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The KODAK Professional Digital Camera System was introduced
The Nikon F3 SLR camera body was the first digital camera released. Although it was made for professional journalists, it created a path for the other cameras that would soon be made available to the public. Today, I use a camera to take pictures of the many places I go and it allows me to capture memories. -
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Technological Advances in My Lifetime
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First Text Message Sent
Text messaging has changed the way world communicates with one another. I use texting every day. It is an easy and effective way to communicate with others. -
First Online Order: Pizza Hut
This is significant in my life because I orde many things online. It is very convinent. -
First Apple Ipod is Released
The realease of the first Apple Ipod is significant in my life because I own an Ipod. Many of my family members and friends have Ipods as well. They are very convienent to use for entertainment. -
Apple launches the Itunes Music Store
The release of the Itunes Store had a high impact on my generation. At first, the store had 200,000 songs at 99¢ each. Now, more than 25 billion songs have been purchased. I use Itunes to download songs, movies, and videos for my entertainment, -
Mark Zuckerberg launches The Facebook
Facebook was made for college students, but has now become a social media site for everyone. I use Facebook to keep in touch with people I know. I am able to share pictures and information about my life with them. -
Youtube is launched
I use Youtube for not only entertainment, but for education purposes too. I can find many different videos about different topics right from this website. -
Twitter is released
Twitter is an social media site that continues to grow everyday. I use Twitter almost everyday, and many people I know have one. It allows people to stay in touch with others on a daily basis. -
First Apple iPhone
This invention really impacted my generation. Many people that I know have an iPhone. I also have one and I use it every day. -
Instagram is released
Instagram is an app used by many of my friends and family. It is a way for me to share pictures and keep in touch with my relatives or friends. -
Sources
http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/Our_Company/History_of_Kodak/Milestones_-_chronology/1990-1999.htm
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2. http://inventors.about.com/od/tstartinventions/a/Twitter.htm
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4. http://www.businessinsider.com/how-facebook-was-founded-2010-3?op=1
5. http://instagram.com/press/# -
