In 2023, the tech industry witnessed a significant departure from routine product launches, particularly in the smartphone sector. The spotlight shifted to explore emerging realms of technology, indicating a thoughtful reconsideration of how technology could shape our lives. This unexpected turn highlighted the industry's adaptability in recalibrating its focus, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as the clear winner in this evolutionary phase.The year 2024 is poised to witness a notable transformation in smartphones, as Generative AI takes center stage. Although there might not be a physical overhaul, smartphones are expected to undergo significant evolution, introducing fresh use cases that promise to enhance the overall smartphone experience. With the introduction of features like Magic Compose and Magic Editor in Google's Pixel 8 series and the unveiling of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip by Qualcomm, on-device Generative AI is set to become a standard in high-end Android smartphones, influencing everyday tasks and potentially revolutionizing user experiences.

The conversation in tech has moved beyond voice-based assistants and auto-correction, with the advent of on-device Generative AI tasks demonstrated by ChatGPT. The future of mobile devices appears to lie in processing Generative AI tasks directly at the chip level. This shift requires developers, OS providers, and OEMs to make adjustments to fully harness the potential of on-device AI. The industry is keenly watching Apple to see how it responds to this trend and whether it incorporates Generative AI features into future iPhone models.As smartphones face predictions of being on their last leg, alternatives like the AI Pin are emerging. This wearable device, designed to be worn on clothing, offers functionalities such as phone calls, messaging, and information retrieval without the need for a traditional screen. Humane's Imran Chaudhri, confident in his creation, sees it as the future of tech, challenging the status quo of screen-dependent devices. However, the broader question remains: can screen-less, AI-powered devices live up to the hype and truly replace smartphones?

In 2024, the tech landscape is set to lay the groundwork for a new era of augmented and mixed reality headsets, despite the slow start of Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse. Apple's anticipated launch of the Vision Pro and ongoing experiments with AR and MR headsets by various companies suggest a shift toward a new ecosystem. This development, akin to the smartphone revolution in the early 2010s, promises a focus on improving user experience and preparing developers for compatible apps, indicating a potential shift in consumer interest. Additionally, handheld consoles experienced a resurgence in 2023, with major players like Valve, Asus, and Lenovo entering the market. The upcoming year holds the promise of a potential "aha" moment for portable gaming consoles, with Nintendo rumored to release the next generation of hardware