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People Went Crazy When Steve Jobs Demonstrated How WiFi Works Back In 1999

Lisa EadiciccoOct 2, 2014, 01:05 IST

Today, WiFi isn't just considered the standard - it's a necessity for most people. But that wasn't always the case, and it certainly wasn't in 1999.

About 15 years ago, Apple cofounder and former CEO Steve Jobs demonstrated the iBook's WiFi capabilities by picking it up and moving it while he was still browsing the web (via Slate). The moment he picked it up, the crowd instantly began to cheer in amazement.

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People Went Crazy When Steve Jobs Demonstrated How WiFi Works Back In 1999

"Just come on over here and we'll show you..."

It's magic! There's even a hula hoop!

Check out the full video below.