Today in Tech History
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Daily tech history posts.
On this day in 2010, the Nexus One was released.
January 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 2010, the Nexus One was released.
On this day in 2004, NASA's Spirit rover successfully landed on Mars.
January 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2004, NASA's Spirit rover successfully landed on Mars.
On this day in 1977, Apple Computer was formally incorporated.
January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1977, Apple Computer was formally incorporated.
On this day in 2003, Apple released iCal 1.0.1 and iSync 1.0.
January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 2003, Apple released iCal 1.0.1 and iSync 1.0.
On this day in 1984, the seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies were officially created, as a result of the Bell System's antitrust breakup.
January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1984, the seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies were officially created, as a result of the Bell System's antitrust breakup.
On this day in 1999, the world prepared for Y2K.
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1999, the world prepared for Y2K.
On this day in 2003, Sonic Heroes was released in Japan 🇯🇵
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2003, Sonic Heroes was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 1987, Mega Man was released in the United States 🇺🇸
December 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1987, Mega Man was released in the United States 🇺🇸
On this day in 2004, Gran Turismo 4 was released in Japan 🇯🇵
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2004, Gran Turismo 4 was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 2018, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan 🇯🇵
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2018, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 1982, Time Magazine named the personal computer "Machine of the Year."
December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1982, Time Magazine named the personal computer "Machine of the Year."
On this day in 2008, Pikmin was re-released for the Wii in Japan. It was sold under Nintendo’s “New Play Control!” label, and could be played with the Wii Remote.
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2008, Pikmin was re-released for the Wii in Japan. It was sold under Nintendo’s “New Play Control!” label, and could be played with the Wii Remote.
On this day in 2004, the first version of Garry’s Mod was released as a Source Engine mod. The standalone game would be released 2 years later.
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 2004, the first version of Garry’s Mod was released as a Source Engine mod. The standalone game would be released 2 years later.
On this day in 1997, Gran Turismo was released in Japan 🇯🇵
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1997, Gran Turismo was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 1987, Metal Gear for the Famicom was released in Japan 🇯🇵
December 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1987, Metal Gear for the Famicom was released in Japan 🇯🇵
35 years ago today, Pilotwings was released in Japan 🇯🇵
December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
35 years ago today, Pilotwings was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 1996, Apple Computer announced its acquisition of NeXT Software.
December 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1996, Apple Computer announced its acquisition of NeXT Software.
On this day in 1974, the Altair 8800 went on sale. It was later featured in the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics.
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1974, the Altair 8800 went on sale. It was later featured in the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics.
On this day in 1998, Mario Party was released in Japan 🇯🇵
December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1998, Mario Party was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 1989, The Simpsons premiered on TV.
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1989, The Simpsons premiered on TV.
On this day in 1994, Rockman X2 (known as Mega Man X2 in North America and Europe) was released in Japan 🇯🇵
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1994, Rockman X2 (known as Mega Man X2 in North America and Europe) was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 1994, Netscape Navigator 1.0 was released.
December 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1994, Netscape Navigator 1.0 was released.
On this day in 1996, Mario Kart 64 was released in Japan 🇯🇵
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1996, Mario Kart 64 was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 2002, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was released in Japan 🇯🇵
December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2002, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was released in Japan 🇯🇵
45 years ago today, Apple went public. The initial stock price was $22 per share ($0.10 if adjusted for the 5 stock splits that have happened since then).
December 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
45 years ago today, Apple went public. The initial stock price was $22 per share ($0.10 if adjusted for the 5 stock splits that have happened since then).