FEAR & GREED | Business News Gadgets to watch in 2026
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Jan 6, 2026 Join Stephen Fenech, Editor at TechGuide and tech journalist, as he shares insights on the gadgets that will define 2026. He highlights CES as the ultimate tech showcase and explains the difference between concept devices and actual products hitting the market. A big focus is on smart glasses, poised to become the must-have item thanks to advancements in AI and display technology. Fenech also addresses privacy concerns, emphasizing the importance of visible recording indicators to ensure transparency in this gadget’s evolution.
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Smart Glasses Will Define 2026
- Smart glasses are poised to be the big consumer product of 2026, driven by AI and AR integration.
- Multiple major players (Apple, Google, Meta, Samsung) are competing to make them mainstream and affordable.
Platforms And Competition Will Lower Prices
- Big tech companies already have prototypes and platforms (Vision Pro, Samsung XR, Google XR) that set the roadmap.
- Competition and platform deals will drive price drops and wider adoption.
Premium Launches Enable Affordable Iterations
- Apple started at the high end with Vision Pro, enabling iterative moves toward cheaper models.
- Premium-first strategy lets companies refine tech before scaling affordability.