off from Starbase, Texas. #SpaceTech #History https://t.co/WHuolPwGxd
Intellivision Vs. Atari: 1980 Price Showdown
Which would you choose back in 1980? An Intellivision at $150 - $199 or an Atari at $269-$299, gaming system? #Vintage #Gaming https://t.co/zfFNIAf2Y4
Activision: Atari’s First Third‑Party Born From Espion
#DidYouKnow that the first official third-party developer for the Atari #Gaming system, Activision; came into being because their founders were not convicted of corporate espionage? (The Deal Dragon) #Vintage https://t.co/EvXvOjGGL1
Unbreakable Phone Cables Arrive, End Broken Chargers
#WhatsNext? Never be unable to charge your phone again due to a broken power cable. Unbreakable power cables coming to a retail outlet near you. (GiGadgets) https://t.co/Jwb95actWH
Wear Algae Clothing that Vanishes in 24 Hours
#WhatsNext? Would you be daring enough to wear algae-based clothing made from material that can decompose within 24 hours? (GiGadgets) #Innovation #Environment https://t.co/pMjsAl9ibh
Giant Robots Leap From Cartoons Into Real-World Engineering
#WhatsNext? Giant robots have made the transition from cartoons to reality. (Interesting Engineering) #Robotics https://t.co/6wYtrtzCdf
StarCraft Launched 1998, Reshaping Real-Time Strategy Gaming
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 31, 1998. Blizzard Entertainment releases the game StarCraft for the PC. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/rkVTZgmV5G
Pick up the Phone: Turn Dreams Into Action
Most people never pick up the phone and call. And that’s what separates sometimes the people who do things from the people who just dream about them. #SteveJobs #Quotes (Santa Clara Valley Historical Association) #MondayMotivation #MondayThoughts https://t.co/QzM5LEI9us
Steve Jobs Bought Lucasfilm Graphics, Birthing Pixar for $5M
#MondayMemory. February 3, 1986. #SteveJobs purchased the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm, which became Pixar for $5 million. (Steve Jobs Archive) #JVGpost https://t.co/iaFrkTcado
Missile Command Launched on Atari 2600, April 1981
#ThisMonthInTechHistory. April 1981. Missile Command for the Atari 2600 was released. #Vintage #Gaming #JVGpost https://t.co/mwVkOHdSgy
FDA Greenlights Viagra: A Pivotal HealthTech Milestone
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 27, 1998. The FDA approved Viagra developed by Pfizer. (Untold Story) #HealthTech #JVGpost https://t.co/GJea9vd0v9
March 28, 1979: Three Mile Island Releases Radioactive Gases
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 28, 1979. The Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station reactor accident began at 4 am releasing radioactive gases and radioactive iodine into the #Environment. (NY Times) #JVGpost https://t.co/fyt34fTUCa
Take Chances on What You Love, Not What You Fear
You can fail at what you don’t want. So you might as well take a chance on doing what you love. #JimCarey #Quotes #SaturdayThoughts #SaturdayMotivation https://t.co/7MYlpCuj8d
Money‑driven Founders Rarely Achieve Lasting Success
People who start a company because they want to make lots of money; I haven’t seen many of those succeed. #SteveJobs #Quotes #FridayThoughts #FridayMotivation https://t.co/R4UaF3Oe5p
Foldable E‑bike Fits in a Backpack as Spare
#WhatsNext? A compact e-bike that could serve as a spare tire or be carried in a book bag. (Cheddar Gadgets) #EV #Transportation https://t.co/L66vDnbpue
Sensors and IoT Transform Bathrooms Into Smart Spaces
#WhatsNext? This futuristic smart bathroom brought to you via sensors and #IoT technologies. (Interesting Engineering) https://t.co/o14g9MttHw
Self‑Cleaning Sunglasses: A Glimpse Into Future Tech
#WhatsNext? Sunglasses that clean themselves? #Innovation that gives us a clearer view of the future. (Cheddar Gadgets) https://t.co/MOSn5oqoE4
Nintendo 3DS Debuts in North America, March 27 2011
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 27, 2011. The Nintendo 3DS launched in North America, priced at US$249.99. #Gaming #Technology #History @Nintendo https://t.co/pYD9M6PqRT
Pandemic Sparks Self‑Sanitizing Toilet Innovation
#WhatsNext? The Corona Virus has acted as a catalyst for many new inventions to meet the demands of a #NewNormal. For example I present to you the self-sanitizing toilet. (Cheddar Gadgets) https://t.co/1vZkU72Fk9
Human Hoist Chair Streamlines Mechanics' Work
#WhatsNext? This Human Hoist chair makes life easier for mechanics of all kinds. (GiGadgets) #Innovation https://t.co/u0x3O6cs51
Elon Musk Debuts Tesla Model S on Letterman, 2009
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 26, 2009. @ElonMusk first presented the @Tesla Model S on the David Letterman Show. #AutomotiveIndustry #History. https://t.co/4AEPZO7x6K
Ballmer Mocked iPhone, History Proved Him Wrong
