On this Day

‘On This Day‘ at RisingEra, where we rewind the clock to revisit TECH History. We’ve got the cool, the funny, and even a few epic fails. It’s like a tech time machine, but with a good dose of humour. Privacy Policy

Bell Telephone’s Historic Introduction of Push-Button Telephones and Touch-Tone Technology

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On November 18, 1963, Bell Telephone unveiled a ground-breaking development, introducing the world’s first electronic push-button telephones to customers in Carnegie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Simultaneously, they pioneered Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) technology, commonly referred to as Touch-Tone, to seamlessly enhance the functionality of these cutting-edge push-button telephones. This marked a pivotal moment in telecommunications history, revolutionizing … Read more

First Mouse Magic, Douglas Engelbart’s Inventive Journey

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On 17 November 1970, The tech maestro Douglas Engelbart secured a patent for his brainchild—the “X-Y Position Indicator For A Display System,” better known as the computer mouse. Wondering about the “mouse” moniker? Well, Engelbart, in his playful brilliance, likened the cord’s appearance to a cute rodent tail. Tech with a touch of critter charm—adorable, … Read more

MAC ,Steve Jobs Quest for the Quirky Name

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On the 16th of November, 1982, Steve Jobs penned a letter to McIntosh Labs, seeking permission to use the name “Macintosh” for Apple’s upcoming computer. McIntosh Labs, known for their high-end stereo equipment, posed a potential trademark hurdle. Jef Raskin, the brain behind the Macintosh project, had intentionally altered the spelling to differentiate it from … Read more

The Intel 4004 and the Microprocessor Revolution

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On the 15th of November in 1971, The debut of the Intel 4004 microprocessor was announced in an advertisement featured in Electronic News magazine. This marked a significant moment in history as the 4004 became the first microprocessor commercially available. Initially conceptualized by Busicom as a “calculator engine,” the design underwent optimization by Intel engineers, … Read more

Apple’s iPod with the Zune media player

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November 14, 2006  Just another page in the tech history book. Microsoft took a swing at Apple’s iPod with the Zune media player, hoping it would be the ultimate “iPod-killer.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. Microsoft pulled the plug on the Zune less than five years later. It’s like trying to outshine a supernova with a … Read more

First Operational Underwater Telegraph Cable

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November 13, 1851, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the world’s first operational underwater telegraph cable. British telegraphic engineer John Watkins Brett, alongside his brother Jacob Brett, played a pivotal role in laying the cable. Connecting the English city of Dover to the French city of Calais, this ground-breaking cable was positioned at … Read more