But that was only part of the story. Along with the good and the bad came ... the bizarre.
And by bizarre, we mean the weird gadget creations and unexpected Internet sensations that went viral (cue Rebecca Black's "Friday"). These strange developments made headlines by pushing the limits of technology in odd new directions -- and this year it felt like there were more than ever.
Here are some of 2011's most unusual tech headlines. They are stories we never thought could happen, which baffled us when they did.
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