technology use progression

  • Apple iPad

    Apple iPad
    The apple iPad is described as a smartphone-computer hybrid. It was invented by the apple company in 2010, and is now used by many people. Children and adults alike can enjoy this portable device that can be used for work or fun. This iPad was invented by Apple.
  • Netflix streaming

    Netflix streaming
    Netflix transitioned from a DVD rental service(invented by Randolph and Reed Hastings) to and in-home streaming service in 2010. Netflix has continued to grow over the past decade and has become one of the most well know streaming services with a large library of shows.
  • video doorbell

    video doorbell
    jamie siminoff invented the video doorbell in 2013. he went on shark tank, but did not get an offer, so he launched it on his own. He called it "ring" and sold it to amazon in 2018 for over $1 billion. the video doorbell records what is outside the door.
  • Amazon Alexa

    Amazon Alexa
    Though smart speakers had been around for several years before had, this invention didn't really kick off until the release of the amazon Alexa in 2014. 26.2% of the US adult population have a smart speaker in their homes. The amazon alexa was invented by the amazon company.
  • Amazon’s Rekognition software

    Amazon’s Rekognition software
    Facial recognition technology, which was conceived in the early 1960's, has exploded in the last decade. The most notable example is Amazon’s Rekognition software, which was introduced in 2016.