-
Ray Tomlinson invented, and sent the first electronic mail. Email positively effected communications speed and efficiency, was cost efficient, allowed record keeping and much more. -
Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook to connect Harvard students with one another, but by the next day over one thousand people have registered. -
YouTube was originally launched by three friends looking to introduce a new video-oriented dating website. When it failed desperately was when they decided any video was better then no videos. -
The first IPhone was a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera, and web-browsing capabilities. The original make was a huge pivotal point, as it paved the way for modern era smartphones and computers. It altered the way we communicated alongside of giving us an unlimited access to the web. -
Apple launched the “app store”, allowing people to download applications on their iPhone that allowed for gaming, social networking, travel planning, and a long growing list of other activities. -
Snapchat changed the world of communication, the apps original primary feature was self-destructing photos and videos that would disappear after only seconds. The app had the largest impact on the younger generations, it pushed authenticity and allowed the users to share their daily experiences with ease. -
The launch of TikTok massively transformed communication and social media as a whole. The popular app allowed for short engaging content, a global community, and a quick exchange of information.