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the Apple "iPod"
The iPod was first released in October of 2001 and was invented by Steve Jobs and Tony Fadell. Some of the creators include Jon Rubinstein as the hardware engineering chief, Michael Dhuey hardware engineer, along with design engineer Sir Jonathan Ive. The iPod changed the way we listened to music by combining large storage space with a design that is fashionably user-friendly. -
the rise of Myspace
One of the internet's first social networks co-founded by Chris DeWolfe and Tom Anderson. Myspace was created in 2003 and quickly became the most popular social site in the world from 2005 to 2008. This social network played a critical role in the growth of virtual communities and other web-based applications or platforms. -
Twitter begins
Twitter is a microblogging and social network service created by Jack Dorsey, Evan Willaims, Biz Stone, and Noah Glass in 2006. Born from a podcasting platform, Twitter quickly became a world's leading social network platform allowing users to post messages and interact with posts known as "tweets". As a platform used for microblogging, Twitter transformed into a communication tool for news events, promotions and even political campaigns. -
the "Fitbit Tracker"
Wearable tech designed to enhance fitness and health, the Fitbit was founded by James Park and Eric Friedman in 2007 with the idea to change the way people move. Inspired by the Nintendo Wii, the Fitbit is one of the first wearable activity trackers to aid in a healthier lifestyle. -
the birth of Bitcoin
The Bitcoin network is the world's largest cryptocurrency, or digital currency based on blockchain technology. According to research, Bitcoin has no proven creator. A mysterious creator has been named to be Satoshi Nakamoto but cannot be validated. Since the currency's creation in 2009, Bitcoin has since become a top digital currency in the world by market capitalization.