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The first rotating disk
Created by Paul Nipkow in 1884, it was the first electromechanical television scanning system. -
One of the first moving images
In 1923, Charles Jenkins transmitted one of the first moving images, he essentially invented the first mechanical television. -
The first pictures in motion
John Baird, often labelled as the inventor of the television, or the main contributor to the creation of the television, invented the first pictures in motion and the first colour picture tube in 1924. -
The first electronic television
Created by Philo Farnsworth, the first electronic television was successfully demonstrated in 1927. -
Mechanical TV sold to the general public.
In 1928 the first mechanical TV sets were able to be purchased. -
The first colour transmission
Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena sent the first colour transmission in 1946. He is credited as the main inventor of the colour television. -
The first colour television is sold
In 1954 the first colour television is sold to the general public. -
Remote controls are introduced into households
Remote controls are released to the public in 1956, they are created by Zenith Electronics Corporation. -
3D TV sets available for purchase
In mid 2010, (although the 3D experience in cinemas was already out there) 3D television sets made by Samsung became available for purchase. -
Curved televisions
In 2013 major manufacturers Samsung and LG released curved TV's in early 2013. This is a huge development as almost all TV's are flat, and curved TV's are claimed to make you feel immersed in what you're watching, as the pictures seem to be more lifelike and have extra depth.
