90s tech

1990s Computer History

  • Adobe Photoshop

    Adobe Photoshop
    There was a shortage of photo-editing features on computers and two brothers saved the day. Thomas and John Knoll coded their own program and eventually made a deal with Adobe. The creation of Adobe Photoshop has enhanced the creativity of photo and video editing over the last few decades.
  • The First Test Message Ever Sent

    The First Test Message Ever Sent
    In 1992, Neil Papworth sent the first text message, "Merry Christmas" on a PC. Nokia 1011. This particular phone was the a phone to support SMS texting.
  • Nintendo 64 Launched

    Nintendo 64 Launched
    In September, the Nintendo 64 was brought to the US from Japan. It was the first at home analog stick, as well as the first at home console. This has changed the industry of gaming because it allows the players to play with accuracy and precision.
  • Digital Video Disk (DVD)

    Digital Video Disk (DVD)
    The DVD was a replacement for VHS and Betamax. No true person is responsible for the invention because it was a collaboration from people trying to steer away from past inventions.
  • Google

    Google
    Larry Page and Sergey Brin met in college and created a search engine called Backrub. They later registered domain name Google.com in 2017. Google is the largest search engine of all time and it was created in the garage!