Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 3.0, the first browser to seriously challenge Netscape Navigator. It introduces support for CSS and ActiveX, proving that Microsoft is fully committed to dominating the web.
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1996 Vault: The Birth of ICQ
An Israeli company, Mirabilis, releases ICQ ("I Seek You"), the first global instant messaging service. It introduces the concept of an "Online Buddy List," for...czytaj dalej »
1997 Vault: The Launch of Slashdot
"News for Nerds. Stuff that Matters." Slashdot launches, becoming a massive hub for tech news and the "Slashdot effect"—where a mention on the site would crash ...czytaj dalej »
Internet
Connecting the world, one click at a time. Introduction The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that allows for the trans...czytaj dalej »
1997 Report: Internet via Cable Modems
Large-scale commercial deployment of cable internet begins in the US, offering speeds significantly faster than the standard 56k dial-up.Part of the 18 Internet...czytaj dalej »
1997 Legacy: Netflix is Founded
Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph found Netflix as a DVD-by-mail service. While not yet a streaming giant, its website-first rental model sets the stage for the e...czytaj dalej »
1999 Legacy: The Wi-Fi (802.11b) Boom
Apple releases the iBook with "AirPort" wireless networking. It is the first consumer product to make Wi-Fi truly accessible and "cool," finally cutting the cor...czytaj dalej »
2000 Classic: Google Launches AdWords
Google introduces AdWords with 350 initial customers. By allowing businesses to buy ads based on specific keywords, Google creates a highly effective, performan...czytaj dalej »
2000 Vault: The Rise of Baidu
Robin Li and Eric Xu found Baidu in Beijing. It quickly becomes the dominant search engine in China, creating a localized alternative to the global internet gia...czytaj dalej »
1998 Report: Y2K Anxiety Begins to Peak
As 1999 approaches, internet forums and news sites become flooded with theories about the Year 2000 bug, driving massive investment in IT infrastructure and sof...czytaj dalej »
Nanotechnology
Introduction Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that involves the manipulation and control of matter at the nanoscale, typically ranging from 1 to 1...czytaj dalej »
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Nokia releases the first "smartphone" with internet capabilities. While primitive, it allows users to send emails and browse basic web...read more »
1996 Report: The Launch of Expedia
Microsoft launches Expedia, the first major online travel agency. It allows users to book flights and hotels directly, beginning the...read more »
1996 File: Ask Jeeves Goes Live
The search engine Ask Jeeves (now Ask.com) launches, allowing users to search using natural language questions rather than just keywords.read more »