I have been reading other threads about best games, and listening to podcasts discuss things as well. It got me thinking about what new (or newly re-used) features, technologies, upgrades, changes, etc have come along. What has had the best positive change to pinball? This can include anything from the manufacturers or aftermarket industry as well. I may make this a poll later, but discussion would be great. I will list a few to get things going (fully acknowledge I may not have exact 10 years start dates, but widespread use works as well).
LCD screens - big change in how information is displayed and can bring in more players
ColorDMD - Major improvement on nearly every title I have seen it installed on
LED lighting (including RGB addressable lighting) - Light shows are significantly better, and modes can really change too
Selfie cameras - no love for this one haha
PinGulp - drinks while flipping
Stadium lights - can brighten up a dark game
PinballMap (app and website) - amazing for finding games to play
Matchplay website - great for tournaments
NeverDrains software - great for tournaments
Internet Streaming rigs - big for getting the hype out for a new game and showing off different games while connecting with the community
PDI/Invisiglass/non-glare glass - nearly eliminates reflections and makes things very clear.
Hardtops - super cool, I finally got a chance to play on one and its fantastic (Taxi at MOM's in College Park, MD btw)
USB code updates are nice, I agree
The P3 platform looks cool, I have yet to play one (feel free to invite me over friends )
JJP in general tends to package up quite a few things which does a good job of moving the whole hobby/industry forward