We hope that the design-led technologies and gadgets on the list include these visual triumphs, from unique portable speakers to eye-catching cameras
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 x Clot portable speakers
From cutting-edge coffee machines to bold TV announcements, from audio glasses to camera phones, here is a seasonal summary of the state of contemporary consumer technology and gadget design.
This limited edition Bang & Olufsen compact Beosound A1 portable speaker (pictured above) was developed in collaboration with Clot, a streetwear brand founded by Edison Chen in Hong Kong in 2003. Life, music and Chinese culture". The round speakers are finished in bright metallic red, deliberately trying to evoke blood cells. The aluminum grille has the Clot logo, and the black leather strap has the Clot brand aluminum label, making this compact speaker Become the highlight of portable audio design.
American startup Bruvi is another entrant in the single-cup coffee machine market, which is dominated by Nespresso. The company was co-founded by Mel Elias and Sung Oh and emphasized sustainability from the beginning. Recyclable pods can also be broken down in landfills without proper facilities. The company calls this "Guilt Free Toss", so full marks admit that most disposable capsules are inevitably thrown in the trash. The device itself has low-key features, with a simple design control panel and the promise of many different brews and blends from well-known roasters. This machine can filter coffee, espresso, American coffee, and even tea and cold brew coffee (first single-serve capsule system). You can also use the full "Internet of Things" and trigger Bruvi from the app, as well as buy more pods.
Samsung's Frame Bezel may be the first TV that truly fulfills the futuristic promise of turning the screen into a cautious piece of art when not in use. The Bezel system provides up to 40 colors for the company's current Frame TV series, ranging from 32 inches to 65 inches. The bezel can be exchanged, with a magnetic clip system, the bevel design really emphasizes the TV’s built-in art mode, a 4K QLED display can provide any image you like, and a selection of subscription art storage.
Aether is not the only company in the audio glasses category. Just as the rest of the world reappeared wired headphones as a fashion statement, several other players are integrating speakers into elegant sunglasses and spectacle frames. Fauna offers four designs-black "Levia" shown here-Carl Zeiss vision lenses can satisfy any prescription, or just ordinary tinted lenses. The suitcase can double as a charger, and the glasses can take out up to four hours of podcasts or music between charging and let you answer and make calls.
Anker, an accessory expert, has launched Soundcore Frames, which is an interpretation of the type of audio glasses. Unlike their competitors, these sunglasses use slender aviator-style frames, but the arms are still relatively heavy to accommodate batteries, four speakers, and microphones for calls. In addition, the front frame can be replaced with another style, giving these glasses an advantage over competitors. Five and a half hours of play time also helps, but the disadvantage is that they require a dedicated charging cable and cannot be fitted with prescription lenses.
Google's Nest series of home technology has always been easy to attract attention. The latest version of Nest Camera is no exception. This neat little device may look inconspicuous-it has the cuteness of Pixar-but the appearance hides a powerful security system that can distinguish familiar pets from unpopular characters, and customizable face detection gives you control Who was seen. Videos are stored securely through your Google account, and the plastic case is made of 45% post-consumer recycled materials. The battery-powered model can also be used for outdoor installation.
We by Loewe is a new sub-brand launched by the German manufacturer Loewe. The company's history can be traced back to 1923. Although the parent company focuses on increasingly high-end products, the We series is positioned as a younger, more fashionable consumer. It includes We.See TV with four different sizes and We.Hear Bluetooth speaker system with two different sizes. The latter is powerful and unaffected by the weather, providing 14 and 17 hours of playback time, depending on the size. We.See TV has also added speakers, which will combine compatibility with existing streaming services and Bluetooth connections for external devices and headsets.
Honor is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer that has benefited from its rival Huawei's fight against sanctions. Since Huawei is prohibited from using Google's services (although it is not an open source Android operating system), Honor is free to make full use of its "official" status. Ironically, Honor, established in 2013, was once a sub-brand of Huawei. Now it has launched an independent attack, hoping to combine the low prices associated with the country's electronics industry with stylish and exquisite hardware and software. Honor 50 is the company's new flagship. With the choice of emerald green shell, 50 can certainly stand out from the crowd, but the camera and software cannot match the stylish appearance, let alone the flagships of other manufacturers. In other words, this is still a very complicated price device.
Think of Sony's Xperia Pro-I as a great camera, which happens to be able to make calls, not the other way around. Sony’s digital cameras rank highly among professionals, but packing these features into a smartphone-sized package has always been a major challenge. Pro-I has a large image sensor, a Zeiss glass lens, and a dedicated shutter button, which can operate autofocus by progressive movement. Pro-I can shoot in 12-bit RAW format, and the processor allows you to record in 4K at a high frame rate of 120fps. There is even a camera strap fixture, and a fully functional high-performance Android device. They say that the best camera for this job is the camera you hold; now professional quality is always at hand.
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