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The first general-purpose electronic computer, built for military calculations in World War II. It used thousands of vacuum tubes and was extremely large (about 30 tons). -
The first commercial computer, used by businesses for data processing and marking the start of computers outside laboratories. -
Invented by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce, it allowed many transistors on one chip, making computers smaller, faster, and cheaper. -
The first commercial microprocessor, combining all CPU functions on one chip and paving the way for personal computers. -
The Apple I and Apple II were released.
And the importance of this is that is more accessible to the public and started the era of home PCs. -
Enabled global interconnection of computers and mass access to information. Importance: Revolutionized communication, education, and digital commerce. -
Smartphones integrate computing, Internet connectivity, and applications in a single portable device. Importance: Computing moved from desktops to portable, always-connected devices, changing work, study, and communication. -
Advances in AI and machine learning allow computers to learn, reason, and automate complex tasks. Importance: Marks the era of intelligent computers and virtual assistants like ChatGPT, Alexa, or Siri.