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The first camera phone was introduced by Japan's Softbank. The idea quickly expanded to flip phones and other countries as well. They are now an essential part of smartphones. -
The Japanese government created a supercomputer to create global climate models. The Earth Simulator was named the world's fastest supercomputer from 2002 to 2004. This helped us observe earth's climate better. -
The first true 64 bit personal computer was larger than the G4 towers and had limited space for expansion. This improved computer could now be used at home and at work. -
The Kindle was the first electronic reading system to gain a large following. It had wireless access to content and an SD card slot. It has further adapted to more audio visual qualities as well. -
Apple released a light and thin laptop with a high-capacity battery. it had a camera, Wi-Fi, and was the first mass-market computer to have a solid-state disk. Many laptops now are made with camera and Wi-Fi because of this contribution.