Baig’s best tech of 2017 will eat at your wallet
A social robot, versatile video game system and the most expensive consumer smartphone on the planet. These were among the standout products I’ve checked out these past 12 months. Though some of the entries on my list made it on potential, and none is without flaws, each in its own way left a strong favorable impression. Warning: They’ll also leave you in some cases with a considerably smaller bank account.
iPhone X
When the most hyped and anticipated iPhone in years not only ditched the familiar home button and the Touch ID fingerprint sensor but also cracked the $1,000 price barrier, there was more than a little bit of pressure on Apple to belt a home run with the iPhone X. Apple delivered. Face ID facial recognition — that’s what replaces fingerprint authentication — works remarkably fast and well in most cases, even in the dark, and even when you’re wearing a hat or glasses. The OLED screen is lovely, marred only by a “notch” at the top of the display, and the front and rear cameras are excellent. If that’s not reason enough, you can send silly but addictive animated emojis or “Animojis” to your friends, representing yourself — yes, this is what society has come to — as a piece of poop.