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Experts point to five core trends that will shape technology in 2026, with particular emphasis on the global expansion of data centres, the integration of AI into everyday life, and the advancement of autonomous vehicles.
Technology is no longer an isolated sector; it is reshaping infrastructure, markets and social behaviour. Data, mobility and automation are becoming strategic elements of power, influencing everything from corporate decision-making to lifestyles and urban dynamics. In 2026, innovation is no longer just about performance — it is a structural presence in daily life.
More than new tools, these trends reveal a quiet shift: technology is consolidating itself as the invisible architecture of modern life, shaping choices, rhythms and expectations without asking permission.
Are we using technology to expand possibilities — or learning to live within the structures it creates?
