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Tech Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations (PHOTOS)

Tech Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations
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The past decade (2001- 2010) has been defined by tech news stories that have jolted us, for better or worse, into the 21st century. From the rise of Facebook to discussions surrounding net neutrality, it has been an era for significant tech news.

In honor of the new year, we're asking HuffPost readers, what was the most important tech news story of the first ten years of the 21st century? Please submit your nominations below, or tweet them using the hashtag #storyofthedecade or email them to submissions@huffingtonpost.com.

We will soon post the most nominated entries, and then you can vote on the story of the decade.

What was the Tech story of the decade?
The iPhone(01 of09)
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... and iPad, and iPod! (credit:Getty Images)
The Rise of Google(02 of09)
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The Spread of Social(03 of09)
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More Mobile(04 of09)
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Computers get smaller cheaper lighter and phone-sized.
Widespread Wifi(05 of09)
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YouTube(06 of09)
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Microsoft Busted for Antitrust Abuses(07 of09)
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Rise of Hackers and Cybersecurity Fears(08 of09)
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Napster Gets Shut Down(09 of09)
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