2000's Technology

  • First Camera Phone

    First Camera Phone
    The first cell phone with a built-in camera was manufactured by Samsung and released in South Korea in June of 2000. The camera and the phone components were essentially separate devices housed in the same body. Having cameras built into our phones have changed the way we capture and share memories. It allows for convenience and accessibility all in our pocket.
  • iPod

    iPod
    Steve Jobs and Tony Fadell are the co-inventors for the iPod. While it seems like such a historic device, if it wasn't for its invention we wouldn't have the iPad, iPhone, or iTunes. It truly changed digital music and personalized listening.
  • Bluetooth Headsets

    Bluetooth Headsets
    While it was created in the late 90's, it wasn't available to consumers until 2004. We can thank inventor, Nathaniel Baldwin, for our air pods and beats! The added convenience of Bluetooth headphones is monumental. The ability to connect a wireless device through wavelength was a huge step in technology.
  • Blu-ray

    Blu-ray
    Blu-ray set out to redefine the video-disc market. It can record, store and play back high-definition video. It allowed for more storage and better video quality for consumers.
  • Kindle

    Kindle
    The invention of the kindle changed the way consumers could access literature. The main reason for it was to bring people books. It was one of the most successful e-readers and brought a catalog of reading.