-
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR was developed. The development of Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) made Bluetooth a viable option for streaming audio and video. This meant that wireless headsets would have improved audio quality, boosting their demand. While Bluetooth 2.0 is outdated, its use in wireless communication set the foundation for products like Air pods, computer peripherals, and car audio systems -
YouTube
Jawed Karim, Steve Chen, and Chad Hurley founded YouTube in 2005. YouTube is a video-sharing platform where creators can post all sorts of content, from educational videos to content focused purely on entertainment. Today, it’s owned by Google and can be found in classrooms across the country, showing educational videos on various topics. -
Android Operating System
Android OS was released in 2008. While the operating system began development in 2003, it was released in 2008. Created by Andy Ruben, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White, Android has become the most commonly used operating system for mobile devices. -
Bitcoin
Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency and was made in 2009. The person who created Bitcoin chooses to hide their identity and goes by the name Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin is decentralized and operates on a peer-to-peer network. Because of this, Bitcoin is a volatile currency, unlike the U.S. dollar, whose value has remained relatively constant. Bitcoin offers some anonymity since transactions do not reveal the identities of the people making transactions -
Instagram
Instagram was revolutionary for social media. Mike Krieger and Kevin Systrom founded the platform. While other social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter existed, Instagram was the first to be mobile-centric. Instagram was also made to have a more appealing UI, making engagement, such as likes and comments, more organized, while its competitors felt cluttered and overwhelming.