Technology Advancements from 2000s

  • iPod's

    iPod's
    The iPod was invented in 2001 by Tony Fadell. iPods were able to hold over 1000 songs, which at the time was a huge deal. They were also smaller then other MP3 players at the time. Not only that, but the iPod would lead to the invention of the iPhone.
  • iTunes

    iTunes
    In 2003 Apple releases iTunes, which is an online music store that allows customer to quickly find thousands of songs and purchase them for cheap. This was revolutionary technology that made it easier for people to find new songs, discover more artist, and play them from virtually all Apple products wherever they go. It was made by Steve Jobs.
  • Facebook

    Facebook
    Facebook was released in 2005. It was made by Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. This made it easier to communicate with anyone on the web. The only requirements to join the website was that you had to be at least 13 years old and have a vaild email adress. Which eventually led to it being one of the most successful social media services available.
  • Youtube

    Youtube
    In 2005 YouTube was released. It was made by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. YouTube made it easier to view videos online from anywhere, from any creator. People could make accounts and post videos online for the world to see.
  • Nintendo Wii

    Nintendo Wii
    In 2006 the Wii was released. It was invented by Shigeru Miyamoto. The Wii expanded upon the gaming industry with the creation of motion sensing capability. People could now interact with video games with motion/gestures rather then just pressing buttons.