Technology

In German and French, “Technologie” referred either to the scholarly study of methods used in arts and crafts, or to a political field focused on regulating the practices of these crafts. The English language does not maintain a clear separation between Technik and Technologie, so both are simply translated as “technology.”

Earlier, the term was rare in English and primarily described the academic study, as exemplified by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Over time, its usage broadened to include practical and industrial applications as well.

Information technology

Humans have been collecting, storing, processing, and sharing information since the earliest forms of writing were created. However, the phrase “information technology” in its current meaning did not exist at that time.

It first appeared in a 1958 Harvard Business Review article, where Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L. Whisler noted that the new field lacked a single recognized name. They suggested referring to it as information technology (IT).

Stevens institute of technology

Founded in 1868 thanks to a donation from Edwin Augustus Stevens, the university now enrolls over 8,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. These students come from 47 U.S. states and 60 countries spanning Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Stevens is made up of three schools offering degrees in STEM fields such as science, technology, and engineering, as well as in business, arts, humanities, and social sciences. The institution focuses on technology-driven education while also providing a broad range of academic programs.

Blockchain technology

In 2008, an individual or group using the alias Satoshi Nakamoto developed a blockchain to act as the public distributed ledger for bitcoin transactions. This creation drew on earlier concepts introduced by Stuart Haber, W. Scott Stornetta, and Dave Bayer.

By integrating the blockchain into bitcoin, it became the first digital currency capable of preventing double-spending without relying on a central authority. This innovation eliminated the need for a trusted server to validate transactions.

Georgia institute of technology

Georgia Tech consists of seven colleges and around 31 departments and academic divisions. The institute focuses primarily on areas related to science and technology.

In fiscal year 2024, Georgia Tech generated an economic impact of $5.8 billion. This made it the leading public institution in the state in terms of economic contribution.

Rochester institute of technology

The combined institution was known as the Rochester Athenæum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI) at the time. The Mechanics Institute was regarded as the continuing school and assumed The Rochester Athenæum’s 1829 founding charter.

From the merger until 1944, numerous students, faculty, and administrators honored not only the 1885 founding charter of the former Mechanics Institute but also its previous name. This reverence extended to both its history and its original identity.

Florida institute of technology

In 1961, the university relocated to its present site in Melbourne, Florida. Over the course of the 1960s, new classroom and laboratory facilities were added to the campus.

A library, officially dedicated on January 23, 1965, was also built, along with the Denius Student Center and Hedgecock Gymnasium. Additionally, Gleason Auditorium and several residence halls were constructed during this period.

Massachusetts institute of technology

MIT conducts activities beyond its main campus, including the MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the Haystack Observatory. It also collaborates with associated research centers like the Broad Institute and the Whitehead Institute.

The institute fosters a vibrant entrepreneurial environment, encouraging innovation among its community. Many MIT graduates have launched or co-launched numerous well-known companies.

Technology news today

Meta employees have explored the idea of collaborating with Alphabet’s Google Cloud. They are considering leveraging Google’s Gemini models.

The aim is to enhance the advertising operations of Facebook’s parent company. This was reported by the Information on Thursday.

Micron technology

Local entrepreneurs from Idaho—Tom Nicholson, Allen Noble, Rudolph Nelson, and Ron Yanke—initially provided funding for the startup. Later, the company attracted investment from Idaho billionaire J. R. Simplot, who built his wealth in the potato industry.

In 1981, the business shifted from consulting to manufacturing by completing its first wafer fabrication facility, known as “Fab 1.” This plant began producing 64K DRAM memory chips.