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2017, like previous years, will amaze us with super technology and super electronics. The top 10 gadgets of 2017 will tell you what developers will surprise us with this year.
10 Sleep Nubmer 360
This is a smart smart bed that can adapt to the sleeping owner, providing him with good sleep and proper rest. The bed itself determines and changes the level of rigidity and shape depending on the body movements of the sleeper. The bed is divided into two sectors, each of which can be adjusted independently of each other. There are also three additional features: a raised headboard (a way to prevent snoring), a warm zone (heating around the feet) and a built-in alarm clock.
9 Dring Smartcane
This is a smart cane with a regular appearance and an unusual “filler”. The smart pen hides a gyroscope, an accelerometer, and a GSM module with a speaker. The cane controls the owner’s movement and sends the results to the cloud. Processed and analyzed data can detect the initial stage of the disease in time. The SOS button, which is hidden in the handle of the cane, will transmit a signal to a pre-programmed telephone number.
8 Apple Wireless Battery
The device operates within a radius of 2-3 meters. To recharge the device you need, you simply need to place it in a special charging area. True, recharged devices will discharge a little faster than when the usual way recharging. The process of charging devices from an Apple battery will take place more often and take a little longer.
7 Smart glasses
Carl Zeiss has created smart glasses with a head-up display on the lenses. The temple of the glasses will hide the battery, processor and other necessary parts. They will connect to a mini-OLED display located at the junction of the arm and the lens. The polycarbonate glass that projects the image onto the screen acts as a reflector. IN this moment work in progress over the device software.
6 Razer Project Valerie
This is a laptop, the uniqueness of which lies in the presence of three screens, the total resolution of which is 11520x2160 P. The main screen of the laptop, naturally, is located in the center. Additional two screens extend from the sides using a special hinge system. Each IZGO screen has a diagonal of 17.3 inches. Together, the screens provide an almost panoramic view. The weight of this unique device– 5.4 kg.
5 Nintendo NX game console
The console allows the user to play the game on or without a TV. You can start the game outside the home and continue while sitting on the couch in front of the TV. The console will be complemented by a docking station, which is responsible for connecting to the TV and charging the device. Game console will be equipped with Nvidia's Tegra processor, detachable controllers and a touch screen.
4 Royole FlexPhone
It is a smartphone with a flexible structure designed to be worn on the wrist. This super-thin smartphone, 5 mm thick, weighs only 100 g. The device fulfills its usual purpose (telephone, Internet access, viewing media content), and is also equipped additional functions– observation and control physical condition owner (breathing rhythm, heart rate).
Vivo Xplay
This is a transparent smartphone, the screen of which will be equipped with a sensor on both sides. Device memory – 128 GB permanent and 6 GB RAM. This unique smartphone is equipped with a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. Chinese company Vivo plans to create this model as a mini supercomputer.
2 Samsung smartphone with flexible structure
South Korean Samsung company prefers to create unique devices. This year it is going to introduce its new smartphone model with a flexible structure, equipped with an OLED display. A smartphone folded in half will have a display diagonal of 5 inches. When unfolded, the diagonal of the device will reach 7 inches.
1 Smart contact lenses
Sony plans to introduce contact lenses to future users this year that combine several positive qualities and talents. The lenses will be equipped with an antenna that transmits information and power to the lenses. The lenses will have a camera, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, wireless module, display for video playback, built-in and external memory. In a word, the lenses will become a replacement for fitness trackers, glasses, watches, scanners, cameras, etc. Special movements of the eyelids will make the lenses work.
Our top 10 shows that this year manufacturers will be able to amaze users with their rather interesting and unique gadgets.
As in previous years, at the beginning of 2017 our tech editors are heading to Las Vegas to bring back a review of the most significant high-tech products of the coming year from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This time we found at the show a stylish candy bar, an ultra-thin TV, a universal battery solution for power tools, new generation electric cars, a smart fitness tracker, high-tech electronics and technologies that make products different manufacturers really smart.
