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2012 In Technology

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•51 • Dec 21, 2012

The debut of the iPhone 5, the landing of NASA’s Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars, and the discovery of what is likely the Higgs boson were all major events this year. What do you think was the greatest advancement in technology in 2012?

  • “Yeah, the Higgs boson is getting a lot of attention, but there are a lot of lower-profile bosons that are worth checking out if you get the chance.”

    Tamara Farrar –
    Unemployed

  • “Sure, the Mars landing was impressive, but there have been a lot more ads for the iPad Mini, so I’m going to have to go with that.”

    Paddy Quinn –
    Envelope Folder

  • “They finally got a new Keno machine at Bucky’s.”

    Jose Oliva –
    Dice Maker

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