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2000 - Playstation 2 released
Sony created the Playstation 2 in the year 2000. This gaming console not only played game disks, but DVDs as well. This change in gaming consoles stood as inspiration for other gaming consoles for the future. -
2001 - Apple releases Mac OS X
Apple released the Mac OS X in 2001. This operating system created a reliable and efficient way for users to use the computer. This was the final operating system the Apple released with a 32-bit operating system. -
2006 - Blu-ray optical disc released
In 2006, the Blu-Ray Disc Association created the Blu-ray optical disc. This disc was based on the classic DVD but added more definition at 1080p. The disc became a success and is now a common DVD format used today. -
2006 - Nintendo releases the Wii
In 2006, Nintendo released the Wii. The Wii was a new console, but the Wii remote introduced a new way of interacting with the console. The Wii remote allowed the console to recognize advanced gestures, allowing the player to interact with the console physically. -
2007 - Amazon Kindle released
In 2007, Amazon released the Kindle. The Kindle is an electronic reading system that allows a wireless connection to content provided at Amazon's website. This system also allowed an SD card to increase storage. The popularity for this reading system resulted in more versions of the Kindle being released in the future.