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Smartboard
SMART Technologies, founded by David Martin and Nancy Knowlton, introduced the SMARTboard in 1991. This invention became the first interactive whiteboard to feature touch controls similar to that of a computer. The system allows touch input from a "smart" pen, finger, or any solid object. The SMARTboard serves various purposes, including note-taking, brainstorming, playing games, and facilitating the use of diverse forms of media. -
iPod (the original)
In October 2001, the initial iPod made its debut as the very first MP3 player to revolutionarily accommodate an astonishing collection of 1,000 songs and deliver 10 hours of battery life, all contained within a remarkable 6.5-ounce structure. Inventor: Apple -
MacBook Air
During Macworld 2008, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the revolutionary MacBook Air, which held the title of the world's slimmest notebook at the time. To showcase its remarkable thinness, Jobs dramatically extracted the laptop from an envelope. The MacBook Air boasted a 13-inch LED display, a backlit keyboard in full size, and even a built-in iSight video camera. Apple later expanded its lineup by introducing an 11.6-inch model to compete with netbooks and ultrabooks. -
Surface (2012 tablet)
The inaugural Surface device, originally referred to as Surface with Windows RT and later renamed as Surface RT, is a hybrid tablet computer that was created and produced by Microsoft. Unveiled in June 2012, it became available to the public in October of the same year, marking it as Microsoft's first-ever in-house designed personal computer. Inventor: Microsoft -
Alexa (Amazon Echo)
In March 2014, Amazon released the first iteration of the Amazon Echo exclusively for Amazon Prime members and those who received an invitation. This device was introduced alongside its noteworthy voice companion, Alexa. Alexa is an artificial intelligence-driven voice interface integrated with the Amazon Echo, enabling it to answer questions and fulfill requests. Inventor: Amazon