Technology

BlackBerry

Sep 18, 1999

BlackBerry 850 was the first Blackberry model that contained limited wireless network connection and is mainly used for emails as it did not have the capabilities to call another.

Jabra Bluetooth Earpiece

Sep 25, 2000

This device solved and minimised the risk of car accidents.

iPod

Oct 23, 2001

Changing the world for music. Goodbye walkmans, compact cassettes and minidisks!

Xbox

Mar 14, 2002

Introduced in Australia in March 2002, the Xbox was the first gaming console created by Microsoft.

Apple opens iTunes store in US

Apr 28, 2003

Apple convincing illegal downloaders to go legal. In the first week 1m songs were downloaded through iTunes.

Facebook was founded

Feb 4, 2004

Created by Mark Zuckerburg and his college roommates, this social network skyrocketed into becoming one of the major social networks that we have today.

YouTube was founded

Feb 25, 2005

This video-sharing website was founded, check here for the first video ever uploaded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw

Nintendo Wii

Nov 19, 2006

"In 2006, Nintendo introduced the Wii and with it several advanced, revolutionary features. Wireless motion-sensitive remote controllers, built-in Wi-Fi capability, and a host of other features have made the Wii the best-selling latest generation console system in the world." https://www.nintendo.com/corp/history.jsp

iPhone introduced

Jun 29, 2007

Apple's iPhone signalled the start of the smartphone era.

Google Chrome released

Sep 2, 2008

Many people have converted to this browser as it is more flexible and easier to use than internet Explorer.

Air Multiplier - Bladeless Fan

Oct 12, 2009

"Air Multiplier is safer than conventional fans, and it retains normal functions like tilt, oscillation and speed control." http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1934027_1934003_1933966,00.html

Xbox Kinect was released

Nov 10, 2010

Released in Australia on November 10, Xbox Kinect changed the gaming industry in which the player/s use their body to control the game. It's a more active way to get into their favourite games.

Samsung Smart 3D TV

Feb 20, 2011

TV technology has levelled up to a new stage where TVs have many features and slim measurements. Smart Tvs will make you fastened in your seat with the 3D feature.

Enable Talk

Jan 28, 2012

Created by students, Enable Talk is a project aimed to make easier communication for people who speak through sign language. It is still ongoing, but it is recognised as Imagine Cup 2012 Winners. To know more visit their website: http://enabletalk.com/

The Invisible Skyscraper

Sep 5, 2013

South Korea's Tower Infinity was granted approval for construction. In the next decade, Tower Infinity will become the world's third highest observation deck as well as the first invisible tower.

Google detecting pill

Oct 28, 2014

As i says in the heading, Google has set its sights in developing a pill that will detect and diagnose cancers and strokes in their early stages.

Apple Watch

Apr 10, 2015

Developed by Apple, "Apple Watch represents a new chapter in the relationship people have with technology". Available in 20 models, it helps track the consumer's fitness and health.