Good question. It depends a bit what you mean by “IT products” — hardware, software, infrastructure? But here are about 10 new or emerging IT-tech products/ innovations that are expected around 2026, based on current announcements and trends:
🔍 About 10 New IT Products / Innovations Expected in 2026
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Snap “Specs” AR Smart Glasses
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Snap is launching lightweight AR glasses called Specs in 2026. (CNBC)
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They’ll run on Snap OS, support AI (OpenAI + Google Gemini), gesture control, depth module API, and real-time translation / transcription. (Snap Newsroom)
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Valve Steam Machine (Next-Gen)
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Valve Steam Frame (Standalone VR Headset)
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New Steam Controller
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Qubic Cryogenic Amplifier for Quantum Computers
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Qubic, a Canadian startup, is working on a tiny cryogenic traveling-wave parametric amplifier (TWPA) that reduces heat emissions by ~10,000× in quantum systems. (Live Science)
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This could be commercialized in 2026, helping make quantum computers more practical. (Live Science)
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IBM Quantum Computer in Amaravati (“Quantum Valley”)
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IBM plans to deploy a 156-qubit Heron quantum processor in Amaravati, India, by March 2026. (The Times of India)
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This is part of the “Amaravati Quantum Valley,” a major quantum-computing center. (Wikipedia)
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Majorana 1 (Microsoft’s Topological Qubit Device)
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Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip is a potential topological qubit device, which could enable more stable quantum computing. (Wikipedia)
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If successful, this is a big leap in hardware for quantum computing.
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Generative-Design Tools in Manufacturing
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More manufacturers are expected to adopt generative design tools by 2026, where generative AI designs parts based on performance, cost, and material constraints. (Forbes)
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This reduces design time and optimizes materials in ways that classical CAD can’t.
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Agentic AI / AI Agents
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According to IT-trend forecasts, “agentic AI” (AI that doesn’t just assist but takes autonomous actions) will become more mainstream. (Latestly)
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These agents could handle tasks like software deployment, customer service automation, and more.
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Green / Carbon-Aware IT Infrastructure
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Green computing will be more central in 2026, with data centers optimizing for carbon reduction. (Computero™)
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This includes scheduling workloads based on renewable energy availability, more efficient cooling, etc.
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