2000

5 Inventions of the 2000s by Evan Sinclair

  • USB Flash Drives

    USB Flash Drives
    Invented by Dov Moran and M-Systems. USB flash drives allow the storage of data outside of a computer. They has enhanced our lives by creating a smaller and more efficient way of storing data off a computer than optical discs.
  • Camera Phones

    Camera Phones
    Invented by Philippe Kahn. Camera phones allowed people to take digital photographs with their mobile phones. This has enhanced our lives by making picture taking more accessible without the need to purchase a separate digital camera.
  • Bluetooth

    Bluetooth
    Invented by Jaap Haartsen. Bluetooth creates a wireless connection between technological devices. This has enhanced out lives by allowing technological devices to be able to connect to each other without the use of wires or cables.
  • Skype

    Skype
    Invented by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis. Skype is a platform that allows video chat over wi-fi. This has enhanced our lives by making video chat possible and paving the way for crucial platforms such as zoom and webex.
  • iPhone

    iPhone
    Invented by Steve Jobs and Apple. The iPhone allowed personal computers to be carried around in people's pockets. This has enhanced our lives by revolutionizing the way we use mobile phones by giving phones touchscreens and quick access to the internet from anywhere.