2024 will be remembered as the year AI went from buzzword to bedrock. Every major tech platform embedded generative AI into its core product. Apple Intelligence launched across the iPhone 16, iPad, and Mac. Google’s Gemini replaced Assistant everywhere. Samsung Galaxy AI rolled out to millions of devices mid-cycle. On-device AI — once a demo novelty — became an everyday reality.
Hardware milestones: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite redefined mobile performance with a custom Oryon CPU clocking at 4.32GHz. Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro standardised 16GB RAM. The Apple Vision Pro launched to awe and skepticism in equal measure at $3,499. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 matured foldables into a mainstream conversation.
3D Printing: Bambu Lab consolidated its lead in desktop 3D printing, with the A1 and P1S winning over the maker community at every price point. The community’s debates shifted from “should I buy Bambu” to “which Bambu model.”
2025 arrives with Galaxy S25, Xiaomi 15 going global, and an AI arms race that shows zero signs of slowing. Buckle up. 🚀
Source: The Mike’s P(a)lace editorial team