Best Tech of 2023 to look forward to
TechRadar are looking further ahead to the tech, gadgets and devices that are confirmed and rumoured to be launching in Australia in 2023.
2022 has been an incredible year for tech, and with the effects of the pandemic still lingering, it has changed the way we interact with our devices. Will 2023 see the introduction of more health-conscious gadgets to adapt to our heightened awareness of hygiene?
2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for tech.
New trends have emerged and some established ones have finally caught on with consumers. Foldable phones, for example, have started to find a genuine audience, with Samsung still leading the charge. Portable gaming, too, has seen plenty of developments, with 2022 seeing the launch of the remarkable Steam Deck in the northern hemisphere, at least.
Fortunately for the world of tech and gadgets, keeping things a secret is about as likely as England lifting the World Cup. Rumours and leaks appear in their droves, and in some cases we even get official announcements. With all this, we can actually begin to paint a pretty clear picture of what to expect in the coming 12 months.
And, considering the lineup of tech we can expect in 2023, it’s fair to say we’re just a tad excited. We’ve put together this list of 10 particularly noteworthy products we can’t wait to see in the flesh Down Under in Australia.
Some are undoubtedly going to be released, while some are expected to be released – we’re just not sure when – and then there are others that could still be just a pipedream. Speculated to replace the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 15 Ultra could be clad in titanium and receive a camera with periscope zoom. A new Sony camera sensor has also been suggested, which would be able to capture more light, resulting in far more accurate colour detail and even better low-light photography
Electric cars are becoming more common on our roads, as customers strive to do their bit for the environment, and receive some jawdropping acceleration in return. We’re expecting plenty of chatter around software-defined vehicles (SDV) at CES. Think of an SDV like a Tesla – a car that can receive software updates via the internet, as opposed to upgrading a car using mechanical parts Just when you thought we might have already achieved peak TV display technology, the boffins at Samsung and Sony decided to launch QD-OLED TVs in 2022 – in the S95B and A95K, respectively – and we can’t stress how much we want to thank them for doing so.
From our first-hand experience, QD-OLED TVs (which combine quantum dot LED technology with traditional OLED) really are the business when it comes to serving up incredible images
Apple, naturally, hasn’t yet confirmed the existence of a HomePod 2 itself just yet, but notable Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has said we can indeed expect to see one soon. The Steam Deck is already a well-established console, in the northern hemisphere, at least. It also happens to be one of the best gaming devices on the market, and makes a strong case as an alternative to the best gaming laptops. It may seem a bit strange that we’re referring to a product that was released in February 2022 on this list of tech we’re looking forward to in 2023, but that’s because it still doesn’t ship to Australia directly from Valve.
February will see the launch of Sony’s long-awaited and much-anticipated PSVR 2. With an official launch date of February 22, 2023 and a AU$859 price tag attached.
Sony has confirmed the PSVR 2 will arrive with much-improved position tracking, which won’t require the need for an external camera. Plus new sensory features that will create an immersive gameplay experience like never before.