Significant Technological Inventions of the 2000s

  • Invention of USB Flash Drives

    Invention of USB Flash Drives
    Flash drives were invented by Dov Moran in 2000. They made storing and transporting files very convenient and easy, and could hold a lot more content than previous methods. USB flash drives are still used to this day.
  • Invention of the iPod

    Invention of the iPod
    Invented by Apple in 2001, iPods revolutionized the way we listen to music. They allowed users to carry hundreds of songs with them in a small device, something previously impossible. It also paved the way for modern methods of listening to music, such as downloading and streaming.
  • Invention of the Blackberry

    Invention of the Blackberry
    Blackberrys redefined the smartphone game. They allowed users to manage their calendar, send emails, make calls, and text, all from one phone. They were invented by Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin in 2003.
  • Invention of the Wii

    Invention of the Wii
    Invented and released by Nintendo in 2006, the Wii was a console that popularized motion controls for games. It also offered games tailored to children and women, expanding the video game market beyond just men.
  • Invention of the iPhone

    Invention of the iPhone
    Released by Apple in 2007, iPhones revolutionized smartphones. They had a higher quality camera, and were much more powerful than previous cellphones. They also had a touchscreen.