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The main trend of CES 2017: Amazon Alexa
The main new products and trends were presented at CES. In 2017, one of the main topics for discussion is Amazon with its system voice control Alexa - while essentially Amazon has nothing new in stock. Nevertheless, there are very good reasons for highlighting it as the main trend of the exhibition.
Amazon introduced the smart voice assistant Alexa along with the Echo Bluetooth speaker back in late 2014, so this system Voice control isn't exactly new, but at CES 2017 Alexa was on display more than ever. Amazon's service is a complete success, which will help it overcome competitors from Google and Apple in the form of Google Assistant and Siri, respectively, which it faced primarily in the smartphone market. This success has been recognized by other manufacturers, who are now eagerly using the available Alexa SDKs to make their products even smarter. That's why Alexa is our CES 2017 trendsetter.
Which products presented at CES have Alexa installed?
Amazon Echo with Alexa
Many well-known manufacturers use and expand software Alexa for its own products, including, for example, LG: with a new series of robots, LG presents devices for private and corporate users. Hub Robot, for example, will communicate notifications, weather forecasts, and more to users in a very personal manner. In addition, LG also presented a robot that can, among other things, be used at the airport - it will answer questions from passengers and escort them to the desired gate. Even someone who likes to talk to his refrigerator sometimes can get suitable device from LG. There is no data yet on a possible release date or cost.
LG: Alexa-controlled refrigerator Lenovo at CES 2017, represented by Smart Assistant, introduced a speaker with Alexa, which is in direct competition with Amazon Echo and looks like a cross between it and Google Home. The biggest difference between the Echo and the Smart Assistant should be the cost: Lenovo wants to launch its Alexa speakers in May 2017, promising a price of $130 (about 124 euros) - still $50 cheaper than the original . Other Alexa “supporters” spotted at CES 2017 include companies such as Samsung, Whirlpool, Linksys, Westinghouse and some others.
Currently, Amazon Alexa is primarily present in the US and UK. In Europe (Germany), Echo speakers are available only by invite - but there is a possibility that the situation will change before the middle of this year. You can find out how well Alexa works in our Amazon Echo test report.
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1 - Main trend of CES 2017: Amazon Alexa 2 - Computer CES 2017: HP Envy Curved All in One 34 3 - TV CES 2017: Sony OLED-TV with sound screen 4 - Car CES 2017: Faraday Future: FF91 5 - Fitness gadget CES 2017: smart bracelet for watches CT-Band 6 - Electronic device CES 2017: Snapdragon 835 7 Processor - DeWalt Flexvolt: Smart Cordless Tools
Target: 50,000 euros.
Collected: 3,198,516 euros.
Unlike regular electric toothbrushes, the toothbrush makes the brushing process completely automatic. The gadget resembles a boxing mouthguard, which you just need to bite a little with your teeth and touch the handle. After this, the vibration motor built into it will start working, several rows of fibers will begin to move, cleaning your teeth to perfect cleanliness. The built-in battery charge lasts for a whole month.
Smokeless grill
Target:$100,000.
Collected:$2,534,017.
There is no smoke without fire, but there is fire without smoke. This is proven by the collapsible eco-friendly grill, which is notable for the fact that it does not smoke at all. This is possible thanks to special system circular airflow, which causes coal particles to burn completely before they turn into smoke, as well as a mesh design that allows you to admire the flame.
Smart telescope
Target:$150,000.
Collected:$1,920,011.
Paper airplane drone
Target:$25,000.
Collected:$1,678,290.
Affordable 3D Printer
Target:$100,000.
Collected:$1,631,827.
The idea that haunted the developers was the creation of an affordable 3D printer. It’s safe to say that they managed to bring it to life: the printer is completely ready for use and is not inferior in print quality to expensive analogues. It has its own design software and supports models created using other popular tools.
Smart blanket
Target:$30,000.
Collected:$1,057,494.
Thermostat bracelet
Target:$100,000.
Collected:$629,856.
An almost magical gadget in the form regular watch, which can warm or cool. affects the sensitive area around the wrist, by which the brain determines whether we are cold or hot. Using the Peltier element, the bracelet heats or cools the hand, creating a feeling of warmth or coolness, thus deceiving our brain.
Automatic guitar tuner
Target:$50,000.
