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8 Great Projects Apple Killed Like Its Electric Car

Despite being renowned for its innovations, Apple has had no choice but to abandon several projects over the past decades.

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Who Owns X (Formerly Twitter)? A Brief History of the Company

Here's a look at X's (formerly Twitter's) history and who currently owns the company.

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It's Been 25 Years Since the Original iMac Launched: Here's What We Miss Most About It

Apple introduced its first iMac in 1998, and since then, the product line has evolved significantly to create history.

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A Brief History of Google From 1998 to the Present Day

You're pretty familiar with how to use the world's favourite search engine, but what about the company behind it? Here's a look at Google's history.

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Before the iPhone, There Was the iTunes Phone

Apple's involvement with phones didn't begin with the original iPhone. Here's a look at the iTunes-branded phone that came before it.

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What Is Lorem Ipsum Text and What Does It Mean?

What is lorem ipsum text, what does it mean, and where did it come from? Here's everything you need to know, including how to generate your own.

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8 Tools to View Old Versions of Any Website

It's interesting to see how much the internet has changed over the years. Here are some tools to help you view old versions of any website.

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A Brief History of Computer Viruses: From the 1970s to Now

What was the first computer virus? How have they evolved? And do viruses pose a big threat for the future?

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A History of Apple AirPods: From Controversial Launch to Universal Triumph

Since its introduction in 2016, AirPods have slowly changed the way people listen to music. Here's a look at its history.

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When Did Apple Become Popular? A Brief History of the Rise of Apple

How did Apple start and when did Apple become popular? We answer these questions and more as we explore Apple's past.

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6 Sites Where You Can Download Old PC Games for Free

Want to try downloading some old PC games for free? Here are the sites where you can find the best games of old, free to download.

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The 7 Biggest iOS Updates of All-Time

Apple's iOS has come a long way since the launch of the first iPhone, but looking back, here are the most significant iOS updates we've seen so far.

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A History of the World Wide Web From 1989 to the Present Day

The World Wide Web was created all the way back in 1989. Here's a look at the history of the web as we know it, up to the present day.

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The History of the iPhone: From 2007 to Now

Apple's iPhones have come a long way since they revolutionized the smartphone industry in 2007. Here, we'll see how they've evolved over the years.

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7 Google Arts & Culture Web Games Worth Playing

Google Arts & Culture is one of the most fascinating websites around. Did you know about these art and history games you can play there?

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How and When Did Netflix Start? A Brief History of the Company

You probably watch or hear about a Netflix show everyday. Here's the story of how the streaming juggernaut came to dominate home entertainment.

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7 Ancient Windows Features You Can Still Find in Windows 11

Windows 11 may look the part, but under the hood are tools that have gone relatively untouched for decades.

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5 Unusual But Educational Ways to Learn History Online and Make It Fun

These free online resources came up with innovative ways to make history come alive and not make it boring.

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The History and Evolution of the Selfie

We might not think twice about snapping selfies today, but self-portraiture has an iconic history that will make you appreciate the modern selfie.

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A Brief History of the World's First Cell Phones

How did we go from large room-sized mainframe computers to smartphones in our pockets?

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