Mass media includes radio, television, newspapers, and the internet. Radio was invented in 1895 and allowed people to listen to different stations. Television started with only a few black and white channels broadcasting films and news, but has since improved worldwide with many channels now available, as well as integrating with the internet. Newspapers are still commonly used around the world. The internet now plays a large role in people's lives, allowing video watching, book reading, communication, and access to complete information.