Welcome to this month's edition of RK Gojo! Technology's evolution is packed with “firsts” that shaped the world as we know it. Let's take a look at some of these groundbreaking moments and interesting facts from tech history.

1. The First Computer

In 1945, the world's first computer, ENIAC, was built. It weighed over 30 tons and took up an impressive 1,800 square feet! We've come a long way to the compact devices we carry today.

2. The First Website

Tim Berners-Lee launched the very first website in 1991, which introduced the concept of the World Wide Web. The site explained what the web was and how to use it—a modest beginning for the modern internet!

3. The First Email

Ray Tomlinson sent the first email in 1971. It wasn't a lengthy message, though—just a string of random letters typed across a keyboard.

4. Google's Name

Ever wondered where “Google” comes from? It's derived from "googol," a mathematical term meaning a 1 followed by 100 zeros—signifying the vast amount of information Google aims to organize.

5. iPhone's Birth

The first iPhone arrived in 2007, and it forever changed smartphones. With its touchscreen and app ecosystem, Apple revolutionized how we interact with our phones.

6. The First Selfie

The selfie isn't a 21st-century invention! Robert Cornelius, an American photographer, took the first-known selfie back in 1839.

7. Wi-Fi Origin

Interestingly, “Wi-Fi” doesn't actually stand for anything. It was a marketing creation, designed to rhyme with “Hi-Fi” (high fidelity), to give wireless internet a catchy name.

8. Daily Email Count

Today, people send more emails in a single day than there are people on Earth! It's a small reminder of just how integrated email has become in daily communication.

9. ASCII Art

ASCII art, where images are created using text characters, originated in the 1960s. It's a fascinating blend of art and technology that's till popular among tech enthusiasts today.

10. The “@” Symbol in Email

The now-iconic "@" symbol has been used in emails since 1971. It was chosen because it wasn't widely used in other contexts, making it a unique identifier.

11. Bluetooth Name

Bluetooth is named after King Harald Bluetooth, a 10th-century king who united Denmark and Norway. The Bluetooth logo? It's actually a combination of his initials in Nordic runes.

12. Password Security

When it comes to passwords, we still have work to do. The most common passwords remain “123456” and “password.” Make sure yours is stronger than that!

13. First Computer Virus

The first computer virus, named “Creeper,” appeared in the early 1970s. Fortunately, it was created as a harmless experiment, displaying “I’m the creeper, catch me if you can!” on infected computers.

14. NASA's Computers vs. iPhones

An iPhone today is over 100,000 times more powerful than the computer that guided Apollo 11 to the moon. It's amazing to think about the technology behind such a historic feat!

15. QR Code Origin

QR codes were developed in 1994 by a Japanese company for car manufacturing. Today, they're everywhere—from restaurants to advertisements.

16. Tech Waste

Worldwide, we generate approximately 62 million tons of electronic waste each year. It's a growing issue as we continue to upgrade our devices.

17. Amazon's Start

Amazon wasn't always the everything store—it started as an online bookstore in 1994. Today, it's a global retail powerhouse offering a bit of everything.

18. Apple's Origins

Apple was famously founded in 1976 in a garage by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. Their small startup has since grown into one of the world's most valuable companies.

19. The First Video Game

One of the first video games, “Pong,” was released in 1972. This simple digital version of table tennis became a cultural phenomenon and sparked the gaming industry.

20. First YouTube Video

The first YouTube video, titled “Me at the zoo,” was uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim on April 23, 2005. It marked the beginning of today's massive online video culture.