Technological Advances from the 1960s

  • Lava Lamp

    Lava Lamp
    Inventor: Edward Craven Walker
    Also known as the Astro Lamp
  • Computer Mouse

    Computer Mouse
    Inventor: Douglas C Engelbart
    Allows users to move a cursor on a computer.
  • Compact Disc

    Compact Disc
    Inventor: James Russel
    Also known as a CD, this technology made it possible to store music on a small disc.
  • Handheld Calculator

    Handheld Calculator
    Inventor: Texas Instruments
    Ran on batteries, no paper or pencil needed.
  • ATM

    ATM
    Inventor: Fred Gentile and Jack Wu Chang
    Automatic Teller Machine; a way to withdraw money without going into a bank.