Collected:$502,931.
The tedious process of tuning a guitar can be simplified with an automatic tuner. To tune, you just need to place the gadget on each of the pegs one by one and pull the corresponding string several times. The tuner will detect the pitch of the sound and automatically adjust it. Almost like a personal guitar technician.
Welding for plastic
Target: 45,000 Canadian dollars.
Collected:$294,875 CAD.
Sliding guitar
Target:$50,000.
Collected:$127,178.
Nowadays, a person simply cannot live without gadgets, we are not even talking exclusively about smartphones, any electronics makes our life easier, household appliances, computers, small electrical appliances and others are everywhere. You can no longer surprise people with “smart” watches and glasses virtual reality, phones of incredible power, but this year developers still want to show off their inventions. Let's see what new gadgets will be released in 2017? What will please us largest producers electronics? Of course, at the beginning we will provide full review brand new smartphones.
In the coming year, the struggle will again unfold between two irreconcilable rivals - Apple and Samsung. The Koreans promised fans that in 2017 they would definitely rehabilitate themselves for last year’s fiasco with the flaming Note 7 flagships. True, the Apple company has no less ambitious plans, the tenth anniversary of the Apple brand is coming, the developers want to show the world something truly revolutionary, because they you need to save your brand from impending financial failure.
Recently the news came that Apple is releasing three new smartphones this year. These will be two smartphones marked “S” (7S with a 4.7-inch screen and 7S Plus with a 5.5-inch display), as well as a revolutionary Apple flagship 8 red under the ambitious name Ferrari, the flagship smartphone will be dedicated to the anniversary of the brand. If the first two new products of 2017 become improved models of last year’s smartphone, then the eighth generation will present its fans with a real surprise. According to rumors, the anniversary model will be made entirely of glass and framed with an aluminum insert. The flagship will also receive a curved AMOLED display and a function wireless charging, new gadget can be charged at a distance of up to 6 meters from the base.
News has also leaked about a new model from Samsung; an exhibition will be organized for its presentation in New York in April of this year. The eighth generation Galaxy will be equipped with a record 8 GB of RAM, the Bixby intelligent assistant, as well as a 5.1-inch screen with 4K resolution.
Microsoft launched new Surface gadgets in 2015, the Surface Book laptop was the first to be released, and a year later it was born desktop computer Surface Studio, and in 2017 the line of technological innovations will be continued by the first proprietary Surface Phone smartphone.
The gadget will be a Windows 10 smartphone, rumored to have a 5.5-inch display size with QHD resolution. It is known that the Surface Phone will be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and a 64-bit Windows 10 Mobile operating system. Microsoft is preparing its appearance by the end of this year.
The most anticipated gadgets of 2017 include VR glasses; this new product will enjoy incredible popularity, because in our modern world with a frantic rhythm, it’s so good to put on a virtual gadget and plunge into the world of dreams and fantasies. Now the number of manufacturers of such electronics is limited to such giants as Samsung, PlayStation, etc.
However, already in 2017, other manufacturers promise to enter the market with their developments, significantly reducing the price of this gadget.
Nintendo NX console
Great news for gamers, it is known that the ultra-modern Nintendo NX console will be released in 2017. They promised to bring this gadget to the electronics market two years ago, but due to improvements, the release of the console was delayed.
The developers promise that Nintendo NX will make a real revolution in game world. The new console will have an original design, a screen with touch controls and the ability to play both on a TV and without it.
Smart lenses from Sony
Companies have already tried to create gadgets for the eyes several times, for example, in 2014 Google developers were able to release “smart” glasses; at the moment, the patent for this kind of invention belongs to the Sony brand. As for control, such a lens can be controlled by a simple movement of the human eyelid; this gadget will even be able to distinguish blinking from conscious control.
The smart lens has a built-in camera, display, gyroscope and other functions.
Smart glasses
The first smart glasses were presented by Google, however, they were not popular with consumers, because the developers failed to give the modern gadget the usual shape of glasses, and in addition to a very original shape, the glasses were big size and caused discomfort to the wearer.
