01.27.2022 Written by Iman Khan

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As the new year begins, new and innovative technology is also being invented and/or updated. Various gadgets are on track to being released soon, from smart home electronics to updated video games. Below are a few technologies and advancements set to be released in 2022 …

 

1. Playstation VR2

Sony released the news of their new advancement for the PS5. They hope to release a 4k virtual reality headset. It’s wired and powered by the Playstation 5 and has eye tracking with foveated vision, providing a blur around the line of sight.

 

2. Schlage encode plus

Schlage announces the first ever Apple home key this year. Essentially, it is a built-in NFC chip which allows IOS users to unlock and lock. It’s said to have 2 modes, “Express mode”, which does not require any sort of authentication, and “Require face ID and/or passcode” mode. It also unlocks even when your device is out of battery through the power reserve feature.

 

3. Sengled Smart Health Monitoring Light  This smart light uses wifi and bluetooth to access smart control through their app, as well as voice assistants. It not only automates bedtime, but also tracks sleep by monitoring vitals such as body temperature and heart rate.                       

 

These are only a few gadgets set to come out in 2022. There is more innovative tech currently in the works, as well as some that have not yet been announced. The new tech that’s about to come out will create trends and advancements in the future that will stand through many years to come.    

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Citations:

Fenollol, Hunter. “Best of CES 2022: The Most Noteworthy New Tech This Year.” Popular Mechanics, 8 Jan. 2022, https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a38501486/best-tech-ces-2022-gadgets/.

Lang, Ben. “PSVR vs. PSVR 2 – How Far Has PlayStation VR Come since 2016?” Road to VR, 10 Jan. 2022, https://www.roadtovr.com/psvr-vs-psvr-2-specs-comparison-playstation-vr-2/.

Tuohy, Jennifer Pattison. “Schlage Announces First Apple Home Key-Compatible Smart Lock.” The Verge, The Verge, 4 Jan. 2022, https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22860197/apple-home-key-schlage-encode-plus-smart-door-lock-thread-ces2022.