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Period: to
2010s Computer inventions
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Instagram
Inventor: Kevin Systrom
Description: an American photo and video sharing social networking service owned by Facebook. This changed the game because it required you to attach a photo with your post. It also had a completely different format as well. -
Uber
Inventors: Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp
Description: Uber is a platform where those who drive and deliver can connect with riders, eaters, and restaurants. In cities where Uber is available, you can use the Uber app to request a ride. This changed the game because instead of having to call a taxi or track one down you can take out your phone and call a car. This was very revolutionary leading to many more apps like this and even Uber making a food delivery app. -
Minecraft
Inventors: Markus Persson and Jens Bergensten
Description: Minecraft is a video game in which players create and break apart various kinds of blocks in three-dimensional worlds. The game's two main modes are Survival and Creative. This changed the game because it was one of the first games where you can build buildings and houses and it was even used in schools. It was so revolutionary that it has been copied so many times. -
Slack
Inventor: Stewart Butterfield and Cal Henderson
Description: Slack is a channel-based messaging platform. With Slack, people can work together more effectively, connect all their software tools and services, and find the information they need to do their best work — all within a secure, enterprise-grade environment. This changed the game because it made it easy for businesses to strive and connect, even I use it. -
Oculus VR
Inventors: Palmer Luckey and Michael Antonov
Description: Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset that is designed to connect to a high-powered PC to enable advanced computations and graphics rendering. This changed the game because it was one of the first virtual reality machines leading to many innovations in virtual reality in the future.
