The authoritative edition of The Verge was a list of 100 gadgets that defined the 2010s. Some devices entered the list through innovation, others were noted for their usefulness, and still others managed to get on the list solely due to failure. Here are the whole hundred.
100.Google Glass (2013)
99.Amazon Fire Phone (2014)
98. Juicero Press (2016)
A crowdfunding juicer that worked with special bags with a prepared mixture of fruits and vegetables. As it turned out after launch, it was possible to squeeze juice out of these bags by hand - there was no point in the machine itself.
97. HP TouchPad (2011)
A webOS tablet developed by HP after purchasing Palm. There were high hopes for the device, but sales were extremely low. The failure of this device led to the cessation of development of both webOS itself and any other HP smartphones and tablets.
96. Magic Leap One (2018)
Augmented reality glasses, which were developed over 6 years and received about 2 billion investments.
95. Powerbank in the form of lipstick
94. Backlit RAM dummies (2018)
Backlit dummies of memory sticks - so that your PC is not boring.
93. Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch (2011)
One of the versions of the popular Korean flagship Galaxy S2, which had an absurd name for that time.
92. Nokia Lumia 1020 (2013)
One of the key smartphones obtained as a result of cooperation between Nokia and Microsoft. It offered a great 41MP camera but didn't support Instagram or Snapchat. These apps, like many others, simply weren't on Windows Phone.
91. Dyson Supersonic (2016)
An expensive hair dryer from Dyson that costs like a smartphone.
90. Microsoft Kinect (2010)
89. Snap Spectacles (2016)
Sunglasses with built-in cameras.
88. Sphero BB-8 (2015)
A toy controlled from a smartphone, made in the image and likeness of the robot BB-8 from "Star Wars».
87. Fidget Spinner (2017)
This is normal spinner, which also found a place in this list.
86. Coolest Cooler (2014)
A portable refrigerator from crowdfunding that has never been received by thousands of buyers. There was a big scandal that ultimately damaged the reputation of sites like Indiegogo and Kickstarter.
85. Beats Pill (2012)
Compact wireless speaker.
84. Fujifilm X100 (2011)
Retro style mirrorless digital camera.
83. Nintendo 3DS (2011)
82. Citi Bike (2013)
City bicycles that anyone can use for a small fee.
81. Starkey Livio AI (2018)
Premium hearing aids with a variety of sensors and streaming music.
80. Rear view camera (2018)
79. Fujifilm Instamax Mini 9 (2017)
A portable soap dish with instant photo printing.
78.Google Nexus 5 (2013)
77. RED DSMC2 (2016)
The flagship camera for filmmakers.
76. Square Reader (2010)
Plastic card reader that can be connected to a mobile device via a 3.5mm port.
75. Boston Dynamics Spot (2019)
The Spot four-legged robot is the first commercial vehicle from Boston Dynamics. Its modification last year taught dance.
74. Instant Pot (2010)
Convenient and practical multicooker.
73. Makerbot Replicator (2012)
Top-end 3D printer.
72. SWAGTRON Hoverboard (2016)
Gyro scooter with Bluetooth support.
71. Motorola Moto G (2013)
70. Webcam shutter
This, of course, cannot be called a gadget, but the device is certainly useful.
69. LED lamps IKEA (2012)
68. Boosted Boards (2014)
An electric skate developed by some of the industry's pioneers.
67. MacBook Pro with Touch bar (2016)
66. Blue Yeti Nano (2018)
Popular microphone for podcasts.
65. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (2016)
This smartphone has become one of Samsung's most epic failures. This is due to battery defects, which led to fire.
64. Motorola Moto X (2013)
63.QI wireless charging
62.OnePlus One (2014)
61.Microsoft Xbox One (2013)
60. Mophie Juice Pack
Battery cases for smartphones.
59. VanMoof Electrified S (2016)
The gold standard for urban e-bikes.
58. Monopod (2014)
57. 3.5mm headphone adapter (2016)
Adapter from Lightning and USB-C connectors to headphones.
56. Sonos PLAY: 1 (2013)
Compact and powerful wireless speaker with integration with other Sonos products and support for streaming series.
55.Hub with USB-C (2015)
A magical accessory that saves us from the lack of ports and connectors on modern laptops.
54. GoPro HERO8 Black (2019)
53. Anker PowerPort 4 (2015)
Compact and efficient adapter for charging multiple devices at the same time.
52. Toyota Camry
Yes, this is the car that made it to the list of the best gadgets as an incredibly successful and reliable model of all time.
51.Oculus Rift (2016)
50. Google Pixel (2016)
49. Apple iPad (2010)
48. eero (2016)
The world's first home Wi-Fi system, which through connected hotspots provides fast and secure Wi-Fi in every room of the house.
47. Dexcom G5 (2015)
Mobile blood sugar monitoring system. She radically changed the lives of people with diabetes mellitus.
46.Fitbit Flex (2013)
Fitness bracelet without display, but with LED indication. It gained popularity due to its minimal size and inconspicuous design, which allows it to be worn with any clothing.
45. Peloton Bike (2014)
An exercise bike with a huge display and built-in streaming system for online training.
