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- USB Flash Drive (2000) In the technological landscape of the new millennium, a pivotal moment unfolded with the advent of the USB flash drive. It is noteworthy that the patent for this groundbreaking invention was secured in 1999 by the Israeli firm M-Systems.
- 3D Printing: Crafting the Future Layer by Layer. The dawning era of 3D printing heralded a transformative paradigm shift in the landscape of manufacturing, ushering in a novel method where intricate objects materialized layer by layer.
- Airbnb: Redefining Hospitality. In the disruptively innovative landscape of the early 21st century, Airbnb emerged as a trailblazer, rewriting the narrative of traditional hospitality.
- SpaceX: Private Space Exploration. In the cosmic theater of exploration, SpaceX, under the visionary guidance of Elon Musk, emerged as a pioneering force, fundamentally reshaping the trajectory of space exploration.
- Google Adwords
- Apple Ipod
- The Tor Project
- Android Founded
- Facebook Founded
- YouTube
- IPhone
- Airbnb
- Fitbit Tracker
It's not hard to see the impact AdWordshad on the online advertising industry, but one thing is for sure: nothing has been the same. AdWords took the risk out of advertising, at least mostly. Read also: Bitcoin thieves use Google AdWords to target victims Instead of buying an ad for a period of time and paying the fee, advertisers could buy a certa...
We continue to look at products that laid the foundation for the modern world. Windows XP and OS X (now macOS) 10.0 were both released in 2001, and served as the foundation for our current desktop operating systems. CNET: The iPod is dead, now let's kill iTunes But it was the iPodthat continued the tech world's inexorable move to a mobile-first env...
Tor, based originally on an onion router project developed for the US Navy, is designed to keep communications secure, even at a level that may surpass VPNs. The idea of an onion router is that there are layers of security (like layers in an onion) that would have to be peeled away to find out a user's identity. Since Tor transmits through a series...
Most people think of the Android operating system as something Google developed, but that's not the whole story. Android was founded as a company, initially intended to build a operating system for digital cameras. At one point, the company was so close to closing down, it couldn't pay its rent. CNET: Why Google makes Android phone notches now That...
In addition to Facebook, the company Mark Zuckerberg founded in 2004 as TheFacebook owns Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. Together this juggernaut dominates messaging and social media to a degree never before seen. Read also: On Facebook, Zuckerberg gets privacy and you get nothing Not only has Facebook transformed how people connect an...
In 2005, it was very difficult and expensive to distribute video. I did some videos for clients and the challenges and costs were enormous. All that changed when YouTube made internet video free for everyone. CNET: YouTube shooter's anger: Inside the video site's ad dilemma According to CMO.com, consumers are 27 times (not percent, times!) more lik...
What can you say about Twitter in 140 characters? #TurnsOut #YouCanSayALot. Although Twitter upped its character count to 280 last year, the micro-blogging service created a new way to reach a tremendous number of people, instantly. Perhaps nothing showcases Twitter's power more than Donald Trump's unexpected and improbable rise to President of the...
The iPhone. It was rumored and anticipated for years, but when Steve Jobs finally held it up to show it, it still exceeded everyone's expectations. The thing was, it wasn't just the iPhonethat blew the PC, music, landline, and cell phone markets apart. It was the apps, which took another year. Read also: Apple knew about the iPhone 6 'Bendgate' pro...
The techie in me would like to give this year to Google Chrome, Windows Server 2008, or Hyper-V, because all were impressive, influential products. But the charter for this list is technologies that changed us, and Airbnbis impacting housing, hotels, towns, and cities the world over. CNET: Airbnb to blame for higher rents, says New York City What s...
As our list of runners up for 2009 show, a lot of innovation happened in 2009. But we're giving our nod to the first Fitbit because it helped kick off the quantified selfmovement with a device with no subscription fees and a full week of battery life. Read also: Fitbit Ionic: Excellent activity tracker, but it's not a very smart Although Fitbit has...
- Sony Playstion 3/Blu-ray (2006) Though Warner’s announcement that it would no longer release movies on HD-DVD effectively ended the decade’s biggest format war, Blu-ray’s victory also owes some credit to Sony’s latest-gen gaming device, which along with the XBox 360 ushered in an era of mind-blowing graphics.
- Apple Airport Express (2004) Steve Jobs first wowed us with the Airport in July of 1999, browsing the Internet from his laptop with no wires before a stunned MacWorld Expo crowd in New York.
- Dyson Air Multiplier (2009) The wow factor is still fresh in our minds for Dyson’s new magic-looking bladeless fan.
- Sonos Multi-Room Music System (2004) Sonos changed what the term “home stereo” really meant, channeling your music to every nook where the mood for a little Mastodon might strike.
Apr 6, 2024 · April 6, 2024. Technology. The turn of the millennium heralded a transformative technological era that profoundly reshaped your daily life. In the 2000s, you witnessed the debut of groundbreaking devices and digital services that not only introduced new ways of communication but also revolutionized entertainment, work, and social interactions.
- T-Mobile Sidekick. Why Millennials loved our T-Mobile Sidekicks. Sidekicks were it. They were the iPhones of the early ’00s. I said it and I meant it. Everyone either had a Sidekick, wanted a Sidekick, or was not in the ’00s loop.
- iMac G3. Why Millennials loved our iMac G3s. I’ve had many computers over the years. I don’t remember all of them, but I remember my aunt’s iMac G3 that I used every single time I got the chance.
- Giga Pet. Why Millennials loved our Giga Pets. In the ’00s, Giga Pets and Tamagotchis were almost better than real pets. I begged for a Giga Pet, did extra chores, and promised to be the best kid on the face of the planet to get a Giga Pet.
- Game Boy Advance. Why Millennials loved our Game Boy Advances. Every Millennial has their favorite, most nostalgic Gameboy. In the early ’00s, the Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance SP, and Game Boy Advance all came out, one after another, after another.
Jun 20, 2017 · Online services such as YouTube and Facebook went online, and today each boasts billions of users worldwide. Suffice to say, the aughts was a decade that helped shape the world we live in today ...
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Apr 30, 2015 · 1. of 7. The decade spanning from 2000 – 2009 was one of many technological firsts. Here are 10 innovations that made an impact. Originally introduced in 2007, the iPhone was one of the first ...
