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Text Messaging
In 1992, Neil Papworth sent out the first successful text message on a Nokia 1011. It read "Merry Christmas" as it didn't have a full keyboard. Text messaging is one of the biggest forms of communication in todays world. -
Nokia 1011
The Nokia 1011 wasn't the first cell phone around, in fact they had been introduced in the 80s. What is so significant about the Nokia is the compact size and first cell to support text messaging, the dominant source of communication over the last 30 years. This was a game changing phone. -
Playstation
Sony created a staple in the video game market that was on its way up. First released in Japan, this console was a huge success and paved the way for the gaming community. Today, video gaming is one of the most popular things to do. -
DVD
DVDs hit the market flying with future of replacing VHS. DVD stands for "Digital Video DIsk". With these disks, came DVD players. These changed technology with music, movies, and video games being provided via DVD. -
Google
Perhaps the greatest invention of our generation, this search engine is used by millions everyday. College students Larry Page and Sergey Brin created google in 1997, officially being incorporated in 1998.