1. 1930-390 1930sAfter its formal introduction at the 1939 Worlds Fair, the first real commercial televisions becamewidely available. However, many networks like NBC and CBS had already been broadcasting forseveral years. Radio networks were quickly adjusting their studios to accommodate the newmedium.Sets were large pieces of equipment with about 12 inch screens. They cost about $400 to $500 andthe average household income was about $1300 a year.Programming was sparse. There was no must see TV, networks broadcasted specials like the 1932presidential election, boxing matches and news reports.One of the most recognized images from this early era includes the 1936 Olympics from Berlin inwhich Hitler announced the opening of the ceremonies.00 19310 Harold Edgerton invented stop-action photography.0 Germans Max Knott and Ernst Ruska co-invent the electron microscope.0 19320 Polaroid photography invented by Edwin Herbert Land.0 The zoom lens and the light meter invented.0 Carl C. Magee invents the first parking meter.0 Karl Jansky invents the radio telescope.0 19330 Frequency modulation (FM radio) invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong.0 Stereo records invented.0 Richard M. Hollingshead builds a prototype drive-in movie theater in his driveway.

2. 0 19330 Frequency modulation (FM radio) invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong.0 Stereo records invented.0 Richard M. Hollingshead builds a prototype drive-in movie theater in his driveway.0 19340 Englishmen, Percy Shaw invents cat eyes or roads reflectors.0 Charles Darrow claims he invented the game Monopoly.0 Joseph Begun invents the first tape recorder for broadcasting - first magneticrecording. In 1930 Engineer Richard G. Drew made the first sticky tape ever. In 1933 "Terrys Anglepoise" lamp built by spring manufacturers Herbert Terry &Sons following design of automobile engineer George Carwardine (model for laterlamps). In 1935 International Business Machines later IBM introduces version of electrictypewriter. In 1936 Formaliner, a device to control the alignment and vertical spacing ofmarginally punched continuous forms, developed by Moore Corporation. In 1937 Xerography, an electrostatic copying process, invented by American lawstudent Chester Carlson (commercially available in 1950). In 1938 First fluorescent lamps introduced by General Electric Company and theWestinghouse Electric Corporation. In 1939 First commercially successful ball-point pen, the birome, designed byHungarian Laszlo Biro. 3. 1940-49 The Second World War took place in the first half of the decade, which had a profound effect on most countries and people in Europe, Asia and elsewhere. The consequences of the war lingered well into the second half of the decade, with a war-weary Europe divided between the jostling spheres of influence of the West and the Soviet Union. To some degree internal and external tensions in the post-war era were managed by new institutions, including the United Nations, the welfare state and the Bretton Woods system, providing to the postWorld War II boom, which lasted well into the 1970s. However the conditions of the post-war world encouraged decolonialization and emergence of new states and governments, with India, Pakistan, Israel, Vietnam and others declaring independence, rarely without bloodshed. The decade also witnessed the early beginnings of new technologies (including computers, nuclear power and jet propulsion), often first developed in tandem with the war effort, and later adapted and improved upon in the post-war era. 4. 1940sMuch of the hype surrounding televisions in the 1940s was swept underthe rug with the onset of WWII. Although in the earlier portion of thedecade, the United States wasnt involved with the war, production oftelevisions stopped so the U.S. could put their efforts toward developingradar technology.Even though the production of televisions stopped, the innovationpersisted and color was introduced at the early part of the decade. This isalso when the television commercial was invented.During the war, the television was used as a small propaganda machine.Encouraging people to buy bonds and support the effort.The post-war economy was strong and the late 40s saw a boom intelevision production. Two types of models surface the tabletop andconsole.People like Milton Berle, Ed Sullivan and Howdy Doody become some ofTVs first stars. . 5. 0 The Second World War took place in the first half of the decade, which had aprofound effect on most countries and people in Europe, Asia and elsewhere.The consequences of the war lingered well into the second half of the decade,with a war-weary Europe divided between the jostling spheres of influence ofthe West and the Soviet Union. To some degree internal and external tensions inthe post-war era were managed by new institutions, including the UnitedNations, the welfare state and the Bretton Woods system, providing to the postWorld War II boom, which lasted well into the 1970s. However the conditions ofthe post-war world encouraged decolonialization and emergence of new statesand governments, with India, Pakistan, Israel, Vietnam and others declaringindependence, rarely without bloodshed. The decade also witnessed the earlybeginnings of new technologies (including computers, nuclear power and jetpropulsion), often first developed in tandem with the war effort, and lateradapted and improved upon in the post-war era.0 19410 KonradZuses Z3, the first computer controlled by software.0 Enrico Fermi invents the neutronic reactor.0 19420 John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry built the first electronic digital computer. 6. 0 19440 Synthetic cortisone invented by Percy Lavon Julian.0 19450 Vannevar Bush proposes hypertext.0 The atomic bomb invented.0 19470 Mobile phones first invented. Although cell0 phones were not sold commercially until 1983.0 19480 Robert Hope-Jones invented the Wurlitzer jukebox. 7. 