As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on all the major moments and milestones that occurred in the consumer technology industry in the past 12 months. From mesmerizing displays and memorable debacles to excellent new products and everything artificial intelligence, 2024 delivered no shortage of intrigue — mostly for the better, a little bit for the worse.
The majority of entries below impressed the Tom’s Guide team on the basis of innovation. Whether it’s an all-new device, far-off concept, or our favorite — a meaningful update to something people many already own — everything you’ll find below left an impact on our editors this year. Obviously, we also had to honor a momentous fail or two.
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