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1450
Printing Press Invented
Johannes Gutenberg introduced the printing press in 1450 in order to mass-produce books & bibles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing_press
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Battery Invented
Batteries were invented in the early 1800s - this allowed the harnessing of electrical power.
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Telegraph Invented
The telegraph was invented around 1830-the 1840s. This invention allowed for the transmission of electrical signals over a wire in long distances. https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/telegraph -
Telephone Invented
The telephone was invented in 1875 - before the invention of the telephone, mechanical acoustic devices were used to transmit audio long distances. https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/who-is-credited-with-inventing-the-telephone/ -
Phonograph Invented
The phonograph was invented in 1877. This invention allowed for the transcription of telegraphic messages on paper. https://www.loc.gov/collections/edison-company-motion-pictures-and-sound-recordings/articles-and-essays/history-of-edison-sound-recordings/history-of-the-cylinder-phonograph/ -
TV Invented
The TV was invented in 1927 - this invention revolutionized the way media was consumed for centuries to come. https://www.history.com/news/who-invented-television -
Videophones Invented
Videophones were invented approx 1927- this invention was the beginning of how we would communicate on video conferencing (1927 version of Skype) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videotelephony -
ARPANET
ARPANET is invented in 1969. ARPANET is a small network of computers that share scientific research between other Universities and military organizations.
https://quizlet.com/ar/299319982/history-of-internet-flash-cards/ -
First Email Sent
The first email is sent in 1971 - it was a handful of random letters that did not spell out any particular word/sentence.
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First Online Game Invented
The first online video game came out in 1974 (Maze War). This game existed before the internet was introduced but this new version was adapted for use ARPANET.
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First Spam Email Is Sent
The first spam email was sent in 1978 - this spam email was sent over ARPANET. This one spam email would revolutionize the way spam emails are pushed to individuals' email boxes.
https://quizlet.com/ar/299319982/history-of-internet-flash-cards/ -
Invention of The GIF
The invention of GIF was invented in 1987.
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Amazon goes public
Amazon was invented by Jeff Bezos in 1994 as an online book store - in 1998 it began selling music and videos. Amazon has revolutionized the online shopping experience for centuries to come.
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Google Invented
Google is invented in 1998 which revolutionizes the way we search on the web.
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Wi-FI Invented
Wi-Fi is invented in 1999- Wi-Fi will revolutionize the way we are able to connect to the digital world.
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Roomba Vacume introduced
Roomba vacuum is introduced in 2002. This is the first-ever robotic vacuum that will clean its floors for you!
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Facebook Invented
Facebook was invented in 2004. Facebook would turn into a trillion-dollar company that connects billions of people daily using its Metaverse.
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Reddit is Invented
Reddit is invented in 2005. Reddit is the "front page of the internet" as the company slogan states - yet it is mainly used for meme sharing as well as hobbyists alike to join subreddits of similar topic interests.
https://wiredelta.com/how-was-reddit-developed/ -
Twitter Invented
Twitter is invented in 2006. Twitter changed the way consumers get news/media worldwide (I for once use it daily for news)
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iPhone Introduced
In 2007 Steve Jobs introduced to the world the first-ever iPhone. This iPhone was the first of its time - the major selling feature of this phone was that it has a digital keypad as well as internet access in your pocket!!! I actually had this iPhone when I was younger but used it as an iPod - not as a cellular phone (I was maybe 10?) -
Snapchat Invented
Snapchat is invented in 2011. Snapchat changes the way people send images back and forth to each other on their phones.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapchat