Products
Technology permeates everything today. While software continues to grow and invisibly manage more of our lives, it’s often the actual physical products that become iconic and associated with certain eras.
Breakthrough personal technology products like the walkman, ipod, and gameboy show this best. Others like TI graphing calculators have been a staple in education for decades.
With the recent boom in cloud computing, cryptocurrencies, and gaming, hardware like GPUs has become increasingly mainstream.
History Computer has assembled the most important and iconic tech products below.

The Best Sublimation Printer: Reviewed for 2022 – And Best Deals
Updated:Key Points The Epson Surecolor F170 printer stands out among the rest. The Epson Surecolor F170 was released on November 12, 2020. The Epson Surecolor F170 is among some of the most popular sublimation printer options. As one of the best sublimation printer options, the Epson Surecolor F170 stands out. Easily holding its own against […]
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Vector 2.0 AI Robot Review: Is It Any Good?
Updated:Key Points The first original AI version of Vector doesn’t seem to be available anymore, but Vector 2.0 is! Vector 2.0 is coming, but it isn’t here yet, however, it was available for pre-order in 2021. The original Vector was released in August 2018. The first time anyone watches Star Wars, Star Trek, or Lost […]
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Cozmo 2.0 Educational Robot: Is It Any Good?
Updated:Key Points Cozmo isn’t currently available for purchase, but it is on the way. Cozmo 2.0 is a popular robot model not yet available. Anki, the original inventors of Cozmo, was a major player in the robotics start-up space. Cozmo was their first robot. When you think about advances in technology, specifically robotics, what do […]
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The 10 Best Tech Products to Buy at Costco
Updated:Costco is a membership warehouse club and global retailer where you can purchase everything from weekly groceries to the latest tech products. While you need to have a membership to shop at a store or through the online catalog, it’s known for offering discount prices, deals, and an excellent return policy on name-brand products. Explore […]
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Oculus Quest 2: Price, Specs, and if it’s Worth Buying
Updated:Key Points The Oculus Quest 2 was released on October 13, 2020. Two versions were made available: a 64GB model and a 256GB model. It is the most cost-effective VR device presently available. As a result of Facebook’s rebranding to Meta, the Oculus Quest 2 was also renamed Meta Quest 2. If you know anything […]
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Guide to e-Bikes: How They Work, Different Types, and Road vs Mountain
Updated:Four Facts about e-Bikes There is a persistent myth that Leonardo Da Vinci invented the first bicycle. China is the largest e-bike manufacturer. The fastest e-bikes travel around 45 miles per hour. Studies show e-bike riders tend to get more exercise than traditional cyclists. Electric bicycles, more commonly known as e-bikes, have become one of […]
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Levoit Core 400S Air Purifier: Reviewed for 2022 – And Best Deals
Updated:It’s no secret that the Levoit Core 400S air purifier ($219) has become a market leader in the United States thanks to a slew of visually appealing and cost-effective variants. According to HEPA, it is one of the best air purifiers. To improve the air quality in your home, you should invest in the best […]
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Sublimation Printer: Everything You Need To Know
Updated:Key Points: Sublimation printing is a computer printing technique that employs heat to transfer dye onto materials such as paper, plastic, card stock, or even fabric. The sublimation printing method was first used in France in 1957. After discovering that colors sublimated, Nol de Plasse developed a printing method for Sublistatis SA. When it was released, the […]
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Amiga 500 (A500) Computer History
Updated:Six Facts about the Amiga 500 The Amiga 500 had its release date in 1987 for $699. Following a Commodore convention, designers nicknamed the unit Rock Lobster after a song by the B-52s. Users could find the name Rock Lobster imprinted on the unit’s circuit boards. Socketed chips allowed for easy replacement for users willing […]
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:Three Facts About the AMD RYZEN 9 3900x AMD RYZEN 9 3900x is a 64-bit dodeca-core high-end performance x86 desktop microprocessor. It was first launched in mid-2019. It is one of the best in the market when it comes to gaming. The demand is high. AMD RYZEN 9 3900x Specs The AMD RYZEN 9 3900x […]
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DDR5 RAM: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:Key Points The speed (frequency) of DDR5 RAM is 3200-8400Mbps. The capacity of DDR5 RAM is 8Gb, 16Gb, 24Gb, 32Gb, 64Gb. DDR5 offers a rise in data rates, high capacity per module and reduced power usage. RAM has long been a standard component in computers, and having sufficient RAM is essential for the continued running […]
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Nintendo Switch: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:Key Points After the disappointing sales of the Wii U, this console revived Nintendo’s fortunes showing fans the outfit still had what it took to provide gamers with a brand new exciting experience. Released in 2017, it is the seventh console the outfit has launched and is a hybrid device of sorts. The Nintendo Switch […]
