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KDKA in Pittsburgh broadcast the first commercial radio program, marking the beginning of organized broadcasting.

The release of the Apple iPhone signified the beginning of the smartphone era, integrating media consumption with mobile technology.

The first full-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue (talkie), 'The Jazz Singer', was released, changing the film industry forever.

The BBC initiated the first public television service with regular programming, bringing visual media into homes.

Telstar was launched, facilitating the first live transatlantic telecasts and ushering in a new era of global communications.

Deepfake technology reached a level of sophistication where video and audio can be manipulated to create convincing false representations, raising ethical concerns.

CBS broadcast the first program in color, although the color television system it used was not compatible with black and white sets.

With products like Oculus Rift, Virtual Reality began to enter the consumer market, offering immersive media experiences.

5G technology was used to broadcast video content for the first time, promising faster and more reliable communication networks.

Spatial audio technology became widely adopted in various media, enhancing the listener's immersive experience with 3-dimensional sound.

Guglielmo Marconi transmitted the first wireless signals over a short distance, leading to the development of radio.

ARPANET, the first network to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite, was commissioned by the U.S. Department of Defense, laying the groundwork for the Internet.

YouTube was launched, heralding a new era in media consumption with user-generated content and video sharing on a massive scale.

Facebook Inc. rebranded as Meta, indicating a corporate focus shift towards building the 'metaverse', a shared virtual space.

Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, drastically changing the Internet by introducing a system of hypertext documents accessible via the browser.

Psy's 'Gangnam Style' became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views, demonstrating the platform's ability to facilitate viral phenomena.

Invented by Bell Labs, the transistor revolutionized electronics and led to the development of smaller and more reliable radios and televisions.

Home Box Office (HBO) was launched, becoming the first subscription-based TV network and beginning the era of premium broadcasting services.

Mosaic, the first graphical interface browser for the World Wide Web, was released, making the Internet more accessible and user-friendly.

The social audio app Clubhouse became highly popular, introducing a platform for drop-in audio conversations and a new media format.

Pokémon Go popularized augmented reality (AR), blending digital information with the physical world in a mainstream entertainment product.

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, revolutionizing communication by allowing direct voice interaction over distances.

Heinrich Hertz proved the existence of radio waves, setting the stage for wireless communication.

Netflix transitioned to a streaming service, giving rise to over-the-top (OTT) content platforms that have since revolutionized the media distribution landscape.