1990 Tech timeline

  • Game boy

    Game boy
    This iconic gaming device was invented in 1989 by Gunpei Yokoi, but it was not popular until 1990. This portable gaming device allowed for many people to take their games anywhere to play at anytime.
  • Nokia 8110

    Nokia 8110
    Developed by HMD Global, this, as the time, futuristic phone made its debut in the Matrix making this travel phone popular among Keanu Reeves fans and non fans alike. This made communication easier and brought people closer together by them being able to create plans better.
  • Tamagochi

    Tamagochi
    These little games were popular key chain and backpack decorations. They made a resurgence in 2017 among girls who wanted to care for a portable game pet. These small pets were created by Akihiro Yokoi.
  • Apple Emate 300

    Apple Emate 300
    Created by Apple as one of their earliest versions of a laptop, this PDA was initially used in classrooms, but did not compete well with others.
  • Portable DVD Players

    Portable DVD Players
    Portable DVD players were popular purchases among parents who needed a way to keep the kids occupied during long road trips. Created by Kees Kornelis Antonie Schouhamer Immink and Parasonic in 1998.