Technology advancemnts in the Gen Z era

  • DVD

    DVD
    The DVD was invented in 1996. It provided a significant improvement in storage capacity and video quality compared to VHS tapes and, therefore, became the front-runner for home entertainment. It was developed by people in Sony, Toshiba, and multiple others because technology like this was revolutionary when it first came out.
  • Streaming services (Netflix)

    Streaming services (Netflix)
    Netflix was invented by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, and it was originally a place where you could rent DVDs online and have them delivered, but it was not until 2007 when they switched to what we know now as Netflix and they entered the streaming services. Now we know it as the go-to place to watch whatever movies or shows we want.
  • The original Xbox

    The original Xbox
    The first Xbox was released by Mircosoft, and it was the first gaming console they released. The main creator and director of it was Seamus Blackley, who had help from designers and engineers, but he often created with the invention. This was a new way to play video games and thus started the wave of more advanced better, build gaming consoles.
  • The Nintendo DS

    The Nintendo DS
    The Nintendo DS originated in Japan. And was then brought to North America. The DS revolutionized the idea of portable gaming. This thing could fit almost anywhere and could play anywhere, and that is why I think most kids had one when it came out, and it had such a big impact on the portable gaming community.
  • The first Iphone

    The first Iphone
    This was absolutely ground braking in the world of phones. This was the first one to be able to fit in your pocket and not weight a ton had a touchscreen that could make calls, text, and all the other firsts that came with it. This phone alone paved the way for what we all know and love today.