1970s Technological Innovation

By chriswilson1
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    1970's Technology Innovation

  • Home VCR invented

    Home VCR invented
    This was a huge invention for at-home entertainment, making videos at home possible and affordable.

  • Ray Tomlinson invented what is known as electronic mail (Email)

    Ray Tomlinson invented what is known as electronic mail (Email)
    This had and still has a profound impact on how people communicate with each other.

  • The sensational digital game, Pong was invented

    The sensational digital game, Pong was invented
    This simple, yet addicting game was a hit and heavily influenced many games made today. Invented by Allan Alcorn.

  • Bar code invented

    Bar code invented
    This invention by Norman Joseph Woodland is still being used today to automate supermarket checkout systems.

  • MRI Sanner invented

    MRI Sanner invented
    The MRI Scanner invented by Raymond Damadian, has had a significant impact in the medical field. Today they are still being used everywhere to detect tumors and tissue damage in patients.