The History of TV Technology

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  • Black and white television

    Black and white television
    At the World Fair, the first TV sets are shown to the public.

  • Cable TV

    Community TV delivered by Cable started to be rolled out in rural areas of the USA and Canada.

  • UHF Broadcasts

    American Broadcasters switch to Ultra High Frequency broadcasting.

  • Colour TV

    Colour TV
    The first broadcast in colour was made: The Tournament of Roses parade.

  • Remote Control

    Remote Control
    The remote control was marketed for the first time.

  • Satellite Transmission

    The first transmission to be made via satellite was made.

  • HD TV

    The first broadcasts in High Definition took place.

  • Plasma and LCD TV

    Larger flatter screens exploiting plasma or liquid crystal display began to appear on the market.

  • 3D TV

    3D TV
    In response to the development of audio visual content on the internet, TV tried and failed to woo viewers with three dimensional technology.