20+ Things That Didn’t Even Exist 10 Years Ago

1. Hey, Alexa!

imagesource/glasgowliveAlexa is just one example of a talking robot home device. She can turn the lights on and off and do many other tasks for you just by speaking to her through the machine.

2. Smart Watches

imagesource/wareableIn 2015, Apple introduced the Apple Watch and changed life as we know it...again! The Apple watch can do pretty much anything that a smart phone can do, but without having to take your phone with you everywhere, so if you're on a run, just take your watch with you & voila!

3. Instagram Influencers

imagesource/nealschafferInstagram and Youtube influencers with large followings can really make a killing marketing different products on their pages. Some shows clothes off, others just simple sit and tell their viewers what they're doing that day (its mental - but they legit make a lot of money doing this!)

4. Uber

imagesource/theguardianUber was actually founded in 2009 as a black cab service called UberCab but over the years, Uber has expanded into the company we all know. Peer-to-peer riding, car-pooling and luxury rides amongst other things are all now available with Uber.

5. Netflix Originals

imagesource/thrillistThe first Netflix Original was House of Cards that didn't actually premiere until 2013 and since these theres been many more! Netflix only became a thing in 2007 and it took several years before the company started producing it's own show. Since then, we've seen some of the biggest series ever come from Netflix!

6. Diverse makeup shades

imagesource/teenvogueWomen with deeper skin tones have really struggled through the years to find makeup shades that were dark enough for them unfortunately. However, since Rhianna's brand, Fenty came on the scene in 2017, the makeup industry has completely flipped sideways for the good.

7. Restaurant Delivery

imagesource/thenewyorktimesFor everyone who cannot be bothered to get up, dressed and put their face on to sit down for a slap up meal, this was the perfect invention for you. Apps nowadays allow you to order your favourite restaurant meal at the click of a button. So simple. So easy!

8. Ring Doorbells

imagesource/techhiveThe Ring Doorbell was created 10 years ago because the creator wanted to know who was at his door when he was working in his garage. When he kept missing mail deliveries because he couldn't hear his doorbell, he decided to create this brand which has since become worth over a billion dollars.

9. Unlimited Data

imagesource/dreamstimeRemember the days where you would run out of data and you couldn't get hold of your friends all night? You would have to wait until your data was renewed each month. When those days are long gone, now everybody have unlimited data, there's no chance of you running out.

10. Free Next Day Shipping

imagesource/sozodesignThis seems like a thing that we can't live without now, something that really saves us when we've forgotten to order someone a present for their birthday, or when we need to restock on something from Amazon. But ten years ago, it was something we merely dreamed about.

11. 5G

imagesource/forbes5G started in 2018 in the USA but was properly underway the following year around Europe with limited service in some cities. There has been some controversy around 5G and what it was actually created for, but who really knows! 5G was created to make technology faster and more efficient.

12. The Marvel Cinematic Universe

imagesource/wikipediaThe likes of Iron Man etc have been around for way longer than 10 years, but  The Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it now, was merely a pipe dream 10 years ago. We didn't have all of the movies and great stories that we know and love now and its become one of the most successful franchises of all time.

13. Lyft

imagesource/crainsnewyorkbusinessLyft was launched in the summer of 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer as a service of ZimRide which was a long distance intercity carpooling company. Nowadays, its Ubers biggest competitor, with more cars in New York City than any other taxi service there is.

14. Bumble

imagesource/pcmagWidespread online dating has become such a popular way of meeting people now. Apps like Bumble, Tinder and Grindr allow people to meet online, perfect for our fast-paced lifestyles. Many longterm couples met via the likes of Tinder.

15. Vaping Teens

imagesource/amazonTeens are now finding issues with their health because of the constant vaping that they've been doing. You don't have to worry about your teen smoking tobacco or drinking alcohol underage now. Because they've got a new vice...e-cigarettes.

16. Meal Kit Deliveries

imagesource/thecreativebiteThis was a great invention for those who don't have much of an imagination when it comes to cooking up a storm. Meal kits like Blue Apron were founded in 2012, which means your ingredients arrive straight to your door, pre assembled.

18. Wireless Earphones

imagesource/menshealthRemember walking down the road with earphones plugged into your phone? Yeah, well that wasn't even that long ago! Now, if you were to see someone with earphones plugged in, you would think it was strange and Apple is at the forefront of making the best, wireless earphones around.

19. Hoverboards

imagesource/forbesHoverboards were a big craze at one point, not even that long ago. Until the got banned in certain places! They were the new skateboards, for lazy people. In 2013, the electric, self balancing scooter first debuted, looking like something straight out of 'Back to the Future'.

20. Alibaba & Aliexpress

imagesource/foodmanufactureAmazon alternatives like Alibaba have become some of the biggest players in the game, but were only developed in the past 10 years. Alibaba comes from China and in the US they have Jet who is hot on their heels.

21. Taco Bell Breakfast

imagesource/youtubeOH MY GOSH! When Taco Bell announced breakfast items one the menu on 2012, everyone rejoiced in happiness. What a time to be alive!! And we've never looked back since really, have we? McDonald's breakfast who?

22. Sports Hijabs

imagesource/aboutherFemale muslims atheles didn't have much in the way of hijabs, just the traditional headscarf and let's face it, they wouldn't be very comfortable or sweat proof. That was until Nike debuted a hijab in 2017 as part of a new sportswear range.

23. Doomsday Bunkers

imagesource/CNNThe super rich of the world have started investing in their futures by buying 'doomsday bunkers' which 10 years ago, didn't exist! Kits, bunkers and arcs are even being constructed rapidly to help the 1% ride out the apocalypse!

24. Consumer Drones

imagesource/blogsTen years ago, drones were only ever used in the military, as equipment for soldiers. But technology changed that, now we see children and adults flying these things every day. They can be used to take photographs or deliver things straight to your door.

25. The Impossible Burger

imagesource/CNETVegetarians never had the options years ago, it was either eat meat or eat some veg, there were never any 'fake burger' or 'fake sausages', but the Impossible Burger changed it all in 2016 when they started offering a plant based option that tastes just like the real thing.

26. Self Driving Cars

imagesource/forbesFor a long time, we only ever saw self driving cars in eccentric movies but in 2013, companies like Tesla, BMW and even Google, started to produce self-driving cars. Even though they're still researching into them, you can actually purchase your own self driving car now.

27. The Malaria Vaccine

imagesource/forbesMalaria is a highly deadly disease in the developing world but this vaccine has now been on the market since 2015 and has shown efficacy in reducing many of the cases in young children.

28. Chic Weed Dispensaries

imagesource/architecturaldigestMarijuana has finally become legalised and decriminalised in many states now over these last 10 years and consumer cannabis has followed suit. In Los Angeles and New York, dispensary's called MedMen has been giving off some real cool vibes, leaving people feeling like they've just been in an Apple store.

29. Slack

imagesource/slackThe Slack team knew they had a great product on their hands so in 2013 "We begged and cajoled our friends at other companies to try it out and give us feedback,

" Butterfield said in an interview with venture capital firm First Round Capital.

30. Friends Streaming on Netflix

imagesource/fatosCan you remember the time when you would turn Netflix on and Friends wouldn't be at the forefront page? I know, it's depressing to even think about it. But before 2014, it wasn't even on there! All 350 episodes are now available to stream! Hallelujah!