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Floppy Disk
Floppy disks were first introduced by IBM in 1971. They allowed for the storage and transfer of data. -
Cellphone
The first handheld phone was invented by Martin Cooper. It weighed over 2 pounds and was as big as a brick. -
Digital Camera
The first self-contained digital camera was invented by Steven Sasson. Much like the first cellphone, this camera was bulky and heavy. -
MRI Machine
Dr. Raymond Damadian created the first successful MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine. -
Walkman
Before the start of the 80s, Sony released the first walkman. This set the stage for future inventions such as the iPod.
