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Key Inventions of the 21st Century
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YouTube
2005, Transformed media consumption and content creation on the Internet
2004, Altered the way people connect and share information online
CRISPR-Cas9
2012, Revolutionized gene editing with precision and ease
Amazon Kindle
2007, Popularized e-reading and changed the publishing industry
Bitcoin
2009, Introduced cryptocurrency and the underlying blockchain technology to the world
Drones
Widespread civilian use in the 2010s, Impacted surveillance, delivery services, and videography
3D Printing
Significant advances in the 2000s, Transformed prototyping and manufacturing processes across industries
Google Maps
2005, Changed how people navigate and access geographic information
Raspberry Pi
2012, Made computing more accessible and promoted computer science education
iPhone
2007, Revolutionized personal communication and smartphone technology
Tesla Roadster
2008, Changed perceptions of electric vehicles and accelerated the push towards sustainable transportation
Airbnb
2008, Altered the lodging sector by allowing people to rent out their spaces
Uber
2009, Disrupted the traditional taxi service and transportation industry
Quantum Computing
Ongoing research and development, Expected to revolutionize computing by performing complex calculations much faster
Self-driving Cars
Ongoing development since the 2000s, Promises to change the future of transportation and reduce accidents
Spotify
2008, Transformed the music industry by popularizing music streaming
Reusable Rockets (SpaceX)
2015, Pioneered the reusability of rockets, reducing the cost of accessing space
iPad
2010, Spurred the growth of the tablet market and influenced mobile computing
2009, Revolutionized messaging by providing a cross-platform messaging app
Oculus Rift
2012, Pioneered the consumer virtual reality market
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