CIS 105 Tech Timeline

  • I-pad introduced

    The Apple I-pad was proof that tech in a small package could be very powerful. I completely changed the view of what a "computer" could be and do. It also allowed a new level of mobility in regards to technology changing how tech users worked, from students to businesses.
  • Curiosity Lands on Mars

    The world watched as Curiosity landed on Mars and ushered in a new era of interplanetary exploration. Taking us one step closer to becoming an interplanetary society.
  • Amazon Alexa

    The introduction of Amazon Alexa meant a new world of AI or digital assistants available to the average person. For many, this was the first step to home automation, paving the way for remote and voice control over everyday household tasks such as turning the lights on or adjusting the thermostat.
  • Space X Falcon 9

    The Space X Falcon 9 rocket proved once and for all the rockets could now be more than a one-time use item. Thus revolutionizing space travel and the extremely high price thereof. This is yet another step in the direction of affordable space travel as well as becoming an interplanetary society.
  • Foldable Touch screens

    Foldable touchscreens are things that have been fantasized about for decades. In 2019 with the introduction of the Galaxy Fold and the revival of the Motorola Razr, these Sci-Fi fantasies are starting to become a reality. In turn, this will open up an entirely new segment of technology.