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iPod (2001)
The iPod was invented primarily by Tony Fadell and made available to the public in 2001. Fadell had been tasked by Steve Jobs to make an improved MP3 player and he did just that. Apple’s iPod became one of the most successful products they had ever released, allowing millions of Americans a convenient way to listen to their music on the fly. -
Tesla Roadster (2006)
The Tesla Roadster was invented by Elon Musk and released in 2006. Only about 2,700 of the first Tesla Roadster were ever made, but they definitely caught people’s attention. This car would eventually lead Tesla into becoming the leading electric car manufacturer in the world, while helping to create a more sustainable future in the process. -
iPhone (2007)
The iPhone was invented by Steve Jobs and released to the public in 2007. Smart phones had been seen before the release of the first iPhone, but the public had never seen a phone capable of everything the iPhone could do. The iPhone was a massive success from the jump, and many people across the globe still rely heavily on their iPhone’s to thrive in today’s virtual society. -
Square (2010)
Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey collaborated on the invention of the Square, and made it available to the public in 2010. In a country where millions of transactions happened daily, vendors relied almost entirely on traditional cash registers before this was released. The invention of the square allowed payment via card and smart phone in a way that made it convenient for both customers and vendors alike. -
iPad (2010)
The iPad was invented by Steve Jobs and was made available to the public in 2010. In the couple years that had passed since the release of the iPhone, it was clear to everyone that this technology had far more potential than many had originally thought possible. iPad had all the same design and software as the iPhone and simply enlarged it, which allowed buyers to be comfortable using it straight out of the box.