Computer history - 2024
2024 computer and technology top terms
The following are some top computer and technology-related terms in alphabetical order that were introduced or popularized during 2024.
New computer products and services introduced in 2024
Apple released its Vision Pro mixed reality headset on February 2, 2024.
Bluesky is opened to everyone on February 6, 2024, over one million new users sign up within a day.
Computer and technology-related events in 2024
The Copilot key is a computer keyboard key introduced in January, 2024, that opens Copilot on computers running Microsoft Windows.
On January 29, 2024, Elon Musk announced that the first human had received an implant from Neuralink.
Starting on Saturday March 9, 2024, for the first time, all US SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) test-takers started to use a computer instead of No. 2 pencil and paper.
Computer company events in 2024
Doceo completed its acquisition of Document Essentials in January 2024.
Notion acquired privacy-focused productivity platform Skiff.
Nikon announced in March 2024 that it'd be acquiring the US camera manufacturer RED Digital Cinema.
Web-based platform Canva announced it had acquired the Affinity creative software suite in March 2024.
Atlas VPN announced it was shutting down on April 24, 2024, all existing customers would be moved to NordVPN.
Security breaches and leaks in 2024
Security researchers in January 2024 announced the discovery of the MOAB (mother of all breaches) that contained 26 billion records or 13 terabytes of data. The breach contains the largest amount of users data ever discovered and contains the e-mails, usernames, full names, and other account details on over 15 million Trello users.
Researchers silently fixed a DNS (domain name system) bug called "KeyTrap" (CVE-2023-50387) that had the potential of causing wide spread Internet outages.
The camera maker Wyze announced in February that approximately 13,000 of its customers were shown thumbnails from other users cameras for a short time because of a glitch.
In March 2024, Roku disclosed that 15,000 of its accounts had been compromised.
In March 2024, Fujitsu discovered several of its systems were infected by malware and warned that hackers had stolen customer data.
In March 2024, AT&T announced that 73 M (7.6 million current and 65.4 former) customers accounts and information appeared on the dark web after a data breach.
Discontinued products and services in 2024
Fossil announced in January 2024 that it was quitting the smartwatch business.
Google announced in 2023 that it would be discontinuing Google Podcasts in 2024.
Google announced that on June 4, 2024, Google Pay would be ending everywhere except in India and Singapore. All customers should transfer their accounts to Google Wallet.
Computer pioneer deaths in 2024
Niklaus Wirth passed away on January 1, 2024 (Age: 89).
John Walker passed away on February 2, 2024 (Age: 75).