In today’s world, the technology around us has shaped our future, May it be our smartphones, smartwatches, earphones, and other gadgets, they have revolutionized the tech industry. We are now dependent on these gadgets for our daily tasks and cannot work without them. In this article, we have combined the top 10 gadgets that revolutionized the world. Many of the gadgets may not be the first of their kind, but their impact has made them stand out.
1. Apple iPhone
The Apple iPhone came out in 2007 when there were many mobile phones present, but the iPhone stood out from all. It had a touchscreen, an audio player, and a built-in storage device. iPhone changed the course of communication, and built the smartphone industry tremendously.
2. Sony Walkman
Sony Walkman paved the way for transportable music. It played cassettes and was small enough to fit inside your pockets. Around 200 million units were sold and it ran on two AA batteries, so it was convenient to use. Though after the popularity of CD players, it lost its popularity.
3. Regency Transistor Radio
The Regency transistor radio, or TR-1, was the first portable battery-powered radio to be equipped with transistors. It was launched in 1954 by Texas Instruments, and within a year of its launch, 100,000 units were sold. It transformed the use of radios we use today.
4. Atari 2600
Atari was the revolution in gaming. It was launched in 1977. Games like Pac-Man and space invaders made it the biggest in its segment. It was an 8-bit device and had a joystick to make it fun to use. Though the graphics seemed to be a bit low, it was great fun for the audience.
5. Motorola Pager
Before the introduction of mobile phones, the pager was used as a source of communication. The Motorola pager changed how pagers worked, pagers could only send codes, but the Motorola pager could send five words to 24 characters. It became a prestigious status symbol for people.
6. TomTom GPS
GPS was first used for military purposes only. In 2000, TomTom GPS introduced GPS for commercial use. It was used for transport, such as cars, and became famous among the users. It was first equipped in high-end cars, but now it is common to see in any car.
7. Polaroid Camera
The Polaroid camera was introduced in 1977 and became the selling gadget across the country. Photos could be printed directly by the camera in a square shape. It didn’t have great color composition back then but it was way ahead of its time. Even now, Polaroid cameras are popular among users.
8. HP Desk Jet
HP first introduced its inkjet printer in 1988, and these printers became very famous in households. It had a built-in sheet feeder and could print at a higher speed than any other printer at that time. It is still being produced and has sold 240 million units so far.
9. Fitbit
Fitbit tracker was introduced in 2008 and ignited the use of fitness trackers. Even to date, this industry is booming tremendously, and sales are skyrocketing. It measured steps, distance traveled, activity intensity, and much more. Today these trackers come with a ton of features, such as heart rate and blood pressure monitoring.
10. Raspberry Pi
The latest on this list, Raspberry Pi, is a compact PC. It has a single chip without a screen, keyboard, and mouse. It is built for children to learn basic programming and is used for various projects. It has sold 19 million units and is quite popular among students.
