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    Dec 04, 2023 4 minutes

    While the rise of artificial intelligence dominated tech news this year, consumer electronics makers delivered a raft of improved gadgets and devices with the aim of entertaining and connecting us, and reducing the hassle factor at work.

    The current wave of innovation is happening mainly in applications and online services such as ChatGPT.

    But with TVs, computers and smartphones, it was a case of faster, lighter and more powerful. Here are 10 new products that stood out in 2023.

    1. FUJIFILM SMARTPHONE PRINTER

    It’s one thing to browse through the photos you’ve taken on your smartphone, but occasionally you’ll want a physical image to capture your memories. Most home printers do

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