Millennials

Technology Advancements During Generation Y "Millennials"

By adlope11

  • First USB Flash Drive is Released

    First USB Flash Drive is Released
    Nicknamed the "ThumbDrive", the first USB flash drive is released by Trek, a company in Singapore. It allowed data to be stored on the go and easily carried and transported.

  • iPod is First Launched by Apple

    iPod is First Launched by Apple
    Apple launched the first-generation iPod to the public. It was popularized that you could carry over 1000 songs in your pocket. The public is able to download music from their computer.

  • MySpace Launches and Popularizes Social Media Globally

    MySpace Launches and Popularizes Social Media Globally
    MySpace was the first social network site to reach a global audience. It took the networking traits of Friendster as well as allowed users to customize their profile and explore music. It was founded by several eUniverse employees.

  • Nintendo Releases its New Gaming Console, the Wii

    Nintendo Releases its New Gaming Console, the Wii
    The Wii brought new technology that allowed the user to feel like they were physically involved in the game with its remote and optics from the console. This introduced the idea of virtual reality.

  • Android Creates its First Smart Phone

    Android Creates its First Smart Phone
    Right behind the iPhone, Android releases its own version of their smartphone. It took Andy Rubin and several others from 2003 to 2008 to perfect the Android operating system. T-Mobile releases the HTC Dream for the public.