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World Wide Web
The web was originally proposed in 1989, but it wasn't until 1990 until Tim Berners Lee along with Robert Cailliau were able to create what we know today as the web. -
2G
In 1991 second generation cell phones came out after the GSM network was launched in Finland. This helped lay the foundation for 3G -
Java
In 1995 Java programming language made its first appearance. It was originally developed by Sun Microsystems, but is now owned by Oracle -
DVD's
In 1997 the digital video disc came out and completely took over VHS due to its superior picture and sound. -
Toyota Prius
In 1997 Japan came out with the first hybrid technology and used the Prius to display it. It was the first mass produced hybrid automobile and made hybrid automobiles popular today.