If you need a slight diversion at work today, you can head to Google to check out Thursday’s Google Doodle. The homepage’s interactive graphic pays tribute to Gerald “Jerry” Lawson, a Black engineer ...

Lawson, who died in 2011, is credited with innovating the video game cartridge. Google paid tribute to Gerald “Jerry” Lawson on Thursday by featuring the video game pioneer as the subject of a Google ...

Gerald “Jerry” Lawson, the engineer largely responsible for the invention of the video game cartridge, would’ve turned 82 today. Gerald “Jerry” Lawson, the engineer largely responsible for the ...

The December 1st Google Doodle recognized tech and gaming pioneer Gerald “Jerry” Lawson in honor of his 82nd birthday. Lawson was a Black Brooklyn-born engineer known as one of the fathers of modern ...

You can’t discuss the history of video gaming without mentioning Gerald “Jerry” Lawson. His engineering mind is the reason why we have games as we know them today. As a pioneer in the industry, Lawson ...

When you think of the early days of video games, the Fairchild Channel F console might not be the first brand that comes to mind. The Fairchild Channel F was released in 1976, before the more famous ...

Anyone who goes online Thursday (and that includes you, if you're reading this) can stop by the Google homepage for a special treat: A set of create-your-own video games inspired by the man who helped ...

This episode originally aired on June 19. When you think of the early days of video games, the Fairchild Channel F console might not be the first brand that comes to mind. The Fairchild Channel F was ...