Computer Inventions of the 70s

  • Pong

    Pong
    In 1972, Allan Alcorn invented one of the first ever video games which he named Pong. Though simple, it paved the way for future video games.
  • The Cell Phone

    The Cell Phone
    It was Martin Cooper who developed the first ever cell phone. Thanks to this original invention, we now carry our own cell phones with us every day.
  • The Digital Camera

    The Digital Camera
    Steven Sasson, an engineer at Eastman Kodak, is credited for the invention of the first ever digital camera. This was a major upgrade for photography, and we benefit today from his first prototype.
  • First Apple Computer

    First Apple Computer
    April 1st, 1976, the first ever Apple Computer was completed. This was the beginning of what would become a dominating tech company that many of us use today.
  • Invention of Email

    Invention of Email
    Ray Tomlinson is credited for the creation of email. Of course, email is something most people use, so we have Tomlinson to thank for providing a reliable way to communicate.