Ars Technica has awarded their Ovatio Awards to celebrate the best technological achievements of the past year. Despite the current gloomy outlook, 2008 has seen many advances and improvements in technology, some of which have profoundly changed our patterns and behaviors. From cloud computing to the PlayStation 3 to the Tesla Roadster, this year has seen many advances which have changed our patterns and behaviors, and hold exciting promise for the days ahead.

It’s a long article, but comprehensive, and provides an excellent overview of all the news and happenings of the last 12 months.