The Digital Revolution

Starting in the late 1900s, computers and digital technology changed the world. This big change is called the Digital Revolution. Computers went from filling entire rooms to fitting in our pockets. The internet connected people all around the globe.

The Rise of Computers

The first computers were huge machines that filled whole rooms. In the 1970s and 1980s, personal computers became small enough for homes. Companies like Apple and Microsoft made computers easier to use. By the 1990s, millions of families had a computer at home.

The Internet Age

The internet let computers talk to each other. Email replaced many paper letters. Websites gave people information about almost anything. Smartphones put the internet in everyone's pocket. Today, digital technology is part of nearly everything we do.

Fun Facts

• The first computer weighed over 27 tons and was as big as a large room.
• The first email was sent in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson.
• More people in the world have a smartphone than have a toothbrush.

Did You Know?

The internet was originally created by the U.S. military in the 1960s to share information between computers.