With each passing year, we’re left to marvel at where we are, and how we got here. 2016 was no exception. We didn’t tackle the consumer-ready hoverboard just yet, but other childhood fantasies like rocket packs and virtual reality are already here, and rapidly improving. I have no doubt we’ll get that affordable hoverboard at some point, but for now, let’s just take a second to appreciate where we are, and what’s on the horizon for 2017. In no particular order (and with dozens of omissions), here’s what we’re most excited about for the coming year. Drone delivery If there’s a break-out…

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