history

The modem heralded a new age of communication and initiated the widespread use of the internet

Is the US the home of innovation, or does Britain punch above its weight?

The eighties were a time when indispensable creations like the personal computer, the walkman and the console hit critical mass and became the definition of popular

In Depth Not every world changing idea actually gets to change the world

In Depth Considered as one of the most conservative decades in recent memory the 1950s were a time when technology underwent a dramatic evolution.

In Depth How the USSR's thirst for computing power helped lead to its downfall

In Depth When it comes to gadgets and games, newest isn't always best

Bletchley Park's continual battle to keep its head above water has been given a boost by the news that the local council have helped to generate £600,000 to keep the historical technology site open.

Before MySpace and Messenger, we had bulletin boards and IRC. And before the web browser, we relied on Gopher. Which of these dead or dying technologies could you be found on?