Advances in Technology

Charles Babbage Invents the First Mechanical Computer

Feb 9, 1822

The First Computer
Charles Babbage, or "The Father of Computers", invented what he called, "The Difference Engine". This is the first step towards the modern computer.

First Bi-Directional Phone Call

Mar 10, 1876

History of the Phone
Alexander Graham Bell created the first phone and conducted the first bi-directional phone call. This marked the beginning of a new age of communication.

First Working Demo of TV

Sep 7, 1927

History of Television
The first TV was created by a 21-year old inventor named Philo Taylor Farnsworth.This created a whole new form of news communication and entertainment.

The First Video Game

Feb 10, 1958

Video Game History
The first video game was essentially a precursor to Pong. This would eventually lead to the launch of Atari and the gaming world we know today.

Creation of the First Cell Phone

Apr 3, 1973

The First Cell Phone
The first cell phone made was the Motorola DynaTac 8000X. A portable means of communication made business infinitely easier to conduct.

Creation of the First Laptop

Feb 11, 1981

Laptop History
The first laptop created was called the Osborne 1 and cost $1795. It would start the revolution of portable computing technology.

Creation of Wi-Fi

Feb 10, 1991

Wi-Fi History
Wi-Fi is a wireless communication consisting of 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands that allow devices to connect ot the internet and each other. This made it easier to connect and communicate with nearby devices.

The First Smartphone

Feb 10, 1992

Smartphone History
The First smartphone ever invented was called Simon and it cost $899 when it first came out so only businesses could use them but it could do at least part of what todays amsrtphones can. It began the smartphone revolution.

Creation of Bluetooth

Feb 9, 1994

Bluetooth History
Bluetooth was created by Jaap Haartsen and Sven Mattisson whille working at a Swedish technology company called, "Ericsson". It has become a staple of modern technology. This made it easier to connect and communicate with nearby devices.

Creation of Amazon

Jul 5, 1994

About Amazon
Amazon is the largest online retailer in the United States of America. It plays a huge part in how people shop today.

Creation of eBay

Sep 3, 1995

eBay History
eBay is a multinational online auction website along with other types of sales. This changed the way that people purchase items online.

Creation of Netflix

Feb 10, 1997

History of Netflix
Netflix is an online video viewing service that allows paying users to watch movies and shows online and have dvds sent directly to their houses when desired. Netflix has created a whole new form of easy and accesible entertainment.

Creation of Google

Sep 4, 1998

Google History
Google was and is the most effective search engine in exsistence on the web. It has revolutionized the way we search today.

Creation of Facebook

Feb 4, 2004

History of Facebook
Facebook is a social media site that has become a huge part of everyaday social life around the globe.

Creation of Youtube

Feb 14, 2005

About Youtube
Youtube is a free online video sharing site that allows users to create playlists, comment on videos, and subscribe to channels among other things.

Announcement of the First iPhone

Jan 9, 2007

iPhone History
The iPhone was a revolutionary type of phone at the time because it was a breakthrough internet communicator and had a multi-touch touchscreen.

Creation of Hulu

Mar 11, 2007

About Hulu
Hulu is an online video viewing service that offers a huge selection of videos, clips, movies, and TV shows.

Creation of Bing

Jun 1, 2009

Bing History
Bing is a search engine that was created by Microsoft.

Creation of Pinterest

Mar 10, 2010

Pinterest History
Pinterest is a photo sharing site that allows the users to share other users photos and organize them on virtual "boards".

Creation of Instagram

Oct 6, 2010

Instagram Summary
Instagram is a photo-sharing social media app that has over 27 million users and is worth $1 billion.