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Linux Kernel
Designed and developed by Linus Torvalds, Linux Kernel is an open source and multitasking software, which became the kernel for the GNU operating system, which is still used by devices today such as smartphones and computers. -
JPEG Standard Introduced
A set of rules and standards for digital images became finalized by the Joint Photographic Expert Group consisting of international groups. These groups determined standards for what is now known as the .jpg format, which is one of the most popular image formats today. -
Compact Flash
Introduced by SanDisk, the Compact Flash disk was a revolutionary format for devices using flash memory. It was quickly adopted by the industry and was the dominant memory storage option for handheld personal devices -
The iMac G3
The iMac G3 was a huge commercial success for Apple as the company was facing huge financial troubles. The device played a pivotal role in Apple's history as well as in the history of what personal computers mean. The G3 offered multiple colors to choose from giving customer's the ability to personalize their device - a trend other companies would later follow. In addition, it also marked Apple's departure from floppy disk and instead popularized USB ports, which the industry would later follow -
Google
Introduced by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, the two developed a search engine that would later become the largest search engine in the world.