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Jun 16, 1285
Spectacles
(Note: Date as used below represents no exact date found for creation.)
While not the first uses of lenses to improve sight, spectacles were one of the first steps to modern day glasses. Invented (presumably in Italy) in the late 13th century, they became popular in Europe. -
Jun 16, 1440
Printing Press
(Note: Date is not entirely accurate. No date lasted online.)
Created by Johannes Gutenberg is 1440 by using functions of pre existing technologies, as well as making his own advancements. It's responsible for the name "The press," , and brought upon the first true age of mass communication. -
Jun 16, 1445
Printing Press
First developed by Johannes Gutenberg in the 1440s. Designed using pre existing ideas, as well as some new. -
The Steam Engine
While it had been tried before, the first successfully developed steam engine was made by Thomas Newcomen. It had a horsepower of five. -
Model T
Produced by Ford. The first car to become widely available. -
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The Internet
Used for documentation of protocols made by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency developed for the packet switching network. -
Personal Computer
Idea started in early 1960s. Designed for personal use (games, projects, etc.). -
World Wide Web
Developed by Tim Berners-Lee. Used for personal research. -
Hypertext
The year after the invention of the world wide web, used as a system for linking docs. -
Smart Phone
In particular, the iPhone. A multi-touch touchscreen phone functioning similarly to a computer. -
Virtual Reality
While VR has been around since the late 1980s, the most modern advancements happened in the early 2010s. Valve was able to find a way to have a high performance VR experience without difficulties that made it near unusable.
