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New Technologies
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Video Recorder
Charles Ginsburg invented the video recorder. Advantages: Captures live images and memories. -
First hard disk drive
Invented by IBM. A hard disk drive is a non-volatile, random access device for digital data. Advantage: You can store data in it. Disadvantage: It runs out of storage. -
Hand held calculator
The invention of the hand held calculator lets us calculate problems faster and easier. -
Cash Dispenser (ATM)
Luther George Simijan has been credited with developing and building the first cash dispenser machine. Advantages: You can get cash whenever you need it. Disadvantage: Leads to fraud! -
Internet
Internet is very valuable to us because we can find answers to many questions. It is also used to socialize. A disadvantage is that people get so addicted to it. For example: Facebook! -
Cellphone!
Martin Cooper invented the cell phone. Advantages - You can call someone if there is an emergency. Disadvantages - Most people talk on the cell phone while driving which could lead to serious injuries or maybe even death. -
Rubiks cube
Advantages: Helps with your logical skills. Disadvantage: not many people can solve unless they cheat. One of the hardest logical games to defeat. -
Ink jet printer
Developed by Remington Rand. Advantages: you can have important things or documents printed out quickly. Disadvantages: Paper and ink can be expensive. -
Artificial Heart
Dr. Barney Clark. Advantage: a new heart if needed Disadvantage: Only lasted 112 days. -
Google
Larry Page and Sergey Bin invented Google. Google helps us find stuff that we need. A disadvantage is that you may not be able to find accurate results. -
Ipod!
Stevie Jobs invented the first ipod. Ipods are very useful to many people. You can use an ipod everywhere you go, for example: Sports, Work, School, etc; -
Youtube
Advantages: You get to watch cool videos/music videos. You can also upload videos that you have made. Disadvantages: Mean comments and inappropriate videos.