Top 10 Anticipated Tech Innovations of 2024
These groundbreaking innovations are going to blow people's minds in 2024. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most exciting and helpful pieces of technology that are expected to be released in 2024.
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00:00 Welcome to WatchMojo and today we're counting down our picks for the most exciting and helpful
00:07 pieces of technology that are expected to be released in 2024.
00:18 Let's be honest, it's been a while since the iPad received a major innovation.
00:21 Well, that could all be changing soon, as Apple aims to integrate OLED screens into
00:26 their iconic handhelds.
00:28 OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode, and it results in a gorgeous picture with
00:33 deep blacks, vivid colours, fantastic contrast and crystal clear imagery.
00:38 So why the better picture?
00:39 Well, it's because each pixel can be shut off.
00:42 When there's no current flowing, the pixel appears completely black.
00:47 This extremely high contrast between light and dark makes for a lovely image, and we
00:52 found beats the picture quality on sets that use backlight.
00:55 If you value a good picture, then OLED is an absolute must.
00:59 That said, these screens are quite expensive, so expect these iPads to come with a hefty
01:04 price tag.
01:05 Rumour has it, these iPads have already entered production, and they should be released sometime
01:10 in the second quarter.
01:15 As unveiled at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, LG is making a robot that is basically
01:20 just a smaller version of that thing in "Rocky IV".
01:23 With two legs that allow it to walk around, the robot will help manage the home and assist
01:27 in its owner's needs.
01:29 Its functions are numerous, like reporting on the air quality, identifying if any windows
01:33 or lights were left on, and controlling smart appliances.
01:43 Not impressed?
01:44 The artificial intelligence inside the robot can also read your facial expressions and
01:49 vocal inflections to gauge your mood and will play suitable music.
01:53 It's a companion that will make your life just a little bit easier, and honestly, who
02:00 wouldn't want that?
02:06 The future of construction is intriguing.
02:08 Before long, we may have entire worksites completely barren of human beings, populated
02:13 by vehicles operating entirely by themselves.
02:17 Maybe it's a long way off, but it's the vision that HD Hyundai wished to convey at
02:22 CES 2024.
02:24 They unveiled a simulator that controlled a wheel loader 3,000 kilometres away, signifying
02:29 a future in which workers don't have to be on site.
02:32 Even more impressive is the driverless excavator that runs on electricity.
02:36 It's proof that we are one step closer to autonomous worksites.
02:43 People have been clamouring for the first truly great virtual reality headset.
02:47 Many have been released in recent years, but they have mostly proven to be niche products
02:51 that haven't truly taken off in the wider cultural sphere.
02:55 Meta hopes to change that with Ventura, an accessible headset with a very attractive
02:59 price point.
03:00 According to Vice President for VR, Mark Rabkin, the aim is to "pack the biggest punch we
03:05 can at the most attractive price point in the VR consumer market".
03:09 The device will reportedly cost just $200, and is slated for release sometime in 2024.
03:17 Set to launch at CES 2024, the Gyro Glove is meant for those who suffer from hand tremors,
03:23 which is often a symptom of Parkinson's disease.
03:35 An honoree of CES' Innovation Awards, the glove uses special technology that stabilises
03:40 the tremors and gives hand function back to its wearer.
03:47 It's a fantastic device, but it comes with the exorbitant price tag of nearly $6,000.
03:55 However, Gyro Gear is currently in talks with insurance providers, so hopefully the device
04:00 becomes more affordable in the coming years.
04:22 After the massive disappointment that was the Wii U, Nintendo came back stronger than
04:26 ever with the Switch.
04:35 The device earned widespread acclaim, and is currently the third best-selling console
04:38 of all time, with over 130 million units sold.
04:42 It's no surprise then, that Nintendo hopes to capitalise on this success, and we won't
04:46 have to wait much longer for the follow-up.
04:48 Rumours began spreading in July 2023 that a new console was on the way, as development
04:54 kits were reportedly being sent to developers.
04:57 This new console will be much more powerful than the original Switch, allowing for playback
05:01 at 4K 60fps.
05:03 The release date is still unconfirmed, but many insiders believe it could be late 2024.
05:12 Mercedes-Benz is pushing the automotive world forward with, what else, artificial intelligence.
05:18 The popular car company has developed a brand new operating system called MBUX, which according
05:23 to Chief Technology Officer Markus Schaefer, will provide the hyper-personalised Mercedes-Benz
05:28 user experience.
05:45 These cars already have an in-car voice assistant, but this AI upgrade aims to make the experience
05:50 more fluid and intuitive.
05:53 Or in the company's own words, more "human-like".
06:06 This includes natural dialogue, smoother interactions, and even various personality traits and speaking
06:12 styles.
06:13 Cars are often personified, but this is taking that concept to the next level.
06:28 Televisions have come a long way.
06:29 Black and white, those bulky things in the 80s, plasma, LED, 3D, 4K, OLED.
06:35 There has certainly been no shortage of innovation throughout the years.
06:38 Well, there's yet another jump coming.
06:40 At CES 2024, both Samsung and LG unveiled transparent TVs, with Samsung using micro-LEDs
06:48 and LG going with OLED.
07:03 Both TVs will be transparent, meaning things like weather reports will be floating in mid-air.
07:08 Should you want to watch a movie, the TVs will switch modes and become a more conventional
07:13 screen without the see-through capabilities.
07:16 The transparency allows you to get creative with your display, like placing it in front
07:20 of a window without obstructing your view.
07:40 The 2020s saw the popularisation of foldable phones, but we're already passing that and
07:46 moving onto rollable phones.
07:48 Many brands are currently working on this tech, with the front-runner being Motorola,
07:52 which unveiled a working prototype at Mobile World Congress in 2023.
07:57 These devices are truly eye-catching, and they contain a unique way of making the screen
08:01 larger without physically expanding the size of the phone.
08:05 The Chinese companies Vivo and Transient plan to release their first rollable phones in
08:09 late 2024, signalling a tectonic shift in the smartphone industry.
08:15 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honourable mentions.
08:18 Capella, an app that can allegedly translate a baby's cries.
08:32 Tesla
08:58 Model 3 refresh.
09:00 The Model 3 has been revamped with some attractive upgrades.
09:09 The Elder Care robot is getting an AI upgrade that allows it to paint and hold conversations.
09:39 Apple Vision Pro.
09:46 Set to launch on February 2nd, the Apple Vision Pro is a mixed-reality headset that will integrate
09:51 digital media and virtual displays with the real world.
09:54 The Vision's apps can be controlled through a variety of means, including eye-tracking
09:59 and the aforementioned hand gestures.
10:14 This will be the first major Apple invention in nearly ten years, with 2015's Apple Watch
10:19 being its last original product launch.
10:22 But if you want to get your hands, or head on it, it won't come cheap.
10:26 For when the Apple Vision Pro will launch, it will cost $3,500.
10:31 So that's our list.
10:32 Did we miss any must-have tech?
10:34 Let us know in the comments below.
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