What was 2013's Technology of the year?

2013, your end is in sight, and it's time to
start taking stock of the last twelve
months.

Today, we want your pick for the
discovery, tech, or invention of the year. Maybe you'll choose something that was
invented or discovered just this year.

Or perhaps something that became widely
available or whose usage finally took off.
Or you could take a historical look and
tell us what invention future generations will call the one that defines the year.

Make your call and then tell us in the
comments just why your pick deserves to
be 2013's tech of the year.