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Invention of the iPad tablet
Apple created the iPad in 2010 which allowed users the ability to use a computer in a more compact and portable way compared to laptop and desktop computers. -
NFC in smart phones
2011 was the year that NFC (near field communication) payments were being implemented in smart phones which allows users the ability to pay with their phones at a store or online site. NFC was created based on RFID technology which was invented by Charles Walton. -
Tesla's Autopilot
This was invented by Elon Musk but self driving cars date back to the 1930's! Self driving cars can help drives prevent accidents or detect obstacles not particularly seen by the driver. -
Windows 10
This operating system created by Microsoft is very widely known and may even be preferred over the more recent Windows 11. -
5G Network
This is the year that 5G become available to cell phone users. This provided higher internet speeds and less latency to users so communicate smoothly. There is no one person or company that invented 5G network, but Qualcomm inventor Tingfang Ji is said to have played a big role in its development.