2000s Inventions

  • 2001 - The iPod

    Inventor: Apple Inc. (led by Tony Fadell, Michael Dhuey, and Jonathan Ive)
    Description: The iPod was a revolutionary portable music player that allowed users to carry thousands of songs in their pocket. It introduced the concept of digital music distribution via the iTunes store.
    Impact: It changed the way we listen to music, making it portable and accessible anywhere. It laid the foundation for the later development of smartphones like the iPhone.
  • 2004 - Facebook

    Inventor: Mark Zuckerberg (and co-founders Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes)
    Description: Facebook started as a social networking site for college students but quickly expanded to become the world’s largest social network. It connected millions of people across the globe.
    Impact: Facebook revolutionized social media and online communication, influencing how we share information, stay in touch with friends, and even run businesses.
    3. 2005 - YouTube