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In the year 1990, the first digital camera that recorded images as a computerized file was introduced to consumers. It was invented by Steve Sasson and had a massive impact on how we created and stored memories digitally. -
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In 1992, IBM developed a significant laptop design that was slim, ergonomic, and had a distinctively sleek design to it. This paved the way for laptop production, shifting companies focus from efficacy to style. -
The first DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) players and discs were available in 1996 and developed by the likes of Sony, Panasonic, Philips and Toshiba. This was one of the first compact ways to store and view movies and films. -
The Nokia 9000 Communicator was considered the first smartphone. It combined mobile phone functionality with the ability to browse the web and send and receive emails. This was a huge step forward in the handheld technology movement. This invention was developed by Nokia in 1996. -
The first mobile music player, the MPMan F10, was developed and produced by Saehan Information Systems in 1998. This was the first portable music player of its kind, that did not require physical forms of the music (CDs, tapes, etc.) This invention was the inspiration for the iPod Shuffle to come shortly after.