Technology Timeline

  • Flash Drive

    Flash Drive
    The flash drive was originally invented by the Israeli company M-Systems in 1999, but wasn't released until 2000. This was the first device that would allow people to transfer saved data and connect it to another device.
  • Playstation 2

    Playstation 2
    The Playstation 2 released by SONY was a huge jump in the gaming industry. This console was a complete entertainment system as it could play DVDs as well as game disks. It was very influential in the evolution of gaming systems and continued to thrive for several years.
  • Ipod

    Ipod
    The Ipod was invented by Tony Fadell and released by Apple as a huge step up from all other audio devices. Being able to have over 1000 songs in your pocket was an impressive accomplishment for Apple and paved the way for future generations of audio players.
  • Nintendo DS

    Nintendo DS
    The Nintendo DS was invented by Satoru Okada and Satoru Iwata. This gaming console was unique because it was portable and had a dual-screen system. The device still remains to this day as the highest-selling portable game device of all time.
  • Iphone

    Iphone
    When Steve Jobs created the Iphone with his Apple engineering team, it was the first of its kind. It revolutionized the cell phone and the industry hasn't been the same ever since it's release.