#OnThisDay in 2009 First #Bitcoin mined.
The first block of the Bitcoin network was mined by Satoshi Nakamoto, an anonymous individual (or group). Bitcoin sparked a movement around cryptocurrency & blockchain tech, with the potential to change how we approach finance.
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The first block of the Bitcoin network was mined by Satoshi Nakamoto, an anonymous individual (or group). Bitcoin sparked a movement around cryptocurrency & blockchain tech, with the potential to change how we approach finance.
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January 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
#OnThisDay in 2009 First #Bitcoin mined.
The first block of the Bitcoin network was mined by Satoshi Nakamoto, an anonymous individual (or group). Bitcoin sparked a movement around cryptocurrency & blockchain tech, with the potential to change how we approach finance.
#20YearsofInternetHistory
The first block of the Bitcoin network was mined by Satoshi Nakamoto, an anonymous individual (or group). Bitcoin sparked a movement around cryptocurrency & blockchain tech, with the potential to change how we approach finance.
#20YearsofInternetHistory
#onthisday in 2012 Raspberry Pi Launched
The Raspberry Pi affordability, versatility, and community-driven ecosystem have made it a go-to platform for learning, experimentation, and innovation in computing and electronics. More than 57m have been sold since launch. #20YearsofInternetHistory
The Raspberry Pi affordability, versatility, and community-driven ecosystem have made it a go-to platform for learning, experimentation, and innovation in computing and electronics. More than 57m have been sold since launch. #20YearsofInternetHistory
February 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
#onthisday in 2012 Raspberry Pi Launched
The Raspberry Pi affordability, versatility, and community-driven ecosystem have made it a go-to platform for learning, experimentation, and innovation in computing and electronics. More than 57m have been sold since launch. #20YearsofInternetHistory
The Raspberry Pi affordability, versatility, and community-driven ecosystem have made it a go-to platform for learning, experimentation, and innovation in computing and electronics. More than 57m have been sold since launch. #20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay in 2010 Sun Sets with Oracle Acquisition
When Sun settled on its $7.4bn sale, it ended an era for a company whose technology laid many of the internet’s foundations. Sun developed Java and many other important tech & standards that underpin the modern internet.
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When Sun settled on its $7.4bn sale, it ended an era for a company whose technology laid many of the internet’s foundations. Sun developed Java and many other important tech & standards that underpin the modern internet.
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January 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
#OnThisDay in 2010 Sun Sets with Oracle Acquisition
When Sun settled on its $7.4bn sale, it ended an era for a company whose technology laid many of the internet’s foundations. Sun developed Java and many other important tech & standards that underpin the modern internet.
#20YearsofInternetHistory
When Sun settled on its $7.4bn sale, it ended an era for a company whose technology laid many of the internet’s foundations. Sun developed Java and many other important tech & standards that underpin the modern internet.
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#OnThisDay in 2015 Paris Agreement Boosts Climate Tech
Nearly 200 countries pledged to limit global warming, represented a historic global consensus on the need to address climate change. The agreement spurred investments in renewable energy sources and climate tech.
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Nearly 200 countries pledged to limit global warming, represented a historic global consensus on the need to address climate change. The agreement spurred investments in renewable energy sources and climate tech.
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December 12, 2024 at 3:33 PM
#OnThisDay in 2015 Paris Agreement Boosts Climate Tech
Nearly 200 countries pledged to limit global warming, represented a historic global consensus on the need to address climate change. The agreement spurred investments in renewable energy sources and climate tech.
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Nearly 200 countries pledged to limit global warming, represented a historic global consensus on the need to address climate change. The agreement spurred investments in renewable energy sources and climate tech.
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#OnThisDay in 2010 Microsoft Launches Azure
Azure accelerated the adoption of #cloud computing, providing the tools and infrastructure - including, storage, databases, networking, & AI. Now 95% of Fortune 500 companies use Microsoft Azure products and cloud services.
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Azure accelerated the adoption of #cloud computing, providing the tools and infrastructure - including, storage, databases, networking, & AI. Now 95% of Fortune 500 companies use Microsoft Azure products and cloud services.
