2000 ⟶ Sony Develops Blu-ray Prototypes

Sony develops the first prototypes for the Blu-ray optical d...
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💾 Fujio Masuoka Invents Flash Memory at Toshiba

Flash memory (both NOR and NAND types) was invented by Fujio Masuoka while working for Toshiba. It was formally introduced to the public in 1984.⟶
Fujio Masuoka Invents Flash Memory at Toshiba (1980)
MemoryElectronicsComputer Science
JapanJapan

💿 Sony Releases First Commercial CD Player

October 1: Sony releases the world's first commercially sold CD player, the Sony CDP-101.⟶
Sony Releases First Commercial CD Player (1982)
Consumer ElectronicsMusicSonyMedia
JapanJapan

📀 DVD Released in Japan

November 1: Release of DVD in Japan.⟶
DVD Released in Japan (1996)
EntertainmentDigital MediaConsumer Electronics
JapanJapan

💿 Sony Develops Blu-ray Prototypes

Sony develops the first prototypes for the Blu-ray optical disc format. The first prototype player was released in 2004.⟶
Sony Develops Blu-ray Prototypes (2000)
ElectronicsSonyDigital MediaHome EntertainmentConsumer Electronics
JapanJapan

🕹️ Sony PlayStation 2 Launches in Japan

March 4: The Sony PlayStation 2 releases in Japan. The system became the highest-selling video game console in history.⟶
Sony PlayStation 2 Launches in Japan (2000)
Video GamesConsumer ElectronicsSonyEntertainment
JapanJapan