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What things did not exist 20 years ago?

Here are a number of things that did not exist 20 years ago (in the year 2003):

* Smartphones and tablets: These devices have revolutionized the way people communicate, consume media, and go about their daily lives.

* Self-driving cars: While autonomous driving technology has been in development for many years, self-driving cars are still not widely available.

* Virtual reality and augmented reality: These technologies have become increasingly popular in recent years, but were still in their early stages of development 20 years ago.

* 3D printing: 3D printing technology has become more affordable and accessible in recent years, but was only available to a limited number of people 20 years ago.

* Cloud computing: Cloud computing has become essential for businesses and individuals alike, but was not widely adopted until the late 2000s.

* Social media: Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become a major part of many people's lives, but were not widely used 20 years ago.

* Drones: Drones have become increasingly popular for commercial and recreational use, but were not widely available until the late 2000s.

* LED lighting: LED lighting technology was not widely available until the late 2000s, but has since become the standard for many lighting applications.

* 4K and 8K televisions: 4K and 8K televisions were not widely available until the late 2010s, but have since become the standard for many high-end TVs.

* Smart home devices: Smart home devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home have become increasingly popular in recent years, but were not widely available 20 years ago.

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