Significant Inventions in a Decade - The 2000s

  • The first Ipod

    The first Ipod
    In 2001, the first ever Ipod came out. It is a listening device where people would download songs from other sources of audio into this small device so that they can listen to music anywhere. The creators of this device are Steve Jobs and Tony Fadell. This device is one of the major steps in technology to the point where we are today.
  • The Founding of Facebook

    The Founding of Facebook
    In 2004, one of the biggest social media platforms was created. Facebook was, and can still be considered, one of the biggest social media interfaces there was. This allowed those who had an account to update their friends, message each other and share photos. It was created by four students from Harvard: Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes.
  • Twitter

    Twitter
    Twitter is also a big major platform that was created in 2006. It was founded by Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, Noah Glass, and Biz Stone. This platform was famous for it's controversy surrounding freedom of speech, but it was also a good way for others to state their thoughts in a few characters or less.
  • The Playstation 3

    The Playstation 3
    This gaming console was also a major step into running more heavier, more graphically intensive games. Created in 2006 by Sony Entertainment. Ken Kutaragi, the President at the time, announced it's release. This paved a way for other gaming companies to create more longer and 'prettier' games.
  • The first IPad

    The first IPad
    In 2010, Steve Jobs revealed a big tablet that would change the way that education and work would be passed around and taught. The IPad tablet is still used in offices and schools due to it's easy interface and the interactive screen.