Technology in the 2000s

Google adwords

Oct 23, 2000

Google launches advertisement program that enabled businesses and companies to advertise there brand or service.

Apple iPod

Oct 23, 2001

Apple iPod changed the way people listen to music, music listeners were now able to carry there entire collection anywhere they went. This is still in effect in today’s society because we all have smart phones that do the exact same thing the first iPod did.

The tor project

Sep 20, 2002

This was one of the first projects in securing online users information, they had several layers of protection which made it hard for hackers and scammers to reach private information. This is still used in a way in today’s society but as we evolve in technology security scammers and hackers are evolving as well.

Android

Sep 23, 2003

Android is a type of cellphone that is its own entity like Apple. Androids are still used today and constantly being upgraded and enhanced.

Facebook

Feb 24, 2004

Facebook is a social media app that users all over the world can use and connect with others. Facebook is still being used till this day and is constantly evolving.

Youtube

Feb 14, 2005

YouTube is a streaming app, which allows users to upload videos and also stream videos that are uploaded worldwide. YouTube is still used today and is constantly growing and evolving.

Twitter

Mar 21, 2006

Twitter is a social media app, that consist on posting thoughts, comments or opinions. It is like Instagram and Facebook but it’s its own entity. It is still being used today but is constantly growing and evolving.

iPhone

Jan 9, 2007

iPhone was created into a cellphone which introduced people to touch screen and apps and a lot of other abilities that were not offered in the past cellphone history. It changed the way we use phones forever, we still use flat screen and touch screen feature in todays society.

Airbnb

Aug 1, 2008

Airbnb gave people around the world an option to rent homes for vacations or business trips, etc. instead of just relying on hotels Airbnb now gave people a second option when it comes to staying somewhere out of town.it is still in effect in today’s society and it is constantly growing and evolving.

Fit bit tracker

Apr 26, 2009

Fit bit was the first of many self trackers that encouraged self activity and motivating others to exercise and live a healthy life style. Fit bit is still evolving and available in today’s society, but they are faced with other competitors notably the Apple Watch. The fit bit started a new wave of self motivated healthcare.