Bob the Cyber-Guy’s Tech Predictions for 2026
Hi, I’m Bob the Cyber-Guy, and here are my top 5 tech predictions for 2026 — what’s coming, what’s hype, and what actually matters for everyday folks (especially those of us with more candles on the cake than apps on our phones). 1. AI Sidekicks Will Be Everywhere (Not Just in Chat Windows) In 2026, you won’t have to “go to” an AI — it’ll be built right into almost everything: Your computer: Windows, macOS, and Chromebooks offering “explain this,” “rewrite this,” and “summarize this” buttons all over the place. Your phone: Android and iPhone will quietly use AI to clean up photos, summarize messages, and help draft replies. Your apps: Email, browsers, office programs, even TV menus will have “Ask AI” baked in. 🧠 Bob the Cyber-Guy’s take: This is good news if you treat AI like a helpful assistant, not like a brain replacement. Let it simplify tech, explain confusing things, and save you time — but don’t hand it your thinking or your wallet. 2. Deepfake Scams Get Smarter — and So Do the...