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First USB flash drive is sold
Only 8 megabytes and originally called the DiskOnKey, the first USB was sold in the US by I.B.M. and would increase to 256 gigabytes in size in less than 10 years. It enhanced our lives by making files more mobile and accessible. -
WiFi becomes available for home use
Although the technology was developed before it wasn't until a set of standards was set for WLAN's that households began using routers regularly. We benefited from better internet without the screeching! -
Apple debuts the first iPod
Apple released their MP3 player and dominated the industry, it enhanced our lives by making music easily accessible, portable, and playable. -
The Roomba is released
The first major autonomous robot vacuum cleaner sold by iRobot was released in September 2002 with a set of sensors that helped them navigate and clean. We got our first taste and glimpse of the sweet Jetsons lifestyle. -
GMAIL
Google launched it's own email service adding other services later such as Hangouts and Google Drive making Google a true powerhouse and securing it's place as master of the internet. They are almost indispensable at this point and benefit our lives in innumerable ways. -
The first iPhone begins selling
Invented by Steve Jobs the first iPhone model began selling and revolutionized smartphones. The iPhone is so user friendly and intuitive it has made technology and communication easier for many.
