Oct 9, 2024
17 things that didn’t exist 26 years ago
Rose Nigam
Innovation in technology
The past 26 years have been very revolutionary in technological advancement. Here are 17 game-changing creations that didn't exist a generation ago-from social media giants like Facebook and Instagram to exceptional innovation like Tesla, SpaceX, and Bitcoin:
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Skype (2003)
Skype changed stereotyped communication with free video and voice calls over the internet, connecting people across the globe.
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Amazon Prime (2005)
Amazon Prime transformed from a fast delivery service to an all-rounded package of entertainment including streaming video and music.
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Snapchat (2011)
Snapchat introduced ephemeral messaging and AR filters to share moments with friends and interact with augmented reality in the best way ever.
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iPad (2010)
Apple's iPad revamped the portable computing industry by providing flexibility for work, entertainment, and creativity.
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LinkedIn (2003)
LinkedIn is a top career builder and Professional networking site that helps people build careers and connections in their work world.
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TikTok (2016)
TikTok is a short form for entertaining, informative videos that connect people all over the world
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WhatsApp (2009)
WhatsApp is the game changer in instant messaging on free cross-platform service that helped bridge global communication.
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Netflix Streaming (2007)
Netflix gave up on DVD rentals and turned to the streaming pioneer that helped audiences get real access and involvement in television and movies on another level.
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Bitcoin (2009)
Bitcoin presented the first cryptocurrency, one that unusually changed how people view finance and also ignited interesting discussions on it.
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Instagram (2010)
Instagram emerged as a photo and video-sharing application that significantly changed visual storytelling and produced the very first waves of social media influencers.
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Gmail (2004)
Google's Gmail made emailing revolutionarily friendly by offering people super searches and gigabytes of storage.
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Facebook (2004)
Facebook transformed the way people interconnect, share, and interact online and is now one of the largest social media platforms around the world.
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Nuetralink (2015)
Elon Musk's Neutralink is an attempt to link the human brain with artificial intelligence to bridge the neural interface boundaries.
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YouTube (2005)
YouTube became the house for video sharing where media consumption was revolutionised, and many content creators rose to popularity.
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iPhone (2007)
iPhone from Apple Transformed the face of mobile technology by putting communication, entertainment, and productivity in one device.
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SpaceX (2002)
SpaceX was also established by Elon Musk. SpaceX changed the shape of space travel, by making it more affordable and accessible, it has also made space travel and space rescue operations easier.
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Tesla (2003)
Founded by Elon Musk, this group transformed the automotive industry with electric cars and innovative energy solutions. It is an inducement, that transforms everything related to sustainable transport.
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