Top Tech Gadgets We're Looking Forward To Most In 2024

 

Top Tech Gadgets 

We're Looking Forward To Most In 2024

Technology never stands still, and that means there are always new gadgets on the way. In fact, if there is one thing you can be certain of it is that each year will bring some new and impressive tech. This year has already seen some great gadgets hit store shelves, including the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the latest MacBooks featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max chips.

PHOLED televisions

Over the last decade or so, televisions have significantly improved to utilize new types of technology. With advancements such as HD screens and higher resolutions, 4K displays are now commonplace with streaming services, television networks, and video game consoles showing content to viewers in stunning 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution. However, in the last two years, the adoption of 8K televisions has been relatively slow, suggesting that customers want something else to get excited about in the TV space.

OLED televisions are now the screens of choice for many people, and that technology could see a significant upgrade in 2024 as PHOLED becomes more widespread. In fact, there are indications that major brands such as LG and Samsung are both developing PHOLED televisions, and other companies will likely follow suit. PHOLED, which stands for "phosphorescent organic light emitting diode," is a new way of manufacturing televisions that replaces the common fluorescent subpixels with phosphorescent ones. The end result is a far more efficient television that uses far less energy but is also brighter and more vivid.

Many OLED televisions currently use some phosphorescent subpixels, but creating blue phosphorescent material has proven difficult. However, manufacturer Universal Display Corporation claims to be ready to mass produce its blue phosphorescent material, giving television brands the opportunity to create fully PHOLED televisions. For consumers, that could mean lower energy bills and brighter television screens.

Thinner and faster compact laptops

Laptops are one of the major ways that people work, especially in the way it allows people to do so from the comfort of their own home. Thanks to the device's portable nature, laptops offer people the ability to sit comfortably and not have to work at a desk with a traditional computer or take the laptop with them. Of course, this is only possible because laptops are smaller and lighter than desktop PCs, with less weight always being a good thing for a device that is intended to travel. The 2024 calendar year could well see laptops not only continue to shrink in girth, but also run faster than ever before.

This is all thanks to a new type of memory being created by Dell. Most laptops utilize SO-DIMM for memory, yet Dell has now developed the Compression Attached Memory Module (CAMM) as an alternative. By receiving approval from the trade standards body JEDEC, CAMM looks to become more widespread over the coming year, which could be a very good thing for consumers.

With SO-DIMM memory likely to reach a ceiling in terms of speed, CAMM can offer far higher speeds due to its design changes. Meanwhile, CAMM memory also takes up less space and could allow for more compact laptops that are not as thick as the system doesn't need to be stacked to work. There are some CAMM laptops available now, but the technology will likely be used much more in 2024.

Samsung Galaxy S24

Apple's main competitor in the crowded phone market is Samsung, especially with its high-end Galaxy S brand. As is often the case with upcoming tech launches, though, Samsung has released precious little details about the upcoming phone. One thing that is likely though, is that it will arrive at some point in early 2024. The company has historically tended to release its flagship Galaxy S smartphones in January or February in recent times, so the Galaxy S24 will almost certainly follow the same release template.

As a result, there isn't all that long to wait for those who want to get their hands on the most advanced Samsung smartphone. Like its predecessors, there will likely be a base model as well as a Plus and Ultra version for those who want a faster and more powerful device, although rumors indicate the screen size and floating camera design featured in the Galaxy S23 will stay the same for the upcoming release.

There have also been reports that the Galaxy S24 will have a bigger battery. This will mean it takes longer to charge but should ensure it lasts longer and doesn't need to connect to a power outlet quite as frequently. The Ultra model may also feature a brighter screen than has previously been available, at an impressive 2,800 nits.

Always Home Drone Camera from Ring

The smart home revolution is already well underway. All kinds of household devices now offer additional functions outside of their main purpose and are interconnected so that you can control them from anywhere in the world. One of the earliest examples of this was Ring with its video doorbells. These products, which are now available from a wide range of providers, give users the opportunity to see who is at the front door and even talk to them through a two-way video system. However, the company is also set to launch a new device in 2024 in the form of the Always Home Cam.

The drone camera was first revealed in 2021 and was due to launch the same year. However, it is still not on store shelves, and a 2024 launch now seems the most likely option given the numerous delays.