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"Computer Space" was invented by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. This was the first public arcade game, and it kicked off the popularity of arcade gaming. In turn, it also aided in peaking people's interest in future gaming. -
It is not clear to me who invented this. Some sources tell me Warren L. Dalziel was the lead inventor, IBM claims a man called Alan Shugart lead a team of engineers to make the floppy disk, and Yoshiro Nakamatsu is also taking credit for the invention of this device. But what I do know is that the floppy disk stored data in the early 1970's and has proven useful for over 20 years. -
Martin Cooper, creator of the first cell phone, was also the first to make a phone call with a cell phone. It is no surprise that this would be such a significant invention. Most people, even our children, have cell phones. We use them every day, some of us for hours at a time. It has become pretty much an essential in modern life. -
Steven Sasson developed the first digital camera. It can be bought as a separate item, but many of use the digital camera in their phone. It has never been easier to take a picture in the moment. -
The Sony Walkman was the first portable music player, invented by Nobutoshi Kihara. Because of this invention, we have been able to enjoy good tunes at any time for many years. Yet another modern luxury that has been merged with our cell phones. Whether to help you focus, get in a mindset, or to just have fun, we fully take advantage of this technology every day, everywhere.