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Bluetooth (Widely Available)
While Bluetooth was invented in 1999, it became widely available to the world when it was included in the Ericsson T39 mobile phone, released in early to mid 2001 -
The BlackBerry
While the first BlackBerry came out in 1999, the first model with a full QWERTY keyboard we all remember came out in 2002, claiming to be the first smartphone. With the ability to receive emails and keep track of your calendar, it was an innovative device. Blackberry Walked so Apple and Android could run. -
Facebook
Originally called The Facebook, it was released by Mark Zuckerberg in his Harvard dorm. It made social media popular around the world along with MySpace and it is the most popular social media platform ever. The story also made for a great movie! -
Nintendo Wii
The Nintendo Wii popularized movement-based controllers, and included games that appealed to a larger audience than any other console had ever before. While some people now own either an Xbox or Playstation, it is very likely both of them owned a Wii at some point. -
The iPhone
The iPhone was the first smartphone. It was invented by Steve Jobs and is arguably the invention of the 2000s with the greatest impact with 6.92 billion or around 86% of the world population now owning a smartphone.