13 New Tech Gadgets Coming in 2026

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2026 will come with tons of exciting new gadgets powered by innovative technology, and we don’t plan to keep them a secret!

So, let’s jump a big step further in the future and see how these new innovative products will change our lives. Here are 13 of the most exciting new tech gadgets coming in 2026!

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1. First TVs with Dolby Vision 2

Dolby Vision was introduced 11 years ago, and since its announcement, it has changed the TV market for good! The innovative picture technology uses scene(or frame) metadata to optimize brightness, contrast, and other settings to deliver an HDR(High Dynamic Range) picture just as the director intended.

A few months ago, the 2nd generation was announced, called “Dolby Vision 2“. And it is about to shake up the TV market again! This time, the technology doesn’t use only the source metadata – now it also understands the device you are watching on, the light in the room, and exactly what you are watching. Based on this additional data, it can create the most accurate image possible in real time.

Which TVs will support it? Dolby Vision 2 won’t be available for old TV models – and it will only be available in the new models. The first TVs with Dolby Vision 2 support will be announced at CES 2026 in January. So, don’t hurry to buy a new TV yet!

Update: The first Dolby Vision 2 TVs were announced at CES’26. This includes the new Hisense RGB MiniLED models and the new X and C series by TCL.

2. iPhone Fold

Yes, according to recent rumors, we will finally see the foldable iPhone in 2026! The highly anticipated device will totally change the game in the foldable smartphone industry.

Even if you are not planning to buy the new foldable iPhone, be sure that it will introduce new solutions to foldable display technology and will convince millions of new users to try a foldable smartphone. This will increase production volumes of some of these special tiny elements, and most likely open space for many new foldable smartphone models, both affordable and conceptual.

3. Steam Machine

The Steam Machine might be one of those products that change the game forever. It is highly anticipated, especially in the gaming community, as it tries to be something between a PC and a console, merging both worlds into one easy-to-set-up device. If you want to learn more about the upcoming gadget, here we have a dedicated article. We expect to see it in the first months of 2026, so stay tuned!

4. Android for PC

The first laptops powered by Android for PC are expected by the end of 2026, and recently, Qualcomm and Google hinted that we will see it soon. As the name suggests, it is a modified version of Android running on ARM, extending the capabilities of the mobile version for better PC workflow.

Unfortunately, details are under wraps, so we have to wait a bit more to see what the new OS will really look like. Till then, you can see our dedicated article with everything we know so far – Why Android for PC Might Be A Game Changer.

5. Samsung 2nm Chips

4 years after the production of the first chips using the 3nm process, we will most likely see the first 2nm chipsets. This is something like the Holy Grail for chipmakers, and it will be quite an event!

What does this mean for us as consumers? These new chipsets will be incredibly power-efficient and come with way better performance than the best chipsets available today!

Different sources claim Samsung is almost ready to produce its first Exynos chipset on 2nm technology, and the production might start in summer 2026. If we have some luck, we may see this chip power the next-generation Galaxy Z Fold.

But don’t worry – competitors are not far behind, and it is a matter of time before Qualcomm and Mediatek release their own 2nm chipsets.

Update: It’s official, Samsung announced the world’s 1st 2nm chipset – Exynos 2600, here you can learn everything.

6. New Siri

After the failure of Apple Intelligence, Apple is preparing for a next try with AI-powered Siri this time in partnership with Google Gemini(according to rumors, of course).

The idea is simple – make Siri your real assistant with more capabilities and a deep, reasonable understanding. To do this, Apple will directly compete with Alexa and Gemini for Home, releasing a new wave of home appliances.

With the announcement of the new AI Siri, we expect to finally meet the rumored Apple Smart Home Display, HomePod 3, and HomePod Mini 2.

7. Garmin Fenix 9

The most premium Garmin smartwatch is expected to get its successor in 2026, finally! The Fenix 9 is expected to be released in the second half of 2026 and introduce various improvements. The announcement of a smartwatch doesn’t sound like “the most innovative announcement”, though there are high expectations that this model will introduce new sensors for health tracking.

They will introduce new functions and more accuracy, meaning we will be one step closer to reliable and complete health tracking on our wrists.

8. New RGB LED TVs

2026 will be a big year for the TV market! In the summer, we will witness the FIFA World Cup 2026 hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico – a sports event that boosts TV unit sales to record levels. This, combined with the new TV technologies, will introduce plenty of good TV options worth buying in 2026.

