
Three Tech Trends Defining How We Live in 2026
In 2026, technology is shifting from novelty to daily utility, with generative AI, new post-smartphone devices, and expanding autonomous vehicles changing how we live.
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In 2026, technology is shifting from novelty to daily utility, with generative AI, new post-smartphone devices, and expanding autonomous vehicles changing how we live.

Technologies once confined to research labs are now emerging as viable businesses, but their growth is challenged by rising geopolitical tensions and protectionism.

Citing concerns over Earth's limited land and energy, tech giants like Google and leaders including Elon Musk are planning to build AI data centers in space.

A top scientist from AI firm Anthropic warns that humanity must decide by 2030 whether to allow AI to self-improve, a move he calls the 'ultimate risk.'

Technology giants are shifting from social networks to AI companions, offering artificial friendship to fill a loneliness void. Experts warn this may erode real-world social skills.

A new field called swarm robotics takes inspiration from ants and bees, using large groups of simple robots to accomplish complex tasks without a central leader.