The tech landscape in the coming year is poised for significant evolution beyond current AI applications. While AI has dominated recent discussions, 2026 is expected to see the emergence of entirely new product categories driven by artificial intelligence, moving beyond chatbots and smartphones. This year will also be shaped by a mix of evolving tech ideas, including AI-generated videos that are increasingly prevalent on social media platforms, prompting users to question the authenticity of content and rethink what is 'real'.