Significant events in computer history in the 2000's

  • PlayStation 2

    PlayStation 2
    Invented by Sony
    This console revolutionized the gaming industry and set a new standard for all the consoles that came after it.
  • Google release of Gmail

    Google release of Gmail
    Created by GOOGLE - this provided an alternative to the AOL and YAHOO and it is now great since it can be synced with all of your other google services and products, such as google docs, google drive, etc
  • The first iPhone is released

    The first iPhone is released
    Invented by the great Steve Jobs, the iPhone revolutionized cell phones forever and still dominates a large portion of the market share with their sleek design and simple operating system.
  • Google invents Android

    Google invents Android
    Invented by Google, Android was released as a competitor to iOS which gave the user more freedom and control over widgets and other design elements over their phone. Currently they own the other part of the market that iPhone doesn't dominate and the users of both devices commonly debate about which phone is better
  • The release of Bitcoin

    The release of Bitcoin
    Invented by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin is a decentralized form of currency and the first crypto-currency. Bitcoin is ran on blockchain technology and is currently valued at $29,656.30 per coin. There are a limited amount which increases their value. People believe that cryptocurrencies are the future of money and will someday replace banks and traditional forms of centralized currencies.