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technology1 year ago•6 min saved

"Mac at 40: The Enduring Impact on Technology and Culture"

The original Macintosh, launched around 40 years ago, was a pivotal machine that changed the computer industry. It wasn't the first GUI-based personal computer, nor was it a cut-down successor to the Lisa. The Macintosh and Lisa had separate development processes, with the Macintosh project aiming to design a radically simple device. Despite its initial limitations, the Macintosh eventually evolved into a serious machine, outselling the Apple II and setting trends that still influence the software industry today.

via The Register|

#apple #computer-industry #gui

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Celebrating 25 Years of iMac Innovation and Anticipating the Next Launch.

The original iMac, released 25 years ago, was a game-changer for Apple and the computer industry. It was colorful, playful, and eschewed legacy connectors in favor of the then-new USB protocol. Though the iMac has evolved over the years, it remains Apple's standard-bearer for all-in-one desktops. The latest M1 iMac has returned to its roots with a colorful design and a starting price point of $1299, the same as its progenitor. While desktops may be less common than they once were, the iMac is a survivor and will likely stick around for years to come.

via Macworld|

#apple #computer-industry #imac

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

PC Sales Plummet in Worst Quarterly Drop Ever, Apple Among Hardest Hit

Global PC sales continue to decline, with Apple Mac sales leading the way in the worst quarterly drop ever for PC shipments, according to research firm Gartner. The decline in PC sales has analysts searching for a bottom in the market.

via MarketWatch|

#apple #computer-industry #gartner

jobs2 years ago•2 min saved

"Accessible High-Paying STEM Jobs on the Rise"

Jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are expected to grow 15% between 2021 and 2031, with nearly 800,000 new jobs projected. Information security jobs top the list of fastest-growing STEM jobs for the second year in a row. Of the fastest-growing STEM occupations, seven pay over $100,000, including physicists, computer and information research scientists, computer hardware engineers, computer network architects, actuaries, information security analysts, and biochemists/biophysicists. The growth in the American STEM industry is attributed mainly to the country's growing computer industry.

via CNBC|

#computer-industry #employment-growth #high-paying-jobs