44. Xiaomi M365 Scooter (2016)
The popular Xiaomi folding electric scooter, capable of speeds up to 25 km / h with a power reserve of about 30 km.
43. TCL 6-Series Roku TV (2018)
Affordable 4K TV with user-friendly software from Roku.
42. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (2016)
41. MacBook Pro (2015)
40. Lenovo Yoga (2012)
39.Google Chromecast (2013)
38. Sony NEX-3 (2010)
Futuristic mirrorless cameras with a new lens mount and large APS-C sensors that deliver unprecedented image quality for a device of this size.
37. UE BOOM (2013)
Portable wireless speakers from Ultimate Ears.
36.Kindle PaperWhite (2015)
35.Apple iPhone X (2017)
34.Pebble Smartwatch (2013)
33. Philips Hue (2012)
Intelligent lighting system with the ability to fine-tune the color and mode of operation.
32.Raspberry Pi (2012)
31. Amazon Fire TV Stick (2014)
Compact media player with HDMI connection to TV.
30. LG OLED TV 55 ″ (2012)
29. Tesla Model 3 (2017)
One of the most affordable Tesla cars, and it continues to drive demand and interest in electric vehicles in general.
28. Sony RX100 (2012)
An ultra-compact camera from 2012 that remains a great purchase to this day. Amateurs and professionals alike have appreciated the stunning photo capabilities in the pocket.
27.Apple iPhone 6 Plus (2014)
26. Problematic Lightning cable (2012)
The same Lightning cable prone to kinks and bending damage in the area of the plug.
25. USB-C (2015)
24. PopSockets (2014)
Popsockets are round accessories that are attached to the back of the smartphone to make it easier to hold the gadget with one hand.
23. DJI Phantom (2013)
22. Ring Video Doorbell (2014)
A smart video call that US police can connect to.
21. Bose QuietComfort 35 (2016)
One of the best active noise canceling full-size headphones. Not so long ago, this model appeared replacement.
20. Juul (2015)
Popular electronic cigarettes from the USA. In 2018, the brand was valued at almost $ 15 billion, but now the company is not doing well. This is due to the pressure of regulators concerned negative the fluids used by Juul.
19. Panasonic Lumix GH4 (2014)
A relatively inexpensive mirrorless camera for capturing high-quality 4K video.
18. Dell XPS 13 (2015)
One of the best Windows laptops ever made. It features a high-quality, almost frameless screen, a comfortable touchpad and impressive battery life.
17. Nest Thermostat (2011)
Nest thermostats for smart home systems. Three years after its successful debut, the brand was acquired by Google.
16. Anker PowerCore 10000 (2016)
Compact, powerful and reliable power bank. One of the best with a capacity of 10,000 mAh.
15.Nintendo Switch (2017)
14. Dell Chromebook
13. Samsung Galaxy Note (2011)
12. TV remote with Netflix button (2011)
Yes, surprisingly, the 12th place is occupied by a TV remote with a button to launch Netflix. According to TheVerge, such a simple thing gave a significant impetus to the development of an online service.
11.Apple iPad Air (2013)
10. Google Pixel 2 (2017)
These smartphones Google deserves to be in the top 10 because of the incredible cameras that have propelled the entire industry forward. Just one photomodule with the help of artificial intelligence made it possible to take incredible portraits and excellent shots in low light conditions.
9. Sony PlayStation 4 (2013)
Best home console with an attractive price tag and an incredible amount exclusive gamesmust-haves for this decade.
8. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (2014)
This is the first Windows tablet to replace a laptop. He received a fairly powerful filling, a comfortable screen with an aspect ratio of 3: 2, a thin body and a practical keyboard Type Cover.
7. Apple Watch Series 3 (2017)
The most successful model smart watches Apple according to TheVerge. It was finalized taking into account the opinions of users of the first devices of the series, making the gadget a real hit.
6. Apple AirPods (2016)
AirPods did not become the first fully wireless headphones, however, they significantly accelerated the development of the entire segment. The quick pairing feature on opening the case eliminated Bluetooth connectivity issues, making it as easy as possible to use the accessory.
5. Tesla Model S (2012)
A luxury electric vehicle that has elevated Tesla over other auto giants and made the name of Elon Musk a household name.
4. Samsung Galaxy S6 (2015)
One of the key smartphones Galaxy series, which set a trend in the design of flagship devices and proved that Samsung can produce aesthetically pleasing devices.
3. Apple MacBook Air (2013)
Ultra thin notebook, which for many years secured the title of the ideal working machine. The 2013 model lasted about 13 hours on a single charge, which was more than enough for working outside the home or office.
2. Amazon Echo (2014)
One of the most successful smart speakers with Alexa from Amazon. The device reported weather, answered questions, told stories to children, and was adept at jokes. As the assistant developed, he learned how to control the light, start the car, set the alarm and more.
1. Apple iPhone 4 (2010)
According to the editors of TheVerge, the iPhone 4 released in 2010 became the most beautiful smartphone ever created and to this day remains the main template for modern smartphones. It was the first to receive a thin glass and metal body, a Retina screen, high-quality cameras and an operating system with the ability to run background tasks.
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