Technology Timeline

  • USB Thumb Drive

    USB Thumb Drive
    Trek technology created the first thumb drive in 2000. This led to people being able to transfer files from computer to computer with ease.
  • iPod

    iPod
    Steve Jobs launched the Apple iPod in 2001. Apple took over the portable mp3 market by having a device with a state of the art interface and its compact size.
  • Microsoft Spot

    Microsoft Spot
    Microsoft released the Spot in 2004 and it was way ahead of its time. The Spot if often credited as the first ever smart watch. The Spot was the first watch that could connect to the radio, give you weather updates and check on the stock market.
  • HP MediaSmart Server

    HP MediaSmart Server
    The HP MediaSmart server was released in 2008. It gets credit for being the device that lead the charge to smart tvs.
  • iPad

    iPad
    The Apple iPad was released in 2010. The iPad started sped up the movement in tablet increase in households. Kids at a very early age receive their first tablet before they receive a cell phone.