#ThrowbackThursday. January 9, 2007. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer laughed at, dismissed the first iPhone. He mocked the $500 price tag and lack of a physical keyboard predicting it would not gain significant market share. #Oops https://t.co/oYQCxsqYV0
Commodore 64 Launched in 1982 for $595
#ThrowbackThursday. August 1982. The Commodore 64 was officially released in the United States for an initial price of $595. #Personal #Computer #History https://t.co/i3tDrJ9m6Z
Grass-Covered Tram Tracks Boost City Aesthetics and Quiet
Germany has installed 'green tram tracks' covered with grass to improve urban aesthetics, reduce noise and improve the #Environment. Your thoughts? Would it work well in your city? #Urban #GreenSpace https://t.co/f3Cr9Za0IC
Fintech's Everyday Impact Explained by World Economic Forum
#WhatsNext? #Fintech is changing our lives today. But what is it exactly? (World Economic Forum) https://t.co/9IGoQXZmVM
Automation Slashed Easter Peep Production Time From Days to Minutes
#HowThingsAreMade? Easter Peeps? In 1953, Bob Born of Just Born applied #Automation to Peep production reducing the manual time of 27 hours a tray down to 6 minutes. (Business Insider) #FoodProcessing #Manufacturing https://t.co/303bnDz5nV
Robotic Mouse Alerts You When Workday Ends
#WhatsNext? How about a robotic mouse that lets you know when the workday is over? (GiGadgets) #Robotics #RemoteWork https://t.co/Rr885iCziy
Frameless Chinese Sofas: Cheaper, but Comfort Uncertain
#WhatsNext? Frameless sofas from China? They cost less to ship, less to make. But how comfortable and durable are they? #NewProducts https://t.co/vuYIXbQCHe
Google and Meta Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Case
#InTheNews. March 25, 2026. Tech giants Google and Meta are both found liable for negligence and for failure to warn in a landmark #SocialMedia case. (Fox News) #Internet #History https://t.co/Y5B7zPqFlk
NES Debuts in New York Test Markets, 1985
#WaybackWednesday. October 18, 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was released in New York test markets. (The Video Game History Foundation) #Vintage #Gaming #History #JVGpost https://t.co/FJosYF5VDD
Stop Stalking, Dominate Hashtags, Attract Customers
If your #SocialMedia presence seems like stalking to your target audience; you're doing it wrong. Let us help you dominate your key hashtags, build your brand and have your customers coming to you. gingerich.james@gmail.com https://t.co/fDZKLkzDlx
Twister Marks DVD’s First Featured Film Release
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 25, 1996. The movie Twister becomes the first featured film put on DVD. #NewProducts #NewTechnology https://t.co/qIKidn9eq1
Master One Thing; Avoid Trying to Do Everything
Do not try to do everything. Do one thing well. #SteveJobs #Quotes #WednesdayThoughts #WednesdayMotivation #JVGpost https://t.co/XR2BtRZQcZ
Slime Robots Poised to Transform MedTech and Manufacturing
#WhatsNext? Slime #Robots. Could be responsible for advances in #MedTech #Healthcare and #Manufacturing and more. #Robotics https://t.co/kuuATvv0Bo
Industrial Remote‑Controlled Mower Tackles Weeds, Trees, Rodents
#WhatsNext? You've all seen the 'garden' variety of robotic lawnmowers before right. But have you seen the more industrial remote controlled variety that takes out big weeds, small trees and lazy rodents? (Industrial Engineering) #Robotics #CoolGadgets https://t.co/y25Hb6gz9f
Future Wheels Set to Dwarf Today's Tire Tech
#WhatsNext? Future wheels for the #AutoIndustry? Makes current wheel technology look rather 'tired'. (Mashable) https://t.co/Th9HXN2M6G
Nintendo Ran a 1987 Hotline for Stuck Gamers
#DidYouKnow? Back in 1987 Nintendo maintained a hotline to help players get through tough levels. (ABC News) #Vintage #Gaming #Industry #JVGpost https://t.co/1ku5bTcGXx
How to Market AI to Unaware Buyers
#AI. Cracking the Code: Selling AI When No One Knows How to Buy It. (Selling Power) #JVGpost https://t.co/qvUmvc8cl0 https://t.co/4a2iT8UtzP
First Live Moon Crash Broadcast Captivates Millions
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 24, 1965. Millions watch for the first time as the Ranger 9 space probe crashed into the moon. (NASA) #Space #Exploration #History https://t.co/PFyzWvwTPV
Jurors to Judge Meta, YouTube Liability for Addiction
Doesn't anyone take responsibility for their own actions anymore? After a month of testimony, 12 jurors will decide whether Meta and Google-owned YouTube should be held liable for a young woman’s #SocialMedia addiction. (KTLA 5) https://t.co/nxWcgbgjn9
Blizzard Launched Overwatch, Redefining Multiplayer Shooters
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 24, 2016. Blizzard releases the first-person shooter multiplayer game Overwatch. #Vintage #Gaming https://t.co/gyV51QukgA