What's 'hot' and what's 'not' for tech in 2017

January 01, 2017

What's 'hot' and what's 'not' for tech in 2017

Snapchat Spectacles

Now that 2016 is nearly (finally) over, it's time to start looking ahead to the coming year.

If you're into tech, you may wondering: Is my hoverboard still cool? Are Snap's Spectacles worth buying? Is the Amazon Echo going to fade in popularity?

Business Insider's tech team is here to help. Below, we've compiled our predictions for what's "hot" and what's "not" in tech for 2017.

Did we miss anything? Do you totally disagree? Let us know on Twitter at @SAI.

Hot: Snap Spectacles

The glasses have their haters, but Snap's Spectacles are arguably the most exciting hardware product of 2016. Read a review of the glasses here, then check out some of the major cons of using them here.

Not: Google Glass

Just because Spectacles are getting cool doesn't mean it's okay to take your Google Glass out of the closet. Google's failed computer-equipped glasses, called Glass, had several problems — poor battery life and privacy concerns being chief among them — but they were roasted for being geeky and generally uncool.

If anyone still has a pair, don't let them see the light of day in 2017.

Hot: Google Pixel

Google launched its first phone in 2016, the Pixel. The phone was an immediate hit, catapulting to the top of the list when it comes to best Android phones. BI's own Steve Kovach even described it as being so good, he considered making the switch from iPhone.

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