Computer/Technology Innovations of the 1990's

World Wide Web

1990

World Wide Web Although originally proposed in 1989, the web was first launched and used in the early 1990s. Tim Berners-Lee (pictured), with help from Robert Caillou, was able to connect hypertext with the internet and create the foundation for what we know as the web today. Web browsers such as Mosaic and Netscape Navigator helped popularize the web in the 1990s.

The Apple Newton

1992

PDA's, precursors to the smart phone hit the market.

E-Commerce

1995

In 1995, both Amazon and eBay launched. These companies redefined the shopping experience.

Java

1995

Originally developed by Sun Microsystems, the first appearance of the Java programming language appears/

Nokia Communicator 9000 phone

1996

The first access to the mobile web was commercially offered on the Nokia Communicator 9000 phone. It was the first mobile phone and handheld computer.

WAP

1997

Wireless Application Protocol, known as WAP was established. This was a secure specification that allowed users to access information via handheld wireless devices.

The First Full Internet Service on Cell Phones

1999

Full internet service was offered on the mobile web for the first time, with the first mobile-specific created web browser