In an episode of Newt’s World, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich continues his Greatest American Inventions series by exploring the smartphone and the technological breakthroughs that ultimately put a powerful computer, camera, communication device, and connection to the internet into billions of people’s pockets. The episode builds on the story of the mobile phone—whose development Gingrich traces back to Motorola engineer Martin Cooper’s historic handheld cellular call in 1973—and examines the next major leap: combining mobile communication with computing and internet technology into the modern smartphone.
Through the series, Gingrich places technological innovation within the broader story of American ingenuity and examines how inventions can fundamentally reshape everyday life, communication, business, and society. As a former Speaker of the House, historian, bestselling author, and longtime commentator on politics and innovation, Newt Gingrich brings a distinctive ability to connect history with the challenges and opportunities shaping the future. His wide-ranging expertise and engaging storytelling make him a compelling speaker for audiences interested in leadership, government, technology, and change. To learn more about hosting Newt Gingrich, contact WWSG.
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