Last year was a great one when it comes to development in different technological aspects. I believe that this one we’ll see even further increase in the positive way of technology use, but for now we’ll take a look at some of the best products that were released within the last 12 months.
They are surely a lot, so it will be hard to point all of them. That’s why we’ll go with 4 proposals, along with the helo of Jonathan Morrison. We’ll review different products, all the best in their spheres. If you read it thoroughly, I bet that you’ll come along something that will be of great use to you!
Google Pixel 2
In 2016, Google stole the show with the Google Pixel and Pixel XL and gained fans worldwide. Lots of users, including me, found it more appealing and money-worthy than the iPhone. The quickness, responsiveness, power, and assistance that it offered were outstanding and a few months ago Google released the sequel to the series – Google Pixel 2.
he phone has slightly enhanced technical characteristics but the biggest and drastic change is the Google Assistant feature, that brings lots of other capabilities on its own. The camera is also improved as well as the storage capacity. The phone has 64GB and 128GB versions and Google also improved the storage space by adding a free cloud storage to save all of your pictures and videos. Additions to the design were also made, which transform the phone into an all-in-one device for every situation! The design is similar to the first generation Google Pixel and no big changes were made to the sequel, except the fact that it is a fully waterproof device, which furtherly expands the photo-snapping experience, but this feature sacrificed the 3.5mm audio jack.It comes as it did in year 2016, with a Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL version. I enjoy the way how it’s designed because it offers comfortable and good handling, which makes it easy to use for every activity.
Apple AirPods
Apple’s fully wireless Bluetooth earbuds deliver more or less exactly on what the future has long promised. Of course, that doesn’t mean that they’re the perfect product.Excellent battery life, seamless connectivity, and surprisingly competent audio quality can’t overcome the fact that these headphones rely almost entirely upon Siri for controlling audio playback, and that’s unlikely to ever be the most convenient way of controlling a portable music player.
Apple has a very distinctive style, and the AirPods, for better or for worse, adhere rigidly to this aesthetic.In fact, if you’ve used Apple’s wired EarPods (which come as standard with the company’s phones and iPods) then you’re probably familiar with how the AirPods look since they’re are almost identical, minus any cables.The biggest difference between the two is the small arm which comes down from the earbud section. The AirPod’s arm is significantly thicker than that of the EarPods to fit the device’s battery and microphone.This thickness means that the AirPods aren’t as stylish as the classic Apple ‘buds, which is unfortunate given Apple’s history of treading the fine line between technology and fashion.Sticking with the classic EarPod design also means that the AirPods dispense with modern conveniences like replaceable silicon ear tips that secure the earphones firmly in your ears.There’s also a good amount of space in the soundstage. Instruments are able to share the soundstage without it feeling overcrowded.
Westcott Flex LED
Featuring a fully-flexible 10” x 10” construction, the Westcott Flex Daylight LED is the dream technology for filmmakers and photographers. The Flex is constructed with moldable frame about 0.25” thick and weighs under 7 ounces. This compact construction allows for creative and easily concealed placement on-set or on-location. Mold it into an arc for product photography for true “wrap-around” lighting or shape it into a cylinder for long thin highlights in reflective objects. The Flex will hold its form however you twist it thanks to integrated pliable wire in the frame, and its thin profile and lightweight design allows it to fit where most light sources simply can’t, opening up a world of creative possibilities for car, plane or boat interiors. This specific light has a bi-color, 2800-6000K balanced design along with a high variable CRI rating of 95-98.
Neewer Dimmable Bi-color LED
With 240 White and 240 Yellow LED long lasting bulbs, this light illuminates a variable white balance from Tungsten-Daylight 3200-5600K. It easily enables the photographers to adjust the lighting angle according to the shooting environment, making them really versatile. It has been made of excellent quality aluminium alloy showing simple elegant appearance. It can also be placed directly on the light stand, ground or desk, providing multiple shooting solutions, more convenient for your creative workflow. For the price of $80 it also comes with a carrying bag to store the light and accessories!
