Inventions Since 1953

Period: Aug 24, 1953 to Aug 24, 2010

Inventions

Jan 1, 1954

McDonalds

Ray Kroc starts the first McDonalds.
Advantage: People can get food fast when they're hungry or on the road.
Disadvantage: It's unhealthy, and causes obesity.

Jan 1, 1956

Computer Hard Disk

First computer hard disk is used.
Advantage: Computers holds more memory.
Disadvantage: People become dependant on computers.

Aug 24, 1958

Computer Modem

Computer modem, and hula hoop is invented
Advantage: Computers are easier to use
Disadvantage: Hard to replace.

Aug 24, 1959

Barbie

First Barbie doll and microchip.
Advantage: Anyone an enjoy her.
Disadvantage:Her accessories and clothing gets lost easily.

Aug 24, 1962

First Audio Cassette

Advantage:You can stop them anywhere and start where you stopped.
Disadvantage:Easily damaged.

Aug 24, 1967

First Handheld calculator

Advantage: Math problems are solved quicker.
Disadvantage: People become more dependant on calculators, instead of using their head.

Aug 24, 1971

First VCR

Advantage: Money, Before the arrival of the DVD, all movies were on cassettes to convert these to DVDs will cost money, however with a VCR there is no need to Disadvantages of a Using a VCR:
 Technology: The highest quality of watching a film is on DVD players rather then a VCR

Aug 24, 1975

Laser Printer invented

Advantage: Better quality pictures.
Disadvantage: Cartridge may cost as much as the printer itself.

Aug 24, 1979

Cellphones.

First cellphone to be invented.
Advantage: Communication is a lot easier and quicker.
Disadvantage: Negative health effects, and effect on environment.

Aug 24, 1984

First CD Rom

Advantage: Easy to use, more memory than cassettes.
Disadvantage: Hard to update, and sometimes expensive.

Aug 24, 1987

First 3-D video game.

Advantage: Fun and more graphics.
Disadvantage: Influence of kids.

Aug 24, 1990

World Wide Web

Advantage: Sources and information easier to get. Communication, entertainment.
Disadvantage: Influence on peoples life. Theft of personal information, effects on kids.

Aug 24, 1995

DVD

Advantage: Better quality movies.
Disadvantage: More expensive than VCRs. Inadequate testing of players, and incompatibilities.

Aug 24, 2001

Artificial Heart

Advantage: Saves lives.
Disadvantage: Not all patients have a body size that allows the device to be implanted into the chest cavity, making small persons unable to receive the device.