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Talkies were invented for adding synchronized and spoken sound to motion pictures. This creates enhanced storytelling and these proved to be a large hit for Hollywood -
The radio was first invented for wireless communication, long distance transmission, and broadcasting audio. -
The radio was invented for wireless communication specifically for maritime safety, military operations, and later on entertainment broadcasting and mass news
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Talkies are films that incorporated synchronized sounds, especially dialogue. The jazz singer came out in 1927 which was a major hit and provided the appeal for sound.
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The car radio was invented to provide news, entertainment, and music for commutes. -
Car radios provide entertainment and information during commutes which makes music, news, and weather reports available to drivers
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Magnetic tape recorders were invented for recording and playing back sound. This technology was quickly embraced by recording studios and radios -
The magnetic tape recorder was invented for recording sound which led to breakthroughs in radio and music production.
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Color Television was invented to provide a more realistic viewing experience. This made broadcasts of sports, entertainment, and nature more immersive and realistic. -
Color television was invented to provide a more realistic, captivating, and engaging experience for the viewers. Once again this was a big hit and continued to develop over time
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A transistor is used to amplify or switch electrical signals and power. It was one of the basic building blocks to modern technology -
A transistor is used to amplify or switch electrical signals and power
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Portable radios were made for long distance 2 way communication that was mainly used for military and public safety. -
Bar codes were invented to provide a better check out experience to customers and an easier and more efficient way to keep track of inventory -
The barcode was invented to improve the shopping experience, speed up customer check out, and improve inventory management.
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A portable radio was invented for reliable, long-range, two-way communication specifically designed for police or military.
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Game consoles were invented to bring interactive entertainment from expensive computer systems to peoples TV's and homes -
Audio cassettes provide more portable, convenient, and are a more affordable alternative to reel-to-reel recorders, for recording and playing audio. This expanded to pre-recorded music -
An audio Cassette is used to listen/play recorded sound and recording new audio onto magnetic tape which allows for personal music listening, home recording, and music distribution.
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Game consoles were invented for individuals to allow people to interact with their televisions
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Fiber Optics were developed to meet the needs and expectations for faster, higher capacity data transmission. -
The purpose of a picture phone was invented so that people can see each other while they talked on the phone so that long distance communication could be more personal. -
Fibre Optics were developed for high speed, long distance data transmission, and initially for medical endoscopes
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Picture phones were made to enable the real time sharing of visual moments like facetime and cameras. These are still developing to this day.
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CD's were created to provide a digital format with top tier audio quality, longer playing times, and more convenient then cassettes or vinyl records -
Cable television was invented to overcome the problem of poor and inconsistent reception especially in remote areas or areas with obstacles like mountains -
Cable television was invented to solve poor TV signal reception in areas with barriers like mountains and tall buildings that would block signals.
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CD's were invented to store and play high-quality, uncompressed stereo audio
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The World Wide Web was invented to automate information sharing among scientists at CERN and universities world wide -
The world wide web was created to automate information that could be shared among scientists at CERN and universities world wide
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Text messages were developed so that mobile network operators can send service messages and alerts over existing telephone networks -
Text messages were invented to send emergency alerts and service updates from network operators to their customers
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Facebook was created to make an online directory that connects students allowing them to create a profile, share information, and maintain contact -
Ipods were created as a portable music player that was ore user friendly and aesthetically pleasing then the other options available at the time -
Ipads were made to create and intuitive and portable computing device that bridged the divide between computers and phones -
Instagram was made to make it easy to share edited photos across multiple different social networks and solve the problem of poor phone quality images -
VR was invented to fully immerse people into alternate realities -
The PS5 was the next generation of the play station collection and it fixed all the problems and limitations of the PS4