Remembering the Technology of My Past, 1980's-2000's

By SAR2239185

  • Atari

    Atari
    The original Atari, Inc., founded in Sunnyvale, California, in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, was a pioneer in arcade games, home video game consoles, and home computers. Wikipedia. Atari enhanced our lives by introducing home gaming systems.

  • Caller ID

    Caller ID
    The service, known as Caller ID, was pioneered by New Jersey Bell in 1987. It was made available to customers in New Jersey in December 1988 and is now spreading throughout the country. Enhanced our lives by being able to view who is calling giving you chance to answer it or not.

  • Dial-up Internet

    Dial-up Internet
    Dial-up was first offered commercially in 1992 by Pipex in the United Kingdom and Sprint in the United States. Wikipedia. Enhanced our lives by allowing all to have access to the internet.

  • Nokia

    Nokia
    Between 1998 and 2012, Nokia was the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer. Wikipedia. Enhanced our lives by making it possible for everyone to have a cell phone.

  • iPod Shuffle

    iPod Shuffle
    The first-generation iPod Shuffle weighed 0.78 ounces (22 g), and was designed to be easily loaded with a selection of songs and to play them in random order. Made it possible to have all your music on one device.