Most wanted future gadget 2012

Most wanted future gadget

Admit it, you’re excited by things that have never seen the light of day. In this category we explore the potential of the ideas and concepts that will be on tomorrow’s shelves. So what’s going to arrive with a bang, and what’ll disappear with a whimper? Help us decide below.

Most wanted future gadget:

Apple iTV

Is it a TV? Is it a set-top box? No! It’s… not been announced yet. But, as Apple knows very well, not saying anything is the best way to get people talking about nothing. Read more

Google Project Glass

Google’s augmented reality glasses turn you into RoboCommuter, with a head-up display showing everything from map directions to video chat. Read more

Pebble SmartWatch

Kickstarter’s first big gadget hit, Pebble’s E Ink smartwatch is open-source and customisable, allowing you to add apps. Oh, and it also tells the time. Read more

Asus Transformer Book

An i7-powered tablet/ultrabook convertible may not blow your mind but this proves Windows 8’s touchscreen lovlieness is giving product designers a fresh shot of radicality. Read more

Ouya

If you're looking to put a number on 'most wanted', how about the 90,000 people who backed this Android gaming console on Kickstarter? Read more

Xbox Infinity

Six times the power of your current console, with AR glasses, a new version of Kinect and all the media muscle you could want? Oh, all right then. Read more

Leap Motion

Imagine Kinect can control your computer with a Minority Report-style wave of the arm. It can even detect your individual fingers. That’s Leap Motion. Read more

Latest Reviews

Sony Xperia Tablet Z

£400 (16GB WiFi)May 2013

Is making a 10in version of the stunning Xperia Z enough for Sony to get back into the tablet game?
Microsoft Surface Pro

£720May 2013

Microsoft pumps up the power with the Surface Pro – but is it an Ultrabook killer?
BlackBerry Q10

£530May 2013

BlackBerry brings QWERTY keyboards to BB10 with the Q10 – but is it the key to happiness or tapped out?
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50

£350May 2013

The best all-round compact camera money can buy, superb in any situation

Most wanted future gadget 2012