Changes in Technology since 1950s By sarahj30 Period: Sep 14, 1950 to Sep 14, 2012 Technology Changes since 1950s Jan 1, 1956 1st Computer hard drive was invented Jan 1, 1958 First Computer Modem was invented Jan 1, 1967 1st Handheld Calculator was invented Jan 1, 1968 1st Computer Mouse was invented Jan 1, 1968 RAM ( Random Access Memory) was invented Jan 1, 1969 Barcode Scanners Jan 1, 1969 ATM's were invented Jan 1, 1972 Word Processor's came out Jan 1, 1974 Internet was invented Jan 1, 1975 1st Laser Printer Jan 1, 1976 Ink-jet Printer was invented Jan 1, 1979 Cell phones were invented Jan 1, 1984 Macintosh was invented Jan 1, 1985 Windows from Microsoft came out Jan 1, 1989 High Definition TV's Jan 1, 2001 IPod was invented Jan 1, 2002 Hyatt rolled out E-mmediate Meetings Jan 1, 2003 Wi-Fi spreading to 6,000 hotels Jan 1, 2004 Facebook began Jan 1, 2005 Youtube came out Jan 1, 2007 iPhone was invented