Technology

My Technology Timeline

By fcg_kgv
  • The Computer

    The Computer
    The computer was invented by William Oughtred. The computer's purpose was originally to time and blow up bombs for the army. The computer was actually rejected at first but William created it anyways and it ended up very helpful in life.
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  • The lightbulb

    The lightbulb
    The lightbulb was invented in 1800 by Humphry Davy. The purpose of the lightbulb was to create light in the dark instead of something a little more dangerous like big torches or fire and candles.
  • The Phone

    The Phone
    The phone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. The purpose of the phone was so that people could speak to each other without having to waste paper by sending letters or talking in person which could take too long.
  • The TV

    The TV
    The TV was invented in 1878 by John Loggie Baird. The purpose of the TV was to entertain without having to go anywhere.
  • The Radio

    The Radio
    The radio was invented in 1895 by Gugliemo Marconi. The purpose of the radio was so that you could create radio waves to transmit into Morse code.
  • The Aircon

    The Aircon
    The Aircon was invented in 1902 by Willis Haviland Carrier. The purpose of the aircon was so that during the heat it wouldn’t be so hot and humid. Also to reduce humidity in a room.