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XBOX
The x box was released in 2001 by Microsoft and is one of the leading gaming consuls today (although Microsoft has released newer versions). Used by most people for recreational purposes, other companies have developed games to help with various other things, like memory, exercise, hand eye coordination, etc. https://howchoo.com/technology/tech-gadgets-millennials-obsessed-over -
Toyota Prius
Originally released in 1997 in Japan, Toyota marketed their hybrid ( a car that uses both gas and electricity) vehicle worldwide in 2001. This car revolutionized the car industry with more “greener” mode of personal transportation. https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/295841 -
Blue Ray Player
Sony released the their first blue ray player in 2000(although became more mainstream in 2006). It changed the way we consumed media, the blue ray player was one pioneer in creating digital media in a higher quality (high definition) https://howchoo.com/technology/tech-gadgets-millennials-obsessed-over -
Kindle
Amazon released the first E-reader (the Kindle) in 2007. It allowed people to carry over a thousand books in the palm of their hand. It was also allowed people to customize their book allowing for them to be able to read better (increase the size of the print). https://howchoo.com/technology/tech-gadgets-millennials-obsessed-over -
iPhone
Steve Jobs of Apple brought the IPhone to the public’s attention in 2007 at the Macworld event. This phone was not just a phone but as we know today it does so many things: played music, could make phone calls, ability to use the internet from anywhere. It is not the only smartphone out there but it still one of the most popular smartphones out there to this day! https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/295841