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Sep 20, 1450
Printing Press
The printing press was invented allowing the ability to print off newspapers to begin spreading news -
Magazines
The first magazine was printed spreading news through articles in a magazine known as the “American Magazine” and the “General Magazine” -
Phonograph
The phonograph invented by Thomas Edison was designed for reproducing sound recordings -
Radio
Radio stations were being used to spread news quicker allowing people to listen to it rather than wait for it to be printed in the newspaper. -
Television
The television was invented allowing people to not only hear the news quicker but also view what was happening through pictures and videos. -
First Satellite
The first satellite was sent into space. Satellites help with many things including communication such as satellite radio. -
First Online Newspaper
The first online newspaper also known as the Columbus Dispatch was created allowing people to access the news quicker than waiting for the physical newspaper. -
Smartphones
The first smartphone was invented which included features such as messaging and calling which helped spread news faster. -
Internet Explorer
Microsoft internet explorer is launched allowing the spread and easy access of news to increase and make everything expand quicker and more efficiently. -
Social Media
In 2004 Facebook was launched which helped spread news much faster because anyone could post news or information out and all their followers could see.
