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USB flash drive
Invented by Dov Moran, the USB flash drive furthered technology by being an upgrade from the floppy disk by being more mobile and accessible. It also was a cheaper option to store multiple files safely when it first released to the public. -
Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg's social media platform first began in 2004 and now fosters millions of users. A way to connect through photos, text, and videos, Facebook still is one of the most popular and successful social media platforms that there is. -
YouTube
Created by Jawed Karim, Steve Chen, and Chad Hurley, YouTube first was created in 2005 as a means to get more videos for free. With the ability to upload and watch videos of all kinds, YouTube was a large advancement in technology for its time, and continues to be a popular service today as well. -
Nintendo Wii
Not attributed to any one inventor, the Wii was released by Nintendo in 2006. This advancement in technology opened gaming to new people because of the opportunities that weren't just limited to video games for kids, but also included aerobics and fitness for adults as well. -
Apple iPhone
Invented by Steve Jobs, the product first hit the shelves in 2007. It was one of the original smartphones and redefined what we thought of as a cell phone by allowing users to communicate and connect while also giving the opportunity to play games, use social media, and operate applications. It remains a landmark advancement in cell phone technology to this day.