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Short for "Video Cassette Recording", the VCR was first developed by Phillips for a TV station in 1970. It was an analog recording device that recorded audio and video from TV broadcasts that utilized video cassettes instead of open-reel systems, as previously available home video systems did. The first commercially available model was released in 1972. With the invention of the VCR, people were now able to watch their favorite TV shows an movies whenever they wanted. -
Created by Federico Faggin, the Intel 4004 was the world's first microprocessor, which is a complete CPU on a single chip. It was revolutionary not only for its size, but also it's use of MOS (metal-oxide-semiconductor) silicon gate technology for speed and processing power. It's credited with beginning the trend of miniaturization in technology. -
Developed by IBM from a prototype created by Dr. Paul Friedl, the IBM 5100 was one of the first "portable" computers to hit the market. Weighing 55 pounds, the computer was created for engineers, analysts and statisticians who work in remote areas where they might not have access to bigger IBM computers. It was the first of the "5100" series, serving as a predecessor to the IBM Personal Computer, IBM'S first microcomputer. -
Developed by Terry Walker, Harry Garland, and Roger Melen, the Cyclops was the first commercial digital camera to use a MOS image sensor. It produced images at a resolution of 32 x 32 pixels. Digital cameras are still popular today. -
Developed and built by Steve Wozniak, the Apple I was Apple's first personal computer. It was innovative compared to similar hobby computers of its time, with all-in-one circuitry that only required users obtain a keyboard and a cheap TV set to use it. This computer was the first in a long line of Apple products, and the company eventually went on to be one of the biggest tech companies in the world.