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Brayden Castelhano Technology Assessment Timeline

  • Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect

    Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect
    The Kinect was the first mainstream remote-less video game device. Released as an extension of the Microsoft Xbox 360 console, this device was able to track your body movements for a completely remote-free video game experience.
  • Spotify Receives its first Million Users

    Spotify Receives its first Million Users
    Spotify is a mega music streaming platform that completely revolutionized the music industry and how we consume music. Gone are the days of CD's and pirating music off of the internet. Now we pay a small monthly subscription fee for the convenience of listening to whatever we want, whenever we want.
  • Amazon Alexa is Released

    Amazon Alexa is Released
    The Amazon Alexa is one of the most popular home devices used in mainstream American households. It responds to voice commands by the owner and can access house lighting, play music, give weather updates, play sports games, order food, etc.
  • The First Truly Wireless Earbuds

    The First Truly Wireless Earbuds
    Japanese manufacturer, Onkyo, developed the world's first truly wireless headphones in 2015. This meant that there was nothing connecting each ear piece to each other. The most popular version of this technology known today are Apple Airpods.
  • Tik Tok is Created

    Tik Tok is Created
    Tik Tok has quite literally become the biggest and most sought after outlet for aspiring businesses, musicians, athletes, artists, and influencers to break into the spotlight. The term "influencer" has been single-handedly been popularized by this platform over the last few years. Controversial or not, Tik Tok has become one of the most extremely successful marketing tools in the world.