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Helmets will appear on the market in 2015 virtual reality, bendable smartphones and 3D video cameras. Modular mobile phone from Google, the next Tesla model, iPhone 7 and other expected innovations in the world of technology - in the RBC gallery.

Apple Watch

Apple Watch will definitely appear on the market: the company presented a test sample of the smart watch in September, and promises to show the finished version in early 2015. The waterproof gadget will be charged wirelessly charger. A special rotary wheel can be used to scroll through the menu or enlarge the image. And the touch display will recognize touches of different intensities and through them carry out different instructions. The Apple Watch has a built-in fitness tracker, an NFC module for wireless payments, a gyroscope and an accelerometer (devices that determine the spatial position of an object). The watch will connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

iPhone 7

According to The International Business Times, the iPhone 7 will supposedly last longer on a single charge. The smartphone will have a display no smaller than that of the iPhone 6 Plus (5.5 inches diagonally) and a new powerful quad-core processor. The memory capacity can increase to 256 gigabytes (the sixth model has a maximum of 128 GB). The most unexpected assumption: the device will have a built-in projector.

Windows 10

New version of the most common in the world operating system(according to Statcounter, occupies about 90% of the PC market) will work on all types of devices - this is its fundamental difference from the previous ones. Windows 10 will become the unified OS for personal computers, tablets, smartphones, game consoles and possibly wearable gadgets. The OS will automatically change its interface and settings depending on the device on which it is installed. The release of Windows 10 should take place in the fall of 2015.

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3D video camera from Samsung

In the summer of 2015, the South Korean corporation promises to introduce a video camera that can shoot in 3D format. Three-dimensional images will be provided by the stereoscopic shooting function and the ability to rotate the camera. According to the developers, the innovative device perceives images similar to the human eye.

Xiaomi Mi5

Interest in this smartphone is caused not so much by its characteristics, but by the very fact of its possible appearance in Russia. The Chinese company Xiaomi is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world (No. 1 in China), but is not yet represented in Russia.

Xiaomi devices cost much less than gadgets from Western manufacturers with similar characteristics. Alleged characteristics of Mi5: 5-inch (or larger) display, Qualcomm Snapragon 810 processor, 3-4 GB random access memory, 21-megapixel camera from Sony and a powerful battery.

Tesla Model X crossover

“X” is the working, and not the final, name of the new Tesla car model. The car is currently undergoing final engineering tests. Tesla Motors has equipped its flagship with a 700 hp compound engine.

The company's previous models were made in roadster and sedan bodies, and Tesla X will be the company's first crossover. The demand for the new product is great: those who decide to order a car now will receive it only at the beginning of 2016.

In the photo: a prototype of the Tesla Model X electric car at the Geneva International Motor Show, Switzerland, March 6, 2013.

Smartphone designer from Google

The first modular smartphones ( mobile devices, which consist of replaceable blocks or modules) should be available for sale at the beginning of 2015. Google representatives announced at the Project Ara developer conference in March 2014 that the Gray Phone model would be a pioneer. The smartphone kit includes a screen, processor, memory, battery, Wi-Fi module, etc.

They will be placed on a metal frame. Users will be able to select other components they need and assemble the gadget according to their needs.

Virtual reality helmets from Facebook

In 2015, Facebook is due to introduce a new model of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. Now the company plans to expand the functionality of the gadget - the helmet can be used for communication in social networks, watching interactive films and virtual concerts.

Sony is also preparing to release a similar product - Project Morpheus. But this gadget will only work with the PlayStation console.

Bendable smartphone from Samsung

Samsung announced that in 2015 it intends to release the first smartphone that can change its shape.

According to company representatives, the device's display will fold in half. The smartphone concept involves “winding up” the screen inside the phone. In the future, this arrangement will make it possible to place the screen of familiar smartphones with touch-controlled diagonals inside cases of classic sizes.

In the photo: demonstration of a flexible prototype Samsung display at International CES, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9, 2013.

New tablet Amazon's Kindle Fire may launch in September 2015. The company can also add a device with a 12-inch screen diagonal to the current set of models. Currently, the minimum price for Kindle Fire, excluding shipping, is $99.

Russians may be waiting for tablet models adapted to the Cyrillic alphabet. At the end of 2014, Kindle reading devices received a Russian keyboard out of the box; Amazon only had to agree with Russian partners on a sufficient amount of content, which the company has been trying to obtain for several years.

