You've already published articles on the best smartphones and the best value smartphones according to editors. But technology is not limited to smartphones. So we want to share our list of the best technologies of the year. It's open to physical hardware, AI software, laptops, smartwatches and more.
Google Circle to Search
Google Circle to Search is the must-have app for 2024, beating out the AI gimmick apps that you'll only use a few times a year. It's so useful that it makes me reluctant to use my iPhone as a daily device because there's no similar feature on iOS devices.
It can be used to reverse-reverse search for images that are going viral on social media. In this crazy age, we can't trust anything we find on the internet. Check 8-9 times before sharing it with your relatives. This verification process is made 1000 times easier with Circle to Search. Not only that, finding a product to buy is also as easy as drawing a circle on the screen.
Looking for a song title at a coffee shop? Use Circle to Search. Translating an image on Reddit? Use Circle to Search? Find a restaurant location on Instagram? Use Circle to Seaec again. It's the only app with AI capabilities that I use more than 20 times a day and is now a feature that I feel is mandatory on Android devices. Don't buy an Android device that doesn't support Circle to Search because you will miss out on the best innovations of 2024.
Huawei TruSense System
In short, as you age, health becomes one of the most important things. Therefore, I chose Huawei TruSense Sytem as the best technology in 2024. It can be said to stand out with its sophisticated health features this year. I personally saw its launch in China recently, where continuous quality improvements are being made to improve the accuracy of health data measurement.
Through it, data can be processed by 15% better with the ability to reduce signal loss by 20%. This includes less optimal reading conditions such as cardiovascular exercises such as running, cycling, swimming and jumping rope in low temperatures. It can also measure more than 60 health and fitness indicators covering six human body systems. At the same time, it can assess emotional levels, for example, the Emotional Wellbeing Assistant function on the Huawei Watch GT5 which displays a cute “Pet Panda” emoji to share user emotions.
The process of measuring oxygen levels in the body (SpO2) is now 40% faster and can be done in just 15 seconds compared to 24 seconds before. This is my preferred technology and we can expect more HUAWEI wearable devices to be powered by this system in the future.
Google Gemini Advanced
Since I have already chosen the Pixel 9 Pro XL as my best smartphone for 2024, my best technology for this year is Google Gemini Advanced. Yes, I received it for free with the purchase of the device but before that I had subscribed myself.
I still don't believe that generative AI can replace humans, but it is the best assistant in various daily needs. I use it to get inspiration or ideas for image design, image editing, perform document analysis, help with research and much more related to Text.
With the addition of the Gemini Deep Research circle introduced less than a month ago, doing research on difficult topics online with authentic sources can be simplified. A process that used to take 2-3 hours can now be done in about 15 minutes. There is no doubt that Gemini’s implementation is still not perfect, but for my daily use – it is quite useful and helpful.
Intel Lunar Lake
With the Intel Lunar Lake series of processor chips, Intel has finally managed to combine solid computing performance with long battery life. I have reviewed two Intel Lunar Lake laptops, including the ASUS Zenbook S 14 and the Acer Swift 14 AI, and both of these laptops demonstrate both amazing performance and battery life. Until now, PC users could only look with envy at features that only MacBook users can enjoy.
In terms of performance, it is not only powerful enough to handle a variety of daily productivity tasks, but with the latest Intel Battlemage processor chip, it is also capable of running modern games at a fairly high frame rate. This gives Lunar Lake laptop users an advantage because a variety of video games can be run unlike the shortcomings that exist on the MacBook.
In terms of battery life, these laptops can operate for 12-15 hours on a single charge without any problems. This is what Intel has promised since Project Athena five years ago. In a challenging year of 2024 for Intel, Lunar Lake is a much-needed ray of light in the darkness.