2000s Computer Inventions

2000s Computer Inventions

Period: Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2009

Intel and AMD 1GHz Processors

Mar 1, 2000

The first 1GHz processor is introduced for consumers from Intel and AMD. This is a goal many thought we would never reach and increased the processing power of the everyday PC.

USB 2.0

Apr 1, 2001

USB 2.0 is introduced increasing transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. This is a great change from USB 1.0 transfer speeds of 12 Mbps. Ultimately increasing data transfer and improving computer peripherals.

Youtube

Feb 15, 2005

Founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim Youtube changed the way people view the internet. Creating a new platform for content that still thrives today.

First Smartphone with Android

Sep 23, 2008

T-mobile releases the first smartphone using google's OS Android. This allowed for new markets in the cell phone industry and a lifelong feud between Apple and Google.

Bitcoin

Jan 3, 2009

Created by Satoshi Nakamoto. This digital currency changed the way people viewed currency. At its conception it had little to no value but quickly grew in value.