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Nintendo 64: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:Key Points The Nintendo 64 sold over 33 million units throughout the course of its production. The console remains especially beloved by fans of the gaming outfit and its games can be played using an emulator. Twenty versions were released, including Pokemon-themed consoles and the IQue console which was only available in China. The Nintendo […]
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Sony PlayStation Series: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:Key Points The PlayStation 2 sold 159 million units, a number that makes it the best-selling console in gaming history. Sony designed PlayStation consoles for backward compatibility. For example, most PS4 games will work on the PlayStation 5. The PlayStation Network provides digital downloads of games for a monthly fee. This service provides access to […]
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Palm Pilot: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:Key Points When the first model of the Palm Pilot was first released in 1996, over two and half decades ago, it was meant to be the electronic version of an organizer. Its functionality was soon upgraded for later models which became during that period, what smartphones and tablets, are today, in a manner of […]
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Apple Glasses: Leaks, Price, Release Date, and Features
Updated:Key Points: Apple has entered the AR/VR arena with the announcement of an upcoming product called Apple Glasses. Apple has filed a new patent that mentions “privacy eyewear.” This could be Apple Glasses related and may even be a feature that works in tandem with the iPhone. Apple was also recently granted a patent for […]
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Xbox – Complete History of the Xbox
Updated:Xbox: Everything To Know Xbox is world-renowned for excellent gameplay and functionality against the other top console system brands Sony Playstation, Nintendo, and PC. Xbox: specifications Xbox Series X CPU: AMD Zen 8-core – 3.8 GHzGPU: Custom RDNA 2 – 1.825 GHz, 52 CUs, 12 TFLOPSRAM: 16 GB GDDR6Hard Drive: 1 TB NVMe SSDOptical Drive: […]
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WordStar Word Processor: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:Key Points about WordStar Word Processor: WordStar is a microcomputer word processor application that was invented by Seymour Rubenstein a Rob Barnaby in 1978. A word processor is a computer application that allows you to write and update documents, create text layouts, and see how the printed version would look on a computer monitor. “What […]
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Wang 2200 Computer: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:3 Facts About Wang 2200 Computer The Wang 2200 Computer had a storage capacity of 4KB RAM. It included disk subsystems that can be attached to about 15 computers. Wang Laboratories, the parent company of the Wang 2200 Computer, was founded with just $15000. The History of Wang 2200 Computer: What to Know The Wang […]
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Sol-20: Reviewed for 2022 – And Best Deals
Updated:Key Points The mastermind behind the Sol-20 invention was Lee Felsenstein (b. 1945 in Philadelphia), an American computer engineer who also designed the Osborne 1 (one of the first portable computers) and effective computer hardware. Sol-20 is among the few computers that stormed the market in the 19th century and significantly changed computer developments. It […]
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TRS-80: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:5 Facts About The TRS-80: The first units were delivered in November 1977, unseen, and went on sale in the third week of December. Hobbyists, home users, and small companies flocked to the line. Tandy Corporation’s commanding position in the “1977 Trinity,” as described by Byte magazine. Tandy/Radio Shack was marketed as “The Biggest Name […]
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Simon Personal Communicator: A Complete Guide
Updated:4 Facts about Simon Personal Communicator Simon Personal Communicator was expensive and big. The smartphone had a touchscreen and predictive typing features. It was first announced at a trade show in late 1992. The smartphone was initially codenamed Angler. The History of Simon Personal Communicator: What to Know Touted as the world’s first smartphone, the […]
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The SCELBI-8H Computer: Everything You Need To Know
Updated:The SCELBI-8H was a personal computer that came in a kit form or assembled. It featured the 8-bit Intel 8008 CPU and 1,024 bytes of memory. The computer had its launch date in 1974, during the same timeframe as the Micral computer. The name SCELBI was an acronym for (Sc)ientific (El)ectronic (Bi)ological and was pronounced […]
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The Sinclair ZX80 Computer: Everything You Need To Know
Updated:While the name might not ring a bell, the Sinclair ZX80 computer is one of the most important predecessors to the modern laptop computers we know today. This home computer came along with the wave of microcomputers that were popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s which allowed users to plug the device into […]
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