7. Google Android
T
his
software stack for handheld devices that features an operating
system, middleware and key applications was developed by Google Inc.
Today Android is the most popular operating system for smartphones.
To develop and launch Android, Google worked together with members of the Open Handset Alliance.
Android represents a large community of developers
that create applications for various uses. So far the Android market
boasts more than 200,000 apps. It is worth mentioning that Android
M
arket
is the online application store run by Google. However, users also
have the possibility to load apps from third-party sites.
8. The Tesla Roadster
The Tesla Roadster was the world's first commercially available battery electric sports car. It was developed by Tesla Motors, a company based in California.
Until March 2011 Tesla managed to sell 1,650 Roadsters in 30 countries. In 2010 Tesla started developing right-hand electric vehicles for the British Isles, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
The most impressive feature of the vehicle is acceleration. The car can shift from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds. The Tesla Roadster can also reach a top speed of about 130 miles per hour. The company claims that the vehicle can register a maximum range of 220 miles per charge.
9. YouTube
The world's most popular video-sharing website was created by three former PayPal employees back in February 2005. In November 2005 Google acquired the website for $1.65 billion.
The website allows users to upload, share, and watch videos. A lot of content available on YouTube is uploaded by individuals. But media corporations also like to use this popular service. Some of the companies that upload videos on YouTube are CBS, BBC, Vevo and Hulu.
Everyone can watch videos but only registered users can upload. The number of videos one can upload on YouTube is unlimited.
10. Facebook
T
he
famous social networking website was launched in February 2004, being
developed by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates.
Facebook boasts over 600 million active users, being the most popular social networking website in the world. It allows users to create a personal profile, make online friends, and exchange messages.
In addition, the social network makes it possible for users to join common interest groups. The service's name comes from the colloquial name for the book that university administrations in the United States give students at the starting point of the academic year.