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The first commercial radio station, KDKA in Pittsburgh, began broadcasting, marking the start of regular scheduled radio broadcasts and significantly changing media consumption.

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1927: Radio for Listening to Music and Getting News

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1927: Radio for Listening to Music and Getting News

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In the late 1920s, radios became common in homes. Families gathered to listen to music and news broadcasts as radios were the center of home entertainment before televisions became prevalent.

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Philo Farnsworth demonstrated the first working television system. His invention transmitted moving images using electricity! Before TVs, families would gather around radios to listen to shows. Television would later become one of the most important ways people got news and entertainment in their homes.

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Movies started as silent films before evolving to 'talkies' in the late 1920s. By the early 1930s, going to theaters to watch films was the primary way people enjoyed visual entertainment.

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The ABC (Atanasoff-Berry Computer) was created by John Vincent Atanasoff and Clifford Berry. It was the first electronic digital computer in the world! This massive machine could solve equations and do calculations. Early computers were enormous—sometimes filling an entire room—and nothing like the small devices we have today.

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1942: Record Players for Listening to Music

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1942: Record Players for Listening to Music

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During the 1940s, people used record players to listen to their favorite music albums and singles. Record players were a household staple bringing the sound of music to living rooms.

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The first telecasts of baseball were aired, signifying the rapid growth and increasing influence of television through widespread sports broadcasting.

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By the early 1950s, TVs became a household feature allowing families to watch news, live events, and scripted television shows, significantly affecting how people consumed visual media.

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Color television became available to the American public with the launch of RCA's color TV sets, marking a major leap in viewing technology and consumer electronics.

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1956: First Transatlantic Telephone Cable

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1956: First Transatlantic Telephone Cable

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TAT-1, the first transatlantic telephone cable system, began service, greatly enhancing international communication capabilities, enabling more reliable and higher quality calls between North America and Europe.

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The first pay television service, Subscription Television, was launched in California, setting the stage for the future development of cable networks and on-demand media services.

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Listening to music was predominantly through record players, while films were mainly watched in cinemas. TV had become a popular medium for daily news updates.

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Ray Tomlinson sent the first email, revolutionizing personal and professional communication through electronic messaging, a precursor to the widespread daily use of email today.

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Cassette players allowed for portable music enjoyment. Color TVs became common in homes, changing the way people experienced shows and movies with vibrant visuals.

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Martin Cooper of Motorola made the first call on a portable cell phone. The phone was very large and heavy—it weighed about 2.5 pounds and was nicknamed 'the brick'! The battery only lasted for about 30 minutes of talking. This early mobile phone was nothing like the smartphones we use today, but it was the beginning of being able to call people from anywhere.

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1981: Introduction of the Personal Computer. First Cable News Channel Starts.  - Ms. Barnes is Born

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1981: Introduction of the Personal Computer. First Cable News Channel Starts.  - Ms. Barnes is Born

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IBM introduced its first personal computer (PC) for homes and small businesses. Before this, computers were mainly used by large companies and universities. The IBM PC helped bring computers into everyday life. Early home computers were not very powerful—they couldn't go online or play videos like computers today—but they were exciting new technology!

Cable News Network (CNN) launched as the first news channel to offer 24/7 coverage, revolutionizing news consumption by delivering updates anytime, anywhere.

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1982: VCRs for Movies at Home and Walkman for Music

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1982: VCRs for Movies at Home and Walkman for Music

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The Walkman allowed people to play cassette tapes and enjoy music on-the-go. Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs) enabled families to watch rented tapes of movies at home.

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Improvements in cellular technology lead to the release of the relatively affordable Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, making mobile telephony commercially available to the masses.

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1987: CDs Take Over Music and Cable TV Expands

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1987: CDs Take Over Music and Cable TV Expands

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Compact Discs (CDs) became popular for music, offering better sound quality than tapes. Cable TV began offering more channels and diversified viewing options beyond the major networks.

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Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web, making the internet accessible to everyone! He invented web pages and links that let people easily share and find information online. Before the Web, the internet was mostly used by scientists and the military. The Web transformed how we learn, shop, and communicate with others around the world.

