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Bluetooth
Invented in the late 90s, it uses radio waves to connect devices like phones, speakers, and headphones without a single cord. This short-range magic lets us listen to music freely, type on wireless keyboards, and even connect smart devices – all without the hassle of wires. Bluetooth keeps us truly connected. -
USB Flash Drives
In the late 1990s, the bulky floppy disk met its match with the invention of the USB flash drive. Though the exact inventor is up for debate, with companies like M-Systems and Trek 2000 in the running, this tiny device revolutionized portable data storage. By combining flash memory with the ease of USB connection, it allowed us to carry and share our digital files with unprecedented ease and forever changed the way we store information. -
Segway - The self balancing scooter
While the original concept for a self-balancing scooter goes back to the 1960s, the year 2000 saw the introduction of the Segway HT, the first commercially available self-balancing scooter. Invented by Dean Kamen, the Segway was initially envisioned as a revolutionary mode of personal transportation. While it didn’t quite achieve mainstream adoption as a transportation device, it was still pretty successful in helping people get to places with ease. -
Nintendo Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006, in North America. It's known for its innovative motion controls using the Wii Remote controller. The Wii plays games specifically designed for it, but the original model can also play games from the previous Nintendo console, the GameCube. Over 101 million units have been sold, making the Wii Nintendo's second-best-selling home console behind the Nintendo Switch. -
iPhone
In 2007, the world of communication took a revolutionary turn with the arrival of the iPhone. This brainchild of Apple, more than just a phone, combined functionalities of a music player (think iPod), a mobile phone, and an internet communicator. Its large touchscreen interface, a stark contrast to the button-laden devices of the time, offered a new way to interact with information.