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USB flash drive
invented by Pua Khein-Seng
This technology was ground breaking at the time of its release. It replaced the optical discs and floppy drivers. Furthermore, this technology helped reduce the number of cables needed to connect devices and data storage -
Ipod
Released by Apple
This device changed the way we consume music and paved the way for iTunes and other media players. -
Blackberry
founded by Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin
With the release of the first smartphone, they changed and redefined the entire meaning of a cellphone. For the first time we were able to receive email, listen to music, watch video. take pictures etc on our phones. -
Blu-ray
invented by Dr Shuji Nakamura
This technology redefined the video disc market by enhancing the video quality compared to the DVD and VCR/VHS. -
Nintendo Wii
invented by Shigeru Miyamoto
This invention changed the video gaming industry and took the gaming experience to a new level by popularizing the movement based controllers for games. Also appealing to a wider audience beyond the typical young men (who typically played video games on consoles at the time)