Technology icons of the past decade

October 7th, 2010

Over the past ten years, consumers have seen a dramatic change in technology. From social networking sites, to the release of the first iPod, technology has made our world dramatically smaller. But when we think of this decade in technology, which industries do we think of?- The even bigger apple -While New York has always been nicknamed “The Big Apple,” the arrival of the Apple Company has given new meaning to that well known nickname. An even bigger apple of our generation is the icon of the iPod and iPad producers; particularly with the release of the first iPod in 2001.- The F word Established in 2004, Facebook has taken off, leaving its predecessor (MySpace) in the dust. When we see that blue square and the white letter F, we think of a network that spans oceans. Now we can chat with our friends in England and Australia without ever leaving our rooms.- Bird is the word The little blue bird has become the word on everybody’s lips. With the ability to produce multiple updates and share links and pictures, Twitter is the perfect site for businesses and the everyday individual.- We love Nintendo Nintendo has been producing products since 1985, but their 2006 console (the Wii) took gaming to a new level. Now, to hit a tennis racket, you have to swing the controller like a racket. That infamous oval containing the Nintendo name has never been so popular.