Timeline: Technological Advances

Jan 1, 1991

The KODAK Professional Digital Camera System was introduced

The Nikon F3 SLR camera body was the first digital camera released. Although it was made for professional journalists, it created a path for the other cameras that would soon be made available to the public. Today, I use a camera to take pictures of the many places I go and it allows me to capture memories.

Period: Jan 1, 1991 to Feb 17, 2014

Technological Advances in My Lifetime

Dec 3, 1992

First Text Message Sent

Text messaging has changed the way world communicates with one another. I use texting every day. It is an easy and effective way to communicate with others.

Dec 4, 1994

First Online Order: Pizza Hut

This is significant in my life because I orde many things online. It is very convinent.

Oct 1, 2001

First Apple Ipod is Released

The realease of the first Apple Ipod is significant in my life because I own an Ipod. Many of my family members and friends have Ipods as well. They are very convienent to use for entertainment.

Apr 28, 2003

Apple launches the Itunes Music Store

The release of the Itunes Store had a high impact on my generation. At first, the store had 200,000 songs at 99¢ each. Now, more than 25 billion songs have been purchased. I use Itunes to download songs, movies, and videos for my entertainment,

Feb 4, 2004

Mark Zuckerberg launches The Facebook

Facebook was made for college students, but has now become a social media site for everyone. I use Facebook to keep in touch with people I know. I am able to share pictures and information about my life with them.

Feb 14, 2005

Youtube is launched

I use Youtube for not only entertainment, but for education purposes too. I can find many different videos about different topics right from this website.

Jan 1, 2006

Twitter is released

Twitter is an social media site that continues to grow everyday. I use Twitter almost everyday, and many people I know have one. It allows people to stay in touch with others on a daily basis.