TECH TRENDS OF THE LAST 18 years

Over the past few decades, the tech industry has undergone a series of significant transformations that have fundamentally changed how we live, work, and interact.

- Shintu Dhang

Some of the most significant trends of the decade include the explosive growth of mobile devices, the rise of social media platforms, the emergence of new forms of media consumption, and the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and other transformative technologies.

One of the decade’s defining trends was the expansion of mobile devices. With the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, followed by the expansion of the Android ecosystem, smartphones became universal, putting powerful computing capabilities in the hands of billions of people worldwide. This mobile revolution changed how we access information and communicate, paving the way for the development of countless apps and services that have become integral to modern life.

Alongside the rise of smartphones, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram became dominant forces, connecting people in unprecedented ways and fundamentally changing the dynamics of communication, activism, and even politics. The decade also saw the emergence of new forms of media consumption, with streaming services like Netflix and Spotify disrupting traditional entertainment industries and giving rise to the era of on-demand content.