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February 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
#OnThisDay in 2010 Microsoft Launches Azure
Azure accelerated the adoption of #cloud computing, providing the tools and infrastructure - including, storage, databases, networking, & AI. Now 95% of Fortune 500 companies use Microsoft Azure products and cloud services.
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Azure accelerated the adoption of #cloud computing, providing the tools and infrastructure - including, storage, databases, networking, & AI. Now 95% of Fortune 500 companies use Microsoft Azure products and cloud services.
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#OnThisDay 15 years ago #Apple Released the iPad
This marked a significant milestone in the evolution of personal computing and had a big impact on how we interacted with tech and the internet. The iPad popularised the tablet, bridging the gap between smartphones & laptops #20YearsofInternetHistory
This marked a significant milestone in the evolution of personal computing and had a big impact on how we interacted with tech and the internet. The iPad popularised the tablet, bridging the gap between smartphones & laptops #20YearsofInternetHistory
April 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#OnThisDay 15 years ago #Apple Released the iPad
This marked a significant milestone in the evolution of personal computing and had a big impact on how we interacted with tech and the internet. The iPad popularised the tablet, bridging the gap between smartphones & laptops #20YearsofInternetHistory
This marked a significant milestone in the evolution of personal computing and had a big impact on how we interacted with tech and the internet. The iPad popularised the tablet, bridging the gap between smartphones & laptops #20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay in 2014 Nokia was Acquired by Microsoft
Nokia’s decline from mobile phone dominance to being acquired is a significant chapter in tech history. Nokia reached 40% of the market at its peak, but failed to adapt to the smartphone era and lost ground to rivals #20YearsofInternetHistory
Nokia’s decline from mobile phone dominance to being acquired is a significant chapter in tech history. Nokia reached 40% of the market at its peak, but failed to adapt to the smartphone era and lost ground to rivals #20YearsofInternetHistory
April 25, 2025 at 7:40 AM
#OnThisDay in 2014 Nokia was Acquired by Microsoft
Nokia’s decline from mobile phone dominance to being acquired is a significant chapter in tech history. Nokia reached 40% of the market at its peak, but failed to adapt to the smartphone era and lost ground to rivals #20YearsofInternetHistory
Nokia’s decline from mobile phone dominance to being acquired is a significant chapter in tech history. Nokia reached 40% of the market at its peak, but failed to adapt to the smartphone era and lost ground to rivals #20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay in 2011 WeChat Launched in China
WeChat, is the original ‘Superapp’, a platform offering messaging, social networking, mobile payments, shopping, and more, all within the same app. WeChat has over 1.5bn monthly active users.
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WeChat, is the original ‘Superapp’, a platform offering messaging, social networking, mobile payments, shopping, and more, all within the same app. WeChat has over 1.5bn monthly active users.
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January 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#OnThisDay in 2011 WeChat Launched in China
WeChat, is the original ‘Superapp’, a platform offering messaging, social networking, mobile payments, shopping, and more, all within the same app. WeChat has over 1.5bn monthly active users.
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WeChat, is the original ‘Superapp’, a platform offering messaging, social networking, mobile payments, shopping, and more, all within the same app. WeChat has over 1.5bn monthly active users.
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#OnThisDay in 2006 a Snowboard Store became Shopify
#Shopify was born when Canadian online snowboard store, Jaded Pixel, created a simple e-commerce platform to remove the barriers small businesses faced when trying to sell online. Today, over 1.75m merchants use Shopify. #20YearsofInternetHistory
#Shopify was born when Canadian online snowboard store, Jaded Pixel, created a simple e-commerce platform to remove the barriers small businesses faced when trying to sell online. Today, over 1.75m merchants use Shopify. #20YearsofInternetHistory
April 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#OnThisDay in 2006 a Snowboard Store became Shopify
#Shopify was born when Canadian online snowboard store, Jaded Pixel, created a simple e-commerce platform to remove the barriers small businesses faced when trying to sell online. Today, over 1.75m merchants use Shopify. #20YearsofInternetHistory
#Shopify was born when Canadian online snowboard store, Jaded Pixel, created a simple e-commerce platform to remove the barriers small businesses faced when trying to sell online. Today, over 1.75m merchants use Shopify. #20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay in 2020 UK E-Commerce Sales Pass £100bn in Year
UK e-commerce sales surged past £100bn for the first time. Online shopping accounted for approximately 30% of total retail sales in the country that year and is projected to reach £147bn in value during 2024.
