And 2012 looks to be even crazier - tech that responds to facial expressions?
In 2011, we asked our phones if they loved us, saw our computers become impossibly thin and wondered if 3-D movies in our living rooms were worth the price of admission.
The past year has seen the technology that surrounds us become smarter, lighter, faster and deeper, although the ride hasn't always been a smooth one.
Here's a look back at a few of the top gadget trends from the past 12 months, plus our predictions about where things are headed in 2012.
Android surges, BlackBerry plunges
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In 2011, we asked our phones if they loved us, saw our computers become impossibly thin and wondered if 3-D movies in our living rooms were worth the price of admission.
The past year has seen the technology that surrounds us become smarter, lighter, faster and deeper, although the ride hasn't always been a smooth one.
Here's a look back at a few of the top gadget trends from the past 12 months, plus our predictions about where things are headed in 2012.
Android surges, BlackBerry plunges