The top 10 tech stories of 2017

This was a wild and tumultuous year in tech, with game-changing scandals, staggering displays of incompetence, and chin-scratching revelations. 

And while we may prefer to forget the dumpster fire that was the last 12 months, it's worth taking a moment to sit back, kick your feet up, pour a tall glass of something strong, and stroll down this perfectly decrepit memory lane. After all, heck, you made it through. 

And so, without further ado, here are the top 10 tech stories of the year, ranked. 

1. Facebook, Russia, and 'fake news'