Amazon CTO outlines five tech predictions for 2026 from AI companions to quantum security

Amazon Chief Technology Officer Werner Vogels released his annual technology predictions on November 25, positioning 2026 as a transition year into an era where AI augments human capabilities rather than replacing them.

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How Close to Black Mirror Are We?

Black Mirror episodes, technology analysis, and real-world progress. See which dystopian futures are becoming reality.

The Universal Tech Tree—Asterisk

When we try and pick out any technology in isolation, we find it hitched, in some way, to every innovation that preceded it. (Except for the Oldowan hand axe. We had to start somewhere.)

When AI Becomes a Shoulder to Lean On | Geekoo

A groundbreaking study from Waseda University reveals that human emotional attachment patterns — like anxiety and avoidance — can shape how we relate to AI. The findings could revolutionize how emotional intelligence is built into future AI systems.

Free Will for AI — But Who Teaches It Right from Wrong? | Geekoo

Aalto University philosopher Frank Martela argues that today’s AI meets the philosophical criteria for free will — and with that freedom comes a need for moral education and ethical design.