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The First iPod
(https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/23/ipod-marks-15th-birthday/) The first iPod was released on this date. The release of the iPod line made portable music popular as it was more convenient to carry than a portable CD player was. -
Launch of Facebook
(https://www.freepik.com/free-icon/facebook_928938.htm) While social media had certainly been around before the release of Facebook, it was no where near its potential. Facebook is the world's largest social media platform and has made social media a staple in modern living all around the world. -
First iPhone Released
(https://www.cheatsheet.com/gear-style/how-much-is-an-original-iphone-worth-today-you-might-be-surprised.html/) The original iPhone was released in June of 2007. It was one of the first common smartphones and helped cause the industry to expand rapidly. Twelve years later, almost everyone has a smartphone that they carry and the iPhone is the most popular variant. -
First AI Assistant, Siri
Siri was the first AI virtual assistant available for commercial use. This has taken off into each major digital platform having their own AI assistant. Not only can they be found in smartphones, they have migrated to home systems, vehicles, and computers. -
First Commercial VR Gaming Headset
(https://www.pocket-lint.com/ar-vr/reviews/oculus-rift/147711-oculus-rift-s-review-vr-headset) The first commercial virtual reality headset was released by Occulus Rift in March of 2016. Even though VR had been around for years, this is the first instance of it being utilized in houses around the country. It was the first step in what will most likely take over the video gaming world within the next decade.
