1950-2012 Ten Major Technological Advances

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  • TRADIC

    TRADIC

    A computer that completely ran on transistors instead of the vacuum tubes that were used back then.
  • Compact Cassette

    Compact Cassette

    A storage device using magnetic tape that is still used today to back up information.
  • Computer mouse

    Computer mouse

    A device with a similar function to a track pad.
  • Digital Camera

    Digital Camera

    A device used to take pictures that does not require any film.
  • Apple II

    Apple II

    One of the first commercially available personal computers.
  • Game Boy

    Game Boy

    A popular handheld gaming console released by Nintendo.
  • DVD

    DVD

    A type of optical disc that can store more information than a CD.
  • Xbox

    Xbox

    A type of video game console.
  • iPhone

    iPhone

    A revolutionary smartphone released by Apple.
  • iPad

    iPad

    A large tablet released by Apple.