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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