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In 2011, the tech world saw the release of coveted devices such as the iPhone 4S and the Kindle Fire, along with such spectacular fails as BlackBerry's worldwide service outage and a hack that crippled Sony's PlayStation Network.

But that was only part of the story. Along with the good and the bad came ... the bizarre.

And by bizarre, we mean the weird gadget creations and unexpected Internet sensations that went viral (cue Rebecca Black's "Friday"). These strange developments made headlines by pushing the limits of technology in odd new directions -- and this year it felt like there were more than ever.

Here are some of 2011's most unusual tech headlines. They are stories we never thought could happen, which baffled us when they did.

1. Implanting organs in the name of art

As if two ears weren't enough, an Australian artist named Stelarc has decided to implant a third beneath the skin of his arm.

This performance artist wants to make his arm an acoustic device by attaching a wireless microphone to the implanted ear. The process took more than a decade and, he says, will take another year for his cells to fully grow on the ear's structure.

CNN has the story HERE!

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The case of the energy-hogging set-top boxes and DVRs highlights the challenges of changing existing industry and consumer practices to boost energy efficiency.

The New York Times yesterday ran an in-depth look at the issues surrounding set-top boxes and DVRs, which have become the biggest energy consumer in many homes.

Read all about it... hell, you might save a few bucks .