Top Tech Trends

In 2026, it’s virtually impossible to anticipate every potential hazard or curveball the coming year may throw our way. There are a few things you can do instead, though, to make sure you’re prepared anyway.

The vibes around the current AI boom aren’t great, even in the tech industry.

AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created alongside Anthropic.

ArXiv is doing more to crack down on the careless use of large language models in scientific papers.

Deep Care’s $350 device is pricy, but it runs offline and helps you improve your posture and movement habits

OpenAI’s latest shakeup comes as the company reportedly plans to combine ChatGPT and its programming product Codex.

Cerebras Systems was 2026’s biggest tech IPO so far. But years ago, it burned through hundreds of millions working on a chip many believed impossible.

It may be possible to jailbreak an older, end-of-support Kindle and continue adding books to it. But doing so carries risks.

Smart systems to help solopreneurs scale fast.

Strong leadership isn’t about tighter control—it’s about creating clear systems, defined ownership and measurable outcomes that empower teams to perform at a higher level with confidence and autonomy.