On May 22, 1980, the original Pac-Man made its debut and quickly became more than just an arcade hit—it marked a milestone in computing. It demonstrated early AI with ghosts that followed distinct behavioral algorithms, pushed real-time processing on limited hardware, and showcased intuitive, user-friendly design. It also was an example of early cross-platform development. A lot of fun, and a leap forward in computing! #OTD #ComputingHistory #OnThisDay #PacMan #TechHistory #AI #GamingMilestone |

Happy birthday, Robert Kahn! Kahn received the 2004 #ACMTuringAward with Vinton Cerf, for pioneering work on internetworking, including the design and implementation of the Internet's basic communications protocols, TCP/IP, and for inspired leadership in networking. Here, Kahn explains the original motivations for the ARPANET project – a computer network that was a precursor to the modern day internet: https://bit.ly/3CEgPfS | ACM - Association for Computing Machinery

Have you heard of the Apple Lisa? On this day in 1983, a year before the Macintosh, the Apple Lisa was introduced to the world. As the first personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI) and a mouse, the Lisa was a groundbreaking achievement in making computers more user-friendly. While its high price held it back, many of its innovations were refined and carried forward into the Macintosh, shaping the future of personal computing. Named after Steve Jobs's daughter, the Lisa wasn’t jus

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What does ACM 4.0 look like? ACM President Yannis Ioannidis is creating 10 task forces as part of a long-term strategic plan for ACM. Become a volunteer today: https://bit.ly/3NKrtFu #ACMTaskForces #ACMOpenCall #FutureofComputing | ACM - Association for Computing Machinery