There have been many technological advancements in the last 100 years or so that have made quite an impact up to today. A quick look at the most pivotal moments in history where a great technological invention has revolutionized human history can help us to appreciate how they have made our lives better. Let us consider a few of the greatest technological advances of all time.

The television is quite possibly the greatest technological advancement of all time. The developments of the television first started in the late 1800′s and early 1900′s. Since then, the television has made quite the advancements in many areas. Anywhere from color TV picture to high definition and widescreen formats on TV’s has surely changed the advancements of TV’s at a fast pace.

The computer is another great technological advancement that can be considered. In between the years of 1940 and 1945, electronic digital computers started in developments taking up a lot of power and space. These computers were very expensive, usually only used by the government and the military. However, throughout the years, specifically in the 1980′s and 1990′s, computers took off with a blast in advancements and have lowered in price. Nowadays, computers have evolved even more with advancements in laptops, faster internet connections, increased memory for your computer and are so affordable that almost every home has one.

The telephone has been a great device that lets us communicate with one another. It was developed in the 1870′s by Alexander Graham Bell and continues to make a great influence. The advancements on telephones have developed greatly in the 1990′s and 2000′s. From wireless telephones to caller ID’s and other great advancements, the telephone continues to make a great landmark on the technology industry.

The last greatest technological advancement we will consider is the cellular phone, which goes hand in hand with the invention of the telephone. One of the first cellular handsets was introduced in 1973. In the 1980′s and 1990′s is when the cellular phone really took off as one of the alternatives other than the land-line phones. In the first decade of the 2000′s is when cell phones really became a trend that took the world by storm.

These are just a few of the technological advancements that have changed the world for the better. As the human race marches forward into the future, these inventions will provide as a stepping stone to a bigger and brighter future for everyone.