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 1 Samsung Galaxy S8

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Samsung hit a much-needed home run after the PR disaster caused by its Galaxy Note 7. That’s what the Korean tech giant got with the Galaxy S8, a redesigned smartphone with a dazzling screen, long battery life, and a great camera. The S8’s curved display and smaller bezels combine to give the feeling of a borderless screen, making it more adept at displaying games and movies. The S8 isn’t perfect—its voice assistant wasn’t ready at launch, and some found its fingerprint sensor to be awkwardly placed—but it’s a big win overall.

2 SpaceX Falcon

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Multi-stage space rockets are a bittersweet affair: One minute, they’re sitting on the launch pad, shiny, expensive, and awaiting an explosion-fueled climb. They next, they’re dropping back to Earth in pieces, unceremoniously plopping in the ocean, and sent off to the scrap heap for good. Not anymore. In March, SpaceX launched a “used” Falcon 9 first stage, an unprecedented achievement in spaceflight. It was a milestone for the company, which designed the Falcon’s first stage to land upright—and intact—back on Earth after every launch. Perhaps more importantly, it proved SpaceX’s concept valid. Rockets cost tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars to build. Being able to reuse them could significantly reduce the cost of spaceflight. That may pave the way for all manner of aerospace innovations.

3 Nintendo Switch

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A poll of the TechRadar offices for this list turned up the Nintendo Switch again and again as one of the things - if not the thing - we’re most looking forward to in 2017. 

The Switch marks Nintendo’s first console since the Wii U and its first handheld since the New Nintendo 3DS. Confused? You see, that’s what makes the Switch possibly one of the most revolutionary consoles ever: it’s a hybrid gaming machine that lets you literally switch (hehe) from playing it as a traditional console in your living room to a handheld you take on the go. 

Though leaked specs point to the Switch losing a considerable amount of powerin handheld mode, this is still a revolution for Nintendo and could rocket it back to the top of the gaming world, especially if its price comes in at the $249 (£200/around AU$330) mark we expect it to.

4 Surface Pro 5

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Microsoft may not have been the one to mass-popularize the tablet, but they’re certainly taking it to the next level. After years of pushing the Surface Pro as a laptop replacement, Microsoft finally hit the sweet spot with their Surface Pro 4. Faster, lighter, and sleeker than ever, we’re excited for the steps that Microsoft is going to take for the next iteration of 2-in-1 tablet computing. Microsoft hasn’t lifted the lid on any of the major details, and it’s likely we will get an updated version of the Pro 4, but we’re not complaining by any means.

What we can assume is that the Surface Pro 5 will be running one of Intel’s new “Kaby Lake” processors, which will keep you up to speed for casual or constant use. We also hope they bump up that storage and integrate some of the latest features from their other devices on the system. And, while we’re just speculating here, the newly unveiled “Creator’s Update” coming to Windows 10 could bring some gaming-and-creative inspired features to the latest Surface Pro offering.

5 Raspberry Pi Zero W

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Miniaturization is microprocessing’s Feng shui. Little better exemplifies this concept than the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s series of cut-rate micro-computers. And with this year’s Raspberry Pi Zero W—effectively a zippier Raspberry Pi Zero with wireless connectivity included—anyone can forge the bones of a 32-bit computer that runs Linux for $10. Whether you’re a hobbyist tinkering with robotic racers and retro game handhelds or building computers for children in Mali, the promise of affordable ad-hoc computing just got sweeter.

6 Pixel 3 Laptop

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If there’s one tech giant that will forever keep us guessing, it’s Google. From releasing their own cable internet service to stepping into the smartphone business with their own OS, Google isn’t afraid of putting themselves in the heat of competition. But the rumored Pixel 3 Laptop, whatever it turns out to be, is shaping up to be a bold step in portable computers. The line between tablet, phone, and laptop has been getting thinner and thinner with each year. With the success of Google’s Chrome OS, an evolution in cheap mobile computing is something we’re always looking forward to hear.

The Pixel 3 laptop is supposedly set to debut the new Andromeda OS that fully combines the Chrome and Android platforms. The idea of an OS that works across platforms isn’t something that’s new. Microsoft, after all, has been doing just that since Windows 8 launched in 2012. But Google’s idea of an open-source, Android based laptop sounds too good to be true. While we are far away from concrete details, rumors suggest that the Pixel 3 laptop will be sporting an impressive i5 processor under the hood. This, along with a 2-in-1 tablet design, means the Pixel 3 laptop will be closer to an ultrabook than a Chromebook.

7 XBOX ONE X

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It’s clearly a big year for Microsoft; this is the third item on our list! But what can we say, Microsoft has been killing it with their recent contributions to the hardware space. The tech giant has been tight-lipped on exactly what Scorpio will look like so far. But they’ve been open enough on the guts of the system that we’re clawing for more information. Microsoft boasts a release of the most powerful console ever made. Scorpio promises 6 teraflops of power, which is 1.8 teraflops greater than Sony’s recently released Playstation 4 Pro. In other words, Scorpio will be able to support true 4K gaming; great news for those early adopters looking to game seriously on their 4K televisions.

8 eSight 3

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In a world of Internet-connected coffeemakers and juicers and whatnot, it’s nice to find a gadget aiming to solve problems of a higher order. The eSight is an over-eye visor that helps legally blind people navigate via a combined high-definition camera and video display. Showing a live feed on a pair of OLED displays placed in front of the wearer’s eyes, the lightweight, hands-free device do everything from read to provide directions. With virtually no input lag from the front-facing camera to the screens, eSight is a true augmented reality headset.

9 Micro Drone 3.0

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In 2011, Vernon Kerswell released the original Micro Drone and received rave reviews. Over five years later, the Micro Drone is back with the Micro Drone 3.0. Much to the excitement of their fans, the 3.0 is keeping the staple modular design that made the original so convenient and popular. The changes lie in the refined design which offers tighter controls and a more smooth, accessible flying experience.

This time around, though, the Micro Drone 3.0 features a snapping magnetic design to make swapping pieces and parts easier than ever. Whether you’re changing the battery for more flight time or transforming your Micro Drone into a terrifying, 3D printed bee, you’ll be able to pull it apart without the use of hand-cramping tools. The 3.0 also boasts a 720p camera with a Micro-Gimbal upgrade for a smooth video capturing experience. The most exciting feature for us, however, is the inclusion of VR capabilities for first-person flying. This adds a new layer of depth to flying your Micro Drone. All of this along with a $195 USD price tag makes it one of the most accessible drones on the market.

10 Pilot

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Last year, a gadget right out of the sci-fi trappings of Douglas Adams showed up on IndieGoGo. Pilot, by Waverly Labs, approached the masses with one goal: make translation as effortless as possible. The resulting device is one that comes straight out of Star Trek, translating spoken words in real time. The device uses a lot of technology already available, but it combines concepts to create a device that will allow the everyman to communicate in the midst of a different language without having to spend years mastering it. Pilot will also sync to your phone via Bluetooth to allow you to control what language it translates from and to.

While the ear buds do not automatically detect the language to translate for you, it’s a great tool for travelers and business people alike. Right now, you can nab yourself a preorder of the Pilot for $199 USD. A set will include two earpieces (so you can lend one to your conversation partner) and a portable charger. It’s set to retail for $299 USD, and will be released in May of 2017.