Here is a look at the biggest innovations of the last decade:
1. Nest Thermostat (2011)
A gadget that still seemed space-age at the beginning of the decade, Nest brought the power of smart, app-controlled heating to everyone. With an easy-to-use interface and stylish product design.
2. Tesla Model S (2012)
The watershed vehicle for modern electric cars, the Model S also announced Tesla as a major name in not just the car industry, but technology as well. The range and speed it offered in an electric car had never been seen before on this scale.
3. Chromecast (2013)
With the release of the Chromecast, the barrier between your mobile device and your TV was overcome permanently. As a result, the concept of what would become streaming was born.
4. DJI Phantom (2013)
The last 10 years have seen drones move from the device of specialist pilots to that for the masses - largely because of gadgets such as the Phantom. Photo: pexels.com
5. Apple Watch (2015)
Since its 2015 unveiling, smartwatches have become commonplace, and not just as accessories for smartphones, but as vital health and fitness devices. Photo: pexels.com
6. AirPods (2016)
AirPods are the wireless earphones you'll see in most ears on the commute each day and their rise has coincided with the tech industry's move towards wireless audio and earphones. Photo: pexels.com