Once upon a time, not too long ago, people didn't have the internet.
Can you imagine life without Internet?
In today's digital age, the internet has revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us.
It serves as a vast network of interconnected computers and devices, enabling instant communication, access to information, and the exchange of ideas on a global scale.
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Let's journey back to where it all began and uncover how the internet, with its humble origins, has grown into the transformative force we know today.
active users worldwide, nearly
5.08 billion
61% of the global population is now online, underscoring the internet's pervasive influence.
THE BIRTH OF INTERNET
The internet was born in the late 1960s with the development of ARPANET, a pioneering network created by the U.S. Department of Defense. It facilitated the first successful computer-to-computer communication in 1969, marking the dawn of the digital age.
After 1990, the commercialization of the internet sparked an unprecedented era of growth and innovation. As businesses and individuals embraced the digital landscape, the number of internet users surged exponentially, transforming the way we connect, communicate, and conduct business.
1992
The first image and audio are distributed over the internet. The phrase "surfing the internet" is popularized.
1994
Netscape Communications is born. Microsoft creates a Web browser for Windows 95.
Yahoo! is created by Jerry Yang and David Filo
1995
Amazon and eBay launched, revolutionizing e-commerce by offering vast online marketplaces that transformed the way people shop and sell goods online.
1996
A 3D animation dubbed "The Dancing Baby" becomes one of the first viral videos.
1998
The Google search engine is born, changing the way users engage with the internet.
2003
Myspace, Skype and the Safari Web browser debut. The blog publishing platform WordPress is launched.
2004
Facebook goes online and the era of social networking begins. Followed by YouTubeYouTube.com, the social news site Reddit is also founded.
2007
Apple introduces the iPhone, propelling mobile internet usage.
2016
Google unveils Google Assistant, Google joins Amazon's Alexa, Siri from Apple, and Cortana from Microsoft.
2020
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates digital transformation, emphasizing remote work, telemedicine, and online education.