History of computers | A timeline

The history of computers began with primitive designs in the early 19th century and went on to change the world during the 20th century.

Why engineers in Philadelphia created ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic computer

The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.

David J. Farber, ‘Grandfather of the Internet,’ Dies at 91

A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.

The story behind the first-ever general-purpose electronic computer

The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri has the full story behind why engineers in Philadelphia created ENIAC.

50 years of Apple history is on display at the Computer History Museum

Apple's 50th birthday is coming up on April 1, and to celebrate, the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, is holding in-person exhibits and promoting online content about the ...

On ‘Jeopardy!’ 15 Years Ago, a Computer Beat Ken Jennings & Brad Rutter

Jennings and Rutter played against Watson the following month at IBM’s T. J. Watson Research Laboratory in Yorktown Heights, New York, with then-host Alex Trebek emceeing. And the action kicked off on ...

Legends of Tech: Nintendo Entertainment System

Before the NES, home consoles were a burned market in the US. Nintendo reversed that narrative with games that turned consoles into a global industry again.