The month was a bit wild, with Apple Intelligence opening its doors and Google DeepMind releasing its Gemini 2.0 version, celebrating a technology that doesn’t include any AI components. But 2024 wasn’t all about conquering LLMs and generative creativity. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most impactful technology stories of 2024.
01. Orchid with telepathic equipment
(Image credit: Telepathy Instruments)
One of the players behind start-up Telepathy Instruments is Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker. This sparked interest in the company’s first product, the Orchid synthesizer and chord generator. More information is expected in 2025.
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02. Fender x Hello Kitty Stratocaster
Silly Beaver and Hello Kitty’s Squire Stratocaster
(Image provided by: Fender/Sanrio Co., Ltd.)
The ultimate musical mashup is back to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sanrio’s famous cat. Fender Japan has cleverly spiced up the kawaii with bespoke guitars and a wide range of accessories, including the return of the Squire Hello Kitty Stratocaster.
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03. Epson EF-22 projector
Epson EF-22 laser projector
(Image provided by: Epson)
The Epson EF-22 is a compact laser projector that delivers flawless, discreet performance, is small enough to stow away when not in use, and features Google TV for easy daily operation.
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04. Openhagen LightBoks Projector
Openhagen’s LightBoks projector
(Image credit: Openhagen)
On the other hand, if you want to keep your projector on display, Danish manufacturer Openhagen’s warm, wooden-style LightBoks are a great choice.
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05. Apple Watch Series 10
(Image source: Apple)
It may be possible to increase it incrementally, but the Apple Watch has come a long way since its introduction in 2015. Apple Watch Series 10 is the most sophisticated (and sensor-packed) device you can wear.
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06. 10 years of Monument Valley
Monument Valley by Ustwo Games
(Image credit: ustwo games)
Now that the long-awaited Monument Valley 3 has arrived on Netflix, it’s time to revisit the story of the original game.
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07. Analog 3D console
Analogue3D supports original Nintendo controllers and up to 4 players
(Image credit: Analogue)
Relive even more nostalgic games in the form of the Analogue3D console, which brings Nintendo’s famous N64 console catalog to life.
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08. Bring your own keyboard
BYOK screen also has backlight
(Image credit: BYOK)
Writers love finding new ways to practice their craft. In addition to the reMarkable Paper Pro, the BYOK screen’s non-distracting design stimulated our slight attention span.
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09. Teenage Engineering EP-1320
Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval
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TE has had a busy year culminating in the development of the all-new OP-XY sequencer. We couldn’t resist the style of EP 1320 Medieval, a quirky “entrance into an imaginary world of medieval grooves”.
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10. About Google Gemini and the rise of AI
(Image source: Google)
AI is such a rapidly changing field that our July thoughts on every nook and cranny of the technology have been replaced many times. As Google prepares its next-generation multimodal AI assistant, Astra, it’s time to revisit the origins of this technology before it seamlessly integrates into our lives.
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