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IBM introduced ThinkPad
ThinkPad was the first notebook computer series for the ThinkPad brand. It was widely used as a data entry tablet for hospitals, health care providers, and field operation workers. I can imagine this was helpful to workers in the listed fields and eliminated paper use and note taking. -
IBM introduced the world's first smartphone
The IBM Simon went on sale in 1994 and featured a touchscreen, email capability and a handful of built-in apps, including a calculator and a sketch pad. This invention significantly advanced the technology world, opening up endless possibilities for hand-help devices. -
The Palm Pilot was introduced
The PalmPilot was specifically designed to fit in users hands and fit in their pants pocket, making it something users were more likely to have with them at all times. Having accessibility to knowledge at your fingertips was becoming higher in demand. -
The iMac is launched
Apple claims that the iMac offered up to 85% faster CPU performance than the previous models and it was the thinnest of its kind. I can imagine this was appealing to users, and began changing the style/look of technology. Devices began transitioning from bulky to slim. -
The first camera phone hits the market
Sharp was first to the camera phone market with their J-SH04 (J-Phone), released by J-Mobile in Japan. It offered a mere 0.1 megapixel resolution. Of course, this was one of the most significant advances of technology. Taking pictures on our phones has eliminated the use of most cameras, allowing us instant access to memories at our fingertips.