For the first time in the history, a mass personal computer was released 35 years ago, August 12, 1981. Its developer was the International Business Machines company. The volume of IBM PC 5150 RAM was only 64 kilobytes and there was no hard drive.
Apple II is considered to be the predecessor of a personal computer from IBM. It was first introduced to the public in 1977.
Earlier, in 1976, a company from Cupertino released Apple I. It was developed by Steve Wozniak and sold by his friend Steve Jobs.
In 1984, Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and John Scully demonstrated a new computer model - Apple IIc, more convenient. Such PC could be moved from place to place.
Russian scientists also have not remained idle: in 1983 in Zelenograd, domestic computers BK-0010 were developed. Later, they were improved at the plant "Exciton" in Pavlovsky Posad.
In 1984, a Macintosh PC (Mac) was launched at the Apple factory in Fremont (USA).
In 1983, IBM provided a personal computer with 640 kilobytes of RAM - IBM Personal Computer XT.
In 1998, the previous PCs were replaced by other models, for example, monoblock iMac with 15-inch CRT monitors.
Today's monoblock gadgets boast of touch screens and advanced features.
In 2012, the Apple MacBook Pro was introduced. This model has a super-clear Retina display.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
