5 Significant Computer Inventions in the Last 10 Years

By scottietuckk

  • The Square Reader

    Virtual payments systems and card readers become available for small businesses. Founders: Jack Dorsey, Jim McKelvey

  • IBM Watson

    Question answering computer system capable of answering questions posed in natural language. Principal Reasearcher: David Ferrucci

  • Smart Homes

    Google Nest launches and creates smart, connected devices for almost everything one might need in a home.

  • Wireless Earbuds

    Apple introduces the wireless, bluetooth-enabled Airpods.

  • Self Driving Cars

    Waymo launches first commercial, self-driving car service, "Waymo One," in Phoenix. Sebastian Thrun