1996-2007

  • DVD

    DVD
    Inventors: Sony, Philips, Toshiba, Panasonic. A disk with greater storage compared to the CD. Mainly used for visual media.
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  • Bluetooth

    Bluetooth
    Inventor: Jaap Haartsen A short-range wireless connection system. Used in many devices today such as wireless headphones or car dashboards.
  • USB flash drive

    USB flash drive
    Inventors: Amir Ban, Dov Moran,Oron Ogdan. An advancement in external storage for computers. Eventually replaced the floppy disk.
  • Blueray

    Blueray
    Inventor: Sony A Disk with even greater storage compared to the DVD. Capable of storing HD video and competed against HD DVD.
  • IPhone

    IPhone
    Inventor: Apple The first smartphone, a device which has seen widespread use in everyday life since it's introduction.