1950-590 19500 The first credit card (Diners) invented by Ralph Schneider.0 19510 Super glue invented.0 Power steering invented by Francis W. Davis.0 Charles Ginsburg invented the first video tape recorder (VTR).0 19520 The first patent for bar code issued to inventors Joseph Woodland andBernard Silver.0 Edward Teller and team build the hydrogen bomb.0 19530 Radial tires invented.0 The first musical synthesizer invented by RCA.0 David Warren invented the black box - flight recorder. 8. 1954The solar cell invented by Chaplin, Fuller and Pearson.The first computer hard disk used.The hovercraft invented by Christopher Cockerell.0 19570 Fortran (computer language) invented.0 19580 The computer modem invented.0 Gordon Gould invents the laser.0 The integrated circuit invented by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce.0 19590 Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce both invent the microchip. 9. 0 1960s 1960-69 Often the 60s are seen as the end of an era. An age of innocence seen in the 1950s died and would never be seen again in the United States. After the assignation of President Kennedy, families gathered around to watch the news depicting a changing social climate and growing hostility toward an oppressive government. Americans begin to get more news from the television than the newspaper. The United States became obsessed with space travel. Everything sold had a space age edge, especially televisions. Everyone gathered to watch shuttle launches and moon landings. Televisions became more portable and affordable. It is estimated 75 million people watched the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. The Vietnam War is the first conflict to be televised. Doctors legally advertised cigarettes. By the end of the decade there were approximately 78 million television sets in homes across the United States; 200 million around the world. 10. 1970-790 1970s Sesame Street debuts to children across the country. The show is still on the air after almost 40 years. Although it wasnt the first home video game, Pong became the most popular. The average salary is 7,500 a year and the average price for a TV was between $400 and $700 dollars. The first direct to broadcast satellite television was launched in 1972. 1978 was the last year large Black and White consoles were manufactured. 11. 1980-890 1980s The 80s saw little innovation with the television specifically; however, there became a growing number of television accessories like the VCR and home game consoles like Nintendo. Although cable had been around since the 50s, cable television saw a significant boom during the 80s. Sitcoms were more popular than ever. The 80s spawned programs like Rosanne, The Cosby Show and Married with Children (which is the longest running sitcom in television history.) The VCR took the United States by storm. Although introduced in the late 70s, the VCR didnt become a staple in the American home until the mid 1980s. Now, people could watch movies in the comfort of their own home and record and watch their favorite programs on their own timetable. 12. 1990-990 1990s1999 RUNESCAPE was created.(Game MMORPG).0 The 90s saw big changes in technology all together. One can arguably saythe 1990s was an age of technological change, thanks largely to theInternet. The personal computer became affordable enough for averagepeople to own, the Internet was available through dial-up ISPs likeProdigy and AOL, and information was seemingly at our fingertips. Television programming became more risqu, pushing the FCCs buttons and spawned some of the most loved shows of all time like The Simpsons and other shows. Cable television programming saw a large boom at the end of the decade Various TV technologies like Plasma and LCD are in experimental stages. Standard CRT televisions still lead the market. However, televisions now include additional features like picture in picture, sleep timers and parental controls (for kids in the there bedroom).(^_^) 13. 2000 Upwards!0 The I Pod was invented by Steve Jobs in 2000.0 2000s DVD players take over the home theater experience. Much like the VCR, DVD players were introduced a decade earlier, but took some time to gain momentum. At the beginning of the decade, DVD players were in approximately seven percent of homes; in less than 10 years, more than 80 percent of homes had a DVD player. Thin is in. Advances in LCD and Plasma technology enable television manufacturers to produce a better picture, larger screen sizes and save space. The home theater experience was in the forefront of manufactures minds providing bigger and better quality to the consumer. 14. 0 TiVo Sky had the ability to pause live broadcasts and record several programs at once, even while the television was on another channel. TiVo and Sky can schedule recordings based on time, channel, title or celebrity. No longer were people tethered to their couches living by the networks times. They were free to watch what they wanted when they wanted.Reality shows take over the airwaves and TV becomes interactive.0 Television goes all digital. In 2009, all analog televisions will goblack. Networks will only be producing a digital signal. Less than 10 years after the DVD players introduction, the second wave of video players were introduced touting better quality and longer run times. HD DVD and Blu-ray enter a battle for high definition supremacy, which is reminiscent of the VCR and Betamax war 30 years prior. 15. 0 TV goes online. With the introduction of high speed Internet, video streaming and digital recording enter the scene. Many are posting their favorite programs and commercials online without the permission of the broadcasters. This has led to many networks making their programs available online. Seventy-five years ago, the television was introduced with skepticism and awe. No one truly believed it would change the way we view the world. Now, people are more attached to their televisions than ever including programming on computers and phones and manufactures, broadcasters and producers are continually finding new ways to bring big entertainment to the small screen. 16. 1930s Tech By Johnathan Machin onPhotoPeach - Fresh slideshows to go!