On the picture: Amazon tablets Kindle Fire HDX 8.9

Despite the fact that the first half of 2015 is already behind us, in the remaining 6 months we will see the premiere of very interesting devices that can become real hits. Let's take a look at the best of them.

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1. Huawei Watch. Premiere - late summer-autumn 2015. Price basic version— 390 dollars.

It is expected that these based on Android technology Wear watch will become a real hit of sales, thanks to high quality execution, AMOLED screen and built-in heart rate sensor with barometer.

The leader of the Chinese smartphone market is expanding into new markets. Xiaomi YI challenges the GoPro camera. It is capable of recording RT video at 60 frames per second.

A full-fledged gaming console from Nvidia based on Android systems. Contains most powerful processor Tegra X1 with 256-core Maxwell GPU and three gigabytes of memory.

According to the manufacturer - the fastest mechanical keyboard in the world, thanks to the innovative design of switches in the keys. It is possible to backlight each key in a different color.

A set-top box that displays games from a computer connected to the Steam service on the TV screen. There are now more than 4.5 thousand games available. The service's user base already numbers 125 million people. Apparently, the hegemony of Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft in the gaming market has come to an end.

In 2015, virtual reality helmets, bendable smartphones and 3D video cameras will appear on the market. A modular mobile phone from Google, the next Tesla model, iPhone 7 and other expected innovations in the world of technology.

Apple Watch

Apple Watch will definitely appear on the market: the company presented a test sample of the smart watch in September, and promises to show the finished version in early 2015. The waterproof gadget will be charged using a wireless charger. A special rotary wheel can be used to scroll through the menu or enlarge the image. And the touch display will recognize touches of different intensities and through them carry out different instructions. The Apple Watch has a built-in fitness tracker, an NFC module for wireless payments, a gyroscope and an accelerometer (devices that determine the spatial position of an object). The watch will connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

iPhone 7

According to The International Business Times, the iPhone 7 will supposedly last longer on a single charge. The smartphone will have a display no smaller than that of the iPhone 6 Plus (5.5 inches diagonally) and a new powerful quad-core processor. The memory capacity can increase to 256 gigabytes (the sixth model has a maximum of 128 GB). The most unexpected assumption: the device will have a built-in projector.

Windows 10

The new version of the world's most widespread operating system (according to Statcounter, it occupies about 90% of the PC market) will work on all types of devices - this is its fundamental difference from the previous ones. Windows 10 will become a single OS for personal computers, tablets, smartphones, game consoles and, possibly, wearable gadgets. The OS will automatically change its interface and settings depending on the device on which it is installed. The release of Windows 10 should take place in the fall of 2015.

3D video camera from Samsung

In the summer of 2015, the South Korean corporation promises to introduce a video camera that can shoot in 3D format. Three-dimensional images will be provided by the stereoscopic shooting function and the ability to rotate the camera. According to the developers, the innovative device perceives images similar to the human eye.

Xiaomi Mi5

Interest in this smartphone is caused not so much by its characteristics, but by the very fact of its possible appearance in Russia. The Chinese company Xiaomi is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world (No. 1 in China), but is not yet represented in Russia.

Xiaomi devices cost much less than gadgets from Western manufacturers with similar characteristics. Presumable characteristics of Mi5: 5-inch (or larger) display, Qualcomm Snapragon 810 processor, 3-4 GB of RAM, 21-megapixel camera from Sony and a powerful battery.

Tesla Model X crossover

“X” is the working, and not the final, name of the new Tesla car model. The car is currently undergoing final engineering tests. Tesla Motors has equipped its flagship with a 700 hp compound engine.

The company's previous models were made in roadster and sedan bodies, and Tesla X will be the company's first crossover. The demand for the new product is great: those who decide to order a car now will receive it only at the beginning of 2016.

Smartphone designer from Google

The first modular smartphones (mobile devices that consist of replaceable blocks or modules) should appear on sale at the beginning of 2015. Google representatives announced at the Project Ara developer conference in March 2014 that the Gray Phone model would be a pioneer. The smartphone kit includes a screen, processor, memory, battery, Wi-Fi module, etc.

They will be placed on a metal frame. Users will be able to select other components they need and assemble the gadget according to their needs.

