The first version of the 802.11 wireless networking standard is released. This invisible revolution will eventually untether the internet from the desktop and enable the mobile era.
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Eko-AI Minimalist Visualization: Conceptual visual representation of The Birth of Wi-Fi (802.11). Raw human centric design, solarpunk aesthetic, organic geometric symbiosis, zero-emission digital canvas, high-contrast clean contrast illustration, anti-algorithmic art.