Publisher's Synopsis
The Digital Age: A Journey Through Time is an exploration of technological advancements from the 1950s to the 2020s. It begins with the 1950s' vacuum-tube computers like UNIVAC and IBM Mainframes, highlighting their significant size and capabilities. The 1960s chapter focuses on the shift to transistor-based computing, including the Atlas computer and Project Gemini in the space race.
In the 1970s, the narrative shifts to the birth of personal computing, driven by gaming and the emergence of systems like the Altair 8800 and Apple II. The 1980s chapter discusses the spread of home computing, marked by the IBM PC, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft's operating systems, and early internet.
The 1990s are portrayed as the era of the internet revolution, mobile phones, and Windows 95. The 2000s chapter centers on the rise of texting, the iPhone, and social media, alongside the broadband internet evolution.
The 2010s focus on cloud computing and AI, emphasizing virtual assistants and streaming. Finally, the 2020s chapter anticipates advancements in quantum computing, AR/VR, and AI, suggesting a future where technology is limited only by imagination. This book provides a concise overview of each decade's key technological developments and their societal impacts.
