without the walkman we couldn't have the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.
2 years ago | 5
I assume we're including the microwave's origins as WWII plane radar.
2 years ago | 2
The Walkman gave rise to the Discman, then the iPod, and then the iPhone (and other smartphones).
2 years ago | 2
I think the Walkman had something to do with cheaper and smaller resistors and other electrical components. But idk
2 years ago | 0
Music in your pocket was a much better step forward than hot pockets
2 years ago | 0
The iPhone (and thus smartphone) can be traced directly back to the Walkman. The Walkman gave way to the disc man, which was replaced by the IPod, then comes iPhones.
2 years ago | 0
Walkman led to CD Man led to portable digital music storage combine with PDAs led to cell phones led to smart phones led to everyone everywhere having instant access to information and entertainment. Microwave ovens are great but their impact was limited
2 years ago | 3
Mental Floss
Which of these inventions changed the world the most? Check out their origins on our latest episode of The List Show! https://youtu.be/6pwJdzKNoYs
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