Technology in the 1990s

  • Adobe Photoshop

    Created in 1990 by Thomas and John Knoll, Adobe Photoshop is the most popular photo editing tool used today. It is vital to those who are pursuing a career in the photography industry.
  • Text Messaging

    Invented in 1992 by Neil Papworth, text messaging has become one of the most widely used forms of communication. These days, texting allows us to reach one another in an instant. You can text from almost every smart device, including smart refrigerators!
  • The Internet

    The Internet was first available via the internet browser Mosaic. Tim Berners-Lee was the brains behind this development. The internet dramatically changed the lives of everyone. Suddenly, we were able to find out any and all information we needed to. The internet continues to grow quickly, even thirty years later!
  • Playstation

    The first Playstation, created by Ken Kutaragi, first made its appearance in 1994. Playstation technology has developed quickly since its first release. Current versions even come with internet access! It has created not only a source of entertainment, but a source of income for those who live stream their games.
  • DVDs

    DVDs first appeared in 1995. There wasn't one specific inventor, but companies like Sony and Toshiba were the leaders in the at-home entertainment industry. The DVD watching experience was enhanced later on by the invention of Blu-ray. Currently, DVDs have mostly been phased out with the growing popularity of online streaming services