The 2000s

By cnelso

  • The Invention of the Flash Drive

    The Invention of the Flash Drive
    In 2000 the first flash drive was invented. This was a great advancement because at the time no other portable memory device was available. The flash drive, also called jump drive, enabled users to store more data in a way that floppy discs could not.

  • Bluetooth Technology

    Bluetooth technology first appeared in a public market in 2001 and has since gone on to play a major role in wireless communication between devices. It first appeared on the market via cell phone carriers incorporating it into their devices. Later, it was implemented into laptops and other devices as well.

  • Creation of Facebook

    This was the first year Facebook was launched. This has had long lasting implications to our society as social networks have connected our societies, globalizing individuals and communities.It's free to use platform has been a trademark and model for every social media site formed thereafter

  • Blu-Ray

    Blu-Ray was a major innovation in technology as it allowed for high quality videos to be stored and displayed at a 1080p, which was a major advancement compared to VHS and standard DVDs at the time.

  • The iPhone

    Arguably one of the biggest tech innovations of the 2000s was the iPhone. It was the first device to incorporate music, web, messaging, and photos into one device. it set a precedent in the world and allowed every individual to live a more digital lifestyle.