In class, a technology that I learned about from someone else was the radio. The history of the radio was first started by Gugliemo Macroni who implemented electromagnetic waves which was a kind of morse code. In 1899, he broadcasted the results of the American Yacht Race to New York. The fame allowed him to create a commercial wireless broadcasting company. He then broadcasted the first transatlantic signal. As time went on, in 1906, Reginald Fessenden broadcasted the first human voice. In 1910, entertainment broadcasting started. Then the Golden Age of radio went on through the roaring 20’s in which jazz was being played all the time.
The radio made a great impact because it could reach anyone whether you’re in the car or you’re in public at a restaurant. The popularity was heavily influenced by World War II because it was a form of tactical strategy and created a sense of unity. It was used to inform citizens about what was happening in the efforts of the Allied Forces. Due to the radio, it gave rise to news when you are on the go and also national popular music. With just a click of the button, you can listen to the top hot billboard songs that are streamed on channels. This brought music to a wider audience and created a source of entertainment and news. Nowadays, you can not only listen to any music you want, but also podcasts and your favorite talk shows. This also led to bluetooth in which you can easily connect your phone with the car radio and stream music throughout your whole car by using your phone. As a fact, 92% of Americans who are 18 or older listen to the radio every week which is equivalent to 3 billion worldwide. This made a huge impact in the music industry and allowed for entertainment while traveling.
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