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iTunes was created
the media player software was invented by Steve Jobs who was inspired by Bill Kincaid's "SoundJam MP" software. Initially the software was a media tool for users to download, mix, and create custom music on a CD. However, when iTunes launched their own advancement of iTunes with iTunes music store; Within one week, 1 million songs had been downloaded using the software. The software furthered the development and idea of streaming music, which is still relevant today. -
first apple store open
I feel as though the opening of the first apple store, Steve jobs company (a computer development and software company), is very much an important part of computer history during this decade. Made in Tysons Virginia, it finally allowed fans and users of apple products to step foot into the technology advancements world physically and bring it straight to their home; furthering the ideology of technology. -
the worlds fastest computer, Earth Simulator
built by the Japanese government with the help of NEC system development, the earth simulator was consider the worlds fastest computer at its time. It was a vector based system, uses points and line segments to identify locations on the earth, the computer helped further the research of national use of technology and vector based technology such as vector maps. -
nintendo wii comes to market
created my Nintendo and Foxconn, the Wii combined remotes and advanced gesture recognition within the gaming industry. The system used optical sensor technology to enable players to incorporate physical movements. This technology was furthered with the announcement of Xbox connect by Microsoft, allowing fill body movement without the use of remotes. -
iPhone is released
personally, I think the iPhone was the most iconic technological advancement of computers in this decade. Created by Steve Jobs, It introduced, media play, web browsing, and all the average uses of a cell phone with one touch of a screen rather than a button. The iPhone was the first aspiring technology to bring us what most of us know and love today; A touch-screen cell phone with fast motion usage to acknowledge every command, and what we use on a regular basis.