A new year, a step towards the future. The latest gadgets and gizmos for January 2024 are just that. From beautifully crafted speakers that look like tchotchkes to actual flying cars, we’re offering glimpses of a kind of future that once existed only in fiction.
Technology gadgets you need to know in January 2024
Bang For Your Buck: Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8
Is it a vase or a sculpture? No, this is Bang & Olufsen’s latest, his Beolab 8 speaker system. Its elegant cylindrical design combines a carved aluminum shell with wood (or fabric) inserts to create an unusual yet uniquely elegant effect. Not only does it look great, it also sounds pretty great, with a 16mm tweeter, 3-inch midrange, and 5.2-inch woofer all scientifically placed inside. A compact sound source that can be placed on a shelf or floor stand, perfect for music or home theater systems.
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700 Samurai: Casio MRG-B2000SG-1A “Shogeki Maru: Gai”
The Casio G-Shock, an immortal gizmo, celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. So what better way to celebrate than with his rugged MRG-B2000SG-1A “Shogekimaru Gai”? Limited to just 700 pieces, this watch’s titanium case and bezel are inspired by samurai helmets. I am.
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Flights of Fancy: Samson’s Switchblade
from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to blade runner, filmmakers have fantasized about flying cars. Now, with the first successful test flight of a switchblade, that dream may soon become a reality. The jury is still out on whether we’ll be flying into the office every day anytime soon, but if you’re looking for the ultimate toy, you should be considering it now.
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A stylish signature: RIMOWA Signature Collection
Best known for its aluminum suitcases, RIMOWA has replaced recycled nylon with lightweight metal in a stylish new range of Signature backpacks and duffel bags. When you go out on the weekend, just slip it over the handle of your carrying case and go.
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For birds only: Leica Ultravid 8×32 HD-Plus Special Edition Binoculars
Now is the season for bird watching. If you have a passion for spotting rare migratory birds that fly from one far-flung point on Earth to another, you’ll love these crystal-clear new Ultravid 8×32 HD-Plus Special Edition binoculars. Sho. From Leica. A word of warning, though: Don’t snoop around at your neighbors.
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Executive Evolution: Porsche Panamera
Porsche has just stripped off the exterior of the third-generation Panamera, but guess what? – It’ll be hard to tell it apart from the old one. But we think the evolutionary approach isn’t a bad thing, since it has elevated the executive barge to the dizzying heights of a true grand tourer. Look at 911.
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