Stay up to date with the latest tech in 2018.
Last year was wonderful for technology fans. There was the arrival of several exciting new games consoles, such as the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One X. We saw the latest generation of smartphones from iPhone, Samsung and Google. And there were major advances in robotics and home entertainment.
But technology is always changing and improving. And in 2018, there’s lots of new top tech to look forward to. It can be hard to keep up. So whether you want to stay up to date with the latest technological advancements or are just looking for the right tools to get your work done, we’re here to help.
Here are S Weekly‘s tips for the gadgets that should be on everybody’s shopping list for 2018.
GO-TOUGH POWER STATION
This device sets a new standard for universal portable chargers. The Go-Tough PowerStation is both waterproof and shockproof. Its powerful battery allows you to charge several devices at the same time. It has a wireless stereo speaker system, which can play music for up to 40 hours. And if that’s not enough, it can even jumpstart your car.
AVENTHO WIRELESS
Aventho Wireless are the latest on-ear headphones from Germany’s Beyerdynamic. They aren’t cheap but they offer great sound quality as well as a nice personal touch. With state-of-the-art Bluetooth transmission, the headphones can be adapted to the user’s hearing thanks to the MIY (Make It Yours) app. It has a battery life of more than 30 hours and is easy to use.
SAMSUNG SMARTCAM A1
The SmartCam A1 is the latest in do-it-yourself home security. It can rotate 350 degrees, leaving no blind spot, and detects sound and movement. It features an outdoor battery camera, an indoor station camera and a station hub in the same system. The outdoor battery camera is waterproof and has no power cable. The indoor station camera can be easily removed from the hub.
ACER SWIFT 7
The Acer Swift 7 claims to be the thinnest computer in the world, at just 8.98 millimetres. It features an all-black aluminium design with a 14-inch touchscreen. The Swift 7 has integrated 4G LTE connectivity, which is rare in laptops. It also features a seventh-generation processor and plenty of internal and external memory.
NOKIA 2
Nokia 2 is the new budget smartphone from the Finnish giants Nokia and the cheapest smartphone to launch so far. It has a high quality 12.7-centimetre display and a secure, up-to-date Android experience. The dual-SIM smartphone offers plenty of storage. There’s an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front shooter for selfies. Along with this, the device offers all the most important connectivity options.
ROYOLE MOON
The Royole Moon is one of 2018’s most interesting pieces of tech. It’s a virtual reality headset with noise-cancelling headphones. It has a Full HD 800-inch giant 3D curved screen, which provides a complete cinematic experience. Movies, videos and images can be saved directly onto the Moon Box. When fully charged, it can play for up to five hours.
CANON POWERSHOT G9X MARK II
This is highly recommended for anybody who’s looking for a stylish, compact camera. The Canon Powershot G9X Mark II is slim and light. It features a 3-inch touch panel LCD screen camera with a 20MP one-inch sensor and 28-84 millimetres equivalent lens. There are multiple control options and it works with both Wi-Fi/NFC and Bluetooth for easy smartphone pairing.
POLAROID ONESTEP 2
The OneStep 2, the latest innovation by Polaroid, blends a classic design with contemporary style. The original OneStep has been updated to create a simple, easy-to-use instant camera. Its high quality lens and powerful flash give fantastic results and its self-timer function allows for group photos. The camera weighs 460 grams, has a 60-day battery life and works with Polaroid 600 and i-Type films.
