Close your eyes and imagine the future of technology: a symphony of devices

Close your eyes and imagine the year is 2035. You are working on an exciting new project. You have gathered information and interviewed experts about your topic. You start your draft with a few informal notes. You play some music to set the mood and write your first paragraph. But what device did you imagine during this creative process?

Apple would probably imagine a world where you use the Vision Pro X, commemorating ten years since the first-generation product was released. Perhaps combined with the elegant Magic Keyboard, it is a nod to the limitations of virtual keyboards. But this future raises a key question: Are these devices really best suited for every task?

as I – I wrote a few years ago, talking about stagnation in the telephone industry, Apple’s genius is to take established technologies and make them user-friendly. They democratized smartphones, tablets and smartwatches. Vision Pro X is no exception and pushes the boundaries of AR towards a more integrated future.

But ultimate success won’t eclipse the need for specialized tools: a writer will likely still crave the satisfying click and click of a physical keyboard, while a photographer will prefer a versatile camera. The ideal device is tailored to a specific task.

The world of technology is obsessed with finding the next revolutionary form. Just last month, two startups introduced a new product segment: personal AI devices. Humane AI has released the long-awaited Ai PinAND Rabbit released his weird r1.

These devices are intended to be your all-knowing companion and replace your smartphone. The idea is tempting: a tireless assistant that anticipates your needs and flawlessly performs tasks on your behalf.

The reality is less glamorous. Current AI technology simply cannot compete with the speed and reliability of a smartphone. AI assistants are vulnerable hallucination errors and lack the contextual understanding needed to handle complex tasks, especially financial ones.

Does this mean the future of consumer technology is hopeless? Not at all! Smartphones are here to stay, so any other devices we carry will need to augment them, not replace them. Here you will find accompanying devices such as Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses shine.

These lightweight glasses for everyday use integrate seamlessly with your smartphone. They offer music, capture memories and provide a discreet AI assistant that improves your perception of the world around you. If they can do all this today, what will they do in ten years?

Imagine again the year 2035: Your smartphone will remain your faithful companion. AI-powered glasses offering a touch of AR are everywhere. These AR glasses provide an immersive experience that will free you from your phone. Laptops, tablets, smartwatches and earbuds connect seamlessly with your AI companion, the digital master conducting this technological orchestra. This artificial intelligence will be a true extension of you, deeply familiar with your preferences and past interactions.

The future of consumer technology may not be a brilliant revolution, but a harmonious collaboration of specialized tools. And this is the future that excites me.