Technology History 1962 - First Pager Mr. Tech History 2014-06-09 | 1962 was a pivitol year in technology consumer applications. Here's the first consumer device driven by transistor technology. Without transistors - this couldn't have happened. The pager.
1970s Sheraton Hotel Radio Commercial - 800-325-3535 Mr. Tech History 2015-07-14 | I put this on my tech history channel - because... this ad was the very first to make those new "800" toll-free numbers - part of our culture. When 800 toll-free service began in 1969, Sheraton was the very first to use an 800 number for national advertising. Just about any baby boomer will remember the famous jingle for "Eight-Oh-Oh... Three-Two-Five... Three-Five Three Five." Just in case you forgot - here it is. Gary West - www.mrpopculture.com and technologynewstimeline.com
Stereo Records Are Here - 1958 Tech History Mr. Tech History 2015-07-09 | RCA perfected the stereo record and here is a demonstration of RCA "Living Stereo." From www.technologynewstimeline.com. Author - Gary West
Technology News Timeline 1959 RCA Transistor Radio Mr. Tech History 2015-05-30 | Transistor radios were becoming more popular with teens and young adults. This RCA transistor radio had a nice edge - used bigger "C" batteries and - had a decent-sized speaker. From www.technologynewstimeline.com
Technology News Timeline - 1954 RCA Portable Radio Mr. Tech History 2015-05-30 | It's back to 1954 - and a look at a portable radio. It's AM of course - and - this is right before transistors were used - so, tubes! www.technologynewstimeline.com
Telephone History - The Most Famous Telephone Voice - All Time Mr. Tech History 2014-08-28 | For decades - Jane Barbe (barbie) (died 2003) had the most familiar voice in pop history. She was everywhere when it came to your telephone. Here's the voice of Jane Barbe.
Tech History - Cell Phone Testing Begins - 1978 Mr. Tech History 2014-08-02 | In Chicago - The Bell telephone system begins testing for Advanced Mobile Phone Service - later called cell phone. It's a hi-tech solution to the current mobile phone system.
Phone History - Mobile Phone Into Cell Phone Mr. Tech History 2014-07-21 | This video looks at how the old mobile phone system worked - into a new sort of service - then called "Advanced Mobile Phone Service" - but we know it today simply as cell phone service.
Telephone Timeline - 1980 - MCI Commercial Mr. Tech History 2014-07-20 | During this time, AT&T and MCI battled it out as our long distance carriers - primarily. AT&T with their "Reach Out And Touch Someone" campaign, is referenced here by rival MCI.
1961 Technology History Mr. Tech History 2014-06-09 | Technology history - 1961 style including punch cards, business phones that can be expanded, satellite communications and - a new device made possible by the transistor - the pager.
Technology News Timeline 1987 - Personal Computer History W/Bill Gates Mr. Tech History 2014-04-09 | www.technologynewstimeline.com Bill Gates talks about the personal computer back in 1987. He speaks of more graphics and - there's a new word for personal computers - "networking." Interesting too - he has a rival Apple computer on his desk.
Technology News Timeline - Color-TV Comes To The Three Networks Mr. Tech History 2014-04-03 | www.technologynewstimeline.comBy September of 1966 - CBS & ABC joined NBC to offer mostly color-tv programming in prime time. It was a long road started by NBC-TV during the 1950's. By 1966 - those with color-TV sets were beginning to influence ratings - and - preferred mostly-color NBC-TV up to this point. Now - all three made owning a color-tv set - worth the price.
Technology News Timeline 1957 - NBC Peacock Signals Color Program Mr. Tech History 2014-04-03 | www.technologynewstimeline.comIn 1957, NBC used this to indicate that the following program would be in color. It was the true beginning of the color-TV era.
Technology News Timeline 2001 - Intel Pentium 4 Mr. Tech History 2014-04-01 | www.technologynewstimeline.comFrom the late 1990's into the 2000's, Intel advertised heavily - letting all know that "Intel was inside" PC's - along with their famous audio signature.
Technology News Timeline 2012 - Windows 8 Debuts Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | Windows 8 debuts - and once again, Microsoft gets a ton of criticism. This one's different - and, it's hard to find things such as the start button. Quickly - 8.1 is launched (at least there is a start button).
Technology News Timeline 2011 - Steve Jobs Passes Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | Apple's Steve Jobs dies at the age of 56.
Technology News Timeline 2006 - Guitar Hero Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | The best-selling video game of the 2000's.
Technology News Timeline 2005 - Nokia N73 Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | The Nokia N73 was the first super smart phone - and set the trend for phones to come - such as the Apple iPhone - which debuted a year later.
Technology News Timeline 2001 - xBox unveiled at CES Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | Bill Gates intros xBox at the January, 2001 CES. At the time, it put gaming on a whole new level.
Technology News Timeline 1998 - Yahoo commercial Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | Yahoo had a much different look in 1998. Back then, it was the #1 search engine.
Technology News Timeline - 1992 Windows 3.1 Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | Thanks to Software Showcase, this video shows what Microsoft was like in 1992 - and the 3.1 operating system. We've come such a long way.
Technology News Timeline - 1995 - What Was AOL? Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | In 1995 - AOL was a service that gave access to the Internet, shopping and more - as PC's morphed into a totally new experience - and a device that most of the population would now be interested in.
Technology News Timeline 1964 - The IBM 360 Computer Is Here! Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | It was the mainframe that lead into the modern-day computer programming - the 1964 IBM 360.
