1970's technology use progression

  • First Computer mouse

    First Computer mouse
    Computer mouse received it's patent. Every computer uses a mouse today; whether it is built into your laptop, plugged into your desktop or a wireless mouse.
  • Mobile phone

    Mobile phone
    The first mobile phone was invented by Motorola. Cell phones are used daily for texting, emailing, phone calls, note taking etc. and are rarely out of reach.
  • MRI

    MRI
    The MRI invented by Dr. Raymond Damadian is used in medicine daily to help detect diseases.
  • Email

    Email
    V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai came up with email at the age of 14. There is disputes that it was created in 1971; however, Ayyadurai was ultimately awarded the copywrite. We use email daily to communicate in home and work life.
  • Sony Walkman

    Sony Walkman
    The Walkman allowed us to make music portable.