As far as tech goes, 2024 was a robust 12 months for some revolutionary, attention-grabbing, and unforgettable moments.
We kicked off the 12 months with the Apple Vision Pro — Apple’s long-awaited entry into the world of “spatial computing.” It was spectacular, with The Verge’s editor-in-chief, Nilay Patel, describing the system as “magic, till it’s not.” But it nonetheless stays to be seen if Apple’s first MR system can kick off this new age of computing.
Meta additionally confirmed us what it developed after investing billions into its metaverse division. Deputy editor Alex Heath received a demo of Project Orion — a pair of AR glasses that received’t make you appear like an excellent dork (okay, possibly a little bit). More importantly, although, we received a way of the place AR is heading, which arguably places Meta in pole place on this house.
This was additionally the 12 months of wearable AI assistants. At CES 2024, we have been launched to the lovable Rabbit R1 that stole our hearts. And we received to see Humane’s extremely anticipated AI Pin. Even although the gadgets have been large disappointments after they lastly launched, they do signify a turning level in the way forward for AI interactions.
We can by no means go a 12 months with out the most important smartphone upgrades. Samsung, Google, and Apple targeted on their AI and digicam qualities. We received to place Apple’s large new characteristic for the iPhone this 12 months, the devoted digicam button, to the check. We spent numerous hours and days testing it out — and all the iPhone’s new digicam options — whereas we look forward to the total rollout of Apple Intelligence.
We’ve lined virtually the whole lot, however there are some things we missed. So we sat down with Verge employees to listen to in regards to the expertise that stood out to them essentially the most this 12 months. Take a watch and see in case your favourite tech made it in, or simply get reminded of all that got here out this 12 months.
