The unhinged world of tech in 2026...
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Fireship breaks down 10 tech trends defining 2026, from humanoid robots and quantum computing to digital currencies and the AI bubble plateau.
- GPT-5 was a disappointment; LLMs have plateaued and are not showing exponential intelligence gains expected of true AGI.
- SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are all eyeing IPOs in 2026 — a wave that would signal the AI bubble nearing its end.
- 1X Neo robot began taking orders; Figure and Tesla Optimus targeting factory floor deployment in 2026.
- US government took a 10% stake in Intel in 2025 to prevent bankruptcy after free-market failure.
- Google’s quantum chip Willow ran a verifiable algorithm surpassing supercomputers — first real-world quantum milestone.
- European Central Bank digital euro pilot targets mid-2027, full issuance by 2029; UK digital IDs also advancing despite low public support.
- H-1B visa now requires a $100,000 fee, making overseas tech hiring significantly more expensive for US companies.
- Bun.js now has built-in Postgres and Redis support, positioning it as a strong default for new JS projects.
2026-01-14 · Watch on YouTube
