Media Through Time

  • Printing Press
    Nov 29, 1450

    Printing Press

    The Gutenberg Printing Press was the first mass media machine.
  • Phonograph

    Phonograph

    Edison invents the phonograph, which was able to play sound recordings for the first time.
  • Radio

    Radio

    After its usage in WWI, Radio became a domestic source of entertainment, bringing live news to almost every U.S. Citizen.
  • TV

    TV

    Television brought culture to a new level, not just telling us what to do and how to be, but showing us as well.
  • The Walkman

    The Walkman

    Sony revolutionizes the music industry, by allowing users to take their music on the go, wherever they go.
  • The Internet

    The Internet

    The internet sparked the evolution of culture, accessibility, and information sharing.
  • Texting

    Texting

    On 3/12/1992, the first text ever was sent. It said: Merry Christmas
  • iPod

    iPod

    In 2001, the iPod was introduced. Now, over 40,000 songs could be nestled safely, and comfortably within your front pocket.
  • iTunes

    iTunes

    iTunes brought millions of songs to the fingertips of most anyone.
  • Facebook

    Facebook

    In 2004, the entire world became connected.