Original editorial illustrationON THIS DAY · NOVEMBER 5, 2007
On November 5, 2007, Google and a coalition of 33 hardware makers, carriers, and chip manufacturers unveiled Android—a royalty-free, open-source Linux operating system that dismantled cellular carrier monopolies and catalyzed the modern mobile internet.
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WORK
BenQ ScreenBar e-Reading LED Computer Monitor Light Bar with Auto-Dimming and Hue Adjustment
AUTO-DIMMING & ZERO GLARE
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TECH
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 Studio Controller with 15 Customizable LCD Keys and Detachable Angled Stand
15 LCD KEYS & CRADLE
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TOOLS
Klein Tools 32500 11-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdriver and Nut Driver with Cushion-Grip Handle
11-IN-1 CUSHION GRIP
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