The 80s

Popular Technology in the 80s

  • The Sony Walkman - Masaru Ibuka | Kozo Ohsone

    The Sony Walkman -  Masaru Ibuka | Kozo Ohsone
    This invention was a portable cassette player, more-so an audible cassette player rather than visual. This invention was created because the co-founder of Sony in Japan wanted to listen to music on the go, which came the Walkman which launched the idea of having musical devices on the go.
  • The Compact Disk (CDs) - James Russell

    The Compact Disk (CDs) - James Russell
    This invention has been such a phenomenon since launch. This was introduced in 1982, with no specific date. When this invention was introduced it became the NEW form of entertainment in every which way. From music, film, storage, and even gaming. To this day, CD's have been a crucial form of tech as people still use CD's in any which way they can, knocking VHS tapes out the park.
  • Nintendo Entertainment System -Uemura Masayuki

    Nintendo Entertainment System -Uemura Masayuki
    Nintendo, to this day, has a major impact on the gaming industry. But ever since this console came out to the public, Nintendo was a big contender in gaming and ever since gaming has changed. This console provided families at the time a wide variety of games, better graphics, an easy-to-use controller, and it became a household name.
  • Apple Macintosh - Steve Jobs

    Apple Macintosh - Steve Jobs
    Steve Job launched this computer in 1984, and since its launch it has paved a way for future computer tech. This invention came with a keyboard, a mouse, and the first computer to bring graphical user interface. Plus it was to be a personal use computer for all the nation to use!
  • The Game Boy - Gunpei Yokoi

    The Game Boy - Gunpei Yokoi
    The Game Boy was a gaming console and by far one of the most popular games consoles of all time and to this day it still impacts the gaming industry. Which led to various gaming consols to be invented from then