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Calculator
Invented by Jack Kilby in 1967. It has allowed us to perform calculations more efficiently and now be able to graph them on the calculator. -
Cordless telephone
Invented by Teri Pall in 1965, but patented by George Sweigert in 1969. The start to a long journey of constantly upgrading the technology of a phone. This later on turned from a simple calling device to a portable pocket "computer" that everyone now uses to call, text, and even use the internet. -
Laser printer
Invented by researcher Gary Starkweather. Allows us to produce high quality text and graphics on plain paper. -
Video game console
invented by Ralph H. Baer. An interactive entertainment computer that produces a video display signal. This was the beginning of a long stretch for other companies to compete and create gaming systems which people can now make money from. -
Digital camera
Invented by Steven Sasson. A device that takes video or still photographs by recording images via an electronic image sensor. This allowed us to have a visual record of history, which we still use today and have allowed it so that our phones are built with them.