70's

1970's

  • The invention of email

    The invention of email
    In 1972 the email was invented by Ray Tomlinson. Before Mr. Tomlinson came up with his invention computers could only send messages through one mainframe. I believe that email is a very vital part of our lives today. It changed the way we communicated with each forever.
  • The start of wireless communication

    The start of wireless communication
    In 1973 Mr. Martin Cooper was credited for using his wireless telephone to successfully make a phone call with his prototype phone. The cellphone is without a doubt one of the most important technologies used in the world today. It's the dominate form of communication today and our lives are pretty much loaded into them.
  • Digital cameras

    Digital cameras
    The digital had a group of inventors. They are Terry Walker, Harry Garland, and Roger Melen. I think that this invention was the beginning of era where you wanted to record the moment or just a person that double talks. It definitely was an invention that made us want to preserve our moments in time to share with others with more than just a still photograph.
  • Apple is born

    Apple is born
    In 1976 the Apple computer was invented. It was invented by Steve Wozniak. His main purpose was to show that you could build a personal computer that was cost efficient and reliable for the consumer. His good friend Steve Jobs convinced him to sell them. Apple is a modern day cult, I mean that in a good way. The invention of the Apple computer was the jumpstart for a company that delivers a wide range of products
  • The eye in the Sky

    The eye in the Sky
    GPS was invented in 1978 by the Department of the Navy. The Navy worked on and used the technology for a decade before showing it to the public as Navstar satellite. GPS is so vital in a world where most can't navigate with a map. It has made our daily lives smoother if you're traveling or moving to a new state.