Tech History

Celebrating Black History Jesse Russell: Digital cell phone innovator   While no single person is credited for inventing the cellular phone, one fact that's irrefutable is Jesse Russell's contribution to the development of the digital cell phone and to the wireless communication industry overall. Considered a pioneer in the industry,...

It was in 1995 that the word smartphone was being echoed all over the country.  Some were unsure what the term actually meant but ran with it anyway. Later it was revealed that the craze was three years late as the first true smartphone actually debuted in 1992. Known the...

National Women's History Month: Honoring Hedy Lamarr If you're a cinephilia, someone with a passionate interest in cinema, film theory and film criticism or just a movie buff, you ought to know the name Hedy Lamarr. But, if you're neither, this may be your first exposure to that name. Either...

February marks the beginning of Black History Month when African-Americans celebrate the historic achievements of black innovators. Seems a little odd that the shortest month of the year was chosen, especially considering the vast amount of achievements to acknowledge and praise, but there's a logical reason. Two very important birthdays...