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Inventions Impacting Businesses & Consumers

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    Business

  • Mobile phones for cars was invented

    Mobile phones for cars was invented
    Douglas H. Ring and W. Rae Young, Bell Labs engineers, proposed hexagonal cells for mobile phones in vehicles. Allowed business phone calls in a vehicle.
  • Credit card

    Credit card
    The first universal credit card, which could be used at a variety of establishments, was introduced by the Diners' Club, Inc. Gave consumers a different method of paying.
  • Computer Mouse

    Computer Mouse
    The first computer mouse was invented by Douglas C. Engelbart. Allowed use of computers with ease for businesses.
  • The PC was invented

    The PC was invented
    PC is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals. it is the first computer that didnt require an operator, allowing consumers to roam the web.
  • First laptop was invented

    First laptop was invented
    The laptop was invented by Adam Osborne. It was called 'Osborne 1' and cost $1,795. It allowed portable computering for businesses and consumers.
  • World Wide Web

    World Wide Web
    Computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. This invention gave businesses a unversal way to research and share tinformation.
  • Youtube

    Youtube
    the online video sharing and viewing community youutbe was invented by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley and Jawed Karim. It helped businesses spread their company virtually.
  • Ipad

    Ipad
    The ipad was invented by steve jobs to give businesses a esier way to organize their files on the go along with giving consumers entertainment.