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