-
Email
Inventor - Ray Tomlinson
This invention allowed people to communicate directly across long distances. Before the invention, people could only send messages to others on the same mainframe as them -
Floppy Disk
Inventor - Yoshiro Nakamatsu
This invention allowed people to store data efficiently. It was so popular that it was the standardized mode of storage for over 20 years -
GPS
Inventor - U.S. Navy
While not making its debut until 1978, GPS allowed scientists to launch satellites. -
Ethernet
Inventor - Robert Metcalfe
Ethernet allowed for longer link distances and the support of higher bit rates. -
Sony Walkman
Inventor - Masaru Ibuka
This invention allowed people to listen to their own music, it was a huge deal because it was much smaller than any other personal audio players.