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Empire of the Sum
99% Invisible
The Evolution of Calculator Technology
This chapter examines the revolutionary advancements in calculator technology initiated by the Casio brothers and the application of solenoids. It traces the journey from mechanical calculators to electronic devices, highlighting the rise of Texas Instruments in the 1970s and the educational integration of the TI-83 graphing calculator. Additionally, the discussion addresses historical resistance to these technologies and the subsequent shift from calculators to computers and smartphones.
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