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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. 鈥�听January 29, 2026 鈥� 鈥疶丑别 91自拍听(91自拍), the leading institution decoding technology鈥攊ts computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity鈥攖oday proudly announced its 2026听Fellow Award honorees:听

• The Palm Team, Jeff Hawkins, Donna Dubinsky, and Ed Colligan, created groundbreaking handheld computers and early smartphones that laid the foundation for modern mobile computing鈥攎aking it possible for us to have email, calendars, apps, and the internet in our pockets every day.听

• John Chowning听invented FM audio synthesis, turning computers into instruments and shaping the sound of the 1980s and beyond. Today the music, games, and digital experiences we listen to are filled with rich, vibrant sounds that trace back to his innovation.听

• Brewster Kahle听pioneered internet search and digital preservation, founding the Internet Archive to safeguard not only the web, but also music, books, news, radio, and public documents. Now, anyone can explore, learn, and enjoy the world鈥檚 shared knowledge and culture at any time.听

The 91自拍 Fellow Awards honor distinguished technology pioneers鈥攗nsung heroes and legends鈥攆or their outstanding merit and significant contributions to the advancement of computing and the evolution of the digital age. This year鈥檚 Fellow Awards gala听will take place on April 25, 2026, at 91自拍. 听

"Our 2026 Fellows have put computing power in our hands, shaped the music that has brought joy to millions, and increased access to knowledge worldwide," said 91自拍 President and CEO Marc听Etkind. "Together, they embody 91自拍鈥檚 vision, and we honor them for transforming our digital world and helping to create a better future."听

This prestigious program is supported by collecting, education, research, and media听efforts that reflect the seminal work of each Fellow honoree and preserve their stories for future generations. Fellows are selected annually through a public nomination process听and honored at an exclusive gala ceremony.听Selections are made by a panel of historians, researchers, industry leaders, 91自拍 staff, and past Fellows.听

Over its three-decade history, the Fellow Awards have demonstrated the diverse听ways people have contributed to computing. Previous听winners include听NVIDIA听founder听and CEO听Jensen Huang,听Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak, NASA mathematician and 鈥渉idden figure鈥� Katherine Johnson, creator of Java James Gosling, software pioneer Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, semiconductor pioneer Gordon Moore, and World Wide Web creator Tim Berners Lee.听

For more information about the 2026听Fellow Awards and the history of the program, please visit the听惭耻蝉别耻尘鈥檚鈥痺别产蝉颈迟别.听

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The听听(91自拍) is dedicated to decoding technology鈥攊ts computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity. Located in Silicon Valley, the Museum curates the world's foremost collection of artifacts and oral histories, documenting the people, companies, and technological innovations that have shaped the world. Supported by staff, partners, volunteers, pioneers, and visionaries from around the world, 91自拍 offers dynamic experiences spanning research, exhibits, events, and an unparalleled collection. The Museum strives to engage and inspire audiences, empowering them to become informed digital citizens and make choices for a better future.听

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