Technology sector

Technological Changes

By maggiemillner

  • Tablet

    Tablet
    SourceThe first publicly demonstrated system using a tablet and handwriting text recognition instead of a keyboard for working with a modern digital computer.
    (Random day/month, only year is confirmed)

  • Hotspots

    Hotspots
    HotspotThe first "hotspot" (referred to as LAN at the time) was created in 1993. It increased productivity greatly, as it allowed people to have interenet access anywhere they had a hotspot.

  • Smartphone

    Smartphone
    SourceFirst models of the smart phone are invented, making a big difference in productivity.

  • Handsfree Calling

    Handsfree Calling
    BluetoothThe first Bluetooth (a hands-free device) was made in 1994, and revolutionized talking on the cell phone for people. It increased productivity on-the-go. (I used bluetooth because I couldn't find the record of the first hands-free device).

  • Skype

    Skype
    SkypeSkype revolutionized international business, as it allowed conferences to be held with partner companies across the world in real time.