Significant Technology in the 2000's

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  • Blu-Ray

    Blu-Ray
    It made physical discs obsolete by offering hours of stored HD video. It paved the way for streaming services. It was invented by Blue-ray Disc Association and Sony.

  • Windows XP

    Windows XP
    Combined the line of Microsoft OS under one system and it had an easy-to-use UI which modernized the easy usage of computers today.

  • iPod

    iPod
    Introduced digital music and it helped Apple become what it is today including the making of iPhones and iPads. Invented by Steve Jobs.

  • Blackberry 7290

    Blackberry 7290
    It was first of it's kind (smartphone-genre). It allowed management of things like texts, calendar, and emails in one place. This paved the way for Apple and Android to really define smartphones.

  • Nintendo Wii

    Nintendo Wii
    It popularized movement-based controls for gaming and it was the first motion-based system. It also provided a console that shows gaming can appeal to all groups and ages. Invented by Nintendo.