New iPhone lineup
One of the key emerging technologies in 2023 will be a new lineup of smartphones from Apple. The US tech giant is set to introduce the iPhone 15 series in September. The new models will differ from their predecessors both in design and “stuffing”. The high-end smartphones will reportedly feature flatter displays, thin bezels, and curved edges. As for technical characteristics, they will be equipped with the A17 Bionic chip, which is designed to give better performance while consuming less battery power.
New Galaxy lineup
South Korea’s company Samsung is considered the main competitor of Apple in the smartphone market. In 2023, like its US opponent, the tech giant is preparing to introduce a new lineup of its flagship product - Galaxy. According to insider information, the S23 generation will pack the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is currently considered the best chipset for Android devices. The new models will reportedly be offered in four colors: black, beige, green, and light pink. The Galaxy S23 phones are expected to be released in early February.
PlayStation 5 Pro
It has been two years since the release of the PlayStation 5. However, Sony Interactive Entertainment is in no hurry to bring the next generation of the game console to the market. Instead, the Japanese tech company has promised to introduce fresh versions of the PlayStation 5 in 2023, including the Pro one. Compared to standard versions, this console will have an enhanced design, storage capacity expanded to 2 TB, and performance almost doubled. Of course, all these improvements will affect the cost of the device. Reportedly, the novelty will retail for almost $800.
Sony’s new gaming headset
PlayStation fans will soon be able to try out a new gaming headset from Sony. The company is going to delight gamers with a next-generation VR headset and a revolutionary controller. The devices will go on sale in late February. Equipped with an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and multiple cameras, the new VR headset will feature displays adding up to 4K resolution and support a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The redesigned controller will receive a number of new features. Users will be able to replace the worn out elements, remap buttons, and adjust dead zones more precisely.
Innovative headphones from Dyson
Britain’s manufacturer of household appliances Dyson is primarily famous for its vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, and stylers. This year, the company intends to make a splash in the audio device market. Dyson is set to put its innovative gadget Zone up for sale as early as March. The device is a hybrid of wireless headphones and an air filtration mask. According to the developer, Zone can ward off toxic gases, germs, and viruses as it captures almost 100% of harmful particles from the air.
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