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First Camera Phone
Samsung SCH-V200 was introduced. Since then camera phones have continued to advance and the quality of the camera has become better. Every phone that has come out since then has a camera on whether it be on the front or back. Even laptops have been able to have cameras inserted to them/ -
First Flash Drive
Trek 2000 and company from Singapore sold the first USB flash drive. This small device has helped millions of people to save their work off any computer and upload it to any other computer. It is extremely useful and handy when using public computers -
Facebook
Mark Zuckerburg launched Facebook which allowed for people all over the world to connect with each other. It helped long-distance families speak and allowed for new friendships, relationships, and business partners -
Youtube
Youtube was created by Jawad Karim, Chad Hurley, and Steve Chen. Youtube allowed people to watch free videos whenever they wanted. It also helped to give people bigger platforms to express themselves. Artists were able to upload their music videos. Youtube has helped start many creators careers and is some people full-time job -
Nintendo Wii relased
Shigeru Miyamoto created the Nintendo Wii which now allowed for people to play video games while standing and moving thanks to the wireless controller. They no longer needed to stay on a couch or sit close in hopes of not accidentally unplugging the controller.