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Psion founder David Potter dies at 82, pioneered pocket computers
David Potter, physicist and founder of Psion, died at 82. His company created the Series 5 palmtop and helped develop early smartphones, SSDs, and even duvet technology. Psion's EPOC operating system later evolved into Symbian, powering millions of phones.
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While Psion's direct influence faded, its DNA lives on in every smartphone — a reminder that today's giants stand on the shoulders of forgotten pioneers.
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David Potter, the man who put Psion in the palm of your hand, logs off at 82 →
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