Blog Post #6 | EOTO reaction post

No one knows when pigeons or birds were trained to deliver mail. Seems to go back to the Egyptians or the Romans. It was utilized for the wealthy during those times though if they wanted something to get somewhere faster than the horseback mail system. In modern times, pigeon racing became a phenomenon and they were used during World War One and World War Two. 

The first electronic television system was showcased in 1927. The public introduction came with BBC's regular broadcast in 1936, also featured in the 1939 New York World Fair on behalf of RCA. Television became a mainstream form of receiving media and revolutionized the entertainment industry allowing people to watch things without being present. 

Bluetooth was invented in 1994 by Dr. Jaap Haartsen while working on short-range radio connections. The first version was realized in 1999, focusing on wireless data connection. It is an innovation made for the benefit of convenience and accessories. 

The idea of the telegraph was first claimed in 1798. Samuel Morse created his version of a working electrical telegraph by 1832. The first message ever sent was "What hath God wrought?". It was a growing industry leading into the 20th century. By 1934, it had gained enough attention to have governments pass legislation to monitor it. It was an amazing innovation because messages would travel quickly (same day) whereas the mail system would take multiple days, if not weeks.

Paper was invented in ancient China by Cai Lun. By mixing fibers and plants, the paper could be made and written on. It was spread throughout the world via the Silk Road. It was revolutionary in the sense of communicating with people across distances and preserving it. It is the primary form of communication used to teach the masses about religion, natural sciences, liberal arts, etc. 

The email was invented in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson. He came about it during his spare time while figuring out how to transfer files from one computer to the next. Tomlinson figured it would be a "neat thing to do" and it wouldn't become popular until 1988. There are 7.9 billion email accounts worldwide, and 5.6 billion are active. Gmail is the largest email provider, having 1.8 billion active user accounts. 

The VCR was invented in the 1950s but wasn't popular until the 1970s-2000s. VHS and Betamax were tracks put into VCRs to play videos. Using magnetic tapes, you could playback videos. It allowed for technological advancements with television and led to the rise of direct-to-video films convenient for home-watching. 

Cloud computing is the delivery of storage and software over the internet, allowing people to access and manage their data remotely instead of relying on physical technology, like the USB drive. The first version was created in 1969, but the computing system wouldn't gain traction until 2006 with the Amazon Web Service or Google Docs/Services. It faces challenges with cybersecurity and cost management. Sixty percent of the world's corporate data is stored in the cloud.

Compact Discs were patented in 1970. The prototype was revealed in 1979 and had a commercial release in 1982-1983. Sony & Phillips licensed the CD for recording in 1988. From 1988 to 2007, over 200 billion CDs were bought worldwide. CD's descent in popularity occurred in 2008 when Spotify launched. If all the CDs in the world were piled up, they would circle the Earth six times. The best-selling CD of all time sold over 38 million copies.