Technology Use Timeline - 2000's

  • USB Flash Drives

    USB Flash Drives
    Pua Khein-Seng invented the USB flash drive in 1999 but it wasn't released until 2000. It was in important development in technology as it allowed portable, personal storage that goes anywhere.
  • Blackberry Phones

    Blackberry Phones
    Blackberry phones were created by Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin and were released in 2002. Blackberry phones were a shift in technology as they offered cellular phone service, wireless e-mail capability, and Internet access.
  • Blu-Ray Discs

    Blu-Ray Discs
    The Blu-ray Disc was developed by a group of companies, including Sony, Panasonic, and Philips, and was first introduced in 2006. This technology was designed to provide higher storage capacity, improved picture quality, and higher sound quality than traditional DVD formats.
  • Iphones

    Iphones
    The first Iphone was created in 2007 by Steve Jobs and Apple. It was released in 2007. The first iPhone set the foundation for the modern smartphone as it dropped the physical keypad and introduced the single Home button at the front. It also brought the concept of apps on the device.
  • Instagram

    Instagram
    Instagram was created by Kevin Systrom in 2010. It is a social networking platform that allows users to share photos and videos. It's become so popular because it's an easy way to connect with hundreds of users.