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Pokémon Black and White artwork.

Pokémon Black and White artwork.

On this day in 2011, Pokémon Black and White were released in North America.

06.03.2026 13:01 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
A piece of paper with information about the Homebrew Computer Club. It reads "Are you building your own computer? Terminal? TV Typewriter? I/O device? or some other digital black-magic box? Or are you buying time on a time-sharing service? If so, you might like to come to a gathering of people with like-minded interests. Exchange information, swap ideas, talk shop, help work on a project, whatever... We are getting together Wednesday nite, March 5th, 7pm. If you can't make it this time, drop us a card for the next meeting. See ya there" There is a signature at the bottom.

A piece of paper with information about the Homebrew Computer Club. It reads "Are you building your own computer? Terminal? TV Typewriter? I/O device? or some other digital black-magic box? Or are you buying time on a time-sharing service? If so, you might like to come to a gathering of people with like-minded interests. Exchange information, swap ideas, talk shop, help work on a project, whatever... We are getting together Wednesday nite, March 5th, 7pm. If you can't make it this time, drop us a card for the next meeting. See ya there" There is a signature at the bottom.

On this day in 1975, the Homebrew Computer Club held its first meeting. Steve Wozniak would eventually demonstrate a prototype of the Apple 1 at the club in 1976.

05.03.2026 13:01 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
a PlayStation 2 console.

a PlayStation 2 console.

On this day in 2000, the Sony PlayStation 2 was released in Japan 🇯🇵

04.03.2026 13:00 👍 20 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild artwork.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild artwork.

On this day in 2017, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch.

03.03.2026 13:00 👍 16 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 3
Mega Man Powered Up artwork.

Mega Man Powered Up artwork.

20 years ago today, Mega Man Powered Up for the PSP was released in Japan 🇯🇵

02.03.2026 13:01 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Netscape Navigator running on a Windows computer.

Netscape Navigator running on a Windows computer.

On this day in 2008, AOL discontinued support for all versions of the Netscape browser.

01.03.2026 13:00 👍 20 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
Pac-Man World 2 box art.

Pac-Man World 2 box art.

On this day in 2003, Pac-Man World 2 for the PlayStation 2 was released in Europe.

28.02.2026 13:00 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
an Apple Newton MessagePad 2100.

an Apple Newton MessagePad 2100.

On this day in 1998, Apple discontinued the Newton line of products, just 5 years after the first model was introduced in 1993.

27.02.2026 13:02 👍 14 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
a Saturn 1B rocket.

a Saturn 1B rocket.

On this day in 1966, the first Saturn 1B rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

26.02.2026 13:01 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
an old version of the iTunes logo.

an old version of the iTunes logo.

On this day in 2010, Apple announced that the iTunes Store topped 10 billion song sales.

25.02.2026 13:01 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Steve Jobs holding an iPhone.

Steve Jobs holding an iPhone.

On this day in 1955, Steve Jobs was born.

24.02.2026 13:02 👍 18 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A banner seen on Apple's website that reads "To every iTunes Music Store customer, thanks a billion. 1 billion songs have been legally downloaded from the iTunes Music Store."

A banner seen on Apple's website that reads "To every iTunes Music Store customer, thanks a billion. 1 billion songs have been legally downloaded from the iTunes Music Store."

20 years ago today, Apple announced that 1 billion songs had been downloaded from the iTunes Store. The billionth song purchaser received a huge prize package from Apple: a 20-inch iMac, Ten 60GB fifth generation iPods, and a $10,000 iTunes Store gift card.

23.02.2026 13:03 👍 15 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of the Blue Dalmatian and Flower Power iMac G3s.

A photo of the Blue Dalmatian and Flower Power iMac G3s.

On this day in 2001, Apple introduced the Blue Dalmatian and Flower Power iMac G3s.

22.02.2026 13:01 👍 18 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze box.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze box.

On this day in 2014, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was released in North America.

21.02.2026 13:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of John Glenn.

A photo of John Glenn.

On this day in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.

20.02.2026 13:01 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
the HD DVD logo.

the HD DVD logo.

On this day in 2008, Toshiba announced the discontinuation of HD DVD development and manufacturing, a decision that ended the format war with Blu-ray.

19.02.2026 13:01 👍 19 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Pokémon Shuffle artwork.

Pokémon Shuffle artwork.

On this day in 2015, Pokémon Shuffle for the Nintendo 3DS was released.

18.02.2026 13:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Windows 2000 boot screen.

Windows 2000 boot screen.

On this day in 2000, Windows 2000 was released.

17.02.2026 13:01 👍 84 🔁 26 💬 4 📌 3
Street Fighter V artwork.

Street Fighter V artwork.

10 years ago today, Street Fighter V was released.

16.02.2026 13:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of the protesters standing in front of a large banner that reads "Microsoft Welcomes the Linux Community"

A photo of the protesters standing in front of a large banner that reads "Microsoft Welcomes the Linux Community"

On this day in 1999, Linux users gathered in Foster City, CA to protest Microsoft for their inability to issue refunds for unused Windows 98 licenses.

15.02.2026 13:00 👍 32 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0
The old YouTube "Broadcast Yourself" logo.

The old YouTube "Broadcast Yourself" logo.

On this day in 2005, the YouTube.com domain was registered.

14.02.2026 13:01 👍 69 🔁 19 💬 1 📌 0
the New Nintendo 3DS XL.

the New Nintendo 3DS XL.

On this day in 2015, the New Nintendo 3DS XL was released in North America.

13.02.2026 13:02 👍 14 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Super Mario Bros. 3 title screen.

Super Mario Bros. 3 title screen.

On this day in 1990, Super Mario Bros. 3 was released in North America.

12.02.2026 13:00 👍 15 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
the Microsoft and Yahoo logos.

the Microsoft and Yahoo logos.

On this day in 2008, Yahoo rejected Microsoft's bid to purchase the company, saying that the $44.6 billion offer "substantially undervalues" the company. 8 years later, Verizon acquired Yahoo's core business for $4.83 billion.

11.02.2026 13:02 👍 17 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Mario Kart 64 artwork.

Mario Kart 64 artwork.

On this day in 1997, Mario Kart 64 was released in North America.

10.02.2026 13:00 👍 19 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
an Apple HomePod.

an Apple HomePod.

On this day in 2018, the Apple HomePod was released.

09.02.2026 13:01 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Google Maps as seen in 2005.

Google Maps as seen in 2005.

On this day in 2005, Google Maps was launched.

08.02.2026 13:00 👍 45 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 0
NeXT logo.

NeXT logo.

On this day in 1997, Apple Computer completed its acquisition of NeXT.

07.02.2026 13:01 👍 41 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 2
Drill Dozer box art.

Drill Dozer box art.

20 years ago today, Drill Dozer was released in North America.

06.02.2026 13:01 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Windows XP logo.

Windows XP logo.

On this day in 2001, Microsoft officially announced that Windows XP would be the name for their upcoming OS release.

05.02.2026 13:01 👍 82 🔁 17 💬 1 📌 1