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Apple iPad
Inventor: Steve Jobs
Brief description of the invention & how has it enhanced our lives: The iPad is a tablet that falls between a mobile phone and the computer. It has the ability to change orientation along with the iPhone’s multi-touch interface. It has enhanced our lives through the increase in online books which allowed for a new form of learning information. -
Nest Thermostat
Inventor: Tony Fadell
Brief description of the invention & how has it enhanced our lives: Fully electronic and self-learning thermostat powered by Wi-Fi that enhances the heating and cooling to conserve energy. It's adjustable via an android app and highly economic for businesses. -
Ring
Inventor: Jamie Siminoff
Brief description of the invention & how it has enhanced our lives: Ring is a doorbell and the app allows the owner to see an HD video stream of those at the door and speak to them using two-way audio communication. This allows for higher home security. -
Google Chromecast
Inventor: Majd Bakar
Brief description of the invention & how it has enhanced our lives: A device that plugs into your TV through an HDMI port to display streaming services, your phone screen, and more. This invention made it possible to stream anything from your devices to your TV without the need to buy an Apple TV or equivalent. -
Apple Watch
Inventor: Jony Ive
Brief description of the invention & how has it enhanced our lives: Smartwatches that paired with your iPhone to access fitness tracking, health-oriented capabilities, and wireless telecommunication, along with iOS and other Apple products and services. As Apple watches have evolved so have their capabilities to avoid the necessity of having your iPhone near.
