Technology Use Progression: 5 Significant Computer Inventions of the 2000's

  • Microsoft enters the gaming scene by releasing the Xbox

    Microsoft enters the gaming scene by releasing the Xbox
    While being made from the parts of a high-end PC, the Xbox was a fraction of the price, and more portable. The Xbox immediately entered competition with the Playstation 2 and the Nintendo Gamecube.
  • Nvidia Cuda GPU released

    Nvidia Cuda GPU released
    The Nvidia GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), was something that helped people make smoother videos, games, and graphics in anything that they were looking to enhance. Almost every computer today has a GPU, which Nvidia still being the top brand.
  • Apple Releases the First iPhone

    Apple Releases the First iPhone
    The Apple iPhone, being one of the most recognizable phones and being preferred smartphone for the majority of America. It was a revolution at the time when the first iPhone introduced finger control. The actual keypad was removed, and the single Home button was added on the front. The idea of apps for smartphones was also introduced by the iPhone. Steve Jobs was/is considered one of the greatest people in the decade for his invention.
  • Apple releases the Macbook Air

    Apple releases the Macbook Air
    Apple making the SSD debut on the MacBook Air was a very surprising thing when it came out. It came with many of the same capabilities of the Macbook Pro, but cheaper and lighter.
  • Mojang releases Minecraft

    Mojang releases Minecraft
    Markus “Notch” Persson released his game in May of 2009. Little did he know that within 10 years it would become the best selling game of all time. The most recognizable game in the world today, has long been a favorite for children and even adults. The creative possibilites in this game were limitless.