The Carl Zeiss company decided to resume the production of “smart” gadgets; first of all, the developers made changes to the shape of the glasses, and the display was placed so that a person could wear this new product like simple glasses. The entire contents of the gadget, including the battery and processor, will be located in the arm, connecting to the tiny display. True, manufacturers need to make minor improvements to the model, so the appearance of Smart glasses is scheduled for the end of 2017.
Tesla Model 3 electric car
Among the new gadgets of 2017, one can highlight the ultra-modern electric car Tesla Model 3; this electric car will be released in the back of a 5-door hatchback. Already announced approximate cost of this car - 35 thousand dollars, which is significantly cheaper than previous Tesla models. According to the developers, these electric cars will become the safest modes of transport in the near future.
If you think that electric cars “crawl” at a snail’s pace, then this is not so; this gadget can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h in just 6 seconds. And on one charge, the Tesla Model 3 can travel as much as 350 kilometers. The car is equipped with a 15-inch display, an autopilot system, and greater overview The model has a continuous transparent glass roof - from the trunk itself to the windshield. The cabin is very spacious: 5 adult passengers can comfortably fit.
The new product has not yet been released, but several thousand pre-orders have been placed for this model around the world, which will make this electric car the most popular in its niche.
Manufacturers promise to release up to half a million Tesla Model 3 to the market.
Super gadgets for “smart” housewives
But how can we manage without newfangled gadgets in the kitchen? Nowadays, many modern housewives use a bunch of new household appliances that make it a lot easier to be in the “field” of cooking. Let's see what the most unusual kitchen gadget you can buy this year. So, best gadgets for the kitchen 2017:
- If you want a real wood-burning stove in your apartment, you can buy it. Mugnaini is an ultra-modern wood-burning oven that can take you back to the old days, being the most... modern gadget for the kitchen, a 47-inch baking surface allows you to cook absolutely any dish in the oven.
- If you want to immediately check the freshness of products in the store, especially meat or fish, then an “electronic sniffer” will help you, however, to use it you need a smartphone with a Bluetooth connection and a special application for this gadget installed. Bring the device close to the product, the phone turns on the test mode, and after a few seconds the result will appear on the display.
- With the help of another gadget you can determine the freshness of eggs - a “smart” Egg Minder container with a built-in Wi-Fi module will help you choose the freshest eggs. This also requires an internet connection and special application. How does it work? Just put 14 eggs in the container, turn on the gadget and the application, and in a few seconds you will receive the test result.
- Do you love baking, but just don't have enough time to prepare it? Then you need the next kitchen gadget - a paymaker. This new product consumer electronics In just a few minutes it can bake 4 cupcakes or small pies. And thanks to the ultra-modern coating, there is no need to worry about burning. You can also even adjust the degree of frying, 12 minutes and here you have a crispy cupcake!
- If you like to cook, but don’t like to clean the kitchen, then another unusual gadget will suit you - a mini vacuum cleaner that removes crumbs and leftover food from the table.
As you can see, many new electronics products will be released in 2017, some of which we are looking forward to, and some of which will unexpectedly surprise us. One thing is certain: gadget developers are trying to improve the life of modern people every year.
December is not only a time for summing up results, publishing various ratings and charts, but also for unbridled skepticism. After reading the hundred thousandth rating, a lot of questions arise regarding the methodology for calculating the rating, its relevance and the number of models calculated using this methodology.
To avoid such misunderstandings, we will immediately say that our rating, in addition to taste (there is no way without it), is based on three parameters - on our rich experience, on the opinion of mobile industry experts and user impressions that have accumulated over the entire year.
And in order to limit the text to reasonable sizes in terms of readability, we settled on four categories - premium and budget smartphones, as well as headphones and external batteries.
Premium smartphones
iPhone X
Artem Sizov/Gazeta.Ru
With all due respect to competitors, the main, perhaps not the best, but the main smartphone of 2017 deservedly became the iPhone X. This is the first truly revolutionary Apple smartphone in many years.
New frameless design Super AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, support for fast and wireless charging, lack of a Home button, gesture control and of course, new technology facial recognition - Face ID, which is used to unlock the smartphone and confirm payments.
