Technology revolution
Definition
The technology revolution refers to the rapid advancement in digital technology, computing, and telecommunications from the late 20th century to the present. It transformed economies, communication, and daily life through personal computers, the internet, smartphones, and artificial intelligence.
Examples
- The invention of the World Wide Web in 1991 made the internet accessible to ordinary users
- Apple's iPhone (2007) launched the smartphone era, putting computing power in everyone's pocket
- Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter changed how political campaigns reach voters
Key Fact
The number of internet users grew from about 16 million in 1995 to over 5 billion by the 2020s.
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