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Sony Released the PS2
The Play Station 2 was a home gaming console for consumers. This console used CD's and DVD's to play games and was a contender against other home gaming consoles such as the GameCube and Xbox. The PS2 was a good choice for many gamers for those who were interested in playing their exclusive games such as GTA. -
Apple added the Genius Bar
Apple began to put on the Genius Bar for consumers as a part of their product service. This provided customer accessibility to software and hardware assistance. This has been great for new consumers to their products. -
AOL Announced AIM
AOL added their instant messenger capability to their account services and was widely used for several years. This provided a quick way to communicate, especially for those who were frequently online. This was discontinued in December of 2017. -
Safari Internet Browser was Released
Apple introduced their own internet browser that could be used on their devices, including the iPhone, macOS X, iPad, and iPod. This was a good alternative to other browsers at the time, such as Internet Explorer. It continues to be a favorite among Apple product users. -
Nintendo DS was Released
A portable gaming console with 2 screens with proprietary games such as Mario, Pokemon, and Zelda. This was a popular option for many years until its successor, the Nintendo Switch. -
Google Maps was Launched
Google Maps was launched for the use of creating directions for transportation, locating businesses, etc. This service is now widely used on mobile devices, even over incorporated Apps such as Apple Maps. -
Apple Released the MacBook
The first of this line of laptop computers was released. This was a merging of the PowerBook and iBook lines. To this day, the MacBook and its derivatives are a favorite among laptop users, but is in the higher price bracket. -
Soundcloud was Established
A free distribution platform for online music creators to use was established out of Germany. This has made it possible for many new and up-and-coming artists to produce and promote their work to the public.
