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3500 BCE
Mesopotamia
The first writing systems are developed in Mesopotamia, such as cuneiform writing, which allow communication through symbols engraved on clay tablets. -
1500
Johannes Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg invents the movable type printing press, facilitating the mass production of books and the dissemination of knowledge. -
Morse code
Samuel Morse invents the electric telegraph and develops Morse code, a system of remote communication using electrical signals. -
Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone, revolutionizing communication by allowing long-distance voice transmission. -
Television
The first live television broadcast is made by Philo Farnsworth, laying the foundation for the development of television as a means of mass communication. -
ARPANET
ARPANET, precursor to the Internet, is established as the first packet-switched communication network -
Mobile phone
The first mobile phone is developed by Martin Cooper, inaugurating the era of mobile communication. -
World Wide Web
Tim Berners-Lee introduces the World Wide Web, providing a system for accessing and sharing information on the Internet. -
iPhone
Apple releases the first iPhone, ushering in the era of smartphones and real-time mobile communication. -
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic drives the use of online communication platforms, such as Zoom, Teams, and Skype, for remote work and virtual communication.