Technological Transformation

These are the technology firsts that have shaped modern life as we know it

A pair Tesla Roadsters is shown at Tesla Motors in San Carlos, California June 30, 2008.  California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined with Tesla Motors representatives to announce Tesla's decision to locate its new manufacturing plant for the second-generation, zero emission Tesla Roadster, in California. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES) - GF2E46U1LH401

Tesla delivered its first production electric vehicle, the Roadster, in February 2008. Image: REUTERS/Robert Galbraith

Joon Ian Wong
Technology Reporter, Quartz
Dave Gershgorn
Artificial Intelligence Reporter, Quartz
Mike Murphy
Technology Reporter, Quartz
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