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Apple 2
One of the first pieces of technology was the Apple 2. The apple 2 was invented in 1977 helped along significantly by Steve Woznick and his partner Steve jobs. The personal Apple 2 computer included a sound card, color graphics, expansion slots, etc. -
Technology progression
The scanning tunneling microscope was invented in 1981 by Gerd Binning alongside Heinrich Rohrer and Ernst Ruska in Germany. This was a device that allowed scientists to see individual atoms. -
DNA fingerprinting
In 1984 Sir Alec Jeffery discovered sequences in DNA strands that are different from others at the ridge of fingerprints. He developed a technique for identifying the sequences. This became a turning point in criminal investigation and wrong incarcerations. -
The world wide web
Sir Tim-Berners Lee who helped with the first computer sold commercially, helped establish the web. He first established the web on paper in 1989 then it became public access in 1991. The web is a apart of the internet that connects links and various documents across the globe. -
Disposable cell-phone
The disposable cell-phone was first thought up by Randice-lisa Altschul. Her first inspiration came when she was driving down a freeway in 1960, the invetion consisted of a thickness of 2-3 credit cards made with recycled paper. Companies ran with her idea making the first pre-paid disposable cell phone.