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Compact Discs (Red Book CD-DA)
Sony & Philips were the first companies to mass produce CDs. It was originally created by James T. Russell in 1968. CDs created the ability to store information, music, pictures, and videos on an easily accessible disc. https://www.digitaltrends.com/features/the-history-of-the-cds-rise-and-fall/ -
The IBM PC
Don Estridge (leader of the IBM PC devolving team) and IBM introduced its first personal computers. The PC revolutionized the roles of computers in businesses and the public. https://www.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/pc25/pc25_intro.html -
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Originally released in Japan (later released in the U.S. in 1985), the NES was the first console-based gaming system. It shaped the home entertainment industry in a way where people could experience state of the art graphics (at the time) all from the comfort of your couch. https://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/tech-nostalgia-the-top-10-innovations-of-the-1980s/6/ -
The Apple Macintosh
Apple, led by Steve Jobs, introduced the first personal at home computer. It featured graphical user interface, a built in screen, and mouse.It was the first PC that didn't rely on text interface. Was advertised in the 1984 Super Bowl and released the following day. https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/01/24/apple-launched-macintosh-on-january-24-1984-and-changed-the-world----eventually -
Microsoft Windows
Bill Gates and Paul Allen, founders of the company, introduced Microsoft's first operating system to the public. It was an extension of MS-DOS and one of the first graphical user interfaces. It opened the world for modern-day operating systems and to this day leads the industry in sales. https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows_1.01
