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Apple Pay
Date: 2014
Invention: Mobile Payment/Digital Wallet
Inventor: Apple Inc. Team
Apple pay allows users of Apple products to connect their Debit card(s) to their smart devices and make a payment. This benefits those from possibly losing their CC or simply when they forget their wallet at home. -
Amazon Echo
Date: 2015
Invention: Virtual Assistant Device
Inventor: John Hanke
The "Echo" is a hands-free, virtual assistant device that is voice-activated and powered via the internet. This device can set timers, report the news, add notes/reminders to oneself, turn off lights, and so much more. This helps many out while in a time crunch or needs an extra hand. Also, for those who have physical disabilities, this is a great product.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/technology-that-changed-us-the-2010s/ -
Augmented Reality (PokemonGo)
Date: 2016
Invention: Mobile Game
Inventor: John Hanke
Augmented Reality is digital interaction with the user's physical environment and time. This game has helped the society connect and interact with one another as well as benefit one's physical well being. -
5G Network (Verizon)
Date: 2019
Invention: 5th Generation Cellular Network
Inventor: ?
5G is the latest cellular network that provides higher speed, lower latency, and overall greater capacity.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/09/30/the-7-biggest-technology-trends-in-2020-everyone-must-get-ready-for-now/?sh=5cb66bf52261 -
Self Driving Cars (Waymo)
Date: 2020
Invention: Technology Self Driving Automobiles
Inventor: Sebastian Thrun Anthony
Waymo is a self-driving taxi service that is heavily dependent on technology for its mobility. The hopes of these cars are to minimize the amount of pollution caused by traffic congestion and also prevent injuries and deaths from reckless driving.