As always, CES 2025 is the event to kick-off the tech year, and this year, one topic dominates all others: Artificial Intelligence (AI). It seems no product can make do without AI anymore, and if companies like Samsung or LG (and many others) have their way, we will reach new heights in 2025: AI will move into the living room, making its mark in the smart home. However, is that really the case? Are we just seeing a big buzzword and marketing hype show in Las Vegas? Let's talk about it!
What will 2025 be like? How will artificial intelligence develop, and how will the Trump administration shape the USA and therefore the whole world? What are the trends in smartphones and wearables, in the gaming and entertainment industry? And how is the way we live and use energy changing We are thrilled to present our predictions, emerging trends, and bold speculations for 2025—distilled into seven key categories. Here’s what the future holds!
Christmas is approaching and Alexa has a lot to offer. Alexa is not just a simple command receiver; she is also your partner for festive cheer and technical gadgets. From musical interludes to interactive stories—we'll show you how you can make the most of Alexa during the festive season.
Every year, the nextpit editorial team tests hundreds of products for you and attends and accompanies dozens of trade fairs and events. And every year there are a few products or trends that stick in our minds. At the end of the year, we therefore want to take a look back at the past eleven and a half months and ask the editorial team: What were your tech highlights and disappointments of the year? And which gadget did you particularly like? Let's go!
How do homeless people actually perceive our digitalized world and how can they participate in it? Today, let's talk about what are the available options to enable these people to participate more. Specifically, I would like to tell you more about the digital currency Karuni and how, together with the Mokli app, it can help those affected to lead a better life on the street.
While many of us eagerly await companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung to unlock non-invasive, accessible solutions for monitoring blood pressure and diabetes, a new contender has entered the scene. A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo brings a promising development, reigniting hope for a future of seamless and effortless health care.
Black Friday is happening at the end of the month! This will be followed by Cyber Monday. However, Singles' Day happens before that, with Black Week starting at some point after. Wait a minute, why am I stumbling across “Black Month” offers everywhere? When the hell am I supposed to make my purchase when there are always offers available? This is all too overwhelming for me. Time to vent my thoughts!
Why isn't anyone talking about this feature of the Apple Vision Pro? No, I'm not referring to porn, even though studies in the US and UK showed that adult content was the number one reason for buying VR glasses for 67% of VR glasses owners. Rather, the feature I want to talk about is Apple Immersive. What is it? Why is it so good? And what does Apple do better here than other VR glasses manufacturers? There are at least five things that come to mind!
My view of artificial intelligence (AI) has always been ambivalent until now. With every new development, I tend to oscillate between euphoria and horror. This is because it is so breathtaking what AI can do, but at the same time, there are also potential dangers. I would like to talk about one of these dangers today. I believe the digital divide has massively widened with AI, dividing society across many levels.
Wearables are getting smarter, and AI is leading the charge. Every month seems to bring a fresh AI-powered feature from a new wearable company or an update from the old guard. Take Fitbit, for instance—they just rolled out a smarter health service thanks to a Gemini update. This got me diving deep into the world of AI coaches on wearables. The results? Some companies have really fine-tuned their AI, proving that AI isn’t just an add-on—it’s a game-changer for wearable tech.