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The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg enabled mass production of books and information widely.
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The first newspapers were printed around the 1600s, providing regular updates on local or national events.
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The telegraph invention allowed for longer distance communication and traveled news further.
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The advent of radio around the 1920s brought real time broadcasting of events to many households nationally.
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Television later became a dominant media towards the late 1940s and 50s, offering a new visual representation of news.
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As Cable television also took off, it saw the launch of 24/7 news channels such as CNN and Fox News, allowing news updates at any time of the day.
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The popularity and development of internet allowed users to view any news story globally at anytime of their day.
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The rise of smartphones in the late 2000s and early 2010s made news viewable on the go.
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The rise of social media sites like YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook allows users to read simplified versions of stories and share with ease.
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With streaming services taking off, not only have cable networks for news adapted to the streaming age, but there are plenty of more news channels as well.
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