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UK e-commerce sales surged past £100bn for the first time. Online shopping accounted for approximately 30% of total retail sales in the country that year and is projected to reach £147bn in value during 2024.
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December 12, 2024 at 9:30 AM
#OnThisDay in 2020 UK E-Commerce Sales Pass £100bn in Year
UK e-commerce sales surged past £100bn for the first time. Online shopping accounted for approximately 30% of total retail sales in the country that year and is projected to reach £147bn in value during 2024.
#20YearsofInternetHistory
UK e-commerce sales surged past £100bn for the first time. Online shopping accounted for approximately 30% of total retail sales in the country that year and is projected to reach £147bn in value during 2024.
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#OnThisDay 10 years ago - Apple launched their Watch
The Apple Watch was step forward in the integration of wearable technology into everyday life. It connected with the iPhone, enabling users to access information, notifications, and apps directly from their wrists.
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The Apple Watch was step forward in the integration of wearable technology into everyday life. It connected with the iPhone, enabling users to access information, notifications, and apps directly from their wrists.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
#OnThisDay 10 years ago - Apple launched their Watch
The Apple Watch was step forward in the integration of wearable technology into everyday life. It connected with the iPhone, enabling users to access information, notifications, and apps directly from their wrists.
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The Apple Watch was step forward in the integration of wearable technology into everyday life. It connected with the iPhone, enabling users to access information, notifications, and apps directly from their wrists.
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#OnThisDay in 2014 Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Forced Into Bankruptcy
Once the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange, they filed for bankruptcy after ‘losing’ 850k bitcoins (worth $450m at the time) due to a hacking incident, raising concerns about the security of digital assets. #20YearsofInternetHistory
Once the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange, they filed for bankruptcy after ‘losing’ 850k bitcoins (worth $450m at the time) due to a hacking incident, raising concerns about the security of digital assets. #20YearsofInternetHistory
April 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#OnThisDay in 2014 Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Forced Into Bankruptcy
Once the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange, they filed for bankruptcy after ‘losing’ 850k bitcoins (worth $450m at the time) due to a hacking incident, raising concerns about the security of digital assets. #20YearsofInternetHistory
Once the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange, they filed for bankruptcy after ‘losing’ 850k bitcoins (worth $450m at the time) due to a hacking incident, raising concerns about the security of digital assets. #20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay in 2022 - 5 Billion People Now Online
A report was published revealing the number of internet users had surpassed five billion for the first time. This represented 63% of the world’s total population & an important milestone in universal internet accessibility. #20YearsofInternetHistory
A report was published revealing the number of internet users had surpassed five billion for the first time. This represented 63% of the world’s total population & an important milestone in universal internet accessibility. #20YearsofInternetHistory
April 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#OnThisDay in 2022 - 5 Billion People Now Online
A report was published revealing the number of internet users had surpassed five billion for the first time. This represented 63% of the world’s total population & an important milestone in universal internet accessibility. #20YearsofInternetHistory
A report was published revealing the number of internet users had surpassed five billion for the first time. This represented 63% of the world’s total population & an important milestone in universal internet accessibility. #20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay 19/04/11 EU Adopts Net Neutrality Rules
The EU’s rules prohibit ISPs from blocking or discriminating against lawful internet traffic but do allow reasonable traffic management - such as managing congestion or mitigating threats - to ensure efficient networks #20YearsofInternetHistory
The EU’s rules prohibit ISPs from blocking or discriminating against lawful internet traffic but do allow reasonable traffic management - such as managing congestion or mitigating threats - to ensure efficient networks #20YearsofInternetHistory
April 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#OnThisDay 19/04/11 EU Adopts Net Neutrality Rules
