1980's-1990's Technology

By savsoel

  • Microsoft

    Microsoft
    In July of 1980, Microsoft, a computer programming software was invented and developed by Bill
    Gates and Paul G. Allen.

  • CD Player

    CD Player
    In October of 1982, the first CD player was developed and invented by Sony and Phillips. A CD player is an electric device that plays audio compact discs.

  • Disposable Camera

    Disposable Camera
    In January 1986, the first disposable camera was invented by Alfred D. Weir a mechanical engineer from Dallas. A disposable camera is made with a single-use roll of film.

  • Answering Machine

    Answering Machine
    In 1991 the first answering machine was created by Joseph Zimmerman and George W. Danner. An answering machine is a device used for answering telephones and recording messages.

  • Ebay

    Ebay
    In 1995 A website known as EBay was created by Pierre Omidyar. EBay was developed as a marketplace to sell new and used goods and services for individuals. This also created work for some people.