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Charles Babbage Invents the First Mechanical Computer
The First Computer
Charles Babbage, or "The Father of Computers", invented what he called, "The Difference Engine". This is the first step towards the modern computer. -
First Bi-Directional Phone Call
History of the Phone
Alexander Graham Bell created the first phone and conducted the first bi-directional phone call. This marked the beginning of a new age of communication. -
First Working Demo of TV
History of Television
The first TV was created by a 21-year old inventor named Philo Taylor Farnsworth.This created a whole new form of news communication and entertainment. -
The First Video Game
Video Game History
The first video game was essentially a precursor to Pong. This would eventually lead to the launch of Atari and the gaming world we know today. -
Creation of the First Cell Phone
The First Cell Phone
The first cell phone made was the Motorola DynaTac 8000X. A portable means of communication made business infinitely easier to conduct. -
Creation of the First Laptop
Laptop History
The first laptop created was called the Osborne 1 and cost $1795. It would start the revolution of portable computing technology. -
Creation of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi History
Wi-Fi is a wireless communication consisting of 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands that allow devices to connect ot the internet and each other. This made it easier to connect and communicate with nearby devices. -
The First Smartphone
Smartphone History
The First smartphone ever invented was called Simon and it cost $899 when it first came out so only businesses could use them but it could do at least part of what todays amsrtphones can. It began the smartphone revolution. -
Creation of Bluetooth
Bluetooth History
Bluetooth was created by Jaap Haartsen and Sven Mattisson whille working at a Swedish technology company called, "Ericsson". It has become a staple of modern technology. This made it easier to connect and communicate with nearby devices. -
Creation of Amazon
About Amazon
Amazon is the largest online retailer in the United States of America. It plays a huge part in how people shop today. -
Creation of eBay
eBay History
eBay is a multinational online auction website along with other types of sales. This changed the way that people purchase items online. -
Creation of Netflix
History of Netflix
Netflix is an online video viewing service that allows paying users to watch movies and shows online and have dvds sent directly to their houses when desired. Netflix has created a whole new form of easy and accesible entertainment. -
Creation of Google
Google History
Google was and is the most effective search engine in exsistence on the web. It has revolutionized the way we search today. -
Creation of Facebook
History of Facebook
Facebook is a social media site that has become a huge part of everyaday social life around the globe. -
Creation of Youtube
About Youtube
Youtube is a free online video sharing site that allows users to create playlists, comment on videos, and subscribe to channels among other things. -
Announcement of the First iPhone
iPhone History
The iPhone was a revolutionary type of phone at the time because it was a breakthrough internet communicator and had a multi-touch touchscreen. -
Creation of Hulu
About Hulu
Hulu is an online video viewing service that offers a huge selection of videos, clips, movies, and TV shows. -
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Creation of Pinterest
Pinterest History
Pinterest is a photo sharing site that allows the users to share other users photos and organize them on virtual "boards". -
Creation of Instagram
Instagram Summary
Instagram is a photo-sharing social media app that has over 27 million users and is worth $1 billion.
