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IPad
The iPad is a touchscreen tablet PC made by Apple. The original iPad debuted in 2010 -
PS4 and Xbox One
In 2013, Xbox and PlayStation went head-to-head for the future of console gaming. Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One spawned a new era of games and countless thinkpieces, though PS4 got the last laugh when it came to units sold. -
Windows 10
After the disaster that was Windows 8 and 8.1, Windows 10 was a desperately needed righting-of-the-ship for Microsoft's flagship operating system. Windows 10 represented an ambitious but realistic attempt for Microsoft to modernize its OS while also building for the future, introducing concepts like Universal Windows Apps that run on any form factor. It took until January 2019, however, for it to topple Windows 7 and become the world's most popular OS. -
Apple AirPods
AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple Inc. They were first announced on September 7, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7. Within two years, they became Apple's most popular accessory. -
TikTok
No one ever expects the next viral social app. When Chinese tech company Bytedance absorbed lip-sync app Musical.ly into TikTok, little did we know that it would become a cultural sensation among teens becoming so popular that the US government would launch a security investigation. TikTok's algorithmic feed could represent a new black hole interface of social engagement, learning what you like to see and serving you video after video to infinity.