It's been a busy decade in the tech space. New innovations emerged and older ones finally matured in ways that have had a major impact. The 2010s brought us the rise of 3D printing, the rebirth of VR, and an explosion in AI technologies. The health industry was all about wearables. And a digital currency gold rush made us rethink encryption.

As we prepare to enter the 2020s, let's take a look back at how far we've come.

Here are the 15 technologies, gadgets, and trends that had the biggest impact on the industry, and our lives, in the last decade.

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Chris Wiltz is a Senior Editor at  Design News covering emerging technologies including AI, VR/AR, blockchain, and robotics.