Cellphones changed the world. They revolutionized the way we communicate and paved the way for today’s Big Tech companies to emerge. In this episode, Kim takes a trip to the past with Marty Cooper, a tech legend known as the father of the cellphone. You’ll learn a ton of surprising and funny stories behind your smartphone. For example, cellphones were once shaped like shoes. Find out even more in this fun and informative episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marty Cooper 'Father of the Cellphone' shares the history and future of the cellphone

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Marty Cooper 'Father of the Cellphone' shares the history and future of the cellphone

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