Tell us which in-development tech you're looking forward to for $2!

Posted by Ford James in Tech

There is loads of exciting new tech in the works wherever you look, from video games and entertainment to travel, healthcare, food, and more. We could be here all day listing upcoming gadgets, but we want to know which piece of yet-to-be-released tech you're most excited for.

We're leaving this one quite open-ended intentionally; you can opt for a gadget with a confirmed release date, a technological concept that is still in the works, or even just a theory. If it's likely there's someone in the world meaningfully working on it, then we'll accept it. But be realistic - time travel and teleportation probably aren't actually in development! 12 of the best entries can win $2 each.

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Created at 2:14pm, 24th May, 2024. Page last updated at 1:28pm, 3rd June, 2024.
Deadline at 11:00pm, 2nd June, 2024.

Submissions (15)

TheGreatestBanana126/2/2024

I'm looking forward to the PS5 Pro, I haven't got a PS5 yet but and I have been wanting to get one but with the PS5 Pro coming out I decided to wait that bit longer to get the improved console hopefully the wait will be over this year!

Makster6/2/2024

I'm going to suggest something against the grain and and move more towards medical.

There is a up and coming Alzheimer's Drugs called Lecanemab that is said to delay the onset of AD (or at least delay the formation of amyloid beta which causes AD). This is a massive simplification of quite a complex drug. The reason why I'm looking forward to it relates to the controversy surrounding it and also the access to it. Because it's a new drug - it's quite expensive. The results have shown great improvement but ONLY for those with early stages of AD. The diagnosis of AD is complicated enough by symptoms alone but to be applicable for this drug you need to be tested for amyloid beta pathology which is only identified via specialist equipment (i.e. if you live in the wrong place you'd either have to travel for it or there is very slim chance of you being applicable for it without lots of tests and referrals - by which point you may be too late as the disease has progressed too much). Lastly it is an injection - it isn't just a drug that you can swallow. Therefore taking the patient to the hospital for doses through wind and rain. There is a lot of logistical issues that relate to healthcare I think a lot of people do not realise

Panorama did a documentary on it and focusses a lot on the side effects which relates to internal brain bleeding.

Asim6/1/2024

Won$2

There is only one answer to this and for me that is the development of Virtual Reality, ideally if Meta could create a Virtual Reality experience like the meta quest in something easy like the Ray Bans. Virtual Reality is SO UNDERATED, what technology can you put on your head and you can experience basically anything in the world like you are there? Golf in the ocean? Fly to Japan and the Eiffle Tower then to New York within seconds? Reliving the world of dinosaurs, meeting vincent van gogh, whatever period of history you want to live you could, safely from the comfort of your own home

Virtual reality in the form of sunglasses developing further would be so useful, the thing that I believe is holding this technology back is the easy of access, its a bit fiddly finding space for a headset, getting it on your head connected probably and adjusting it so it's not blurry. Not to mention condensation and sweating getting in the way! Ray Ban Sunglasses that Meta could make super developed in the future would be incredible

AirGaram5/31/2024

Won$2

My interest would be in Augmented Reality, but something adaptive that acts like JARVIS from Iron Man. it would really help a person in searching datas, designing projects, managing schedules and stuff, and automate some things, thus increasing our daily efficiency

Lanah Tyra5/30/2024

Won$2

Supersonic commercial flights

I love the Concorde, it was an amazing aircraft and I think pretty much ahead of its time. Never really understood why they decided to put the development on ice after the incidents, surely it still had a lot of potential and a consumer need for it.

There is a new aircraft in development by Boom, it had a test flight in March this year, and I'm really looking forward to see more of it.

Here is the website if you want to read more about the project and watch some videos:

https://boomsupersonic.com/xb-1

I think supersonic travel could be another golden age for aviation. Low-cost airlines are all good to get from A to B, but I feel like the quality of air travel has gone downhill due to the cheap prices and making it available for more people than then airports can realistically handle. Supersonic aircraft could be something which sets apart the traditional airlines from low-cost carriers and have an option again which would be more expensive but providing greater comfort and faster travel to those who can afford it.

Yes, I know, there are still quality airlines like Emirates, Qatar or Singapore airlines to name a few, but not going to go from Manchester to Hungary via Dubai just to not feel like sardines crammed in a tin can :D Believe me, when I lived in London I did fly BA everywhere, for longer flights even upgraded to business class if I could afford it, because it was just more quality travel. But right now from where I live I don't really have many options.