Technology in the 2000's

  • USB Flash Drive

    USB Flash Drive
    The USB Flash Drive was invented in the year 2000. The patent for this invention was claimed the year prior by the Israeli firm M-Systems. Specifically, it was Dov Moran, Amir Ban, and Oron Ogdan.
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    2000's

  • Blu-ray Disc

    Blu-ray Disc
    The Blu-ray disc made its first appearance in the year 2002. This disc came after the CD-ROM and DVD. It is recognized as a great invention in the 2000's because there was a growing demand for high-definition video. It was Sony who invented the Blu-ray disc.
  • Facebook

    Facebook
    Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook in 2004. He did this while attending Harvard University and with the help of his friends. Facebook spread like a wildfire and completely changed the way people interacted with each other. It allowed people to make new friends and communicate from different countries.
  • Apple iPhone

    Apple iPhone
    Steve Jobs released the original Apple iPhone in 2007. This smartphone redefined the way people could easily communicate via a mobile device. It became famous for the advanced touch screen and countless apps available. The iPhone had numerous functions such as navigating the web, entertainment and productivity.
  • Apple iPad

    Apple iPad
    This technologically advanced decade also brought the iPad by Apple in 2010. It was a marvelous touch screen tablet that initiated the beginning of the tablet era. The invention by Steve Jobs was aesthetically pleasing, portable, and advanced. Countless tasks could be completed with the touch of a finger.