Geek Fact for November 21st

By Judy Novotny / 11/21/2012 / Geek Facts

In 1877 , Thomas Edison announced the invention of his “talking machine.”

Later dubbed the phonograph, the “talking machine” recorded and played sound using a tin-foil cylinder.

Learn more at http://lightandsound.net.au/HistoryOfTalkingMachine.htm
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Judy Novotny

Judy is a computer veteran with 30 years of experience. She has owned everything from a TRS-80, Apple IIe and various Windows-based PCs. She is currently living in her Apple ecosystem at home consisting of an iPhone, iPad, iMac, MacBook, Apple TV, iPod nano and two Time Capsules. She is a fan of all things mobile since she got her first Palm Pilot in 1999. Check out her iPad app, Number Wizard, in the App Store. Follow her on Twitter @junovotech or at Junovo.com.

In 1877 , Thomas Edison announced the invention of his “talking machine.”

About The Author

Judy Novotny

In 1877 , Thomas Edison announced the invention of his “talking machine.”