The “Chatbot” is Dead
Remember 2024? When we were all impressed that a box could write a C+ poem about a toaster? Cute. In 2026, if your AI can’t actually do something, it’s just a glorified search bar. We’ve moved into Agentic AI. It’s the difference between a friend who tells you a restaurant is good and a friend who actually makes the reservation while you’re asleep.
Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Overpriced Butler
Samsung’s S26 Ultra just dropped. The screen is great. The camera is fine. Whatever. The real “innovation” is the Large Action Model (LAM) baked into the chip. It’s not just “Galaxy AI” anymore; it’s a “System Agent.”
You can literally tell it, “Cancel my subscription to that streaming service I haven’t used in three months,” and it will navigate the three-dozen “Are you sure?” screens for you. It’s the first time a flagship phone feels like a tool instead of a digital leash.
Trash Features We Didn’t Ask For
Of course, it’s not all sunshine. Some companies are still trying to make “AI Emotional Support” a thing. Look, if I wanted a robot to tell me it “understands my feelings” while I’m staring at a $500 car repair bill, I’d buy a Tamagotchi.
Also, “Transparent TVs” are everywhere at CES this year. Samsung’s Transparent Micro LED looks cool in a high-end lobby. In your living room? It looks like a floating screensaver that shows everyone your messy cable management behind the wall. It’s a $10,000 solution to a problem nobody had.
The Verdict
2026 is the year tech stopped trying to be your “friend” and started being your “intern.” It’s about efficiency, not novelty. Get an Agentic-ready device or get used to clicking buttons like a caveman.
