1970s Technology Advancements

Home VCR Invented

Mar 30, 1970

Invented by Charles Paulson Ginsburg, the videocassette recorder is an electromechanical device that records analog audio and video from the television and has a playback feature after rewinding. The VCR brings family and friends together to enjoy classics family movies and music.

Floppy Disk Invented

Nov 19, 1970

Invented by Alan Shugart the floppy disk is an electronic storage disk.

Email Invented

Jul 1, 1971

Created by Ray Tomlinson with the intent to communicate with his buddies the first electronic mailing service was made.

LCD Invented

Aug 26, 1971

Invented by James Fergason Liquid Crystal displays are used for telephones, televisions, tablets, computers, and much more.

Hacky Sack Invention

Mar 30, 1972

Created by John Stalbeger and Mike Marshall, Hacky Sack is an American game of kicking a fist-sized ball in circles or with a partner.

Pong Invented

Jun 16, 1972

Invented by Atari Inc. Pong is the first video game, made to simulate table tennis.

Genetic Engineering Invented

Feb 12, 1973

Invented by biochemists Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen genetic engineering was developed by inserting DNA from one bacteria to another.

Disposable Lighter Invented

Oct 25, 1973

Created by BIC, the disposable lighter can light anything from candles to bonfires.

Ink jet printer Invented

Oct 18, 1976

A computer printer that takes ink and embeds images from the computer onto the paper. There is no singular inventor of the inkjet printer the creation and history are shared by Epson and Canon.

Jarvik-7 Artificial Heart Invented

Mar 30, 1978

Invented by Robert Jarvik, the first artificial heart was used in 1982.

Cell Phone Invented

Jun 12, 1979

Used to make and receive calls the portable phone was invented by Martin Cooper.