The Origins and Evolution of 5 Popular Smart Devices

Today, smart tech is ubiquitous. Approximately 97% of Americans own a smartphone and members of Generation Z have never known a time without the constant connectivity of the internet. However, many of these smart devices have only been around for a few decades or less. Their origins are recent and innovation has been extremely rapid. What was once considered science fiction has now become commonplace: It’s more shocking to see someone without a smartphone than with. Here is how five popular smart devices were originally devised, and how they’ve changed in recent years.