How Has Technology Changed Over The Past 50 Years

How Has Technology Changed Over The Past 50 Years

Think about it, how has technology changed over the past 50 years? We live in the era of technological world where the latest advancements keep surprising us all. From the tortoise speed of loading search engines to the fastest browsing of today’s internet. From the never-ending wires of heavy telephones to the oh so slim and wireless mobiles. The tech world has no doubt been a constant source of shock and surprises.

With the advent of time, the human demand list has kept adding up. We are more inclined to relaxing in our routines and asking for tech help every now and then. With everything a click away, we are more of a blessed nation now. Be it ordering the yummiest food or talking to loved ones in the land of far far away, technology is by all means a blessing.

With all these changes, save some of your mementos and souvenirs representing these years in a fun time capsule. What do you remember about the year you were born or married? Learn how to make your own time capsule here.

The Blessings of Technological World

The changes in technology over the past fifty years have been surprisingly amazing. Remember the times of the black and white version of TVs? Ever thought if it were the same today? You would have been bored for sure. But the contrasting colors with dimensional features and trendy channels have made us all love the televisions. The mobility of phones, the shrinkage of computers from large air-conditioned rooms to handy laptops, the electrifying features of guitars, posts shifting to emails, better entertainment options, microwaves to heat food, yet there is a never-ending list. The difference in our lifestyle owes a lot to the blessings of the technological world

Technology Fifty Years Ago

The evolution of technology dates back to the times where from stone age, man started to use his intellect and applied it for a better living. Talking about the technological advancements, let’s go back to the times of how it started evolving

The 60’s

It was considered as a period of great social change that had an impact on the lifestyles of humans. Few of the major inventions of this time are as follows:

• The computer mouse
• Halogen lamp
• Computer became commercialized for business
• Portable calculator
• Audio tape or cassette
• Card dispenser

The 70’s

This was the period the technological advancements. It started off with few major ones stated below:

• Floppy disk
• Inkjet and laser printers
• Color television
• Internet connection was documented
• Food processor
• The first portable computer (laptop) was introduced
• Disposable lighter
• Liposuction

The 80’s

The 80’s was an important period of time as it was the very beginning of the computer era with many other advancements listed as follows:

• The CD ROM
• MD DOS
• The first 3D video game “robot”
• Digital cellular phones(1G)
• Disposable camera
• Microscope
• Contact lens

The 90’s

This era can be stated as the modern one owing to the major technological advancements as:

• The release of the first version of internet explorer
• The DVD
• Mp3
• Viagra pill and smart pills
• The web TV
• 2G cellphones were introduced

The 00’s

• Instant text messaging reached the US
• Wikipedia
• Social networking sites
• First smartphone
• GPS
• 3G

In short, technology is a fast-growing industry. It has no signs of slowing down its speed in terms of evolution and is therefore thought to take over the humans in the near future. What is one thing you can think of about how technology has changed over the past 50 years? Comment below.

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