The brand new RGB LED technology will be adopted by more brands, and we hope to see more affordable options(the cheapest option right now is $20,000). Currently, there are only 100+Inch RGB LED models by Hisense(RGB-MiniLED) and Samsung(Micro RGB TV), but at CES 2026, we expect to see RGB LED models by LG, and TCL could introduce its RGB Mini-LED TVs globally(announced only for China for now). Of course, we hope Hisense and Samsung will introduce new RGB LED models.

What is special about this technology is the outstanding contrast and brightness it achieves! Compared to high-end TVs that barely cover DCI-P3, the RGB LED TVs almost cover the full BT. 2020, which is quite impressive(look at the visual below).

Color spectrum RGB LED displays vs standard

The technology actually represents Mini-LED, which, instead of a standard white backlight, uses RGB lights, boosting the richness of color and brightness to enormous levels. This makes the technology the next big thing after OLED. And while we already saw a few models using this tech, in 2026, we expect to see more models by more brands and at more affordable prices.

Update: At CES in January, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and other brands showcased innovative RGB LED TVs.

9. Samsung Galaxy Ring 2

Samsung introduced its first smart ringback in 2024, and it’s time to see its successor – The Galaxy Ring 2 in 2026.

According to rumors, it will bring the first solid-state battery used in consumer tech. It’s being developed by Samsung, and it will be a revolution in battery technology – so we can’t wait to see it.

A solid-state battery will be safer(no risk of fires) and will support higher density and a faster charger. According to different sources, after the Galaxy Ring 2, we should expect Samsung’s solid-state batteries to make their way to Galaxy smartphones, tablets, watches, earbuds, etc.

The Galaxy Ring 2 is also expected to feature an onboard body temperature sensor, as well as new health and sleep tracking features. Here is everything known so far about Galaxy Ring 2.

10. Apple And Samsung AR Glasses

After the groundbreaking release of Meta RayBan Display glasses in September, various rumors suggested that Apple has shifted its strategy, prioritizing its AR glasses instead of new Vision devices(previously, the company was working on Vision Pro 2 and Vision Air devices).

Some of the rumors suggest we might see Apple’s answer in late 2026, while potential sales could start in 2027. Yet we are not sure how far Apple is from completing AR glasses, so take this with a grain of salt.

Samsung is also working on a device to compete with Meta RayBan glasses, yet rumors there suggest we will first see a device without a display – just a camera with speakers. AR glasses with a display would be announced later on – we’ll see if this happens in 2026.

Here are all the new gadgets we expect to see from Samsung this year.

11. TCL’s Ultra Bright TV

We told you – 2026 will be the year of TVs! TCL is planning to introduce the first 10,000-nit TV at CES.

The TCL X11L won’t be an RGB LED TV like the ones we talked about earlier. Instead, it will be powered by TCL’s Super Quantum Dot (SQD) miniLED. It will be available in 75 and 85 inches.

Update: TCL officially showcased its mega-bright TV. It uses Super Quantum Dots or SQD Mini LED and really reaches the stunning 10,000-nits. Available in these sizes: 75-inch($7,000), 85-inch($8,000), and 98-inch($10,000).

12. Open AI Device

In July 2025, OpenAI and Jony Ive started working on a completely new type of device, planned to integrate ChatGPT into our lives. Right now, we only know that the device is not expected to have a display and will be some kind of wearable. While the device is not planned for release in 2026, we hope to see a teaser or introduction with the launch in 2027.

Update: The latest news confirms we will see the new device in late 2026.

13. Apple Affordable MacBook

A cheap MacBook is a rumor circulating on the internet for decades now, yet 2026 might finally be the year to see such a device.

In the last few months, new rumors (by different sources) suggested that we will see an affordable MacBook in 2026. Such a device makes sense, and according to these rumors, it will come with an LCD display, powered by the A18 Pro chipset (which is used in the iPhone 16 Pro), and will be available in different colors (to make the other MacBooks look more premium, of course).

Final Words

We hope you enjoyed this list of exciting new gadgets coming out in 2026. Of course, there are dozens more upcoming gadgets that are kept under wraps, so we just have to wait and see what tech companies are preparing for us in 2026.

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