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The first text message
The first text message was "Merry Christmas" sent by programmer Neil Papworth on Dec 3rd 1992. The introduction of text messaging has dramatically impacted the way we all socialize and continues to be an integral part of modern society. -
Windows 95 releases
Bill Gates releases Windows 95, which was so well received it became the standard operating system in PCs for many years to follow. -
GPS becomes fully operational
GPS or the "global positioning system" was made operational 1995. Originally intended for military use, this tool would go on to be another vital part of the technological tools in our every day life. Imagine reading a paper map to find your way, that's how it was before things like google maps. -
DVD technology is developed
DVDs were a leap in our ability to store data like movies or software - this is when the downfall of the cassette began -
first MP3 player releases
Developed by a South Korean company, the first MP3 player marked our transition from using CDs as the main tool for containing musical data to smaller devices capable of more storage.
