The History of Technology By roberazzi Oct 7, 1843 Typewriter Oct 7, 1849 Telephone Oct 7, 1885 Motorcycle Oct 7, 1886 Dishwasher Oct 7, 1888 Kodak Hand Camera Oct 7, 1892 Colour Photography Oct 7, 1893 Radio To listen to local news and reports Oct 7, 1897 Modern Escalator Oct 7, 1936 Computer The computer was first released in 1936. At that time, it was mainly used for calculations. Oct 7, 1938 Radar Calculate direction, speed, and distance of aircraft and ships