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In 2000, the first publicly available flash drive was launched. They were also known as a Thumb drive, invented by a Singapore company Trek Technology. USB flash drives would replace floppy drives and optical discs. -
Apple decided to release the first apple iPod. No one knew that this would shape the foundation of a MP3 players. Without the iPod Apple would not have iTunes. -
In 2006, the first Nintendo Wii launched to the public. The Nintendo Wii opened up the video game industry to many demographics. Parents would love to play so would their kids. A household staple that would get the whole family together. -
The First Apple iPhone hit the market in 2007. Steve Jobs idea for this iPhone was to have a computer but in your pocket. The iPhone retailed for 499 for the 4GB, but 599 or the 8GB. This device was built to have a megapixel camera and a 3.5-inch 320x480 LCD screen.
Steve Jobs iPhone would change the phone industry forever. Apple has sold more than 30 million iPhones since then. -
The founder of Amazon.com, Jeff Bezos decided to create the first ever e-reader. This e-reader was later to be known as the kindle. E-readers provided a vast range of e-books to consumers all from one device.