Electronics · Recorded milestone
Graphics processor (GPU)
Recorded year1999
Nvidia's GeForce 256 brings massively parallel processing that later powers deep learning.
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Led to
- Motion-controlled games consoleRecorded · 2003enables
- Cloud game streamingRecorded · 2010requires
- Esports streamingRecorded · 2011requires
- Deep learning breakthroughRecorded · 2012enables
- glTF 3D scene filesRecorded · 2015enables
- High Bandwidth MemoryRecorded · 2015enables
- Immersive classroomsRecorded · 2015requires
- Mixed-reality spectatingRecorded · 2015requires
- AI accelerator chipsRecorded · 2016enables
- Floor that lets you walk forever in VRRecorded · 2016requires
- Learning in simulated worldsRecorded · 2016requires
- Universal Scene DescriptionRecorded · 2016enables
- Full-body haptic suitRecorded · 2018requires
- Holographic displaysRecorded · 2018requires
- Immersive digital art museumsRecorded · 2018enables
- Sim-to-real robot learningRecorded · 2019enables
- Holographic callsRecorded · 2021requires
- Exascale supercomputerRecorded · 2022enables
- Mixed-reality headsetRecorded · 2022enables
- Whole fly-brain connectomeRecorded · 2024requires
- Gaussian splats in standard 3D filesForecast · ~2027requires
- Field trips to any place or eraForecast · ~2028requires
- Holographic live eventsForecast · ~2029requires
- Games drawn by neural networksForecast · ~2030enables
- Holographic video wallsForecast · ~2030requires
- Touchable hologramsForecast · ~2030requires
- 3D captures as common as photosForecast · ~2034requires
- AR contact lensesForecast · ~2034requires
- Walk-in memory cameraForecast · ~2040requires
- True holographic glassesForecast · ~2054requires
- Holographic roomsForecast · ~2058requires
- Pocket hologram screenForecast · ~2075requires
Sources & evidence
Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.