A special True Depth Camera module is responsible for the implementation of this technology. It is because of this that the iPhone X has the notorious “notch” at the top of the screen.
If we add excellent ergonomics, the magic of the Apple brand and great camera, it becomes clear that it is difficult to compete with the iPhone X in the premium smartphone segment. To our great regret, it is also difficult to “compete” on price with the iPhone X. The price for the “budget” package makes you rub your eyes in amazement and count the number of zeros in the price tag.
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung
Don't be surprised that the Samsung team in our chart is not the most expensive Galaxy Note 8, and the more modest Galaxy S8.
Released back in the spring, the Galaxy S8 has become, in our opinion, the champion in terms of price/quality ratio among premium smartphones. By the way, its spring release also affected today’s price - in Moscow you can find a 64 GB version for half iPhone prices X.
According to their own technical specifications It is not much inferior to the iPhone X, and in some ways it is even superior. For example, he has more a high resolution 1440 x 2960 screen, and in general the display itself (18.5:9 aspect ratio) is even better than that of the iPhone X. Yes, the Galaxy S8 does not have a telephoto lens, but the camera itself highest quality- one of the best mobile cameras in the world.
The most powerful hardware, support for all conceivable mobile technologies, excellent design, brand - as they say, “it’s all there.” This smartphone has only one drawback - the location of the fingerprint scanner is not the most convenient. Otherwise, this is an excellent device, especially for the money.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
Huawei
The third flagship in our review was the Mate 10 Pro, the “fresh” October smartphone from Huawei. Yes, the Huawei brand is not yet as powerful as Apple and Samsung, but their smartphone turned out to be excellent.
New advanced processor of our own production Hisilicon Kirin 970 with support for artificial intelligence functions (used when operating the camera). Cool Leica camera, AMOLED screen but the most important thing is time battery life. Huawei Mate 10 Pro works for two days under medium load. None of flagship smartphones and does not come close to this figure, this is an absolute record in its class, which will be a significant factor in order to pay attention to the Mate 10 Pro.
However, he also has disadvantages. The screen resolution is “only” Full HD+, and not the flagship Quad HD+, there is no support for wireless charging and, alas, it will not be officially sold in Russia. Mate 10 Pro costs approximately 50 thousand rubles.
Budget smartphones
Xiaomi 5A
Xiaomi
Probably one of the main hits at the end of this year and the beginning of next year will be Xiaomi 5A. The smartphone can be purchased at the official Chinese store for 6200 rubles, and with an annual official guarantee.
Good 5-inch screen with HD resolution, pixel density 296 PPI, 13-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture and phase detection autofocus, front-camera 5 MP, Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 425, up to two days of battery life. Separate slot for memory card.
Unfortunately, this smartphone does not have a fingerprint scanner, but overall it is a very balanced branded smartphone.
Meizu M6
Meizu
Meizu M6 is a slightly more expensive device costing about 10 thousand rubles. There is also a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture and phase detection autofocus, but it has an 8-megapixel front camera and a faster MediaTek MT6750 processor. A little bigger screen IGZOfrom Sharp 5.2 inches and more capacious battery 3070 mAh, versus 3000 mAh for Xiaomi 5A.
Distinctive feature Meizu smartphones— mTouch button scanner, which controls the smartphone. Short press - unlock. When the display is on, it acts as a Home button and returns the user to main screen. Short touch - return to the previous “Back” menu.
As a result, Meizu managed to make a device with good value price/quality and with its own “tricks” that set it apart from the crowd of similar public sector employees
Honor 6C Pro
Honor
Here, as in Meizu M6, there is a Mediatek MT6750 processor and 3 GB random access memory, as well as cameras with the same characteristics as the gadgets above. The main difference between Honor 6C Pro and Meizu M6 is a metal body, a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel, and a smaller battery capacity - 3000 mAh.
Even the price of 10-11 thousand makes Honor 6C Pro and Meizu M6 direct competitors, making a choice between them is very difficult.
Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
Sony
This is a real wireless monster, stuffed with new technologies and has a very rich set of equipment - a special carrying case, cables, adapters, including for air travel, full touch control, several modes of excellent active noise reduction, support for the fashionable LDAC codec for audiophiles, 20 hours of battery life working with active noise reduction.
A special application with its own equalizer allows you to customize the operation of the noise reduction system, ranging from complete sound isolation to several modes when you can hear human speech, announcements at the airport or train station, car signals, etc. The quality of sound and active noise reduction is at the highest level.
These are not audiophile headphones for the studio - these are headphones for every day for those who love comfort and good sound.
However, there are also disadvantages. Firstly, the high price of 27 thousand rubles. Secondly, the control sensor located in the right earcup sometimes gets touched by your hand when you remove the headphones and turns on the music again. Thirdly, headphones do not always work correctly with two sound sources at the same time, for example, with a laptop and a phone, or with a TV and a phone. This is sometimes necessary to answer a call without removing the headphones.
Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
Plantronics
As we have already written, we note not just the quality and functionality of the devices, but also the price/quality ratio. BackBeat Pro 2 is the champion in this type of program - 15 thousand rubles. for high-quality wireless ears with active noise cancellation and a very convenient control system.
BackBeat Pro 2 has an extremely successful combination of buttons and a proprietary volume control ring. The buttons are physical, so there are no accidental triggers like with a sensor.
However, there is a sensor - it turns off the music when you take off the headphones. You can switch the noise reduction to ambient mode and calmly talk with others without removing your headphones. The quality of noise reduction and sound is slightly inferior to the Sony WH-1000XM2, but is also at an excellent level.
Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD
Xiaomi
And finally, headphones for budget-conscious lovers of listening to music without others noticing. Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD were officially introduced a year ago, but went on sale in Russia only in 2017. This is a real market hit, although this model has caused a lot of controversy and even complaints, especially from fans of the “whooping bass” of the previous model Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro.
The new model has a more balanced bass, which was not to everyone's taste. However, hybrid in-ear headphones for one and a half thousand rubles, which provide a real adult sound, this is very cool. Thanks to hybrid drivers, the sound is as bright and accurate as possible in budget headphones.
The original ear pads already provide good sound insulation, and if you use foam ear pads, you can listen to music even on the runway.
External batteries
Mi Power Bank 2 10000 from Xiaomi
Xiaomi
Capacity 10000 mAh, current - 2.4 A at output and 2 A at input. Flat metal body, supports fast charging according to the Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 standard, and in both directions. You can quickly charge both your smartphone and the battery itself.
There is a special charging mode for Bluetooth headsets, headphones, fitness trackers and other devices that consume low charging currents. With fast charging, you can charge the battery to 80% in just 2 hours. average price 1200 rub.
The Mi Power Bank 2 10000 has only one drawback - it is mercilessly counterfeited. Be careful and only buy it from reputable sellers.
ZMI 10 (QB820)
ZMI
The ZMI company is fully owned by Xiaomi and it is the company that makes Mi power banks. However, in addition to this, ZMI also produces external batteries under its own brand.
ZMI 10 is a high-tech battery with a capacity of 20,000 mAh. Two USB port A, support Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, support charging low-current devices. Pay attention to USB Power Delivery - even laptops that support this technology can be charged from ZMI 10.
Emulation supported Apple chargers up to 2.4 A (12 W), which speeds up the charging process for some Apple devices. ZMI 10 can work as a USB 2.0 hub when connected to a laptop or simultaneously charge 3 devices. The price of the battery is approximately 4 thousand.
AUKEY Power Bank 30000mAh
AUKEY
The last device in our review is the AUKEY Power Bank 30000mAh (Aukey PB-T11). As the name suggests, its capacity is 30,000 mAh, but it weighs 550 g.
Battery support is very fast charging Quick Charge 3.0, but only for output. The battery itself is charged via microUSB or via the Lightning port in 4-9 hours, depending on the charging current.
This battery is convenient to take on trips where you won’t be able to reach a power outlet for a long time. In ordinary life, it makes no sense to carry half a kilo in a bag.
You can charge two devices at the same time. And yes, it has a built-in flashlight (why, we don't know). The price of this high-tech brick is about 4 thousand rubles.