Tech that’s rewriting the rulebook!
2024 marks an exciting milestone in the world of tech as innovation reaches new heights, shaping the gadgets that define our future. From AI advancements that feel almost human to the home devices that make life easier, this year has been all about groundbreaking tech. And when it comes to gadgets, only the best make the cut for the ultimate accolade.
So, without further ado, let’s see the most innovative and awe-inspiring devices that have set the tech world ablaze!
2024 will be etched in history as the year that gave birth to mainstream AI. Everyone from big tech to consumer appliance brands got in on it and if it had a screen or a speaker, it had to have AI. But the grand Gandalf of all things on the interweb, Google launched its Advanced version with a million token context window and the ability to speak and interact in the most human way possible via Gemini Live. For work, research or coding, the “Gems” on Gemini Advanced allow you to tailor the AI responses to precisely match your tonality and need. Constantly being updated with newer versions, 2.0 Flash supports multimodel inputs like images, video and audio and it’s only a matter of time until flagship smartphones have the horsepower to perform text-to-video on the fly. ChatGPT and Apple Intelligence might have joined hands, but Gemini integration goes deep into all of Google’s products and with its stand alone app, works superbly on iOS too!
HIGHLY COMMENDED
ChatGPT, LG OLED T, Ultraviolette F99
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner X10 is a considerable step up from the earlier models, not just in power and capabilities, but also in the features on offer, including the selfcleaning docking station which can empty out the on-device dustbin automatically. Impressively, Xiaomi has managed to keep pricing low, making this one of the most well equipped and feature-filled robot vacuum cleaners at under ₨30,000 right now. It also helps that the app is excellent, and a fair bit better than the apps for competing robot vacuum cleaners. While the replaceable dust bags are a bit expensive, the overall ease of use and competitive price of the X10 itself make this a worthwhile robot vacuum cleaner to consider.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Dyson Big + Quiet
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Eureka Forbes Smartclean Plus
Our pick for the overall Gadget of the Year could have been any one of those in our ‘highly commended’ section on the next page, but in the end, we just had to plump for this absolute triumph of the smartphone. While many might consider this an easy victory for the iPhone, it’s precisely why we picked it. There’s no other gadget that makes even the opulent lose their noggin and stroke their chin with desire. It sits in your pocket and does everything. And now with the help of ChatGPT, Siri is finally feeling smarter than a fifth grader. With processing, camera and quality, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the pinnacle of a lustworthy gadget ever made.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Sony Bravia 9, DJI Neo, Fujifilm X100 VI, Lenovo Legion Go
