Technology Today

The first computers were very large and could do very few functions compared to computers today.

The invention of the microchip made it possible to build smaller more powerful computers.

The first integrated circuit on a single chip of silicon

Process information quickly

An early model PC Personal Computers today

Computers have changed rapidly since their invention.

Bill Gates

Founder of Microsoft

His company creates software, or programs that tell computers what to do.

This PowerPoint was made using some of the software his company created.

The Internet

Allows people to communicate through email, social networks, and instant messaging.

Referred to as the World Wide Web, because you can communicate with anyone in any country.

Businesses have been able to decrease the cost of communication various social media.

Consumers benefit as well

By comparing prices at the touch of a button

By comparing the quality of products through customer reviews

Biotechnology helps develop new medicines and healthier plants and animals.

Energy from the sun is a renewable resource.

Energy from water is a renewable resource.

Energy from wind is a renewable resource.

And you thought micro was small!

What can nanotechnology do?

Nanomachines might be able to repair damaged cells or organs.