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Radio became a dominant mass medium, bringing real-time news, music, and entertainment into homes. -
In 1926, Warner Bros. produced Don Juan, the first film with a synchronized soundtrack. -
The ability to send pictures by wire allowed newspapers to receive and publish images almost instantly after a news event, replacing slower train or airplane delivery. -
Major radio networks like NBC and CBS were established during this decade. -
Film newsreels shown at movie theaters were a primary way Americans received news before and during the war. -
In addition to radio, Americans received news from film newsreels shown in movie theaters, to spread news further across the country and faster..
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This crucial invention allowed for the recording and playback of television programs, enabling the use of prerecorded content rather than live broadcasts for interviews. -
The invention of the remote control made the viewing experience more convenient, first with a wired version and then a wireless one using light. -
A new wave of independent and often politically radical newspapers emerged during the 1960s. -
In the 60s colour was added on tv which gave viewers a new thing for enterainment. -
The launch of Telstar in 1962 was a pivotal moment, making the first live transatlantic television broadcasts and long-distance calls possible. -
Atari released pong in 1972, the first commercial video game. -
Early personal computers, such as the Apple II and MITS Altair, emerged, laying the foundation for the personal computing revolution. -
Email was invented in 1971, laying the groundwork for future telecommunications. -
The rise of VCRs and camcorders empowered consumers to record and watch shows at home, creating a home video revolution. -
Home computers, such as the Apple Macintosh and Commodore 64, became more accessible and were brand new but often crashed. -
The rise of CD’s and portable music players like the Walkman. -
Primitive digital cameras became more accessible, gradually replacing traditional film. -
The introduction of new media platforms like CDs and DVDs gave a new side to entertainment. -
The public internet, or more accurately the World Wide Web, became widely accessible in 1993. -
The decade saw the creation of viral memes, hashtags, and the concept of "influencers" on these new platforms.
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MySpace and Facebook became popular - Facebook launched in 2004, followed by YouTube in 2005, and professional networking sites like LinkedIn were developed, fundamentally changing digital communication. -
Social Media like Instagram and streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Prime were more used. -
Smartphones became essential tools for reporters, enabling them to edit and post content on the fly and even live-stream events, giving rise to citizen journalism. -
Widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in content creation and personalization -
AR overlays digital information onto the real world, while VR offers fully immersive, computer-generated experiences.