Technology of the Decade

  • USB FLASHDRIVE

    USB FLASHDRIVE
    Invented by, Pua Khein-Seng and Dov Moran.
    Description: A small, portable device that stores data and plugs into a computer's USB port, used for data storage, data backup, and file transfers.
  • iPod, 1st generation

    iPod, 1st generation
    Invented by Steve Jobbs, Tony Fadell
    Description: A portable music player that could store up to 1,000 songs and featured a mechanical scroll wheel for navigation. The iPod revolutionized the way people listened to music on the go and paved the way for the development of the iPhone.
  • Windows XP

    Windows XP
    Invented by Microsoft
    Description: An operating system that became widely popular due to its stability, usability, and long-term support.
  • My Space

    My Space
    Invented by Tom Anderson, Chris DeWolfe
    Description: A social networking platform, was launched in 2003 and quickly became one of the most popular websites, allowing users to connect with friends, share music, and customize their profiles.
  • Gmail

    Gmail
    Invented by Paul Buchheit
    Description: Offered a free, web-based email service with a then-unprecedented 1 GB of storage space and improved search functionality. Gmail revolutionized email by providing users with more storage, better organization, and integration with other Google services.