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The Birth of Google
Defined by Google, Google is an "American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services". Google has become a convenient tool as a search engine for people to gather information on essentially anything in the matter of seconds. Google has revolutionized the technology of information. Source: Google. https://www.google.com/search?q=Google -
Napster
Now known as Rhapsody, Napster revolutionized the technology of downloading music online. This digital music service led to other platforms similarly to Napster. Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=napster -
Napster Loses Copyright Case
Record companies took action against Napster once they realized its profits became threatening to them. Napster argued that its system was of fair use and not infringed. Ultimately, this case resulted in Napster agreeing to use screening technology to block distributed files that were identified by recording companies. Source: USLegal. https://internetlaw.uslegal.com/piracy-and-file-sharing/napster/ -
MySpace
MySpace was one of the first of many other social media websites to follow after. MySpace created a social and interactive environment on the internet, allowing people to form groups and instant message each other. MySpace encouraged individuality for people, allowing users to customize their own profiles. Myspace is not as popular as it used to be, as the majority of people who use the internet have moved onto other social media websites and apps. Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=myspace -
Facebook
Facebook was created in 2004, which overpowered other popular social media websites such as MySpace. Originally, Facebook required age restrictions. Today, Facebook is widely shared by a variety of ages and groups of people. Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=facebook -
The Creation of YouTube
YouTube revolutionized the internet. This website created the possibility of uploading videos from home onto the internet for exposure to a large audience. Today, YouTube is still going strong 13 years later! Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube -
Texting & Driving Becomes Illegal
Washington became the very first state to ban texting and driving. The cause of texting and driving became prevalent as technology advanced and texting became more popular. Texting was deemed a distraction while driving. Today, texting and driving is illegal in most states. Source: "Distracted Driving" by GHSA. https://www.google.com/search?q=the+app+store -
The Debut of the iPhone
The very first iPhone debuted in 2007. This was one of the first phones with a touch screen and an easily navigated smartphone. Since then, the iPhone has come out with ten generations of the brand and is among the most popular phones today. Source: CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/29/every-iphone-released-in-order.html -
The App Store
The App Store created a platform specifically designed for mobile devices. Defined by Google, the App Store is a "digital distribution platform." As time progressed, so did the applications available through this online store. The App Store has made it more convenient to connect to social media platforms. Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=the+app+store -
FaceTime
FaceTime is an app that allows people to connect with others over the phone face-to-face. This essentially allows anyone, anywhere to come into visual contact with each other over a smartphone. Source: Google. https://www.google.com/search?q=facetime -
Snapchat
Snapchat was a creation of a messaging app that involves taking photos and sending those photos to other people for a brief period of time. Snapchat is an app that specializes in filters that involves and incorporates advertisements most of the time. This platform added a unique way of visual communication to the media world. Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=Snapchat -
Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa, developed by Amazon, is an artificially intelligent assistant that provides the convenience of searching and operating technology within the home. Source: Google & Wikipedia. https://www.google.com/search?q=Alexa
