Technology Timeline

Tech Timeline

2000-Present

Smartphones: Development and widespread adoption of smartphones. Developed by various companies (e.g., Apple, Samsung) globally.

AI: Advancements in Artificial Intelligence. Developed by researchers and companies worldwide.

Bluetooth: Introduction and integration of Bluetooth technology. Invented by Jaap Haartsen (Netherlands) at Ericsson.

Internet: Expansion and increased accessibility of the Internet. Developed by various researchers and engineers globally.

Quantum Computing: Early stages of development in quantum computing. Developed by researchers and companies worldwide.

1900-1999

Germany:Planes: Development of aircraft. Pioneered by the Wright brothers (U.S.), further developed in Germany and other countries.

Cars: Advancements in automobile technology. Developed by Karl Benz (Germany) and others.

Nuclear Power: Harnessing nuclear energy. Developed by various scientists including Enrico Fermi (Italy/U.S.) and Lise Meitner (Austria/Sweden).

Computers: Development of early computers. Developed by Charles Babbage (UK) and later refined by many others.

Radios: Invention and popularization of radio communication. Invented by Guglielmo Marconi (Italy).

1800-1899

Britain:Steam Power: Further development and application of steam engines. Developed by James Watt (Scotland).

Electricity: Harnessing and distribution of electrical power. Pioneered by Michael Faraday (England) and others.

Telegraph: Development of telegraph communication systems. Developed by Samuel Morse (U.S.) and others.

Power Loom: Mechanization of weaving with power looms. Developed by Edmund Cartwright (England).

Anesthesia: Introduction and use of anesthesia in medical practices. Pioneered by William T. G. Morton (U.S.) and Crawford Long (U.S.).

U.S.:Cotton Gin: Invented in the U.S. Invented by Eli Whitney (U.S.).

Britain:Spinning Jenny: Invented in Britain. Invented by James Hargreaves (England).

Flush Toilet: Development of modern sanitation with the flush toilet. Developed by Alexander Cumming (Scotland).

17th Century: 1600-1699

Italy (Galileo):Telescope: Improved telescope design and astronomical observations. Improved by Galileo Galilei (Italy).

Europe:Microscope: Development and use of microscopes for scientific discovery. Developed by Zacharias Janssen (Netherlands) and others.

Submarine: Early submarine designs. Designed by Cornelis Drebbel (Netherlands).

Barometer: Invention of the barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure. Invented by Evangelista Torricelli (Italy).

16th Century: 1500-1599

Germany:Printing Press: Further development and spread of printing technology. Developed by Johannes Gutenberg (Germany).

China:

Portugal:Caravel: Development of the caravel ship for exploration. Developed by the Portuguese.

Greek/Arabic:Magnetic Compass: Refinement and use of the magnetic compass for navigation. Refined by various cultures including Greek and Arabic.

Astrolabe: Continued use of the astrolabe for astronomical measurements and navigation. Developed by the Greeks and refined by Islamic astronomers.

15th Century: 1400-1499

China:Paper Money: Use of paper currency in China.

Muzzle Loaded Rifles:

Europe :Rise of Silver Value

Germany:O.G. Printing Press:

Portugal:O.G. Caravel

14th Century: 1300-1399

Arabian:Clocks

13th Century: 1200-1299