On March $24,1959,$ Texas Instruments, a leading electronics firm in the United States, introduced a new device called the microchip that transformed the conveniences of modern life$$including personal computers, the internet, and anything else using digital technology.

Which of the following statements best explains the impact the microchip has had on communications?

The invention of the microchip has led to the transformation of all companies around the world and allowed these companies to become multinationals for a very small cost.

The microchip has made it possible for companies besides Texas Instruments to increase their profit margins and return on investment for their shareholders.

Innovation in microchip technology has allowed for information of all types to be shared digitally through small portable devices.

The invention of the microchip allowed people to start businesses from anywhere, as they are now able to connect wirelessly to resources that previously required a wired connection.