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1440
The invention of the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention revolutionized the spread of information, making books and newspapers more accessible. -
First Newspaper Published
The first printed newspaper, originally in German. -
Penny Press Upcoming
Newspaper such as The Sun in the U.S made news more affordable, increasing the amount of people buying -
The Birth of the Radio
Guglielmo Marconi developed a wireless telegraphy, which started the foundation for a radio broadcasting. -
First Tv Broadcast
Philo Farnsworth demonstrated the first working television, leading to the start of the broadcasting era -
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Takeover of TV
Tv became the primary source of news and entertainment, overpowering the radio as the most influential media type. -
The “First” Internet
The U.S. Department of Defense created “ARPANET”, which would evolve into the internet. -
World Wide Web Goes Public
Tim Berners-Lee launched the World Wide Web, revolutionizing how people access and share information. Shaping how we have the internet in todays world. -
Rise of Social Media - First Version of Facebook
Facebook and other social media platforms changed how people consume news and interact with each other. -
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The Impact of AI on Media (Launch of AI programs)
AI-generated content, deepfakes, and automated journalism began reshaping how media is produced and consumed.