Technology News Timeline - 1994.. Whats The Internet Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | www.technologynewstimeline.comLots of folks had no idea in 1994 - even the hosts of the "Today" show back then.
Technology News Timeline 1988 - Cell Phone Commercial Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | The old analog cell phones - but, the service was growing fast in 1988.
Technology News Technology 1984 - More Memory In Phones Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | Radio Shack cell phone commercial. These are the older analog phones.
Technology News Timeline 1984 - Sony Explains The Compact Disc Mr. Tech History 2014-03-31 | www.technologynewstimeline.comWhat is a compact disc? In 1984 - not many knew. Here's a good explanation - part geek and part consumer.
Technology News Timeline 1982 - Disc Camera Debuts Mr. Tech History 2014-03-30 | Kodak comes out with disc camera in 1982.
Technology News Timeline 1971 - NBC Peacock disappears Mr. Tech History 2014-03-30 | For the most part - NBC stopped using the peacock to tag its shows in color. It was used before every show - and by 1971 and earlier - its schedule was full color anyway.
Technology News Timeline 1981 - Brand New - The Videodisc Mr. Tech History 2014-03-30 | A commercial for RCA's videodisc. It competed with then VHS - was much larger than latter-day DVD's - and, it failed miserably.
Technology News Timeline 1977 - WTCG-TV Satellite Uplink Video Mr. Tech History 2014-03-30 | WTCG-TV in Atlanta - was the first to offer its programming to cable-TV stations - first regular TV station - by way of satellite. This is a fascinating video showing how it works.
Technology News Timeline 1974 - Lafayette Electronics Commercial Mr. Tech History 2014-03-30 | www.technologynewstimeline.com - Commercial for Lafayette electronics...radios, CB's tape decks, stereo
Technology History Timeline - Mr. Microphone Mr. Tech History 2014-03-30 | In the late 1970's - Ronco came out with "Mr. Microphone" - technically - a low power FM transmitter - but - in the marketing world - you could use it to pick up women and impress others because - you were "on the radio."
Technology News Timeline 1952 - State of Television Mr. Tech History 2014-03-30 | NBC produced this - television in 1952... Now part of the web's ultimate technology history timeline.
Technology News Timeline 1975 - Betamax Video Tape Recorder Debuts Mr. Tech History 2014-03-18 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comHome videotaping finally begins to take off with the new Betamax format from Sony. Rival VHS would soon follow.
1972 Tech History - First Personal Computer Mr. Tech History 2014-03-18 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comXerox gets the credit for what would become the most popular and spectacular home appliance of all time. Too bad they didn't follow through.
Technology News Technology 1979 - TRS-80 Personal Computer Mr. Tech History 2014-03-18 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comThe TRS-80 was the best selling, most popular personel computer in 1979 and a few years beyond. It established PC's as a product the public would want.
Technology News Timeline 1961 - RCA Color TV Mr. Tech History 2014-03-18 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comHere's a terrific commercial for RCA Color TV from 1961.
Technology News Timeline 1969 - Telephone Operator Mr. Tech History 2014-03-18 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.com1969 Technology history included the ever-present phone operator - ready and willing to assist you.
Technology News Timeline 1968 - Kodak Instamatic Camera Mr. Tech History 2014-03-17 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comThe best way to take family photos in 1968 was with the Kodak Instamatic camera. Easy to load.
Technology News Timeline 1966 - Stereo Music/Reel-to-Reel Mr. Tech History 2014-03-17 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comBesides the long-play album - the reel-to-reel tape deck was a great way to get stereo playback.
Technology News Timeline 1963 - New Push Button Telephone Mr. Tech History 2014-03-17 | Push button phones - brand new in 1963. Save time dialing! Here's a terrific demonstration.
Stereophonic Record Player - 1960 Tech History Mr. Tech History 2014-03-17 | RCA demonstrates how you can get stereo with their new Hi-Fi record player.
Music Of 1957 - RCA Records Commercial Mr. Tech History 2014-03-17 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comRCA Records commercial from 1957 includes artists such as Perry Como, Lena Horne and Harry Belefonte.
Telstar Beams President Kennedy Press Conference - 1962 Mr. Tech History 2014-03-16 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comFor the first time - a Presidential press conference is beamed from a satellite. It's July, 1962 and the technology uses the just-launched Telstar communications satellite.
Technology News Timeline 1961 - Color TV Remote Control Mr. Tech History 2014-03-16 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comIn 1961 - RCA believed remote control was as important as color in television.
Kenner Close & Play Record Player For Children - 1967 Mr. Tech History 2014-03-16 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comKenner gave kids another option to play records - the close-and-play record player. From 1967.
Technology News Timeline 1952 - Westinghouse TV Set Mr. Tech History 2014-03-16 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comHere's a live commercial demonstrating the latest in television set technology from (then) TV maker Westinghouse.
Technology News Timeline 1955 - The Transistor Radio Is Here Mr. Tech History 2014-03-16 | www.technologyhistorytimeline.comThe transistor finally has a practical consumer use - that in small radios. Now - you can put music in your pocket.
Technology News Timeline 1958 - Long Distance Direct Dialing Mr. Tech History 2014-03-16 | Finally - you can direct dial a long distance call - using something called an area code. Part of the world's largest and best technology timeline - www.technologyhistorytimeline.com
