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USB Flash Drive - Commercial Release
A small external flash drive that can be used with any computer that has a USB port. It can store all kinds of data but is limited by differing space per device. The invention of the flash drive significantly enhanced our lives by revolutionizing the way we store and transfer data. Amir Ban, Dov Moran, and Oron Ogdan of M-Systems are credited with inventing the USB flash drive in 2000. -
Camera Phones - Commercially Released
The first commercial camera phone was the J-SH04, made by Sharp Corporation. The invention of the camera phone has profoundly enhanced our lives in numerous ways, blending communication, creativity, and documentation into a single, portable device. Philippe Kahn, a French engineer and entrepreneur, is credited with creating the first camera phone in 1997. -
Firefox
The first version of the Mozilla web browser was released. The release of Firefox significantly enhanced our digital lives in several key ways, contributing to the evolution of web browsing, online security, and internet accessibility. Firefox, free open-source Web browser created by the American software company Mozilla Corporation. -
PowerMac G5 tower computer
The PowerMac G5 tower computer was a groundbreaking piece of hardware that enhanced computing and digital creativity in numerous ways. As the first Mac to feature a 64-bit processor, the G5 represented a leap forward in performance, design, and usability. It was hailed as the first true 64-bit personal computer at that time. This was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple Computer, Inc. -
Facebook Launched
Facebook is a social networking site that allows people to stay connected with their friends and family. Facebook had a profound impact on our lives by reshaping how we communicate, interact, and access information. Facebook was first created in late 2003 by Harvard sophomore Mark Zuckerberg and some friends. -
YouTube
YouTube is a free video sharing website that makes it easy to watch online videos. You can even create and upload your own videos to share with others. YouTube had a massive impact on our lives, reshaping the way we consume content, communicate, and even create. YouTube was founded by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. -
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. The Wii had a major impact on the gaming industry and broader cultural landscape by introducing innovative features that appealed to a wide audience. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto was the main inventor for the Wii. -
Kindle E-Reader
A Kindle is a portable electronic device for reading. The Kindle had a profound impact on how we read, access, and interact with books and written content. CEO Jeff Bezos instructed the company's employees to build the world's best electronic reader. Branding consultants Michael Cronan and Karin Hibma devised the Kindle name. -
Intel Core i7
The Core i7 was the first processor in the Nehalem family of designs, and is a processor for high-end computers, tablets, and laptops. The i7 marked a major leap forward in computing performance and had a significant impact on personal computers, gaming, content creation, and various professional fields. Intel developed the Core i7 processor. -
Playstation 3 Slim
The PS3 Slim was a lighter, thinner version of the original PlayStation 3. However, the Slim model was not backward compatible with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games. To me this was a step backwards, but despite this fact, it was smaller and more affordable, the PS3 Slim maintained or improved upon many of the features that made the original PS3 a popular choice for gamers. Sony Interactive Entertainment developed the PlayStation 3 (PS3) Slim. -
4G Networks Launch in the US
4G, or fourth-generation wireless, is a mobile network technology that allows users to access the internet on their phones, tablets, and laptops. 4G dramatically improved internet speed, mobile device capabilities, and the overall user experience. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency conceived the idea for 4G. The technology behind 4G was developed by many people, including Arogyaswami J Paulraj.