Wearable tech, self-driving cars and AI mishaps. There were a lot of new product launches this year – some more successful than others. This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about the tech out there that we are most excited about and the tech that has us most terrified for the coming year. Plus, we share our gifting recommendations.   Write to us at <a href="mailto:uncannyvalley@wired.com">uncannyvalley@wired.com</a>.You can follow Michael Calore on BlueSky at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/snackfight.bsky.social">@snackfight</a>, Lauren Goode on BlueSky at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/laurengoode.bsky.social">@laurengoode</a>, and Zoë Schiffer on Threads <a href="https://www.threads.net/@reporterzoe?hl=en">@reporterzoe</a>.

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