Some of the major technology and computer events that happened on this day in history: Google Mobile search is launched and the Nintendo Wii is announced.
2000 – Google Mobile
The first search engine for mobile is launched by Google predicting the rise of mobile first searches by a number of years.
2006 – Nintendo Announce the “Wii”
In Japan, Nintendo makes the announcement that the company’s new console will be called “Wii.” In its press release, the company explains that, “Wii sounds like “we,” which emphasizes this console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak.” The system was previously referred to by the code name “Revolution” prior to launch.
