1. Windows 8
    2

    Windows 8

    2/100 - Technology

    More than just an incremental update, Windows 8 completely revolutionizes Microsoft's venerable operating system. This is Windows evolved.

  2. Samsung Galaxy S3
    6

    Samsung Galaxy S3

    6/100 - Technology

    The first "real" iPhone competitor, first real "global" phone--available on nearly every carrier, nearly everywhere--also represents the rise/dominance of Android OS.

  3. ie8 fix
  4. Apple iPhone 5
    7
  5. LTE/4G connectivity
    11
  6. Microsoft Surface
    14
  7. Google Nexus 7
    15
  8. Apple iPad Mini
    18
  9. Virtual assistants for mobile devices
    23
  10. High-pixel density in your hand
    25
  11. Social algorithms and social mapping
    26
  12. Windows Phone 8
    36
  13. Motorola Droid Razr Maxx
    37
  14. MakerBot Replicator
    38
  15. Mobile payments
    41
  16. Nintendo Wii U
    43
  17. 4K TVs
    52
  18. Chromebook gets real
    53
  19. Nokia Lumia family
    58
  20. Tesla Model S
    62
  21. Google Glass
    63
  22. Lytro camera
    67
  23. iPad with Retina Display
    68
  24. 3D TV
    73
  25. Drones
    74
  26. Nokia 808 PureView
    80
  27. Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13
    84
  28. OLED TVs
    88
  29. Google Nexus Q
    91
  30. IPv6
    99
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