"2023: The Pivotal Year for AI's Ascendancy and Tech's Rapid Transformation"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechRadar
The year 2023 in tech was dominated by the AI revolution, with companies racing to integrate AI into their products following the success of ChatGPT. Smartphones saw incremental improvements with a focus on AI features and longer support lifespans. The computing industry faced a sales slump but was invigorated by new AI capabilities and Apple's M3 chips. In TVs, Samsung overtook LG in the OLED market, while audio saw a shift with solid-state earbuds and a dip in Sony's dominance. Cameras were heavily influenced by AI, with advancements in autofocus and image processing. Fitness tech saw a potential peak in smartwatches and a rise in smart rings. VR made strides with the Meta Quest 3 and the anticipation of Apple's Vision Pro. The entertainment industry grappled with streaming service changes, strikes, and a mix of box office successes and failures. Overall, 2023 was a year of AI integration and anticipation for future tech developments.