2000-2010 Technology Timeline

  • USB Flash Drive - first commercially sold in 2000

    USB Flash Drive - first commercially sold in 2000
    Invented by Amir Ban, Dov Moran, and Oron Ogdan the USB Flash Drive provided an easy and efficient way for everyone to share, transfer and store data. This invention also allowed people to physically transport data in a much more convenient way.
  • Apple iPod - 2001

    Apple iPod - 2001
    Invented by Steve Jobs and Tony Fadell Apple iPods changed the way people listen to music by providing consumers with the ability to store more songs at their fingertips.
  • MySpace - 2003

    MySpace - 2003
    Created by Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe MySpace changed the way that people connect in this world. MySpace provided millions of people with a platform to be able to instantly share their stories, activities and ideas.
  • YouTube - 2005

    YouTube - 2005
    Created by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim YouTube abled people from various backgrounds and experiences to share their content with a wider audience than they were previously able to. Watchers were exposed to new content which changed the entertainment industry.
  • Apple iPhone - 2007

    Apple iPhone - 2007
    Invented by Steve Jobs and Scott Forstall the Apple iPhone provided an all in one device where people were able to store their digital information as well as provided many tools for daily use. The iPhone also gave people access to the internet at all times and changed the way we connect with each other.