Virtual reality helmets from Facebook

In 2015, Facebook is due to introduce a new model of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. Now the company plans to expand the functionality of the gadget - the helmet can be used to communicate on social networks, watch interactive films and virtual concerts.

Sony is also preparing to release a similar product – Project Morpheus. But this gadget will only work with the PlayStation console.

Bendable smartphone from Samsung

Samsung announced that in 2015 it intends to release the first smartphone that can change its shape.

According to company representatives, the device's display will fold in half. The smartphone concept involves “winding up” the screen inside the phone. In the future, this arrangement will make it possible to place the screen of familiar smartphones with touch-controlled diagonals inside cases of classic sizes.

Tablets from Amazon

Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet could be unveiled in September 2015. The company can also add a device with a 12-inch screen diagonal to the current set of models. Currently, the minimum price for Kindle Fire, excluding shipping, is $99.

Russians may be waiting for tablet models adapted to the Cyrillic alphabet. At the end of 2014, Kindle reading devices received a Russian keyboard out of the box; Amazon only had to agree with Russian partners on a sufficient amount of content, which the company has been trying to obtain for several years.

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Smart gadgets of 2015: inventions include drones that act as personal trainers, robot porters and devices that water flowers.

This jersey can say a lot about your health and physical condition. Using sensors sewn into the fabric, the device can even give you an electrocardiogram.

Some plants need a lot of attention and care. What to do if you need to leave for a long time? Then you can use a simple gadget
Parrot H2O.

Its sensors determine air temperature, soil moisture levels, the presence of nutrients and lighting. You can control the gadget using special program. Using the database, you select the plant variety. Then the system itself determines how much and when to water it. The creators promise: with this device, flowers can be left for up to three weeks.

The following gadget will help you explore the secret life of your pet. This is an electronic collar. It takes photos and videos and can literally allow you to see through the eyes of an animal. The data obtained is analyzed, after which you can track your pet’s movements over a certain period of time.

And this robot will help with shopping. While you are walking around the shops, he will follow you with a devoted look and carry your packages. The device operates using a detection sensor and can withstand more than 20 kilograms of goods.

This drone can easily be called a personal trainer. It will follow you during active training in open areas.

[Edgars Rosenthals, founder of Airdog]:
“This is a small computer equipped with many sensors. It has a gyroscope, acceleration indicator, GPS, magnetometer, biological indicator.”

The drone is completely autonomous and takes off and lands on its own. Can fly 10-20 minutes per maximum speed 64 kilometers per hour.

And this robot is designed to not only recognize human emotions, but also respond to them. It is already on sale in Japan for $1,600. Each individual instance of this droid develops its own personality through interaction with humans. The robot can recognize faces and is programmed to be happy when it receives attention and sad when it is forgotten.

And in Egypt, gadgets are used to unravel the mysteries of the past. Egyptologists have long been concerned with the question: why are the long shafts in the pyramids, which most resemble ventilation shafts, blocked from the outside?

The robot Judi, developed in the UK, will help solve this mystery. His tasks will also include searching for voids and hidden inscriptions in the pyramids.

Wildfires cause millions of dollars in damage every year. Now a Hong Kong company wants to change that. She has developed a robot that can detect even small fires and warn about them. This way large-scale fires can be avoided.

And finally, good news for travel lovers. Now, to walk around the high mountain city of Machu Picchu, you don’t have to go to Peru. It is enough to use Google service Street View Maps.

From 4 to 9 September, the IFA 2015 exhibition took place in Berlin - the technical equivalent of an autumn-winter fashion show. It was the 55th anniversary exhibition. Previously, we told readers about the best new products among television equipment. In this material, we have prepared a selection of various technological innovations presented at this year’s exhibition, which will allow you to learn more about new gadgets and interesting technical solutions.

Best smartwatch – Moto 360

This year, a huge number of smart watches were presented at the exhibition, but what caught our attention the most was new collection Moto 360. In it we saw the best combination of affordability and style, a wide selection of different bracelets, watches with small dials for women. At the same time, they all looked quite affordable. With a huge number of existing and upcoming optimization options, the Moto 360 looks set to maintain its place at the top of the smartwatch segment for now. Android based, and thanks to new updates, you can also use them on iPhone.

Best Desktop PC – Asus VivoStick PC

It’s simply dizzying when you look at the wide selection of personal computers, but we will try to narrow down this choice to one thing, but truly grandiose. The Asus VivoStick PC is a new serious contender in the PC dongle market and we think it is the most stylish due to its artistic pen-shaped design. No the best way attract attention.

