Download

Technology Progression

  • Hollerith Punch Card

    Hollerith Punch Card
    Punch cards were invented in the late 1700s and were later adopted by Herman Hollerith in the 1890 US census. Hollerith was an inventor and developed an electrotechnical tabulating machine for punch cards.
  • HP (Hewlett-Packard)

    HP (Hewlett-Packard)
    HP, or Hewlett-Packard, was founded by Bill Hewett and David Packard. The company has produced personal computers, printers, and has grown substantially since its founding.
  • Apple Computer

    Apple Computer
    Apple Computer, Inc was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It was the Apple computer was invented in hopes that it would be more convenient for people. https://guides.loc.gov/this-month-in-business-history/april/apple-computer-founded#:~:text=and%20Photographs%20Division.-,Apple%20Computer%2C%20Inc.,the%20way%20people%20viewed%20computers.
  • Douglas Engelbart GUI

    Douglas Engelbart GUI
    Douglas Engelbart was an early pioneer of technology and created the first graphical user interface
  • iPhone

    iPhone
    iPhone is a product of Apple that has grown since the early 2000s. It began development in 2004. Steve Jobs was an influence on the product, but was led by Tony Fadell, Scott Forestall, and Jony Ive.
  • Chromebook

    Chromebook
    Chromebooks were invented by Jeff Nelson. It was a product released by Acer Inc. and Samsung.
  • Apple Watch

    Apple Watch
    The Apple watch was invented to deter people from being on their phone - looking or being distracted by frequent notifications. The creators hoped it would encourage more of a healthy lifestyle.