#technology-history

#technology-history

The retro personal computer concept model features 2,286 LEGO pieces, including a CRT monitor, keyboard, wired mouse, and a functional-looking floppy drive.

Jobs later told biographer Walter Isaacson that the work inspired the naming of Apple: 'I had just come back from the apple farm. It sounded fun, spirited, and not intimidating.'

The Spectra series, initiated in the mid-1960s, represented the peak of mainframe technology before RCA exited the market in 1971.

The transition from hand-held to hafted tool technology marked a significant shift in conceptualising the construction and function of tools.

Ryan later chuckled, recalling that he had to explain to the customer that their calculators were working fine, but they weren't receiving adequate power.

Bluetooth 5.0, released in 2016, brought significantly increased range, up to 240 meters, and higher data transfer speeds of up to 2 Mbps, enhancing connectivity for smart home devices.

The exhibition occupies much of the Sir John Madejski Art Gallery, featuring hardware from PDP racks to VAX machines, showcasing DEC's significant technological contributions.