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