Twenty years ago, in 2004, the technological landscape was quite different from today. Here are some of the key advancements that were at the forefront of technology back then:
Social Media Emergence: Facebook was founded in February 2004, beginning its rollout to college students and starting a social media revolution.
Web Browsing Evolution: Mozilla’s Firefox browser emerged as a significant competitor to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, changing the way users interacted with the web.
Portable Music: The iPod was at the peak of its popularity, with the iPod mini and iPod with video diversifying Apple’s product line and leading the digital music market.
Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth technology was becoming more widespread, with over 250 million Bluetooth-enabled devices, ranging from computer mice to medical equipment.
High-Definition TV: High-definition televisions (HDTVs) were offering crisp images at high prices, and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) were changing TV viewing habits.
VoIP Communication: Skype was establishing itself as a new form of telecommunication, showcasing the potential of Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) services.
These innovations laid the groundwork for many of the technologies we consider standard today. It’s fascinating to see how far we’ve come in just two decades!
I think it is interesting that years ago, when mobile phones were the “edge” of technology, people thought with awe:
“I wonder where phones will be in 20 years…”
The answer — they are now commonplace, taken for granted, everyday electronic devices (albeit they are still pretty amazing!).
The ‘cutting edge’ of technology right now seems to be AI. But in 20 years, will AI still be the “edge of tech”, or will it be commonplace?
Where do you think AI will be in 20 years?
What do you think the edge of technology will be in the future?
Will AI become commonplace as technology moves on to something else?
Let me know what you think in the comments below. ⬇️
Thanks for reading!
Article written by BestCodes.