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1992: CDs for Music, VHS for Films, and The Internet for Info

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1992: CDs for Music, VHS for Films, and The Internet for Info

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CDs were still popular for music, while VHS tapes dominated home movie viewing. The internet began to emerge as a new way for people to access information.

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1996: Launch of Major Instant Messaging Services

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1996: Launch of Major Instant Messaging Services

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Early instances of instant messaging services began to take off, changing the landscape of instant digital communication between personal computers.

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Digital Video Discs (DVDs) replaced VHS tapes for movies, offering superior quality. The popularity of internet search engines for acquiring information began to rise.

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The introduction of the TiVo, a digital video recorder, revolutionized how audiences interact with television, allowing users to pause live TV and record programs for later viewing.

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2001: iPod Released. - Ms. Barnes is in College

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2001: iPod Released. - Ms. Barnes is in College

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Apple released the first iPod, which could hold 1,000 songs in your pocket! Before the iPod, people listened to music on CD players or Walkman cassette players that could only hold one album at a time. The iPod changed how we listen to music and led to digital music becoming more popular than CDs and tapes.

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The introduction of 3G networks supported faster data transmission, leading to more widespread use of mobile internet and the adoption of applications reliant on higher bandwidth.

44% of Americans have a cell phone.

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MP3 players such as the iPod began to change how people stored and listened to music, moving away from physical media to digital formats. DVDs were the standard for watching films at home.

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Skype was launched, allowing people to make voice and video calls over the internet. This changed how people communicate, especially long distance, as it made calling more affordable and accessible. It paved the way for the numerous video calling options available today, all of which play an important role in personal and professional communication around the world.

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Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter expanded, becoming integral in how people communicate globally, giving rise to new forms of digital interaction and communities.

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2007: First iPhone Released & Netflix Begins Streaming

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2007: First iPhone Released & Netflix Begins Streaming

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Apple introduced the iPhone, the first modern smartphone. It combined a phone, internet device, and music player all in one! The iPhone had a touchscreen instead of buttons and could run apps. Smartphones have changed how we communicate, take photos, find directions, and so much more in our daily lives.

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The arrival of 4G mobile networks marked a significant improvement in wireless communication technology. It allowed for faster internet speeds on mobile devices, leading to the widespread use of apps that require high data, such as video streaming and enhanced mobile gaming. This improved connectivity transformed how people work and interact globally.

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Apple launched the iPad, the first popular tablet computer. The iPad was like a bigger iPhone that made it easier to read, watch videos, and play games on a portable device. Before tablets, if you wanted to use a computer while traveling, you needed a laptop. Tablets are now used in many schools and homes for learning and entertainment.

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Music streaming services and video streaming platforms like Netflix started to dominate. Smartphones are got faster and allowed users to access music, videos, and information with ease anywhere, at any time.

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Smart home technology, including devices like Amazon's Alexa and Google's Nest, began becoming mainstream. These technologies allow for the automation and remote control of various home systems, like lighting and climate, enhancing convenience and energy efficiency. They changed how we interact with our living spaces, turning homes into smarter, more responsive environments.

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2016: Introduction of 5G Networks. Streaming becomes more popular that watching TV live. - Ms. Barnes starts at ESD. 

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2016: Introduction of 5G Networks. Streaming becomes more popular that watching TV live. - Ms. Barnes starts at ESD. 

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5G trials began, promising significantly faster data speeds and lower latency for mobile networks, enhancing capabilities for real-time applications like virtual reality and the Internet of Things (IoT).

In the US, viewership of streaming services surpasses live TV, marking a significant milestone in media consumption reflecting the shift towards internet-based services.

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2017: Voice Assistants Change Interaction

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2017: Voice Assistants Change Interaction

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Devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home began to alter how people listened to music, received news, and gathered information using voice commands.

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When the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, students around the world started learning from home using computers and tablets. Video calls, digital assignments, and online classes became part of everyday school life. Technology made it possible for students to keep learning even when they couldn't be in the classroom together.