The dongle has a processor installed the latest line mobile Atom processors from Intel, 2 GB DDR3L RAM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and incredible for such small device number of ports – Micro USB charging port, two USB port 2.0, one headphone output and HDMI output. This small Windows 10 PC looks like a great solution for those who work on the go and want the ability to turn any monitor into a PC in a device that fits in your pocket and costs just $130.

Best Tablet – Yoga Tablet 3

Last year we were extremely pleased with the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro, and now we're just as enthusiastic about the next model in the series. The Yoga Tablet 3 Pro expands on its predecessor with a new 360° hinged projector that can project images up to 70 inches in size, and a four-speaker JBL sound system with Dolby Atmos that delivers incredible performance. sound effect. The tablet is smaller this time around at around 10 inches, but the display still looks great and the price remains the same at $500.

Best Convertible Tablet – Aspire R 13

Acer impressed us with the Aspire R 13, which finally implemented a long-discussed idea: adding an additional graphics card to the laptop. You can do this in the R 13, thanks to the Thunderbolt 3 port, 8 GB of RAM, and a new processor Intel Core 6th generation internal architecture is ideal to support most graphics cards. So you get a good deal gaming device(if you buy that optional graphics card) in a lightweight, thin design that's great for on-the-go use. Add to this the articulating stand that allows you to turn the R 13 into a laptop, tablet and so on - and you will understand that this is the best multifunctional computer we have ever seen. The Aspire R 13 will begin to conquer the North American market starting in October - the device will be sold at a price of $900.

The best headphones

Headphone technology priced at $1,500 in models priced under $300? Where to queue? The JBL Everest Elite 700 Bluetooth headphones from Harman combine great sound and active noise cancellation thanks to the use of TruNote technology, usually used in premium headphones such as AKG Quincy Jones. TruNote uses the same microphones that pick up external noise to cancel it out, creating an ultrasonic map of your ear canal, adjusting the sound from the speakers to reduce any distortion caused by ears with poor acoustics.

Best flagship phone

We've never associated Huawei with luxury, but it looks like the company is aiming to change that. The Huawei Mate S model is an uncompromisingly expensive 5.5-inch smartphone that has a slightly larger screen than the iPhone 6 Plus with a smaller and thinner frame. Thanks to high-quality internal architecture, durable metal case And various options Available in gold, champagne, coral and gray, the Mate S looks like one of 2015's leading devices. Add to this a touchscreen display that can also be used as a kitchen scale, and you have a phone with enormous capabilities. In markets where the Mate S will arrive, it will be available towards the end of the month, priced at €650 for the 32GB version and €700 for the 64GB version, with a 128GB model with touch power arriving later.

The best speakers

The bright line of light and music speakers from Harman - JBL Pulse - has been replenished with a new model, which has a number of interesting settings. The JBL Pulse 2 has about twice as many LEDs as the previous model, and they all flicker and glow in time with the music that's playing. New this year, Pulse 2 also features a room scanning feature that allows you to change the color of the LEDs to match the color of the walls, so the system blends well with the decor of the room. Look for it in stores starting October for $200.

Best camera

We really enjoyed the Theta S, Ricoh's latest generation spherical camera. The Theta S camera can take fully spherical images thanks to two 12-megapixel sensors mounted on each side of the device, each equipped with a lens that can be tilted over 180°. Take a photo and the camera will stitch the two images together, creating a spherical image that you can view using special apps that allow you to rotate and move the image in a circle. The end result is a spherical photo that looks great, and the new generation camera allows you to upload it directly to Google Street View, where other users can see it.

Best laptop – Acer Predator 17

There were a lot of gaming laptops on display at this year's show, with Acer's Predator line taking center stage. The Acer Predator line includes models with 15-inch and 17-inch displays, built on the basis Intel processors Core sixth generation, which can be equipped with graphics NVIDIA cards GeForce GTX970M or 980M, have 32 GB of RAM in the 17-inch model and 64 GB of RAM in the 15-inch model. Yes, we are talking specifically about RAM. To store files you can use SSD drives, HDD or SATA Raid 0 with a capacity from 256 GB to 2 TB. Add to that an optional 4K display and an active cooling system that also blows dust away from the inside, and you've got yourself a serious portable gaming device.