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Sony Walkman
The walkman was a portable cassette player that allowed the listener to be mobile and listen anywhere. Created by Sony. (Moore) -
The CD
The CD (compact disc) is a data storage format used to store and play digital audio recordings. Created by Philips and Sony. (Moore) -
Apple Macintosh
A stand alone computing machine wrapped in a custom molded plastic case with a color display. It came with room to store and manipulate data with the addition of a floppy disk drive. Created by Steven G. Wozniak and Steve Jobs (Britannica, Moore) -
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows was created to compete with Apple’s software, and was released in November of 1985. Development was spearheaded by Bill Gates (Moore) -
Nintendo's Game Boy
A handheld gaming device that ran on batteries that allowed the gamer to be able to take entertainment anywhere. Created by Nintendo (designed by Gunpei Yoki). (Moore, Wikimedia Foundation) -
Citations
Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (2023, March 29). Apple Inc.. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apple-Inc
Moore, M. (2018, August 10). The 10 biggest tech breakthroughs of the 1980s. TechRadar. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.techradar.com/news/the-10-biggest-tech-breakthroughs-of-the-1980s
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, March 29). Game boy. Wikipedia. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Boy