Factories became automated. Machines and other improved manufacturing techniques meant that huge amounts of goods could be made at a fraction of the cost. The age of mass production had arrived. In the decade of the 1920s economic output increased by a staggering 50%. Communications revolution – number of telephone doubled/ number of radios increased from 60,000 to 10 million.
Apple boasts 100,000 iPad apps, for instance. One reason Epps is so optimistic for Amazon's tablet is because it'll likely come with signifcant cloud services. Microsoft might have an advantage over others by offering Xbox Live accounts. Other tablet makers could introduce appealing features such as free six-month subscription plans to Netflix. (HP tried a similar strategy when it offered customers 50GB free storage on Box.net.)
In fact, Hollywood survives today because of its television markets. PANAVISION: Replaced Cinemascope in the 60’s. The process allows 35mm negatives to be blown up to 70mm release prints. The PANAVISION CAMERA is a widely used camera based on the Mitchell design. DOLBY SOUND: Invented by Ray Dolby, a recording system and reproduction system that revolutionized sound; Dolby’s most recent innovation is surround sound.
There were 3.1 million television sets in American homes, and over 100 television stations operating in 38 states across the USA. (Think Quest). The 1950’s were known as “The Golden Age of Television,” and it became the dominant form of media over radio, newspapers and other advertising mediums. The three networks – NBC, CBS and ABC were the main networks in the 1950’s and they still remain the top networks today. All of the programming originated, live, in New York.
Who would of known a little box, or big these days, could be so influential to Australian society? When introduced into Australia in the 1950’s, society and culture shifted due to the new invention of television, leading Australia to witness a form of communication that had never been so powerful. Since 1950’s, television managed to maintain the powerful influence, and has become completely enculturated into Australian society. Alongside, controversy has risen to our society, debating the positive and negative factors television influences on Australia. The report conducted analyses how television has influenced Australian society from 1950 to today focusing on a range of contributing factors that have influenced the changes of people’s
Personal savings grew, so people could afford to buy more. * In 1950, Americans bought over 6 million cars and GNP reached $318 billion. Baby boom and suburban flight helped increase consumer demand. * Abundant oil and cheap gasoline * Electronics industry boomed (TV was invented, first generation of computers). * Construction, cars, electronics all did well.
When do they make plans, exchange, views, share jokes, tell about their triumphs or little disasters? When do they get to be a real family?” referring to American modern day families (Winn). Television broadcasting has rapidly increased in popularity and is in serious demand within our economy. The invention of televised broadcasting has become an essential asset of American culture throughout recent years. Over the past sixty-five years, ninety-nine percent of U.S. households have obtained at least one television set within their home.
Initially, the use of media to relay news was a good idea: Television has “restored” the nations “feeling of direct contact”, “the people have once more become the nation” (Source A). Television has allowed for thousands of people to be involved with current events. At first people were drawn to this
Understanding the Market CanGo’s position in the online retailing market has been a success for a small business. Moreover, the company’s Initial Public Offering has given CanGo an opportunity for expansion into the online gaming industry. Currently, in the United States, 68.7 million households have internet access and forty-one percent of that population spends their leisure time playing video and online games. (GSAY, 2011) In fact, online gaming has now become a large segment of the gaming industry due to the increased availability of internet access to consumers and the variety of games available for different age groups. For example, the average age of online gamers are 25-44 years of age, which includes about 95 million people or more that play online games.
Synopsis Topic: OUTLINE THE HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN TELEVISION THROUGHOUT THE DECADES OF THE 1950S, 1960S AND 1970S. ASSESS THE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY THROUGHOUT THESE DECADES. This Historical Investigation will explore the introduction of television in Australia in the mid-1950s and its impact on society as it was the beginning of dramatic social change throughout the next two decades in Australia. Television has influenced all aspects of Australian life and challenged people’s ideas and values. Television in Australia has been a major influence in shaping society to what it is today.