The EU’s rules prohibit ISPs from blocking or discriminating against lawful internet traffic but do allow reasonable traffic management - such as managing congestion or mitigating threats - to ensure efficient networks #20YearsofInternetHistory
The EU’s rules prohibit ISPs from blocking or discriminating against lawful internet traffic but do allow reasonable traffic management - such as managing congestion or mitigating threats - to ensure efficient networks #20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay in 2014 Ethereum Co-Founder Coins “Web 3.0”
Gavin Wood published a seminal blog post on #Web 3.0, the next generation of the internet. His concepts such as decentralisation, blockchain technologies, and token-based economics, gained significant interest in 2021 #20YearsofInternetHistory
Gavin Wood published a seminal blog post on #Web 3.0, the next generation of the internet. His concepts such as decentralisation, blockchain technologies, and token-based economics, gained significant interest in 2021 #20YearsofInternetHistory
April 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
#OnThisDay in 2014 Ethereum Co-Founder Coins “Web 3.0”
Gavin Wood published a seminal blog post on #Web 3.0, the next generation of the internet. His concepts such as decentralisation, blockchain technologies, and token-based economics, gained significant interest in 2021 #20YearsofInternetHistory
Gavin Wood published a seminal blog post on #Web 3.0, the next generation of the internet. His concepts such as decentralisation, blockchain technologies, and token-based economics, gained significant interest in 2021 #20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay in 2013 - Google Glass Explorer Program Launched
Users could buy the eyeglasses prototype device with an information display & integral camera. Google stopped making prototypes in 2015 after facing privacy & acceptance challenges, but it shaped the future of AR. #20YearsofInternetHistory
Users could buy the eyeglasses prototype device with an information display & integral camera. Google stopped making prototypes in 2015 after facing privacy & acceptance challenges, but it shaped the future of AR. #20YearsofInternetHistory
April 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#OnThisDay in 2013 - Google Glass Explorer Program Launched
Users could buy the eyeglasses prototype device with an information display & integral camera. Google stopped making prototypes in 2015 after facing privacy & acceptance challenges, but it shaped the future of AR. #20YearsofInternetHistory
Users could buy the eyeglasses prototype device with an information display & integral camera. Google stopped making prototypes in 2015 after facing privacy & acceptance challenges, but it shaped the future of AR. #20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay in 2007 Netflix Started Streaming
Founded as a DVD rental service, its shift to online streaming revolutionised the industry, disrupting traditional networks & paving the way for subscription-based platforms. Netflix now has 270m subs & more than 500m users.
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Founded as a DVD rental service, its shift to online streaming revolutionised the industry, disrupting traditional networks & paving the way for subscription-based platforms. Netflix now has 270m subs & more than 500m users.
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January 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
#OnThisDay in 2007 Netflix Started Streaming
Founded as a DVD rental service, its shift to online streaming revolutionised the industry, disrupting traditional networks & paving the way for subscription-based platforms. Netflix now has 270m subs & more than 500m users.
#20YearsofInternetHistory
Founded as a DVD rental service, its shift to online streaming revolutionised the industry, disrupting traditional networks & paving the way for subscription-based platforms. Netflix now has 270m subs & more than 500m users.
#20YearsofInternetHistory
#OnThisDay 2009 WhatsApp was born.
WhatsApp’s was designed to be a convenient, secure alternative to SMS messaging. It's become one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms. It was acquired by Facebook for $19bn in 2014 & is predicted to hit 3.14bn users by 2025.
#20YearsofInternetHistory
WhatsApp’s was designed to be a convenient, secure alternative to SMS messaging. It's become one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms. It was acquired by Facebook for $19bn in 2014 & is predicted to hit 3.14bn users by 2025.
#20YearsofInternetHistory
January 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
#OnThisDay 2009 WhatsApp was born.
WhatsApp’s was designed to be a convenient, secure alternative to SMS messaging. It's become one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms. It was acquired by Facebook for $19bn in 2014 & is predicted to hit 3.14bn users by 2025.
#20YearsofInternetHistory
WhatsApp’s was designed to be a convenient, secure alternative to SMS messaging. It's become one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms. It was acquired by Facebook for $19bn in 2014 & is predicted to hit 3.14bn users by 2025.
#20YearsofInternetHistory