Apple releases the colorful, translucent iMac. With its built-in modem and „i” for „Internet,” it is marketed as the easiest way for families to get online, saving Apple from financial ruin.
Part of the 17 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1998 Edition archive. Historically Verified
🔥 Top 10: Technology
1999 Legacy: The "Pets.com" Puppet
The sock puppet mascot for Pets.com becomes the face of the dot-com bubble—massive marketing spend without a clear path to profit.Part of the 19 Internet Evolut...czytaj dalej »
Francis Scott Key Bridge (Baltimore)
Introduction Francis Scott Key Bridge (Baltimore) The Francis Scott Key Bridge, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is a prominent landmark that spans across ...czytaj dalej »
1999 Archive: Y2K Hysteria Reaches its Peak
Billions of dollars are spent globally on software updates to prevent a digital apocalypse at midnight on December 31st.Part of the 19 Internet Evolution Facts:...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 »
1998 Classic: The DMCA is Passed
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is signed into law in the US. It becomes the legal foundation for how copyright is enforced online, creating the "notice an...czytaj dalej »
16 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1995 Edition
The year 1995 is widely considered the "Year of the Web." It was the pivotal moment when the internet transformed from a niche academic and military network int...czytaj dalej »
Media
Media: Communicate and inform the public. Introduction Media plays a crucial role in society by serving as a platform to communicate and inform the public...czytaj dalej »
1999 Vault: Alibaba is Founded
Jack Ma and a team of 17 others found Alibaba in Hangzhou, China. It starts as a B2B marketplace, setting the stage for China's future dominance in global e-com...czytaj dalej »
1997 File: AOL’s "Buddy List" Goes Mainstream
AOL launches AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) as a standalone service. The distinctive "door opening" and "door closing" sounds become the soundtrack of a generation...czytaj dalej »
17 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1998 Edition
The year 1998 was the moment the internet got "organized." It was the peak of the first dot-com boom, the year of massive corporate mergers, and most importantl...czytaj dalej »
🔥 More from our 1998 archives:
1998 Legacy: StarCraft and Battle.net
Blizzard's StarCraft becomes a global phenomenon. Its integration with Battle.net popularizes competitive online gaming and sets the stage for modern...read more »
1998 Archive: ICANN is Formed
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is established to oversee the internet's IP address space and domain name...read more »
17 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1998 Edition
The year 1998 was the moment the internet got "organized." It was the peak of the first dot-com boom, the...read more »
1998 File: The Drudge Report and the Clinton Scandal
Matt Drudge uses his website to break news about the Monica Lewinsky scandal, proving for the first time that a...read more »