Video - Tech Milestones: From First Smartphone to Lifesaving Heart-Lung Machine

"The first smartphone, IBM's Simon Personal Communicator, was introduced in 1994. It combined a mobile phone with features like a touchscreen, email, and a calendar, laying the foundation for modern smartphones." "The first commercially available computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart in 1964. Made of wood, it had a single button and revolutionized how we interact with computers." "The microprocessor, the brain of computers, was invented by Intel engineers Federico Faggin, Marcian Hoff, and Stan Mazor in 1971. This tiny chip drastically increased computing power and efficiency." "Wi-Fi technology was invented in 1991 by NCR Corporation and AT&T. Initially designed for cash register systems, it has since become a ubiquitous part of modern life, enabling wireless internet connectivity worldwide." "The first successful heart-lung machine, crucial for open-heart surgery, was developed by Dr. John Gibbon in 1953. This invention has saved countless lives by allowing complex cardiac surgeries to be performed."