62个将影响/不会影响2026年的科技趋势

FROM OURCHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER This past year has been shaped by a complex mix of macro stabilization and structural strain. Inflation has continued toease in some regions, monetary policy is gradually normalizing, and supply chains have become more predictable. However, geopolitical tensions still weigh heavily on the minds of technology decision makers. Conflict zones remainactive and tariff policies have shaken up the status quo. At the same time, energy availability, climate pressures, and Within this environment, 2026 will be defined by pragmatic transformation. Across the markets that ABI Researchanalyzes, a consistent pattern is emerging: organizations will invest where technology reduces risk, lowers cost, ordirectly boosts productivity. The appetite for sweeping visionary promises is fading. Enterprises want practical results, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will continue to be a key talking point in the boardroom. While Generative and Agentic toolswill certainly progress, purchasing decisions will revolve around targeted workflows, automation of routine tasks, andstructured orchestration. New cloud models are also materializing, which reflect enterprise demand for sovereign, full- Taken together, 2026 will be a year of disciplined modernization. The organizations that succeed will be those thatreduce complexity, deliver measurable value, and address the most immediate operational challenges. ABI Research Stuart Carlaw RESEARCH SERVICE AREAS 5G Devices, Smartphones & Wearables...............35G, 6G & Open RAN.............................................4AI & Machine Learning.........................................5Automotive..........................................................6Citizen Digital Identity..........................................7Cloud..................................................................8Digital Payment Technologies..............................9Enterprise Connectivity......................................10eSIM & SIM Solutions........................................11Freight Transportation.......................................12 Industrial & Manufacturing Technologies...........14Industrial, Collaborative &Commercial Robotics.........................................15IoT Hardware....................................................16IoT Markets.......................................................17IoT Networks & Platforms...................................18Location Technologies.......................................20Quantum Safe Technologies..............................21RFID..................................................................22Smart Buildings.................................................23 Smart Living & Consumer Technologies..............25Space Technologies & Innovation.......................26Supply Chain Management Software.................27Telco AI..............................................................28Trusted Device Solutions...................................29Warehousing & Fulfillment................................30Wi-Fi & WLAN Technologies & Market................31 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & Wireless Connectivity............32XR Markets........................................................33XR Technologies.................................................34 5G DEVICES, SMARTPHONES & WEARABLES The wearable devices sector represents a confluence of miniaturized technology, fashion, and personal aspirations/concerns.Originally, the lineup only included wired headphones and smartphones cases, but since then, smartwatches, smart rings, smart One of the most iconic bastions of the wearables market is the smartwatch. Seiko may have introduced one of the first smart-watches,the Seiko Ruputer in 1998, but it was not until the advent of the Apple Watch in 2015 that the smartwatch market took off. TheCOVID-19 pandemic triggered an upswell of sales in smartwatches as end users sought out fitness, health, and well-being monitors.This led to an overhang of sales that dampened unit shipments from 2023 to 2025. However, ABI Research anticipates an upswing in It is not just step counting and calories burned that are driving wearable sales, it is also enhanced health monitoring features. Forexample, the Apple Series 11 Watch can now watch out for hypertension, while the Samsung Watch8 can monitor antioxidants inyour blood (aka carotenoid levels). Several smartwatches now support satellite emergency messaging. Google recently added the Smart rings are also making their presence felt in the market. ABI Research anticipates smart ring sales to grow 9.7% in 2026to US$3.6 billion. Oura and Samsung have been prominent exponents of the smart ring phenomenon, although RingConn, andUltrahuman are also closing the gap. Improved battery life and sensors have made smart rings more discrete and able to take on Smart features and functionalities are also making their way into clothing. Gesture recognition, thermo-regulation, and inobtrusivemonitor