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Best of 2012

2012 in Review: The Year's Biggest Tech Trends

Techies were in for a treat this year, which was full of highly anticipated announcements from Apple (iPad Mini, ahem), more mobile syncing than ever, and photo filters gone wild.

Techies were in for a treat this year, which was full of highly anticipated announcements from Apple (iPad Mini, ahem), more mobile syncing than ever, and photo filters gone wild. Take a look at our picks for what was all the rage and the year's biggest news, then fill us in — what was your favorite tech trend in 2012?

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6 Biggest Tech Trends of CES 2012

We waved bye-bye to Las Vegas and the Consumer Electronics Show this week after making the press conference circuit and hitting the expo floor hard.
CES 2012 Trend Roundup

We waved bye-bye to Las Vegas and the Consumer Electronics Show this week after making the press conference circuit and hitting the expo floor hard. Though there was plenty to see, we did recognize six major trends coming out of CES this year. Find out what they are (and what you can look forward to in 2012) in the gallery!

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World's First, Slimmest, Lightest, Largest, Thinnest From CES

We're seeing a trend here at CES: products boasting the title of the world's first, slimmest, thinnest, lightest, largest .
CES 2012 Tech Trends and World Firsts

We're seeing a trend here at CES: products boasting the title of the world's first, slimmest, thinnest, lightest, largest . . . you name it — and the expo floor hasn't even opened yet! Check out some of the products we've seen so far that are worlds apart from the rest of the pack. Don't worry — there'll be lots more to come!

Best of 2011

Best Tech Trends of 2011

A lot happened in the world of technology this year, but these tech and accessory trends stood out to us for their style, form, function, and fun factor.
2011 Tech Trends

A lot happened in the world of technology this year, but these tech and accessory trends stood out to us for their style, form, function, and fun factor. Check out our picks for the best tech trends of the year and weigh in below — what was your favorite trend of 2011?

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Will These Tech Trends Hit Big in 2011?

Last week, we discussed five potentially overhyped tech trends for 2011 based on one analyst's perspective.
Tech Trends of 2011 Poll

Last week, we discussed five potentially overhyped tech trends for 2011 based on one analyst's perspective. In addition, the article predicted five trends worth paying attention to this year.

From Microsoft's attempt at mobile to Facebook's quest for world domination, here are five potentially huge trends for the year ahead. Do you agree? Click through to cast your vote.

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Are These Tech Trends Overhyped?

Recently, VentureBeat identified five overhyped tech trends of 2011, effectively predicting their demise.
Are These Tech Trends Overhyped?

Recently, VentureBeat identified five overhyped tech trends of 2011, effectively predicting their demise. From the surge of tablets to Internet TV, here's what they had to say.

Do you agree? Click through and share your thoughts on whether or not these trends and products are here to stay.