2000's Technology Timeline

  • 2001 - iPod

    Apple releases the iPod, a revolutionary MP3 player with the ability to hold 1000 songs with up to 10 hours of battery life. While music streaming has made this seem outdated, the way we consume music in our homes or out in the world was shaped by MP3 players, such as the iPod.
  • 2001 - Windows XP

    2001 - Windows XP
    Microsoft invented Windows XP, with the goal of maximizing performance, and allowing users a friendly interface, and the ability to run their favorite programs with less risk of crashing.
  • 2005 - YouTube

    YouTube was invented by Jawed Karim, Steve Chen, and Chad Hurley. It has become one of the most popular video sharing platforms, and is used for entertainment, and utility by people worldwide.
  • 2007 - Hitachi's 1 TB Hard Disk

    The 1 terabyte hard disk HDD was invented by Hitachi, and was a huge boost in computer storage. I
  • 2008 - Macbook Air

    2008 - Macbook Air
    The Macbook Air was released by Apple, and was one of the first laptops to emphasize being sleek, and lightweight. Both to benefit aesthetic, and portability.